2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Gambia

Preparing for some Christmas baking, christmas music and reminders of Emmanuel, the son of God who was sent for us.

Frogger

This week I have felt a little like Frogger from that old arcade game where he is trying to cross the road and not get squished (yes, I know I am revealing my age with this reference). It has been a week of jumping from one task to another while trying to not forget theContinue reading “Frogger”

Handyman needed

For those of you that have known me for a while you are well aware that I have negative handyman skills; I am really good at breaking things! However, when you live on a large several acre compound in rural West Africa, most buildings on that compound are 30-40 years old, the climate is veryContinue reading “Handyman needed”

Sponge Season

Our adult literacy class facilitator trainings are completed and classes will begin in January. Thank you very much for praying. It was an amazing time and we saw God move in some huge ways. My teammate and I are still exhausted and recovering from all of the hard work of putting on these trainings andContinue reading “Sponge Season”

Bottom of the class

Thank you to all who are praying for our Adult Literacy facilitator training that wraps up on Friday. The last two weeks have been exciting and exhausting. There have been many wonderful conversations and great questions about the biblical teachings. It has been very interesting to see the ways that they teach the alphabet, numbers,Continue reading “Bottom of the class”

Prep and prayer

After a quick grocery run into the city and purchasing some supplies for our adult literacy classes, I am back in the village and things have been in high gear for our training that begins TODAY. 5 Gambian facilitators from 5 nearby villages will spend the next two weeks with us. Some will travel daily,Continue reading “Prep and prayer”

Prayer Meeting

One of the beautiful and essential routines we have here is a Wednesday night prayer meeting. Wednesday afternoon and evenings are set aside for time with the Lord and time to gather together in prayer. Scripture speaks of the Lord being present when two or three are gathered in His name. Although there are onlyContinue reading “Prayer Meeting”

Language and Culture

When I first moved to The Gambia in 2016 and started full time language learning, I was told that the goal was to help me to become a lifelong language learner. I am always learning and experiencing something new and as I tip toe into this new ministry the learning curve is very steep. IContinue reading “Language and Culture”

ABWE Family

One of the core values of ABWE is cultivating a biblical family atmosphere. The ABWE family is large and spread throughout the world. We are all prayerfully working together in over 60 countries to shine the light of Christ. A few months ago, right before my return to the US I had the opportunity toContinue reading “ABWE Family”

Harvest

I hear that Fall has arrived in the US with crisp cool mornings and trees turning amazing colors. Trees don’t turn colors here although some drop their leaves. However, I don’t like it when the leaves drop because that means nice piles for the deadly snakes to hide under. And, as rainy season is wrappingContinue reading “Harvest”