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July 31, 2018 by Joel and Andi

One of the tasks we have is to decide where we will work as an organization.  We are looking for people groups with the least access to the gospel.  This research takes time and so we try to keep ahead of it so that we have options for new places people can work by the time they are ready to be allocated.  After our conference Joel embarked on 2 of these trips.  One taking him to Guinea Bissau and another taking him to Northern Senegal.  He left for the first trip  just 4 days after our conference ended.  Just a few days before they also found out that their translator couldn’t make it.  Guinea Bissau is a Portuguese speaking country, so it added another challenge as they didn’t even know the trade language to help them get around.  However they headed out praying that God would provide exactly what they needed.  God did exactly that.  In the end they were able to accomplish what they needed to do despite the many challenges they faced.  He eventually provided the needed translator and they were able to do the research necessary.

Here are a few pictures from their trip…

There trip began with an overnight boat ride.
It was Joel’s first time on this boat which travels to southern Senegal
They traveled from there across the border to Bissau
As a team they visited multiple villages
And also met with people already working there
In the villages they spoke with leaders and people of different ages to get a better picture of the realities
They spoke with as many people as they could
There was significant rain while they were there
Which is why it is so beautiful and green there
but also made for interesting driving
They drove by some interesting sites
And got to see aspects of life there
Both good and bad
On the way back they drove the whole way back up through the Gambia
They waited 5 hours for a ferry crossing which is actually a decent crossing
They had entertainment while they waited
This is the bridge that will someday be finished and will make this crossing way easier!
We praise God for what they were able to accomplish
And pray already for the future work that might one day happen among these people

 

 

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  1. Carolyn Gaupo says

    August 1, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    I love your blog. Your stories and their pictures make you work come alive for us. and better equip us for prayer for you. God Bless you all.

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