Burkina Faso Update

November 2008

Greetings to all!

We have returned safely from our ministry trip to Burkina Faso . Thank you so much for all the prayers; the Lord was faithful to bring us home safely, and to use the time there to touch many people. Thanks too for all who supported us in this trip. We were able to bless many people because of you.

We were able to build 8 new churches this trip – bringing our total in the country to 405. It is hard for us to really understand how important this is to the believers in Burkina – they have places to meet out of the heat and difficult conditions of the country.

A main focus of the trip was the pastor’s school. Brett Meador, Bryan Fowler, and Jon Severson taught at the Wendpanga Expository School for pastors. One hundred and twenty pastors attended the two-week session.

The pastors at the school were especially excited to each receive a new study Bible in their own language. They will use this tool for years to come.

Brett’s son, Joey Meador, was with us for the trip, which was a wonderful testimony. On Brett’s first trip to Africa , 15 years ago, Joey had just been born and was having medical issues with his heart. Many pastors remember praying for Joey those many years ago… what a fantastic blessing, 15 years later, to see Joey in Africa !

Thank you too for your prayers for me in my health situation. Though moving was difficult, I was able to navigate the airports and be active in Ouagadougou . I know that is because of your prayers – thank you.

I am hoping to return to Burkina Faso in February, for another session of the Pastors’ School, and to do more roofs. We are grateful to the Lord that the rains seem to be coming in, but there remains much to do. Thank you so much for your partnership in this ministry.

We continue to be grateful for your prayers and support. You can send any donations to support the ministry to:

Calvary Chapel Bend                        or                     Calvary Chapel Grants Pass

P.O. Box 7318                                                                             PO Box 2049

Bend , OR 97708                                                         Grants Pass , OR 97528