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Another student baptized
I was glad when I got the news that another student – KpaKpabia has obeyed the gospel in baptism. This brings 13 the number of baptized students. We are left with two more to be baptized. I learnt they have promised to do so soon. Hopefully, all the students would be baptized before graduation in July, 2013. I am so grateful to God that this strategy of enrolling denominational church leaders and using the school as a tool to convert these men is working as we planned. Please remember the two remaining ones in your prayers. The baptism was conducted by Cephas, the principal.

CLASS IN SESSION AT CBS
During my recent visit, I was privileged to be there while Akalo arrived from Tsevie about 2 hour motor ride from Kpalime. He had come all the way to Kpalime to teach. I appreciate the commitment and the dedication exhibited by these men in their service to the Lord. Akalo preachers for a congregation in Tsevie.

FIVE (5) MEN APPLIED TO ATTEND CBS IN 2013-2015
I was informed that five men have already expressed the desire to enroll at CBS 2013-2015 academic year. We plan to take in 20 students again. I have instructed the teachers to set the entrance examination in preparation for the new enrollment.

FORMER CBS STUDENTS INVITED TO PREACH AT A CAMPAIGN.
Three former students; Selorm, Yaovi and Foli, were recently invited by the Dzodze church of Christ in Ghana to participate in a Campaign for Christ. God blessed their activities with two baptisms.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES: NYIVEME CHURCH OF CHRIST- KPALIME
Ruth’s father Ernest, was baptized about eight months and since then it has been his wish that his entire family will become members of the Church. A few weeks ago, Ruth was immersed intoChrist. Brethren are now studying with his wife and another daughter.

WHAT IS GOD DOING WITH OUR FORMER STUDENTS?
It is always a joy to mention what God is accomplishing through men whom we trained at CBS. In the month under review,

Preacher            Town        Baptisms

Selorm               Noepe            2

Kossi                  Sanguera       2

Yaovi                  Akepe            2

Foli                     Keve             3

Gabriel                Danyinu       1

Hodanu               EYO             2

Total baptisms                    12

EYO CHURCH GETS NEW PLACE OF WORSHIP    
At the time of enrolling at CBS, Hodanu was a leader in the Church of Pentecost in EYO near Kpalime. A few months later, he decided to start teaching his congregation lessons he was receiving from school. Hodanu was baptized and later he baptized a couple of his members. Some of the leaders frowned on this attempt to convert the entire church. As a result some left the church. Those who stayed have completely embraced the New Testament worship and experiencing numerical and spiritual growth. When I visited EYO last week, I met some of the ladies who protested by leaving,had returned. They have since been assisted with CFA 261.00 to construct a new meeting place with CBS also contributing CFA 26,000.00. EYO church has a membership of 19 adults.

Willie Gley

Posted on December 16, 2012 .