From Students To Graduates...

Students became graduates at the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver this past weekend. Six students received their Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies and one his Master’s in Biblical Studies. The most encouraging part of the activities leading up to their completion of the program and events of this graduation is knowing these men are entering into the Lord’s kingdom with a solid foundation built in the knowledge of God’s word and the preparation necessary to preach the gospel to the lost. They will build up, strengthen and encourage the brethren. All the staff, supporters, and many others, look forward to the fruit these men will bear in their work for the Lord and His kingdom.

Within the Extension Program, the same process continues to move students closer to the destination of completing their studies and entering into kingdom work. As we mentioned last week, the Bible Institute of Honduras will complete its program of training and graduate six students the end of this month. These men have also labored diligently in preparation of a very difficult work throughout their country. More will be reported about this event in the weeks ahead.

Around the world, over 300 students are making preparations to serve our Lord in bringing others to Christ and building up the church where they live. I am constantly encouraged by the difficult environment and circumstances they endure to learn as well as the dedication they have to reach out with the message of Jesus. Exciting - is an understatement when considering the magnitude of what God is doing through His people and it is only beginning!

Now on to the other reports...

Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/

Jerry Bates’ latest report can be seen by clicking here.

Extension Reports 

A Baptism Worth Reading About In Cameroon: A recent conversion in the village of Wotutu will have a great affect on the development of the church.

Reflecting On The Progress In Cambodia: Since the beginning of the International Bible Institute in Cambodia five years ago, the growth has been exciting.

Pray For The Loss In Chimala: One of the 2nd grade students in the primary school on the mission was recently killed in an accident.

A Successful Seminar In Nigeria: Staff and students at the Southwest School of Evangelism was a successful event in Nigeria.

The Genuine Nature Of Conversion In Liberia: As the gospel is preached throughout Liberia souls are being added to the kingdom.

The Final Stretch Of The Quarter: As students in Arusha attend the two weeks of short courses they finish out this quarter of studies. As well, the work is growing. 

Final Thoughts
A closing word of gratitude for your continued involvement with the Extension Program. I am humbled more each day when I recognize the magnitude of this work and how little my role is in it as a whole. Each of you and the diligent labor you are putting into the daily operations of the teaching and training of these students, the financial support provided, and all the prayers offered on behalf of the Bible Institute and each of the locations we are privileged to partner with, along with the Great God we serve make this work possible. Thank you!

God bless
Bob

A Successful Seminar In Nigeria...

Beloved in Christ,

Greetings from staff and students of the Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan-Nigeria.

The one day WBS seminar organized by brother Dele Shotola and brother Kayode S.Eniafe at Ilisan-Ogun state and mass evangelism in the evening was a successful one.

The WBS seminar of May 18 was attended by 35 students from four High schools at Ilisan in Ogun state. I, brother Dele Shotola and brother Kayode Solomon Eniafe served as the speakers on the Bible & Salvation and in the evening. I spoke on How to Get to Heaven at two junctions while the students were divided into four groups for the mass evangelism.

On Sunday, May 19, I spoke on Church Autonomy at Ilisan-Remo congregation while brother Emmanuel Nwarorji admonished the church on Prayer. We are 55 in attendance with a total collection of N1,500=

Brethren, all is now set for the joint session of SWSE-Ibadan and Lagos students of May 27 -June 7, 2013 at the school’s permanent site.

We thank you all for your partnership! Stay blessed and be strong in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sincerely His & yours,

Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi(Director of studies)
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan & Lagos campus, Nigeria

Students In The Final Stretch Of The Quarter...

Greetings Fellow Servants:

We greet you with thankful hearts and in Christian love. We hope and pray all is well in your life and that God is having His way with you, no matter what life might be dealing you.

We are good here in Tanzania, thankful for the privilege to serve. The pre-campaign efforts are well underway. One has obeyed the gospel at White Rose and another soul has been added to the Kingdom at Ndurgoto. 

The students are in the final stretch, two weeks left in this quarter. We are thankful for John Galloway who taught last week, Christian Doctrine & Ethics. The students were more than thrilled as to John’s class and wisdom only a mature man of God can have. John brought his daughter and 2 granddaughters from Birmingham with him for their first visit to Tanzania. They joined Stephanie in Bible studies at White Rose and Jennifer who is also an RN joined her 2 days working at the TCC clinic in Monduli. 

This week we are blessed to have our brother Chuck Ramseur from Denver, CO. He will be teaching “The New Testament Church” to the first year students. Please remember Chuck’s wife Brianna and their four children in his absence.

We are also blessed to have Ralph, Cindy (Ralph’s wife), and Kaitlin Williams (Ralph & Cindy’s daughter) coming in tonight from the Dallas, TX. Both Chuck and Ralph are part of the BV extension program, teaching men in their own country the Word of God, that in turn these men might take the saving message of the Gospel to their own people and the people of the world.

Yusuph write two souls obeying the Gospel at the new church plant at Katoro (near Ushirombo, just south of Lake Victoria. Gasper sent a note informing us of one soul being added to the Church today at Mongere (a congregation planted by the Mto wa Mbu congregations). 

Our brother Ahimidiwe and some of the ACSOP students have traveled to the Babati region where a congregation has built their own meeting house. Because of the love and generosity of the Edgefield congregation in Dallas, TX donating the funds, they will begin putting on the roof. While this is going on others will be going house to house evangelizing. Through their teaching three souls were restored to the Lord today.

We close with thanksgiving for all the team efforts that take place daily making this mission work of God possible. You, our friends and supporters, are never far from our hearts and prayers, thank you! 

We ask for your prayers on behalf of our dear sister Soneia Galloway. She will have surgery in the morning followed by months of treatment.

Till we meet again, may our God be with you each step of the way. 

In Him, 
Cy, Stephanie & Granny

More from Cy...

I hope all is will in your life and work. Below is a short report from our brother Fariji. It is an amazing thing to see the hand of God working in the lives of His people. Just 15 short years ago, this new convert, would attend the ABS and later the ACSOP. He has given his life since that time to the furtherance of the Gospel. Through you, Fariji, and the Lord's blessings through the TZ2000 mission effort, the Usa River congregation grew from a dozen souls to more than 80. 

The need was seen for additional church plants and the congregation, under the leadership of our brother Fariji, did just that. So, from this small group, the Maji ya Chai and the Manyire congregations were planted. Through the combined efforts of the local congregations, the TZ2000 team, the Safari for Souls efforts, our friends, supporters, and team players (the Second and Adams group out of OK), there was another church plant last year, the Ngurdoto Church of Christ. 

That small group of a dozen souls has grown into four congregations with a combined membership of around 135 souls, and growing. 

Thank you all and may our God bless each of you in a very special way.

Date         Attendance     Baptized/ restored                                       

07/04/2013     37          

14/04/2013     43       4 restored                   

14/ 04/ 2013   30                  

28/ 04/ 2013   33

Greetings,  

We believe that you are well. We are doing well. About the work of God, it is good, still it sometimes becomes very tough but I thank you to pray me and church.

About the church building windows help request; we have been asking you for this because the windows are not good. Is not the greater amounts of air being help this, the God will glory. Thank you for you are praying to us and church.  

May God bless you.   

Very truly yours,  
Fariji Paul and church

The Genuine Nature Of Conversion In Liberia...

GREETINGS
Sincere greetings come to you from your co-laborers here in Liberia, West Africa. The following news letter contains report on activities at the Liberia Bible College and our mission to Lofa County, Northwestern Liberia in March 2013.  

MINISTERING AT FISSEBU
Desiring to go back and visit the brethren in Fissebu, Lofa County and see how they were doing, Brother Alassis Goldore director of LBC in March 2013 departed Monrovia for a four day evangelistic meeting in Northwestern Liberia. He was provided with the opportunity to speak to over one hundred sisters in Christ who had converged at the Fissebu church of Christ for a Bible lectureship and fellowship. The director spoke to them on the importance of fellowship. These sisters came from some twenty congregations from Monrovia and other parts of the country.

The director stayed four days preaching and teaching the word of God. Working with host brethren the Gospel of salvation was preached and the Word bore fruit. This is true because the seed fell into good soil. Through the efforts of the visitors and host brethren, several lost souls were reached and Christians edified (Photo: First converts on March 30, 2013).  The converts numbered six. Their change was genuine. They turned from idol to the living God, from despair to hope. The six persons obeyed the gospel and ipso facto received water baptism as follows:

Saturday, March 30, 2013 3 Baptized

Sunday, March 31, 2013 3 Baptized

Eleven backslidden members were restored as well. 

EVANGELISM UPDATE
Again for the month of March our students, especially those in residence actively participated in weekly evangelism by presenting the gospel, the good news of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for sins of mankind. Also the students participated in Bible teaching, distribution of gospel tracts and worship services in local congregations.  

In Monrovia
Several of our campus students worked in Monrovia and parts contiguous. Student Robert Choloplay was involved into the following activities: He conducted personal evangelism in five communities in Congo Town and Paynesville.   He taught Youth Bible Class and served at the Lord’s Table at Monrovia Church. Robert visited weak and backslidden members and helped some to return to the fold. Through his outreach effort four persons were immersed for the remission of their sins. 

Jestine Kamara evangelized in four communities including Smythe Road, Gaye Town, Duport Road, and Zubah Town. In these communities, Jestine got involved in evangelism by the “printed page.” He distributed tracts to his prospects. 

John Kyrian Uzoamaka visited the Catholic Hospital and preached to the patients. He also distributed gospel tracts to the patients.  John led prayers throughout the month of March at the Monrovia congregation situated on the VP Road. Furthermore, John conducted house to house Bible study with prospects.

J. Klemee Tokpateh worked in three communities consisting of VP Road, Cabral Estate and SOS Clinic. In these places, Tokpateh evangelized by handing out tracts.

A commuting student named James Togbah, was involved in personal evangelism in Pipeline Community in Paynesville outside Monrovia. He preaches for the Pipeline Church of Christ. 

Up Country
Harris Wawehlee was actively engaged in evangelism in Kakata, Margibi County. Through his personal work one person was scripturally baptized and added to the church.  He taught Bible Class for the month of March. As part of his evangelistic effort, he spoke every Sunday on a community radio program.

In Suakoko, Bong County student Tokpateh taught Bible class and preached each Sunday in March. In fact he is the preacher of the church of Christ in Suakoko.  

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
In March we came to the climax of the second term of academic activities at the Liberia Bible College. Teachers completed their lectures and evaluation of students. Final examinations were administered from March 25 – 28, 2013.

With the close of this second term, students are expected to participate in two weeks of short courses. The short courses include 1) The Godhead and 2) the Book of James. Brother Steven Ashcraft will teach James while Brother Maxwell Whea will present lectures on the Godhead.  

Take care and God bless
Report by: Alassis N. Goldore

To see brother Goldore’s report with pictures, please click here.

Pray For The Loss In Chimala...

Student Killed by Motorcycle 

2nd Grade Chimala Mission Primary School Student

Prayers needed for family and school,

On Friday, May 10, one of our 2nd grade students at the Chimala Mission Primary School was walking with her class to a sports match at a neighboring school. She was struck by a motorcycle and killed on the side of the road. By the time help arrived to the scene, it was too late for the girl.  

We ask for prayers for the family of the student. Also, we ask that you pray for the teachers and staff of the primary school due to this tragedy. We have escorted the body, along with family and teachers, to the funeral site.

Life is always full of unexpected twists and turns. Life is not always what we expect. However, our faith in our holy God must remain steady and true even when the unthinkable happens.

Chad Wagner