September 30, 2005

This has been a static two weeks. With the commencement of the Institute this coming Monday, the baptism this weekend in Dassasgo, the planning for our dedication services in Boulwando, and the strategy sessions for the new work in Tanghin there has not been much time to do anything else. My French is limited and therefore it is very time consuming to translate the Institute studies into French, type them, print them and then to bind them. Still we really do enjoy the opportunity to be here and the wonderful co-laborers that God is continuing to bring into our path.

This afternoon Alexis had a great time with is street witnessing wherein three men made professions of faith. Paul had some great fellowship with several of our new converts and even had the opportunity to continue “talking” with his brother, Matthieu.

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September 27, 2005

I had thought that Dominike would remain in Ouaga this week to take care of a few things and to help Harouna prepare for Institute life. But, he came to me this morning with concern for the church members in Boulwando. They have started a Wednesday prayer meeting in the new church building, (pictures should be up soon), and he had the only key to the doors. He really wanted to return and hold their services tomorrow and to visit in Tanghin before we “officially” visit this coming week.

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September 25, 2005

We were very low on the bus route; only having eighteen riders total. We were also low in our church attendance with only forty-one present with no first time visitors; a first in a long time. :-( Still the services went well. The children enjoyed their Junior Church. The adults appeared interested in the message. We do rejoice in the Lord for a good day!

This afternoon, after the services in Boulwando, Dominike brought Harouna KONSIMBO into town to begin preparations for the Institute. It sure was encouraging to see Harouna here in Ouaga, and to see the excitement on his face as he embarks on a new venture in his young Christian life.

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September 24, 2005

We are continuing with our Soul-Winning Club despite the loss of several of our club members, who have returned to their various villages for the break between semesters. This week we had another five professions of faith during our street witnessing program.

Mary has been a little under the weather, and has decided to take a little break from the Ladies Discipleship. She hopes to resume it in a few weeks.

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September 21, 2005

Wednesday nights we are continuing with our Bible study on growing in faith. We have been teaching this series for over fifteen months now. We are still on the personal questions from the members. Tonight was on smoking. These last few weeks and the coming week are great times of teaching as we are allowed to teach Biblical principles that many of our members are dealing with on a personal basis. Please pray that God would continue to give me wisdom to respond as He would like me to, and that He would continue to touch the hearts of our church family where they actually live.

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September 18, 2005

For the last few weeks we have noticed the number of neighborhood children attending our Sunday morning children’s church have been dwindling. Rachel, with the help of Paul SAYOUGA who will assist her for these next two months, has been still averaging in the twenties, but not near the high thirties and forties recently. Well, come to find out, our neighborhood children have been coming without their parents’ permission. When the parents found out, they were not too happy; seeing that they are active in one of the several mosques within walking distance of our church. Please continue to pray for our neighborhood, which is predominantly Muslim.

Several of our recent converts were present in our services this morning; including Cheick BAZIE, who was saved in our services last Sunday. Marcel ZOUNGRANA came with two of his friends; Julienne and Ousséni. Karim KOMBASRÉ, Yanik KONDIA and Ouahabo SAWADOGO were also present. During the invitation, Julienne LANKOAUDÉ and Ouahobo responded for assurance of their salvation.

(Several of our new converts have also moved out of the area. Adèle OUÉDRAOGO moved into another neighborhood for a few weeks before her return to Koupéla. Josué BANDÉ moved back into his village, which is close to Ouagadougou. Aicha KAUADIMA went to visit family out of town. Cecile KONSIMBO has been dividing her time between Ouaga and Boulwando. Evariste KABORÉ, our young twelve year old boy who has been faithful since our commencement, went to stay with family in his village of Ziniaré until the start of school this October. Adama OUÉDRAOGO has been working in different cities and villages because of his company. Noufou BAGUIAN has remained in his village of Koupéla since his departure June 11, 2005. Also, Jeanne SAWDURDI has been staying with her family she is working with on the other side of Saaba. I am sure I have forgotten some. Still there are others, who are a little discouraged, or frustrated, or rebellious that are in need of our prayers.)

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September 17, 2005

This has been a difficult week with the lack of transportation. (It seems things come to a standstill without good transportation.) I have been attempting to regulate some of our vehicle troubles while at the same time not ceding the vehicle for more than a few hours at a time. For almost four weeks now we have been dealing with these mechanical difficulties only to see the problems worsen. Having missed several engagements this week because of a lack of transportation, I decided to seek out our first mechanic, Jean Zanna YAMÉOGO, who has been working on our vehicles since our first visit to Ouaga in April of 2001. I really, really encouraged him about our need to have a working vehicle for church Sunday morning, as this is our church “bus.” Since Jean is an evangelical he understood the problem and assured me that it will be working for Sunday and the rest of the repairs could wait until Monday or Tuesday. During the course of the work, I had the opportunity to talk with one of his mechanics. He asked about our work in Boulwando and if we were doing much in Meguet; his hometown. He was surprised to hear that Dominike has been evangelizing in the marché at Meguet with success for some time. I am constantly amazed at the smallness of this world.

Because of our vehicle troubles the Soul-Winning Club and the Ladies Discipleship were postponed for this week. The men still went out soul-winning and the reports should filter back this coming week.

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September 14, 2005

We are continuing with our Bible Study course, Grandir Dans La Foi. We have arrived at the time where the church members pose the questions. We have asked them to write out their questions several weeks ago and are now in the process of responding Biblically to them. It will take three weeks to respond to all of their questions. (Some of the questions remind me of pastoring in the States, like; (1) How can gambling lead to ruin? ; (2) How can one little drink be bad for you? ; (3) Is smoking and chewing tobacco really bad for you? ; (4) Is poverty a trial or a curse? It is amazing how much we all have in common with each other. It is true : “there is no new thing under the sun.”)

As we were taking prayer requests; both Fulbert and Hermand wanted prayers for their résumés for the University. They are in the process of seeking a place at the University of Ouagadougou and will need to pass exams and then qualify for an opening. Fulbert is majoring in economics and Hermand is majoring in history. Please pray for these two University students. Also be in prayer for the teenagers, Naomi, Auguste, Jeanne, Irène, Edwige, Aicha and Léa, as they also have to pass exams to continue their high school studies. Schools start in October; both elementary, secondary, and university levels.

This afternoon Dominike went to the marché in Meguet to do some evangelizing. Two young ladies, Lamoussa SIMPORÉ, 15 years old, and Talato SOUDRÉ, also 15 years old, made professions of faith, as well as one young teenage boy, Barba CAMPAORÉ, 15 years old.

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September 13, 2005

In the villages the marches have a cycle wherein they visit the various villages in their geographical areas every three days. Today was the day for the marché to be in Boulwando. So Dominike took the opportunity, as has been his habit, to evangelize at the marché. (It is a great place to meet almost everyone in the neighborhood who are either selling or buying at the marchés.) Three people made professions of faith today; Noufou KABORÉ, 21 years old, his younger sister, Lamoussa KABORÉ, 20 years old and a young 16 year old teenage boy, Adama KABORÉ.

Dominike continues to exhibit a calling upon his life. He continues to grow in confidence and in commitment to the task at hand. He continues to gain the confidence of the members of the community and the church in Boulwando. Please continue to pray for him and his continual growth; both in the ministry and especially in his personal devotional life.

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September 12, 2005

This morning, as Douninoma was working at our house, I talked with him about his future plans. He has been teaching algebra to the other Institute students and a few of the neighbors; those who are interested in a “fonctionnaire” position with the government. He stated he is unsure of his future and of his desires. He has been thinking and praying about the ministry and has been asking a few questions about the Institute.

We have asked for several churches, or Sunday school classes to “adopt” a student for this coming school year. To adopt a student means that one will commit to $75.00 a month for nine months; the time for the school year. We have a great praise, in that, one very dear couple to our hearts have decided to adopt three students this coming year. This means the door to the Institute is open to Douninoma, and two others; possibly his brother, David, and Harouna KONSIMBO, the young, faithful convert from Boulwando.

There are several other possibilities for “adoption” this school year. Please pray that God would continue to touch the hearts of several more churches, Sunday school classes, etc. to adopt more students.

(Again, I must reiterate, we are under no illusions as to our hopes for the future. We do not know the plan of God for tomorrow. We do seek to do His will today; by teaching and leading others to serve Him; by opening the doors of opportunity for these young converts to realize the will of God for their lives; and by being faithful to His calling in our lives. Doors are open. Opportunities exist today. Tomorrow is in the hands of the One who controls both time and hearts.)

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September 11, 2005

We had twenty-three on our “bus route” this morning; if we include our family, plus our “bus worker,” that would make thirty riders on our “bus.” (We may need to get a bigger “bus.” Our eight passenger “bus” is already taking four trips to pick up people.) It was good to pick up Bibaita YAMÉOGO, Adjarotou’s sister for the services. We have not seen her in the services for several months.

Douninoma KORGO read the Scriptural reading again this morning. This is the second time for him to actively participate in the services. His brother, David, who has been very intimidated to pray publicly, has finally consented to pray publicly in the services, after having been active with the Scripture reading for many weeks.

Ésaïe OUÉDRAOGO had the opportunity preach this morning. His message was titled “L’Amour de Dieu et l’Amour de Frères” (The love of God and the love for brethren). With his seven main points on the subject of love, [(1) What is love? (2) Why must we love? (3) How must we love? (4) Who must we love? (5) When must we love? (6) Where must we love? (7) What is the interest of love?], he used many different Scriptural passages on love, beginning with the greatest passage; John 3.16.

One of our visitors, who is becoming more and more faithful is Ésaîe’s friend, Issaka TAPSOBA, who also brought a first time visitor, Cheick BAZIE. Cheick is a musician and has the “wear” of a Burkinabé musician. As they were entering into the services, Cheick stopped in front of me, took off his hat to reveal his “hairdo” and asked if it was okay. Of course it was! After the services, while Cheick was speaking to Alexis, he decided to give his life to Christ. Praise the Lord!

Another first time visitor, Aicha KAUADIMA, who came with Kadi, our household help, also had the opportunity to speak with another one of our students, Paul, after the services. She appeared a little intimidated, but still called upon the Lord for salvation. We hope to have Kadi follow up on her this week, as she has already indicated that she will not be able to be here next week.

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September 10, 2005

Summer break from the Institute sure has its effect on the rest of the ministries here. One such effect has been on the Soul-Winning Club. With three of our students back in Koudougou, and Dominike staying in Boulwando, it has cut down the number of people street witnessing. It has also hindered a little bit of the follow-up discipleship courses, as each of the students are in the process of discipling others.

Still the Soul-Winning Club continues with the blessings of God. This week through the street witnessing another five people made professions of faith. During the weekly reporting, Paul mentioned that he had the opportunity to talk with his big brother, Matthieu SAYOUGA. Matthieu is not his flesh and blood brother, but is considered his big brother because they come from the same village and the same family line. Matthieu did not respond to the gospel call, but, was very attentive. Paul asked that we pray for him “very much.”

Dominike came into Ouaga to report that the building project in Boulwando is completely finished. Everyone has been paid; there are no outstanding debts. Those who have worked on the building are very content. Praise the Lord! (We hope to have some pictures up on the web page within a couple of weeks.)

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September 07, 2005

During our Wednesday evening Bible study, in which we are teaching on baptism, Fulbert and Auguste returned for this series. We really struggle with baptism here, as it is commonly thought of as a means, or an addition, to salvation. Since almost all of the religions here baptize, including the Muslims, and anyone baptized in a “Christian” church is considered Christian by virtue of their baptism, it is very difficult to penetrate this darkness about Bible baptism.

We have decided, for various reasons, the primary reason being the lack of a baptismal, to hold off on our baptismal service for three more weeks. We will be able in that time to purchase some type of baptismal, (our two previous baptisms have been in two different swimming pools), continue to impress upon our new converts the Biblical nature of baptism, prepare for a grand baptismal “fête” and wait for the rest of the Institute students to return for the Fall Semester.

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September 06, 2005

Our day guard is on vacation this month, so we have decided to use David and his brother Douninoma as our guard this month, as a way to help them out financially. Since Sunday David has seemed a little down. (We’ve noticed that David does not hide his emotions very well. He is easy to read; which is really a good quality. Being transparent greatly aids in the discipleship process.) This morning David spoke up about the problems he is experiencing in his life. Apparently there are relationship problems with some of the other members of the church, especially with some of the other students.

Living in a very poor country produces relationship problems that are not as prevalent in other cultures. Here the opportunities for the future are limited by one’s real, or perceived, relationships. When others begin to infringe on those relationships it is perceived as an attack on oneself, and one’s future prospects. Since this culture is based upon the necessity of lasting relationships, it is very important to not allow anything to hinder their formation. Unfortunately, these attitudes are reflected in ministry also. It is another area needing sound Biblical preaching and teaching; of which, I greatly covet your prayers.

Dominike returned to Boulwando with the doors and windows; the final touches for the building project. He is confident they will be installed this week. With the additional six bags of cement to finish the outside of the building, all should be completed by the end of this week. We are anticipating the dedication service the early part of October. (We are still praying and seeking counsel about having another baptism in Boulwando the same day as the building dedication.)

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September 04, 2005

We were a little low in attendance, but we continue to see first time visitors each Sunday. Madi brought his younger sister, Korotimi, for the first time. She seemed excited to be here, and had previously indicated her salvation. During the invitation Madi wanted to make sure of his salvation and responded for assurance. He left with a renewed realization of what Christ has permanently done for him.

It was also a very pleasant surprise to see Christène SINGBEOGO walk into the services a little late. This was the first time for her to return to our services after professing Christ the day she returned home August 22. She has returned from her village of Kougdoughin to live here in Ouagadougou. She brought her friend, Léa SAWIBGA, another first time visitor, who decided after the services to give her life to Christ. Praise the Lord for the positive witness of the new Christians in Ouagadougou.

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September 03, 2005

This morning Alexis assumed the task of teaching the Soul-Winning Club. It was a very stress filled time, as Alexis assumes his responsibilities with respect to the teaching and preaching of the word of God very seriously. It is an encouragement to see him realize awesome responsibility that accompanies his wonderful opportunity.

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September 02, 2005

Today the students from André BAZIE’s churches in Koudougou started returning home to assist him in their construction project. They will be spending this month in Koudougou and will, hopefully, continue to put into practice the things they have learned in the Institute. We look forward to having them back in October for the start of our third year. (Vincent BADO is still battling his problems with his sight. His sight has stopped deteriorating, and they are waiting for it to begin to improve. He might be there a little longer than desired, but the urgency of the hour is for his health to improve. Also, Ghislain NAGALO is returning with health problems relating to his legs and feet. The doctors here think it might be rheumatoid arthritis. Please continue to pray for the health of our students, especially Vincent and Ghislain.)

Paul returned from Koudougou after having successfully installing the electrical wiring for a sister church under the tutelage of one of our Institute teachers, André BAZIE. Things went well and Paul is glad to have had the opportunity to assist the church.

This evening Alexis and Abdoulaye had their rendezvous with Saidou. After the meeting Saidou realized his need for Christ and responded to that need by repenting of his sins and accepting Christ as his Savior. It really exciting to see the testimonies of our new converts having an impact on their family and friends. Praise the Lord!

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August 31, 2005

This morning Paul SAYOUGA, who has some experience with electricity, went to Koudougou to assist national missionary André BAZIE in his church building. They are in their building program and are at the stage to put in the electrical wiring. When André BAZIE approached me about using Paul there for a few days, I felt it would be a good opportunity for Paul to gain experience in another ministry, but I wanted Paul to make that decision. He did not hesitate to help out another sister church.

Since school has started back up, at least for our children, the Wednesday evening children’s program has come to an end until next summer. It was a great success as Rachel, with the help of her sister, Liz, started with only a couple of children and turned it into a very big event of over thirty children each Wednesday evening.

We are planning on our second baptism in two weeks and have decided to teach on baptism for the next two Wednesdays. Therefore I was amazed to see Fulbert OUÉDRAOGO standing on the street corner waiting to be picked up by our “bus route.” The timing could not have been better, especially given our last conversation about his “salvation” which was based upon his baptism years ago. (I stand in awe of God’s timing.)

It was really good to see Auguste YAMBOUÉ in our services after being “absent” for several months. He was saved on October 15, 2004 and has been sporadic because of his father’s desire to remain within his family’s church. It was also good to see Etienne BOUGMA back in our services.

Adèle SAWADOGO, whom Alexis had been working with for several months, finally showed up to the services. She came by herself and it appeared she knew no one except her acquaintance with Alexis through his street witnessing, so she seemed alone and remained very quiet. Immediately after the Bible study, Alexis ran to Mary to get her to talk with Adèle. So as the rest of the church members and visitors were outside on the patio talking, Mary, Adèle and Alexis sat inside the sanctuary talking about Adèle’s need for Christ. Twenty minutes later, Alède bowed her head in repentance and accepted Christ as her Savior. Praise the Lord!

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August 29, 2005

This morning Abdoulaye OUÉDRAOGO stopped by our house for a visit. He brought his younger brother, Saidou, along, so he could meet me. Saidou speaks even less French than Abdoulaye, but we still tried to communicate the gospel, as that was the desire of Abdoulaye. We scheduled a meeting for Saidou to speak with Alexis this Friday, or at the latest this coming Sunday. Please pray for Saidou’s salvation, as he does appear interested given his brother’s commitment to Christ and His church.

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August 28, 2005

We were low on the “bus route” as we are in the process of attempting to regulate the time. Therefore we were forced, due to time constraints, to leave a few of our faithful members behind. (It is a difficult decision to leave someone behind, but we have been attempting to regulate this “problem” for five weeks now. Please pray for this situation, as we have seen how effective this “bus route” has become, and we do not want to hinder its progression in any way, shape or form.)

During the preaching, Joël KABORÉ, who professed Christ back in February, and who has been sporadic at best, sat listening intently to the message. During the invitation, I noticed his “uneasiness.” Still with great humility, he raised his hand for salvation. I asked Paul to deal with him. After their “talk” I asked Joël if he accepted Christ. He affirmed that he has indeed accepted Christ. So I asked him when, and he, with tears welling up in his eyes, said “I accepted Christ this morning avec tout mon coeur” (with all my heart). I was quite moved by his expression of humility and joy as he realized he was truly born again with his whole heart.

Hannah and Rebekah had a first time visitor in their teenage girl’s class; Edwige NACOULMA, a neighbor friend of Naomi OUÉDRAOGO, the teenage daughter of Ésaïe. After their Bible study, Hannah approached me about Edwige’s salvation, indicating that she was not saved and wanted someone to talk with her. I asked David and his brother Douninoma to talk with her after the services, which they did. During their “talk” she realized her sin, her need for a Savior and asked Jesus Christ to save her. Praise the Lord for this young sixteen year old teenager’s salvation. After her salvation she mentioned her desire to become faithful to our services.

After we had finished our “bus route” after the services, both Josué BANDÉ, who accepted Christ two Sundays ago after the services, and Hermand POUYA (Armand), who made a profession of faith July 22, 2005, during our street evangelization, were still waiting around. Josué wanted to talk with me personally about his desire to be a part of our growing music ministry; (actually it is in the commencement stages as Noël is in the process of starting a chorale). Hermand was simply interested in talking a little more. So, as I was in the process of talking with Josué, Mary took the opportunity to talk with Hermand. During their conversation, Hermand was indecisive as to his salvation; especially as he attributed his “salvation” to his baptism as a baby years ago. Starting down the Romans Road Mary gave Hermand the plan of salvation, the necessity of his need for salvation, and the freeness of God’s offer to him this morning. Hermand responded and received Christ as his personal Savior this morning; well over an hour after the closing prayer of our services.

(I must interject here a few words about our expectations with respect to our street witnessing and Soul-Winning Club. We, myself, my wife, our Institute students, and those church members actively involved in our outreach program, understand the nature of our “work.” We realize that not every profession of faith on the street will be genuine, nor will every profession of faith be understood by those we are talking to. We are also firmly convinced that there are many who do understand the implication of their decisions and make sound, genuine decisions for Christ on the street. We are under no illusions as to the efficacy of our evangelistic outreach; it is effective. We will continue to reach out, by sowing the seed, by watering the seed, and then, by waiting expectantly for the Lord of the Harvest to give the increase.)

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August 27, 2005

During our Soul-Winning classes we had two more visitors to our Club; Karim KOMBASRÉ, who came for the first time two weeks ago, and a young man named Ousemé who lives near Abdoulaye OUÉDRAOGO, another one of our faithful men. After the studies, Karim insisted he accepted Christ several years ago in another church, but has not attended church since that time. I am not sure we communicated effectively with each other, and am still a little concerned about his salvation. I did not get a chance to talk with Ousemé, but he indicated he will return tomorrow for the services.

It was good during the lesson to hear David and his brother, Douninoma, recite their verses. They continue to grow and continue to exhibit faithfulness to the Lord and to the church programs. David mentioned he wanted to assist on the “bus route” tomorrow because he led one of his friends to the Lord, a young man named Guebrina, this week and he wanted to make sure this friend comes to our services.

During this week we had six professions of faith through our street witnessing via our Soul-Winning Club; Le Club de Gagner des Âmes.

Mary was down with the ladies, but their progress is amazing. It is hard to get the women here in Burkina to realize their personal responsibility to grow in grace. Everything seems to be placed into the man’s hands; including salvation decisions, baptisms, church memberships, etc. It is a daunting task for Mary, in which she greatly covets your prayers.

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August 26, 2005

Dominike came into Ouaga to take care of a few things. Primarily, he had to order the doors and windows for the building. He mentioned as he was witnessing in the marché of Boulwando two young men professed Christ; 21 year old Saidou KONSIMBO, and 20 year old Boufré SAWADOGO.

Dominike continues to talk about the faithfulness of Harouna; indicating their co-laboring in the visitation and evangelization of Boulwando. Earlier, Dominike has mentioned to me the possibility of Harouna attending our Institute this coming fall. This was discussed over four months ago between Dominike and me. As we continued to pray about it, we both came to the conclusion that it would be something worth pursuing; especially given the obvious hand of God upon Harouna and the intensity of his devotion to the work in Boulwando. Several weeks ago Dominike mentioned this to Harouna and he indicated his desire to pursue this possibility.

Please continue to pray for wisdom for the Institute. There are so many possibilities and so many men, and women, who would like to pursue their Biblical studies with us, but, unfortunately, we lack the financial and physical resources, to take too many. We definitely need to have the Lord’s discernment in this regard. Please pray also that the Lord would provide the needed income to have a slight increase in the student population this coming fall.

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August 24, 2005

Alexis gave the Bible study this evening, teaching on the life of Naaman in 2 Kings 5. The attendance was a little low, as several of the men were “forced” into the children’s ministry tonight, and we were not there by design.

It was good to see Marcel ZOUNGRANA come back to the studies for the first time since our move. He professed Christ after the Wednesday evening Bible study June 01, 2005, after asking Mary about our church the Sunday before. He has moved a little closer to the church and has gained some opportunities to begin “assisting” our services. Lampo KONDJE, who professed Christ through our street witnessing July 29, 2005, also came for the first time; as did Adolphe LANKOUNDÉ, a young man who professed Christ this afternoon through the street witnessing of Alexis. Raoul POUGA, who was saved August 10, 2005 came back for the third time.

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August 22, 2005

This morning, Paul mentioned that as Marguerite SAYOUGA and Christène SINGBEOGO left for their village last week, he and Alexis, again talked with them about their salvation. Before boarding the bus to return home to her village, Christène bowed her head in repentance and accepted Christ as her Savior. Marguerite listened, observed her friend accepting Christ, but refused to respond. Please continue to pray for her salvation.

Paul, who originally invited Yanik (Yannick) KONDIA to the church services yesterday, took the time to continue his relationship with Yanik, leading Yanik to the Lord. (This young man, who seemed indifferent yesterday, was more uncomfortable in a new environment than he was indifferent.)

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August 21, 2005

We picked up seventeen on our bus route this morning. One of those coming on the bus route was Adèle OUÉDRAOGO. She just returned to Ouagadougou this morning and wanted to visit “her” church. After professing Christ last April and being faithful for her stay here, she returned to Koupela, until this morning. She will be here in Ouaga until the start of school the first of October. It was really good to see her again, and it will be really good to continue our discipleship with her while she is in Ouaga.

Two of our first time visitors this morning were from the Unification Church. Both Amidou and Lagsina appeared to listen intently to the message. They did not respond to the invitation, but after the services stayed around to talk with me. Amidou remained quiet, but Lagsina, who had been involved in the Unification Church since 1998, was more outspoken. As we continued about the need for the new birth, I realized that Lagsina was not really interested in “hearing” about this new birth, as much as he was interested in defending his personal beliefs. (This fault rests with me as I had started out wrong in my approach and was unable to regain the direction I had desired to go. Reluctantly the tone of the conversation turned into a defense of our apparent differences and not the “bonne nouvelle” I had anticipated. So I felt compelled to stop the conversation and seek another time to continue with it.)

Another first time visitor, Yannick, a neighbor came and sat throughout the services, but appeared disinterested. He left almost immediately after the last “Amen.” Please pray for Yannick’s salvation and that God would open the door this week to talk again with Lagsina and Amidou.

After the services, Marcel, who professed Christ the first week in June in the old bureau, as he was on his way to work, stopped by. He wanted us to realize he is interested in coming and will try and make it next Sunday.

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August 20, 2005

We were a little low in our Soul Winning Club, but it was still good to see Ouahabo come to the studies. Our club is going forward with another four professions of faith through our street witnessing.

Today Marguerite SAYOUGA and Christène SINGBEOGO returned to their village of Kougdoughin. With these two young ladies now in Kougdoughin with Dominike SAYOUGA, it would be nice to do some evangelization, especially since it is the hometown of one of our students, Paul SAYOUGA, and two of our faithful men, David KORGO and Douninoma KORGO.

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August 17, 2005

Tonight was special as we had several of our new converts there; Raoul POUGA, who professed Christ last Wednesday afternoon, came with two of our students, and Ouahabo SAWADOGO, who professed Christ last Saturday, returned for his second Wednesday evening Bible study.

There were several in attendance that we have been working with; Fulbert OUÉDRAOGO, Marguerite SAYOUGA, Armand, who came to the church services Sunday morning but, unfortunately, came really late, returned and stayed behind to continue talking with some of the students, and a young friend of Irène and Jeanne KAGONÉ, Choulette, a young sixteen year old student. All are in need of prayers for salvation.

Adjaratou’s neighbor, Awa, came for the first time. She came seeking our prayers for her health, as she has been having difficulty with her pregnancies. We prayed with her and found out she just professed Christ about ten days earlier in another church. So we are encouraging her to become faithful to those who led her to the Lord.

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August 16, 2005

Dominike has been staying in the village for the summer break, assuming more and more responsibilities as the pastor of the Fundamental Baptist Church of Boulwando. With the absence of phone lines in Boulwando we have to wait for Dominike to return to find out what is happening with the church. He gave us a brief resumé of the last two weeks; which I will attempt to highlight here.

[Dominike started visiting with the various members of the church throughout the day light hours; seeing six professions of faith. As Dominike was visiting with one of the young ladies, Elizabète KABORÉ, he decided to witness to her older brother, Salfo KABORÉ. Salfo, who has never attended church listened carefully and decided to give his life to Christ. Another older lady, as she came seeking the Naba’s wife, Chantale, also responded to the gospel call.

Two other people responded to the invitation during the church services. One of those was his older brother, Adama KONSIMBO. He had been seeking gold but could not find any. So he decided to return to Boulwando and came to church for the first time last Sunday. He found something much more precious than gold Sunday morning. He found eternal life in Christ. Praise the Lord!

Last Wednesday, five of the faithful men, Dominike, Harouna, Yamba, Yembi and David, spent the day visiting every Christian in the village. It was a great time of fellowship for these five men and a great testimony to the young Christians of Boulwando; as they are beginning to see some of the older men take on more and more spiritual responsibility.]

Unfortunately, our oldest daughter, Elisabeth, will be returning to the States tonight. We really, really, really, really, really enjoyed having her here. It will be really, really, really, really, really difficult to see her leave tonight.

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August 15, 2005

This evening we had a dinner with the teachers and students of the I.B.F.O. and their families at our house. We wanted to continue to build unity by fellowship. (Timothée KABORÉ was sick so he was absent with his family. Ésaïe OUÉDRAOGO came a little late because of transportation problems. Vincent BADO had returned to his village to try some traditional medications for his eye problems.) Mary and our girls did a great job of cooking, and then serving the meal.

After the meal we took a lot of photos, in various “poses.” We hope to have them up on the web site in a few weeks. At the end of the party we handed out some shirts and ties that Mary had purchased for the single students. It was exciting for them to get some nice shirts and ties to begin wearing for the services.

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August 14, 2005

We were a little down on the “bus route” this morning and it looked like the attendance was going to be a little down, but we were wrong. We still had sixty-five present, with several first time visitors.

One of those first time visitors, Josué BANDÉ, listened with interest to the message and after the services decided to respond to the gospel call and accepted Christ.

He came with Samuel KABORÉ, who we have been working with since his profession of faith last February, but this morning, after the services, I personally talked with Samuel and have some doubts about his salvation. This was Samuel’s first visit to our services and he indicated a great desire to “learn” more about the Bible and to attempt to change some things in his life, but the doubts linger. Another companion of these two men was Karim KOMBASRÉ, who also walked away unsaved.

We had several first time visitors; including Josué BANDÉ, who accepted the Lord this morning, and Ouahabo SAWADOGO, who accepted the Lord Saturday evening. We had several others who listened but walked out unsaved; Karim, Samuel, and a young man passing by the church, Armand. Christène was present again, and again, refused to respond to the gospel call.

Please continue to pray for Christène, Samuel, Karim and Armand; that they would understand the gospel call and respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

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August 13, 2005

We had several people missing from the Soul-Winning Club this morning. Several had other reunions with their families. David KORGO went to the hospital because of an aching tooth he has had for two weeks now. His brother, Douninoma, was in the process of seeking employment. Still we had eight of our faithful men there. This week, through our club, over seven people made professions of faith on the streets of Ouagadougou.

Mary continued with the Ladies Discipleship this morning with a total of four present. The conversation was intense about the grace of salvation minus any work on our part, including baptism, church membership, family ties, etc. (We are concerned about one of our faithful ladies because she has been clinging to the fact of her family ties for her relationship with Christ. She insists she is saved, but her testimony always revolves around her growing up in a “Christian” home. Please pray for wisdom for Mary as she seeks to teach these ladies the truth about our relationship with Christ.

After the Club I had a chance to talk with Ouahabo on the road. He was in good spirits and indicated a desire to visit this Sunday morning. He was still reading and researching the notes for our Wednesday evening Bible Study and still had some questions that he was looking forward to the responses this week.

Tonight Ouahabo stopped by the Institute to continue his conversations with some of the students. (He came by the Institute the every day since Wednesday evening seeking responses to his questions.) After a few more questions Ouahabo repented of his sins and gave his life to Christ. Praise the Lord!
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August 12, 2005

We have started the finishing touches on the church building in Boulwando this week. This morning we needed to visit Boulwando and talk with the Dominike, who is remaining in Boulwando during the summer break, and the men about what is needed. As we were in the process of driving to Boulwando it started to rain. We really, really wanted to make it there, so we pressed on. Between Zorgho and Boulwando the road was getting more and more difficult to drive. With the intensity of the rain increasing each minute, the flood waters continued to rise to the point where it became impassible. Reluctantly we were forced to turn around at Tanghin; seventeen kilometers from Boulwando. (This has been a very good rainy season for our crops. It is amazing how much is delayed because of the rain.)

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August 10, 2005

Tonight we had more rain. (This is the rainy season, and we need rain, but I would prefer for the rain to be selective in its timing; Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings are not a good time for our attendance. :-( Unfortunately we are not the ones in control of the weather. Fortunately we have a divine Creator who knows what is needed more than we do.) So we went expecting to have a more relaxed Bible study with our more faithful members who live close by, but we had two first time visitors from the neighborhood; Ouahabo SAWADOGO and Ferdinand KABORÉ.

As we were sitting around the table asking for troubling questions, Ouahabo, asked if there is a God, why is there good and bad in the world. Wow! Our lesson for tonight was “If God is good, why is there suffering?” Ouahabo, a strong Muslim name, has many doubts about God. He expressed them tonight. He listened intently. He was still troubled as he left, but insisted he would come back for the rest of the study, even indicating his desire to be in our services Sunday morning. Please pray for his salvation, and that of Ferdinand, who was much more quiet and reserved.

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August 09, 2005

This morning Paul and David brought over Christène and Marguerite to our house. They were on the way to visit several different “schools” for these young ladies to look at. They are in the process of seeking to further their education so that they can get a job with the government as a “fonctionnaire.” As we sat and talked with them, they remained cordial, but still distant. We have not yet gained their confidence. Please continue to pray for their salvation, as we are not sure how much time they will still be in Ouaga.

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August 7, 2005

We had nineteen riders on our bus route this morning; five were first time visitors. The children’s church has already outgrown their meeting room. Today Rachel taught forty-eight children in a very small room with only twenty chairs. (These are the types of problems we praise the Lord for.)

It was also good to see David KORGO reach out to those around him, as he has been doing recently, by bringing yet a couple of new first time visitors from his village of Kougdoughin; twenty year old Christène and seventeen year old Marguerite SAYOUGA, the niece of Paul SAYOUGA, one of our Institute students. Both heard the gospel, but refused to respond. After the services two other Institute students also took the opportunity to witness to them, and again, they could not see their need for salvation. Please pray for their eyes to be opened to their great need of salvation.

(Just a short note on David’s spiritual journey : He has been a little discouraged with his financial condition. He has been attempting to start some educational classes that will qualify him for a governmental job, but so far, has not been accepted. He has applied all around town for a job of any type.

He recently applied for a job at a Shell gas station, leaving my phone number as a contact person. Two weeks ago someone called our home asking for Saidou, whom I did not know. So I told him he had dialed the wrong number. Almost two hours later, that same day, David stopped by my house to inform me that he used my phone number for a contact for this Shell station, but he used his given name and not his “Christian” name of David. I told him they just called two hours earlier. He immediately went to the Shell station only to be told the patron, manager, had left Ouaga for a week or more. He would have to wait; which he is still doing as of today.

It has been a little discouraging for him because he seemed to be stopped in every direction he is attempting to take. When I would talk to him about his spiritual condition, and how his life is going, he would always state the difficulty he was having.

Now the rest of the story… Today after the services, I talked with David, asking him the same questions I always ask him when I see him; his spiritual condition and the direction of his life. He, with a big smile and sparkling eyes, said he is getting filled with joy. He said things are not as difficult had he had thought, and his heart is filling up with the joy of the Lord. After watching him this week reach out to those around him, and seeing him, with joy, bringing his friends to the church services, I can understand his new found joy. He is beginning to realize that there really is the joy in serving the Lord.)

Timothée KABORÉ has been after one of his friends to visit our church, seeing as it is only a few minutes walk from our new location. After several weeks of promising to come it was good to see Nougtarra, with her two little children, walk into our services. She has been having some family problems and these problems have hindered her from seeing her greatest need; salvation. She is also in need of our prayers for salvation.

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August 06, 2005

After a brief break with the Ladies Bible Study, they resumed this morning with four ladies present. Mary is working through a Ladies discipleship program each Saturday morning.

For our Soul-Winning Club we had another fifteen present. Étienne BOUGMA, who made a profession of faith June 17, 2005, through the street witnessing of Paul SAYOUGA, came for the very first time to any of our services. He sat quietly, but appeared interested.

Etienne DABILOUGOU, who also made a profession of faith through our street witnessing in February, came with Paul. Paul has been working with him for several months now, and this is also his very first time to visit any of our services. It was exciting for Paul to begin to see some of his labors for the Lord bearing fruit. :-)

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August 05, 2005


Although David KORGO and his brother Douninoma, do not attend the Institute, ours doors are open for them to sit in our classes. So for the most part they are faithful to the studies each morning. This morning, which was our last day for this semester, David brought yet another friend from his village, Dominike SAYOUGA. Dominike had come into Ouaga the day before on family business and was planning to return Saturday. After the studies, I took the opportunity to witness to him. He grew up in a Catholic family; meaning he was not animist or Muslim. I am not sure how much he understood, as he refused to see his need for Christ.

So after I was done talking with him, I asked Paul to continue the conversation. Dominike stayed most of the day with the students. When he left the dormitory Friday, he left the same way he came; in need of salvation. Please pray for Dominike SAYOUGA’s salvation; as we hope to do some evangelization in his village of Kougdoughin in the near future.

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August 3, 2005

After Alexis and Paul visited a few of the people they are working with, and after leading a young lady to the Lord, Colette NOUTARA, Alexis decided to visit Issaka BAGUIAN, who had been missing our services and Bible studies. He met a young man named Kadère. He was working in a photocopy shop next to the boutique that Issaka has. Alexis witnessed to him and Kadère, a Muslim, accepted the Lord and agreed to come to church this evening. This evening Kadère came to church for probably the first time in his life.

We had another great crowd for our Wednesday evening Bible study with several first time visitors. David KORGO brought a young man from his village, Daniel OUÉDRAOGO. He grew up Catholic but did not attend church much. After the Bible study Paul talked with him about his salvation. He thought hard about it, but said he wanted more time to think about it. He left unsaved and unsure about his future. Please pray for his salvation.

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July 31, 2005

This morning our new bus route picked up sixteen people; nine children, one teen and six adults.  It was good to see Madi OUÉDRAOGO bring one of his neighbor friends, Issaka TAPSOBA, to this morning services.  He listened intently, but did not respond to the gospel invitation.  We plan on visiting Issaka this week to further our “talk” about his spiritual condition.

Asseta YAMÉOGO, one of the twin sisters of Adjaratou, came to church this morning.  It was very good to have here back in the services from her recent illness, but it was also a shock to see how frail she has become because of this sickness.  She is still very weak and has lost many pounds.  Please continue to pray for her health.

As the junior church started Rachel had ten children present; a little lower than “normal.”  A few minutes later they increased to twenty five children.  There was barely enough room for them all.  Many of these children were first time visitors from our new neighborhood.  PTL!

Our daughters, Hannah and Rebekah, have decided to start a youth program on Sunday mornings to help reach into the youth around us.  They started out with three in their very first meeting.

All in all, it was a great day for our church in Dassasgo, as we had 54 present; one of the highest attendance of our young life.  PTL!

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July 30, 2005

This morning during our Soul-Winning Club, Fulbert OUÉDRAOGO, decided to attend for the first time.  He listened intently, but seemed confused about the direction we were heading.

After the Club, as I was bringing him to the road, we talked about his life.  He was born and raised in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where his parents had migrated from Burkina Faso for work.  Two years ago, because of the continuing problems in Côte d’Ivoire, he and his family decided to return home to Ouagadougou.  He is attending the University of Ouagadougou, majoring in Economics. 

As the conversation turned toward his relationship with Jesus Christ, I noticed he was beginning to feel uncomfortable.  I asked him if was a Christian, and he replied he was.  I then proceeded to find out when and where he accepted Jesus Christ.  (Remember he had just sat through a whole Bible study on soul-winning and the plan of salvation.)  He immediately said, “I was baptized in …”  As we continued to talk about salvation, he did not want to move from the fact that he was trusting in his baptism for his “acceptance” of Jesus Christ.

This is such a common problem here, that it is almost a given, that the very first thing people trust in to bring them into a “Christian” relationship with God is their baptism.  It does not matter the church.  It only matters that they have publicly identified with the Christian religion by way of baptism; therefore rejecting the animist and Muslim religions.  Sometimes these types of beliefs are difficult to overcome.  (I am confident that there are several people who visit our church regularly who have trusted in their baptism for a right relationship with God.

Please pray for Fulbert; that he would see baptism for what is truly is and, that he would see his need for repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ.

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July 29, 2005

After visiting our Soul-Winning Club last Saturday morning, Idrissa KABORÉ, decided to give his life to Jesus Christ.  (It seems our Saturday mornings have become an open Bible study wherein we are seeing first time visitors each Saturday.  Our building is also the dormitory for the IBFO students, so it is a standing invitation for visitors daily.) 

Alexis has been working with Idrissa, and it was through this relationship that he came for the first time to our “Saturday morning Bible study.”  It was also this relationship that provided the opportunity today for Idrissa to respond to the gospel call.

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July 27, 2005

This afternoon I had the opportunity to see where Adama OUÉDRAOGO lives.  Surprisingly he lives only a few blocks from our home.  So I decided to offer him a ride to our services.  He was not there, but his brother, Madi, was and decided to take us up on the ride offer.  So tonight we drove Madi to our Wednesday services for the first time.

It was good to see him come, especially since he just accepted Jesus Christ last Friday.  (Timothée KABORÉ and Ésaïe OUÉDRAOGO took the opportunity to talk with Madi as they were visiting Adama last Friday evening.  After his conversion, Madi, as did Adama several months ago, expressed a desire to grow spiritually, so Timothée has started our sixteen week discipleship with Madi.)

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July 24, 2005

We have started a “bus route” for the church in Dassasgo. Since I am the only one with a driver’s license, I am the “bus” driver. We made three separate trips and picked up twelve people for this morning’s services.

It was exciting to see Fernand’s commitment to reach out around him, as he brought two first time visitors; Adama COMPAORÉ and Kibsie KAGONÉ. We also had an older lady from across the street visit with us for the first time with her daughter; Esther and her daughter Jacqueline.

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July 23, 2005

We had another great day for our Soul-Winning Club with fourteen people present again. David KORGO has teamed up with me for this session. Fernand KAGONÉ has teamed up with Alexis. Douninoma KORGO has teamed up with Paul SAYOUGA. We have not chosen the partners for the others yet.

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July 22, 2005

Little Asseta returned home from the hospital today. The doctors think she has malaria. She is still very sick and the concern is very high for her health. Your continued prayers are greatly needed and encouraged.

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July 21, 2005

As Alexis was in the process of visiting prospects he took the opportunity to visit Abdoulaye OUÉDRAOGO. He took the opportunity to share the gospel with him, and Abdoulaye gladly accepted the Lord as his personal Savior.

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July 20, 2005

As we were in the process of picking up the children for their Wednesday evening children’s program, Alexis decided to talk with someone waiting along the side of the road about coming to our Wednesday evening services. Abdoulaye OUÉDRAOGO decided to take Alexis up on his offer and came to church with us. His French is not as good as he would like, so during the Bible study Alexis translated for him.

It was a very good service, as the children enjoyed their second program together with another sixteen present. In the adult Bible study we had twenty-one present, including first time visitors, Abdoulaye OUÉDRAOGO and Landry BADO.

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July 19, 2005

Adjaratou’s sister, Asseta, one of the young twins, is very sick. She was taken to the hospital where they admitted her. They are not sure of the problem. Her family is greatly concerned and demanded prayer for their little sister and daughter.

David KORGO’s brother, Douninoma, returned from the village today. It is good to have him present among us again. He continues to grow in grace. It is exciting to see his desire to grow in the Lord.

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July 16, 2005

This morning we started the second session for our Soul-Winning Club in Dassasgo. We had nine men present and three women. Six of those present are taking this Soul-Winning course for the first time. It was good to have Irène KAGONÉ and her sister, Jeanne, present for this course. (Both were saved early in our Dassasgo outreach over a year ago.) Also, David KORGO and Issaka BAGUIAN were present to sign up for this course. (Both of these men were just recently saved in our Dassasgo outreach.)

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July 15, 2005

Vincent BADO is still in and out of the hospital with his eye problem.  The doctors have been prescribing medication for him, but it has not had the effect he had anticipated. I am not sure the doctors are willing to explore very far to determine his problem. It has been determined his problem is not his eyes, but something in his brain. He has no other symptoms other than his diminishing eyesight. His brother, Victor has come into Ouagadougou from Koudougou to assist him as much as is possible. He is in great need of our prayers, as this is causing some  discouragement among his family, who are faithful members of André BAZIS’s church there.

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July 14, 2005

Ésaïe OUÉDRAOGO had the opportunity to witness to one of his friends, Sèmé ZAGRÉ, who was in the process of leaving for the village of Tondro. He accepted the Lord before his departure.

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July 13, 2005

Rachel, our daughter, had been praying about starting a Wednesday evening children’s program for some time, but because of lack of space in our old bureau, had to wait. (We have had nothing for the children since our inception for Wednesday night and therefore we have had only a few children present in our adult Bible Study.)

Tonight she had the opportunity to start the program in her own children’s room. There were fourteen children present for this first night. Liz, our oldest daughter home for the summer, assisted her with the program. As I was bringing the children home, I could tell by their excitement that they really enjoyed this first night in their own class.

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July 11, 2005

Noufou BAGUIAN, who came here for the summer, during his break from his university studies in Nigeria, had returned to his village for a few weeks. It was good to have him here for these few weeks and it will be good to have him back again before his departure to Nigeria.

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July 10, 2005

Rain and rain again. This is the season for rain, and we need it, but I cannot really rejoice in the rain during the Sunday morning services.  It definitely has a detrimental affect on our attendance; especially at a time when these new converts need to begin building good habits of church attendance.
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July 09, 2005

This morning Douninoma KORGO returned to his village for the first time since his conversion several weeks ago. His goal is to return to Ouagadougou before the end of July.

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July 07, 2005

As we were paying our monthly rent to our new landlords for the Fundamental Baptist Church of Dassasgo, the landlord, Mr. KABORÉ, asked if it were possible for his family to visit our church services. We assured him our doors were always open to visitors and we would be especially honored to have him and his family visit our services. We hope to see him within the next few weeks for one of our Sunday services.


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July 06, 2005

This morning Vincent BADO, one of our Institute students, who has been complaining about his diminishing eyesight, went to the local hospital. (Last month he began noticing that his eyesight has been diminishing. Timothée KABORÉ, another Institute student who is a nurse, scheduled him an appointment with a local eye doctor. This doctor thought that Vincent had dust in his eyes and recommended some eye salve, which costs half of his monthly salary. After several weeks of using this eye salve, his eyesight continued to deteriorate.) So today he went to the local hospital. They checked his eyes and found them in good health. The doctor thinks his problem is in his brain. So they are scheduling some more tests to see where his problem is. Please pray for Vincent. He is greatly concerned about his health, and the doctors are not sure how to proceed.

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July 04, 2005

This morning during the studies we talked about the members of Dassasgo and the difficulties of them getting to our new location. For some the difficulties are real, as many of our children are not able to walk by themselves to our new location. Others, such as Estelle and the other adults, have no type of transportation, such as a bike or mopelytte or car or etc. (Even though we are in the same neighborhood, the time to walk from our previous location to our present location would be too time consuming, and for the children their parents are concerned about their safety.) Therefore, we are praying about this transportation need for those we have been working with in Dassasgo since March of 2004. We covet your prayers for this request.

Dominike was still stuck in Boulwando because of the rain. So he made the best of it by witnessing in the marché. Three men made professions of faith; twenty-one year old Hamidou TAPSOBA, thirty-seven year old Boukaré TAPSOBA, and twenty-seven year old Nangoê POUSMIRI.

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July 03, 2005

Rain! Rain! Rain! Rain!

Wow! We have never seen so much rain here. It rained and rained and rained all morning. With most of our members walking to church, or riding a bike, they were not able to get to church. Even Ésaïe and Timothée, with their mopelyttes, could not go over the bridge by their house because it was flooded over.

Dominike called from the village to say that the rain also hindered the services there. He could not even return this afternoon because the police blocked the road because of the flooding on the road into and out of Meguet. They did have a young fifteen year girl, Pauline KABORÉ, who came for the first time and responded during the invitation to accept Christ.

Several of our members gave their testimonies this morning in Dassasgo. Most of them told of growing up in their villages without much of a gospel witness. It was when a missionary came to their villages that they heard about the gospel clearly for the first time. Our daughter Elisabeth, who is here for the summer, also gave her testimony of her salvation in Quebec during our language studies back in 1997.

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July 02, 2005

This morning we had over fourteen men for our Soul-Winning Club. It was good to see Issaka BAGUIAN bring his brother, Noufou (Noah in English) for the first time. Noufou participated actively in the studies; responding to the questions, asking questions, and reading publicly the Scriptures. After the studies we talked with Noufou about his salvation and he gladly accepted the Lord as His Savior. Praise the Lord!

Mary had four women for her Bible Study. Noëlé came to the study for the first time. She was saved and baptized in our Boulwando church and has since moved into Saaba. She is under pressure to return home because her family has found a husband for her. This nineteen year old has never met this would be husband and really has been avoiding returning home, as she has no choice in the matter. Both Dominike and Ésaïe have been in discussions with her family in Boulwando, attempting to get them to realize that Noëlé is now a Christian and she cannot marry “just anyone.” Please pray for her and her family. This is a difficult thing for her, as this is a common procedure here, especially the villages.

This evening David KORGO and his brother, Douninoma, stopped by the dorms to talk with the students. During the conversation David had to leave for a few minutes and Douninoma decided to stay and talk with Paul and Alexis. After thinking about his salvation during the week, listening to the Bible studies on Wednesday evening and this morning, and with much prayer from our church, he decided that he needed to be saved. This evening Douninoma gave his life to Christ. Praise the Lord!