I took a little time this week to pray through and process the craziness of last week. When I came back to the village after a wonderful, but busy time with the team from WCC there was a lot to jump in to. Last week started major roofing and plumbing projects as well as aContinue reading “God over all, even snakes. (Yes there is a snake story and one picture so stop reading if you need to)”
Category Archives: Missionary Life
Contrasts
Life and ministry here in West Africa can be full of contrasts. As I was praying recently, the Lord reminded me of some of these contrasts and the daily blessings and challenges He works through. It is easy and hard living here. There are always people willing to jump in and help to make dailyContinue reading “Contrasts”
Transportation
Travel in West Africa is definitely not the same as in developed countries. In the rural areas there are no delivery options or mail service, so we get creative and rely on lots of national helpers. Everything involves a little more planning and a lot more time, but God works it all out and many times providesContinue reading “Transportation”
Names
Names are very important here. Almost everyone is named after someone else. I even have a Gambian name and woman I am named after. There are also lots of nicknames, almost everyone is related and many people have the same name so it can get pretty confusing. Babies are given their names on their 7thContinue reading “Names”
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”
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”
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