The Thrill Of Extension Training...

Well, this has been another incredible week in the extension program. I am so excited to provide these reports each week and learn about the work of the Lord around the world. Thank you for making it all possible for me to be a part of such a great work.

I know I speak for all of the staff, both domestically and internationally, when I express our gratitude for your efforts. Thank you for affording us the privilege of participating in Extension Training. As the months continue to go by we are approaching more graduations. More students are finishing classes and will soon begin full-time work in taking the gospel to others.

It thrills me, and I hope it does you as well, to know we are part of a team that is touching the lives of people around the world. Our God has been so good to us in this effort and I look forward to the growth of this work in the years ahead. 

The reports this week provides information about the individual works and growth of the church in several different locations. Please take a few moments to read about the work and then pray for these men and the effort they are putting forth in the cause of Christ. 

Coordinator Updates

Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is /extension-schools/

Extension Reports

No Down Time In Cameroon: The work of the students in school and the community continues to show the diligence to the work.

Persecution Strengthens Students In Cambodia: As hard as it can be to read, I am encouraged by the strength of the students preparing for a work in evangelizing Cambodia.

Educational Opportunities Improve Chimala: The Chimala Bible Institute is beginning classes for Master's students. These educational opportunities will continue to bless the church in southern Tanzania and Malawi.

Home Congregations See The Growth: When students from the Nepal Center for Biblical Studies visited their home congregations, their influence is powerful.

Perspective Both Humbling and Worth Reading: I hope you will take time to read this powerful letter about Jerry and Gajendra's visit to villages in Nepal.

Power of Prayer In Arusha, Tanzania: I am constantly amazed to see God answering prayers for growth and development of students in Arusha. Cy Stafford's report shares the impact on the church.

Studies Grow In Tanzania: Jimmy Gee's report continues to show the growth of Bible studies conducted in Arusha.

Past, Present and Future in Honduras: Recent graduates are now involved in the work and students are preparing for the next class. The work in Honduras continues to show promise.

Final Thoughts
The idea of having a final thought can almost be overwhelming. The work speaks for itself and I appreciate your willingness to help make it a reality. There will always be room to grow and we are working to fulfill God's plan in taking the gospel to the lost of the world.

As we move ahead, I ask you to pray for the development of this work. Pray for additional opportunities to begin new programs of Extension Training. Pray for the souls who have not heard the gospel. Pray we will be able to find more men who are interested in preparing themselves for this great task. Pray for individuals and congregations to see the value and benefit of training men in their own country to preach the gospel. Please pray for the financial needs of this work. 

Thank you for your help in making it all come together in such a great way. Please share this report with others you know who may not receive it. If you ever have any questions, please contact me at bturner@bvbid.org. I would love to hear from you and help in any way possible.

God bless
Bob

Perspective Both Humbling And Worth Reading...

Makwanpur is a district in south Nepal that has lots of steep hills and many rivers.  During the monsoon season [June 15-Sept 30] it is hills of mud and flooding rivers.  Three of our students live in this district.  Gajendra [school director] and I visited their three villages recently.  There is no way to properly convey the experience.  If you ever need to count your blessings and gain some humility, visit Makwanpur.

Over a period of five days, visiting 8-10 homes, in 3 villages I never saw one piece of furniture, except for some rough wood frame beds with wood slats.   The quilts and pillows, the beds, and the straw mats that we sat on were all home made.  The very few toys for the children were all home made.  The homes are made with local rocks that are “cemented” together and then finished with a mixture of dirt, sand, cow dung, and water.   Everything is home made except for the nails, hinges, windows, tin for the roof, and some tools and cooking pots/utensils. 

Silinge has a government school.  Jeet lives in Silinge so his children don’t have far to go.  Suka’s children have to walk a total of 2 ½  hours every day to and from school.   Dev Kumar’s children walk 3 ½ hours each day.   

They have chickens, goats, pigs, and grow their own food.  They will make the 3-5 hours hike down the hills, crossing the rivers, and sell their animals and vegetables for spending money, and make the return hike.   Many do this 3-4 times a week.  Each of us have a pair of shoes or a jacket that costs more than all their clothes.

They are poor by worldly standards …… BUT …… they are rich in friendship and hospitality.   The church is growing in these hills.  With 3 very fine Christian men  ready to graduate it should mature and grow for years to come.

The trip begins early Thursday with a four-hour ride in an Indian made four-wheel drive regular size vehicle with ten passengers and the driver.  Cozy!  Then you have a 45 minute ride in a van that I call a “sardine can”.   We had 19 people “stacked” in a gutted out van the size of a passenger sedan.  The people were delightful.  

Now you begin the 4-5 hour walk.  You begin in the riverbed of the Rapti River.  Walking the riverbed means that you wade across the river 11 times over about 1 ½  hours.  This time of year the river is ankle to knee deep.  In July it will be waist deep, and shoulder deep in September.   Next, and last for the day, is the 3 hour trek [hike] up, down, and up the hills.  You reach Maishirang, which is where Dev Kumar lives with his wife, three children, parents, and much family and friends.   His six year old daughter, Premika, came with him to meet us before the river crossings.  She gives new meaning to “cute”.   The rivers and the hills were her territory.  I was sweating,  huffing and puffing the last hour [or more] going up [2,500 feet elevation gain] while she was prancing like a mountain goat.  Gajendra asked her if she was tired and she replied, “Only a little.  It is our habit”.  We provided the money for a church building here about 7 years ago.

Friday it was back down to the river, cross it 11 more times going back, another ride in a sardine can” [14 passengers], and begin the trek up the Lother River.   This was shorter, but we still crossed the river 7 times and had to climb over some extended rock piles [land slides].  This time it was only 45 minutes up the hills to Suka’s home.   He and his wife have two children.  We hiked back down to the river to take a bath, wash clothes, and refresh ourselves.  “It is our habit”.  Then back to Suka’s.  Each evening was a devotional  in a different home.

The next day we began our  climb at 6:00 AM and reached Silinge two hours later.  Breakfast [hardboiled egg, beans, and tea] and the Bible classes began at 9:00 AM.  Classes all day Saturday.  We provided the materials for a church building here about 5 years ago.  Sunday we had worship service in Silinge, had lunch, and began the 2 hour trek [downhill and no rivers] to Khankhare.   A 15 minute trip to a river to get refreshed was fantastic.  We had evening worship in Khankhare.  They desperately need a building here.

Monday was going home day.  We crossed one river one time and hiked 1.5 hours to where we could catch the “bus”.  The “bus” turned out to be a tractor pulling a metal two-wheel trailer half full of bags of rice and corn.  It was a very bumpy two hour ride.  My tailbone is still tender a week later.  Then we had the five-hour ride in a minivan, which took us home by a different route.  

My sore muscles and a couple of blisters [sandals crossing rivers] made it home in one piece.  I am very happy I went.  I am equally ashamed that it was the first time I have been there.  Each day was a blessing for me.  I also believe the time of Gajendra, Jeet, Dev, Suka, and me working together was a benefit for the churches in Makwanpur.  Please know that your prayers, your support, and you personally are also part of that spiritual benefit and encouragement.

Jerry

Home Congregations See The Growth...

April 14 was the Nepali New Year.  It is also the occasion for a 2-3 week holiday for all the schools.  Our six students at the Nepal Center For Biblical Studies went home for a three-week holiday to be with their families and to work with their local congregations.  This was only the second holiday for the students since they began on Jan. 4, 2010.   April 14 was also the day that Gajendra and I left Kathmandu to visit three of the students in their villages ……. more in separate letter.

Last week when we returned to the school, I asked some questions about their home visiting experiences. These centered on differences that others saw in them and what they saw in themselves after being serious students of the Bible for a little more than one year. The answers were very insightful.

What observations and comments were made about you compared to before you came to the school?

The students were enthusiastically received. The members saw tremendous progress in their Bible knowledge, understanding, and preaching/teaching ability. One student said the members were “impressed” with the difference. One old leader seemed to be a little jealous and threatened. Even non-members saw maturity, joy, and patience. Every local congregation was encouraged.

What changes did you see in yourself?

Each student commented on their increased confidence and enjoyment in working with their brothers and sisters. They also saw needs and ways to meet these needs that they had not seen before. Many of the concepts and applications from our lessons began to take on new meaning. Their eyes were opened to things they never saw before and they felt good about making improvements.

What suggestions and ideas can you share with each other about working to mature the church after graduation in September?

Teach the truth in love while we guide and lead by example and service. Set up programs for home Bible study that includes class discussion on Sat. Special classes for the youth. Build on their enthusiasm and ability to learn. Invite non-members and denominations to study and classes.  

We also discussed how to best use our remaining five months at the school to teach and train them for the task ahead. They had some suggestions that Gajendra and I had not thought of, plus they were open to our suggestions. In Feb-Mar 2010 of last year, I would not have thought this conversation would have been possible. Their progress is evident to the members who know them, to church leaders, to themselves, and to Gajendra and me.  

One need that every student agreed was top priority was the need for good study materials. This includes all that goes along with compiling and writing, distilling it down to their literacy level, plus translation into the Nepali language, and then printing. The students need this as preachers/teachers/leaders.  The congregations need it for classes and personal study. The church needs it to grow.  We need the tools to do the work. Then I got a brilliant idea ……… which involves you.

We can prioritize the subjects and issues. The brothers and sisters in America can be involved in writing the study material, both in narrative form and in questions/answers with appropriate scriptures. Some of you will already have some great study guides, lesson books, and fundamental teachings on basic Christian subjects and doctrine. If you can help get these much needed materials to us, then we can get them translated, printed, and distributed throughout Nepal.

The staff and students at the  school, as well as those who are learning and growing in the congregations, thank you for your love and assistance.  May God continue to bless all of you.

Jerry

No Down Time In Cameroon...

Dearest in Christ,

Evangelism remains our strong force to reach souls that are in danger, because we know the gospel is for all. Every Saturday students with some members of Wotutu congregation spend 3 hours house to house teaching the gospel. Brother Bea was preaching the word.

Great love we express to you from this part of the world, Wotutu in Cameroon. We continue to appreciate God for His Divine care over us here in CBIW in particular, and Cameroon as a whole  at this time in Africa where peace has been taken away from many, but Cameroon still remains a peaceful island in a turbulent water.

Great is this opportunity given to me to serve the Lord as a slave, but not just a slave but a very happy slave. To God be the glory.

I and the other staff of CBIW are doing great just for the fact that some students are sick. I am sure you are doing just fine in all that you do, mostly for your involvements to accomplish the will of our God.

This week was really busy for all of us here in CBIW. Our lectures become more interesting to our students as the time of lectures keep increasing from 3 pm closing time to 4 pm without us knowing. Hermeneutics, Homiletics, Acts 1 and Life of Christ 1 are the courses we are doing now. It is exposing a lot to our students who are zealous and ready to acquire this precious knowledge to help souls in this country and beyond.

This week the students stay only in Wotutu. There was no outreach because there was no means. 

God continues to bless the efforts of these students every week as He keeps adding souls in to His kingdom in Wotutu congregation. News about souls being added in different congregations where we have worked keep coming to us, visitors continue to study with students. Brother Innocent baptized brother Martin.

This is the cross section of our worship today. We thank God as more and more people in Wotutu are desiring to know more from the scriptures which had been hiding from them by denominational dogma for long. Keep this congregation in your prayers for them to stand firm to see the students grow in the grace and knowledge of the truth.

Brother Opel, is a student teaching Sunday morning, after the Wotutu leadership has authorized them to start handling items in congregational worship. Opel today taught on CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. It was really wonderful and it gave opportunity for individual Christians to check and see if they are really the light where they lived to win unbelieving believers to Christ who is ready to cleanse them.

“Learning without play makes Jake a dull boy.” This is a common saying in our time. We are really cautious with this and to stay safe from ill health. I, Elangwe always organize sports to all the students to keep fit. I enjoy joking with the students from a near by village on Saturday only. This is done whenever we are spending the weekend on campus. 1 Tim. 4:8 is guiding us.

VISIONS
1) This Thursday, students may go to a revival mission to a small congregation about 12 kilometers from Wotutu if means be. They will be there with me for fours days to preach, teach, visit backsliders and also to revive this congregation. 

2) Next month we are to go to Batoke village to plant a congregation, if means be. Please, I appeal to you to stand by us and help us realize this dream before the students go for their second 11 days campaign to some congregations.

3) Your prayers are needed for all our visions to be attained.

APPRECIATIONS
If you never allowed yourself for God to use, it would have been impossible for us to reach the level we are now. This is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go, but these few steps are very fruitful. I am saying all this not to be proud or provoke you to be proud, but that you and I should join together to say OH LORD YOU ARE WORTHY TO RECEIVE OUR PRAISES. 

Continue your good work in caring for this work. In less than no time you will see how far we have gone rescuing souls who are lost to have hope again. Share this news with others. Go to our previous reports and see how you can be of help to some of our dreams, they are really needed and very important for what we are still to accomplish.

My lovely family send their love to you. Please accept it in JESUS great NAME.

Elangwe and family, serving our King with joy.

Educational Opportunities Improve Chimala...

As the second semester of the new Chimala Bible Institute draws to a close, I reflect back on the past quarter.

I was proud of our student body who, under the leadership of Boaz, spent hours cleaning the grounds and school buildings, creating new walkways, and fellowshipping in preparation for the Masters program. The two teachers, Denton Landon and Jonathon Jenkins, arrived safely with Menard Swila, one of our instructors, and the Masters students have been pouring in from Malawi and Tanzania.

It was a peaceful Saturday and I was sitting on my porch enjoying the warm morning air. Navie Theu, a second year English student, and Clergyton, a 2010 graduate, walked up to the porch. I had not seen Clergyton since his graduation last November. He had just arrived for the start of the new Masters program. He expressed his, his family’s, his village’s, and his congregation’s gratitude for his acceptance into the Masters program. It is times like these I really appreciate the tremendous opportunity we are blessed to give those men and women striving to improve their education and be better servants of God.

As I taught my last lecture in Church History and stressed the Restoration Plea, one of the students raised his hand. He requested the information from the class be translated into Swahili and bound in a book for use in congregations across Tanzania and Malawi. Rebecca Benson, our Administrative Assistant and Librarian, has already printed the notes for our instructors to translate into Swahili.

One of the great training opportunities of our school is the weekly evangelism trips our students make to different places. We were reminded of that this weekend, when two of our translators, who are also instructors at the school, were out in the bush with the students preaching the gospel. We had to call in another translator for Denton. He preached on the resurrection at Mahango, the first time any of us had attended there. Jonathon presided over the Lord’s Supper. Rebecca taught the children out of the back of our car because there was no where to sit outside. They were so excited to climb into the trunk!

Students traveling from afar, preaching in the bush, finishing term papers, taking finals, and preparing for the next phase in the new and improved Chimala Bible Institute: all these are snapshots of the end of this second quarter and the beginning of the second short course. The students will then return to their homes for the summer where they will apply the things they have learned for the furthering of God’s kingdom.

Thank you to all our supporters for your thoughts and prayers.

God bless, 

Garry L. Hill
Administrator

Power Of Prayer In Arusha, Tanzania...

Greetings Fellow Workers;

We thank God for you, we pray for you often, and we thank you for your labor of love. We are a blessed people to be able to call on our God in times of joy, times of sorrow, times of celebration, times of bereavement, yes, at all times. God continues to answer your many prayers, we are good, blessed in all the right ways. 

Jesus said on one occasion; “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” (John 13.15). Our Lord has given us a “perfect” example, one that we are to follow. The Apostle Paul instructed the young evangelist Timothy; “...be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation (manner of life), in charity (love), in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4.12). Yes, we are “examples” to those our lives cross paths with, for good or for bad! The choice is one of our choosing, but God desires that; “.... all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2.4).

Today as we finished our worship to God, Christopher stood before God’s Church in Arusha having received twelve (12) request to God’s invitation. Some were thanksgivings for answered prayers, others for needed prayers for illness, others for help with their schooling, one restoration, but it was two requests that really “grabbed me” in a special way.

One was from our bother in Christ, Wilfred Massawe. He and his wife are now the parents of a new little girl. They sent a note to the Arusha Church, through Christopher, for the prayers of the Saints that meet at Arusha on behalf of their new gift from God. The second was from our brother Edwin Tusegalege, the evangelist serving the Forrest congregation at Mbeya. Edwin was asking for the prayers of the Arusha congregation regarding his health. 

The thing that came to mind was the fact that the Arusha Church has, is, and will continue to be an example to all the congregations throughout Tanzania and beyond. As is the case with “all” congregations, the Arusha Church has had its ups and downs over the last few years. Year after year, more and more, God’s family that meets and works together in Arusha are being called upon with the many needs of the Lord’s people throughout East Africa, as is the case with the 37 million lost souls of TZ. 

This is a very humbling thing to consider and to know. We are thankful God has blessed the Arusha Church, that She is “coming into Her own” and that She is willing to serve. I thank God for allowing Stephanie and I to be a small part of this wonderful aspect of His work.

“The end of Learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love Him and to imitate Him.” (Book: “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life”, Donald S. Whitney). Let each know God, His will and "do" what is right in His eyes, to His Glory.

May our God bless each of you with a week of faithful service in Him! To His glory! As One in Christ. Thank you all for your fellowship in the Gospel and in the work of God here in Tanzania.

In Him, Cy, Stephanie and Exel

Studies Grow in Tanzania...

Dear Supporters, Family and Friends,

 

We hope you had a great Sunday! Chapter 11 was the focus of study in Genesis class and the topics discussed were "Pride" and "Working Together". Next week we will continue discussing chapter 11 in order to learn about "Including God in Your Plans." Before our actual lesson, Trina told the story about the six blind men who examined different parts of the elephant and all came up with six different ideas. This story was used to illustrate that the Bible must be viewed in its' entirety to understand the complete truth of the nature of God, the way of Salvation, etc.

 

Faustin, an ASCOP student, taught the Bible class concerning the pressing need to train young men to become elders. Ahimidiwe (A-HE-ME-DEE-WAY), the preacher of the Kisongo congregation, taught a powerful lesson entitled, "Are You Lame in the Faith?"

 

Jimmy met with new Christians, Lembris and Rosemary, on Saturday to have a "Question and Answer" session on any Bible subject. The questions asked involved I Cor. 15 (the resurrection of Christ), Moses and John the Baptist. Rosemary is more faithful in her attendance than many of our older (in the faith) Christians.

 

Hosea 4:6 states, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..." Last Thursday, Trina's study with Agatha was somewhat of a history lesson concerning the beginning of the Catholic church and information about Martin Luther. She was interested in what secular history had to say. In Tanzania, there are few libraries and FEW books written in Swahili concerning world history, medicine, science, etc. Tanzanians are at a huge disadvantage in that so much information is simply not available (unless they understand the English language and have internet access). Many here do not know basic medical information that is common knowledge to us. It is difficult for Americans (to whom knowledge is as accessible as ever on almost any subject) to imagine that others in foreign lands are deprived of knowledge. Trina brought a history book to show her that she wasn't making things up (not that you can believe everything that's written in a book). We had a great study and our next study will center on the Church of the Bible.

 

The Galatians class on Wednesday night was well attended. Afterwards, we discussed planning a baby shower for Agness and her new little boy, Joshua. At the Gee's house, this coming Saturday, the Kisongo ladies will celebrate his arrival. Trina plans to include a short lesson on "Motherhood."

 

Yesterday, we celebrated our youngest daughter's (Naomi) 5th birthday. It was a small party, having only invited two sets of children. One set (our guards' little girls ages 1 and 3) showed up with their mother an hour and a half late. "No hurry in Africa" we always say, but I felt badly because they missed the activities. Thankfully there was a little cake left to send home with them.

 

Thanks to Mike Reese for teaching a short course in the ACSOP. After doing so he went to Ahono, Kenya for a week to hold the first annual Kenya Christian Camp. He took several members from here to help with the camp. There were over 200 in attendance and 25 baptisms. Hopefully, he will come back next year with some of his family to do the same thing. We appreciate his great work. He is a great teacher and it is obvious that he loves spreading the word.

 

Our deepest thanks to you who are loyal to the TZ 2000 mission work and sincerely care about the lost souls in Tanzania. Thank you for your love and prayers for the greatest work on earth...sowing the seed of the Kingdom.

 

Love in Christ,

The Jimmy Gee family

Persecution Strenthens Students In Cambodia...

Happy Khmer new year

It’s actually done for a few days ago for Khmer New year which took place on 14-16 of April 2011.

During the Khmer New year, students were allowed to take a rest for about two weeks as a public holiday in Cambodia. During that time we all went to visit family and friends. Most of the people in Cambodia go to pagoda to worship their gods and to pray to their ancestors, but we as Christian not to practice as they do.

Of course while we were at home with families and friends who are not Christian, we faced different things such as friends tempting us to drink with them and families persecuting us when we not go to worship the statues with them.

After we all came back from holiday, students and staffs were allowed to speak for ten minutes of what they experienced of temptations and persecutions. By doing this it helped us to grow and learn how to deal with those who want to tempt us and persecute us.

We as the church also struggle with some denominations when we tried to preach the word of God to people around the church building. Most of the people asked us what will we gain after we study and worship with you? And when we said you will gain the word of salvation and also through the word of God will help you to live in a better life. Then they said, “oh! I thought you will give us something such as materials and money, because there is one of the denominations which is not very far from us they like to give things to people who come to join them.

The church in different areas around Siem Reap is doing alright and we keep doing evangelism. Even some denominations they have lots of funds, but that will not hurt us at all because we know that they want only the number of people, but they don’t care about the truth.

School came back to our fourth quarter. Things are doing ok.

In addition, Cambodia now has a fight again with Thailand. Please join with us in prayer for both countries to be reconciled. 

In His service
Chann

More Great News In Guatemala...

We hope and pray that this message finds you enjoying good health.  

Last year, as many of you know, was not such a good year for us at Linda Vista. We had our share of difficulties and struggles and Satan really had a heyday with us. Thanks be to God that in the first quarter of this year we are already seeing great things happen that seem to indicate that 2011 is going to be a much brighter year!    

Sunday was another special day for us, first, because we were able to assemble with the church to worship God together and to learn more from God’s word. Byron preached a sermon from the book of Ephesians reminding us that Christians: 1) live in the present, serving God to our fullest; 2) do not live in the past, but at the same time do not forget where we were; and 3) look forward to our future home in heaven with God Almighty. After the sermon, several people responded to the invitation. Several asked for prayers—prayers of forgiveness, prayers asking for strength, and prayers of thanksgiving.  

Also, among those who came forward was Rosa Maribel Lopez, wishing to become a Christian. Her brother-in-law, Carlos Ramirez, came forward with her, expressing on her behalf her desire to obey the Gospel, and at the same time asking the church to forgive him for the poor example he had been to his family and to the church. Rogelio and Cristobalina Calderon have been visiting Carlos and his family, and Rosa has been present during these visits. As a result, Rosa made the decision to become a child of God. It was only appropriate, therefore, for Rogelio to have the honor of taking Rosa’s confession and immersing her for the forgiveness of her sins, as the Bible commands. We all rejoice with Rosa as she begins her new walk with the Lord. Please pray for her so that she may grow in her faith and become a great servant of the Lord! 

And, on Sunday evening, after Maclovio Calderon preached a sermon concerning the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Enma Garcia came forward asking to be restored. A few days ago, Enma’s sisters, Maritza and Lorena, asked for prayers for Enma’s husband, who had been in an accident and had lost his right leg. They were hoping this incident would cause those in the family that are not faithful to react in penitence before the Lord. Thankfully, Enma has responded correctly to this sad situation by seeking to restore her relationship to the Lord and His help in time of need. Please pray for Enma, her husband, and 

all the Garcia family.  

For the Master,   

Hawatthia  
Byron 

“Teaching the CENTRAL MESSAGE in CENTRAL AMERICA!” 

Making Memories For The Kingdom...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from this end of His vineyard. We do hope all is well with you and the work you do for the Lord. It is always great for me to share what happened here in CBIW.

The week started well with all lectures, morning devotions, chapel and evening devotions ran all well for the week.

The students are doing fine in health but not all of them. Those who traveled home for medical attention are still to return. Brother Samuel is also sick now and needs to go and see the doctor.

The week was a memorable one in the lives of the students as the Wotutu congregation organized a fellowship meal for them, welcoming them back to the campus after their first campaign and vacation which was very much successful. In Wotutu congregation, fellowship meals usually take place on a Sunday but this was a special one for these ministers of the gospel in the making. The preacher of Wotutu congregation, also the director teaching the audience, welcomed the entire student body back to Wotutu, the seat of wisdom for their studies. I will share some few pictures with you.

This weekend was a busy one for those students who are sound in health. The school assigned them in three different congregations for weekend evangelism. They all returned with good news. Brother Mbappe Guy traveled to Bangante more than 250 kilometers from Wotutu and the Lord added two souls into the congregation there purely French speaking.

Five other students went to near by Tole congregation and the Lord added one soul. At the other congregation the seed was sown and the Lord in his own time will give the increase, but we are called upon to keep watering the seeds. A total of 3 souls were added to His body this weekend. Keep the students in your fervent prayers and be part of this team to rescue perishing souls in Cameroon.

VISIONS

1) We are planning to move to a virgin land to plant a congregation next month before the students travel for their second quarter campaign in different congregations. Remember last quarter was wonderful. Glory be to God. Please come and join us to send these students out again for another expedition to seek perishing souls. Last time we faced transportation problems.

2) We still need some evangelistic tools for missions, mostly as we are set to start moving to virgin lands for evangelism. (Like generator, transportation and tracks)

Brother Norbert stood up and appreciated the Wotutu congregation for their care and support throughout the first quarter and also made an appeal for the congregation to stand by them again this quarter to help them sail through their studies.

The Wotutu congregation provided rice and stew and fufu and eru a Cameroonian dish with respect to the students and the rest of the congregation after the Wednesday Bible study. You can see me and these students communing and praising God for His providence.

The picture shows brother Elvis smiling and brother Patrick raised from his tomb, a strong sign in CBIW that depicts that WE ARE NOT ALONE (After this baptism).

The picture on the right shows a great section of our students who clustered around a computer as we have started teaching the students the use of computer as part of their vocational training this week. The introductory class was interesting and we shall continue like that till the day God will open a way for us to establish a computer lab for all 22 students. The use of computers will help our students a lot after they graduate from school because they may open up documentation centers and that will help them to be self supporting as the continue preaching and teaching in their congregation.

Thanks very much for all that you are doing for us here. We are excited, knowing and working with someone like you. You are a blessing to this dream. Please, more is needed. I pray you expose this to others who may be of support to this team to over take Cameroon for Christ. Our motto is a strong force taking us to all the corners of this country, if means be seek perishing souls. Stay bless till we meet next week. Have great time in all that you do.

Accept greetings both from the students and the Wotutu congregation.

Elangwe and Family
By His grace director CBIW

A Program On The Grow...

Announcing growth in the program is one of my favorite parts of this work. This week is no exception. The announcements begin with an exciting addition to the staff of the Extension Program.

Wes Autrey will begin working with the extension school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Wes, his wife, Teri, and their three wonderful daughters live here in Colorado. The Autrey’s have been faithful and active members of the congregation at Bear Valley for the past 17 years, where Wes also serves as a deacon. He and Teri are active in several areas within the church.

Wes has traveled to Cambodia two times to work in both evangelistic outreach and assisting in the work of the school. His spiritual growth and involvement in the Cambodian work has strengthened his desire for a greater level of service in ministry.

Having personally seen his love for the Lord and the work in Cambodia, we began several months of discussion about the possibility of his involvement. The need for coordinating the work and the development of the work in Siem Reap seemed to be a perfect fit.

Wes has demonstrated his commitment in leaving a career of more than16 years to work full-time in the Extension Program. We welcome Wes, Teri and their family to the Bear Valley Extension staff. We look forward to the further development of the work in Cambodia.

Announcing all of the graduations in the Extension Program will bring some incredible growth in the Lord’s kingdom. At the same time, with a number of schools graduating men into the ministry, we are looking at new classes for the summer and fall.

As the reports this week will show, the program of Extension Training is growing and in some powerful ways. Many of the schools are looking to double their enrollment for the next year. This kind of growth will have amazing results in the years ahead to saturate each of the locations with the gospel.

The challenge of multiplying the number of students in the program will bring a number of needs. The primary need will be financial. At times I wish there was an easier way to say it, but the bottom line is it takes money for the operation of the schools. 

Appeals are being made in all of the locations, from one time needs to ongoing monthly expenses. I pray we will all give consideration to how we might be able to help meet these needs and share in the growth of Extension Training.

As always, I plead for you to pray on behalf of the work. Pray for us to have the necessary wisdom to take the right steps in development the program.

Coordinator Updates

Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is /extension-schools/

Extension Reports

Team San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz: The team of graduates from ITL are set to begin the work in San Cristobal. This report also includes information regarding the recent Lectureship and Graduation.

Another Soul Added To The Kingdom: The work of Mission Guatemala continues to grow as another precious soul was added by God to His glorious kingdom.

Making Memories For The Kingdom: The Cameroon Bible Institute of Wotutu continues to make memories in the growth of the work. Cameroon for Christ is a theme worth working to achieve.

Coordinator On The Grow: Steven Ashcraft, coordinator for the work in Ghana, reports on the recent activities in Ghana. In addition, his growth in coordinating is aiding the development of the work.

David Wama Is Free At Last: Willie Gley's report about the Center for Biblical Studies begins with the great news of David Wama's freedom. Persecution does exist. Please pray about the work of these men.

Looking Ahead To Grow At WCSOP: The West Coast School Of Preaching is sitting on a great opportunity for growth. The challenge of this growth is part of brother Daniel Asiamah's report.

Hero Of The Month: There are times when the generosity of God's people shines through to the glory of God. Cy Stafford's report acknowledges such generosity.

Possessed? The culture and beliefs within those cultures can bring challenges to teaching the gospel. Jimmy Gee's report in Tanzania helps bring light to some of those beliefs. 

Final Thoughts

There is never a dull moment in the efforts of juggling matters associated with 15 different locations for Extension Training. In some strange way, I do enjoy juggling the challenges we face. Obviously, there are days when the challenges do get a little overwhelming, but God has been so good to help us get through it all. I know He will continue to do so in the days ahead.

Thank you for your prayers and all you do to help in this work. Without your assistance none of the men in this work would be here. We are all grateful for your willingness to allow God to work through you to bless the efforts in this program.

I pray for you daily.

God bless
Bob

Team San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz...

ITL recently celebrated their first graduation. The activities were also connected to the second annual ITL Lectureship, which was a huge success. The report about the event is located here. The graduates are now set to begin their new work in two locations. More information is below.

The ITL team, "Team San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz," is now back on ITL's campus making final preparations to move. The men (Francisco, Wilder and Abner) traveled to San Cristobal last week to secure housing. The ladies remained here at ITL. Thankfully, they were able to make some positive contacts for housing when they surveyed the town a few weeks back. The men returned to ITL with housing now secured. Our next step is to help them make the final move. This will probably take place after the Easter break. Everything pretty much shuts down here next Wednesday and will not reopen until Monday.

The area where the team is going is located about 20-30 minutes from Coban. Once the church is planted there, this will make only 3 congregations in this very large area. One of the congregations is where Darvin Alvarez, an ITL instructor, preaches. We believe he will be a great source of support for the ITL team. The other congregation is a small struggling one that hopefully, in time, our students may be able to help.

Edras and Aries may be changing plans as to where they will work. Their original plans were to work in Santo Tomas de Castillo. However, they are visiting a congregation this weekend in La Esperanza, Quetzaltenango for consideration. Some brethren from this congregation were at the lectureship and graduation and made their desire known that they would like to have an ITL graduate to come and work with them. The only thing they can provide at this point is housing, which is a start. We will have to let you know more on Edras and Aries after we talk with them the first part of next week.

We will close for now. Hopefully, this will give you a little more info about the team. We will keep you posted as things develop.

En Cristo, 

Hawatthia 
Byron 

"Teaching the CENTRAL MESSAGE in CENTRAL AMERICA!"

Hero Of The Month...

Greetings Fellow Workers;

Pray as you might, this much we know, God is good and He answers the prayers of the righteous. He is answering your prayer in mighty ways here in Tanzania. To be just a small part of this grand mission work of God’s is a blessing to beyond measure.

I would like in this short report, to mention the “hero” of the month. This man of God has blessed so many lives over the last two weeks or so, we thank him and we thank our God for him. He represents others who sacrificially give to this work over and over again.

His name is Mike Reese. Mike came to teach a short course in the Andrew Connally School of Preaching. He taught the first year students “Christian Apologetics.” He came prepared and he also came with a number of books on the assigned topic. Through a donation made from the “Warren Christian Apologetics Center”, Mike was able to supply each of the students, the ACSOP library and even the missionaries, with books on the mentioned topic. This is a blessing to everyone and for this we thank the WCAC and Mike for his thoughtfulness.

Mike finished class on Friday the 8th and left for a youth camp in the Western part of Kenyan on Saturday morning. They arrived at their destination on Sunday morning around 03:00 a.m. Mike was escorted by a team from Tanzania, Elly, his wife Neema and their young daughter Ellyneema. Also, Ahimidiwe and Charles joined them. 

The report from Mike was that Jacob and David (two of our graduates) did a fantastic job getting things ready for the Youth Camp. The final numbers are still being calculated, but there were around 200 present from 20 or so congregations. The best thing of all, 25 souls gave their lives to Christ through obedience to the Gospel. Thank you Mike, Elly, Ahimidiwe, Charles, Neema, David, and Jacob, job well done! 

They made their way back to Arusha, arriving early Saturday evening. This morning, Ahimidiwe escorted Mike to Mto wa Mbu where Mike taught Bible class and preached God’s Word. Mike will fly out tomorrow night, having done God’s will here in Tanzania. 

Today, Stephanie, her mother Exel, two students; Gerald and Simon, and myself went to Moshi. They have invited me to come and teach a series on “Spiritual Disciplines”. I will do so once a month for the next several months. One amazing thing stood out to me today at Moshi, in the worship hour there were 44 present (not including we visitors). Now if I were to ask you, “how many  do you believe were there for Bible class?”, what might you guess? Well, the number was 42, 96%! Not bad! Though a small group, they are spiritual giants! There were a number who responded asking for prayers and one brother restored. His name is Elijah. Please remember him in your prayers. 

Yes, God is good! May He bless you all in just the right way that your faithful service might glorify Him and bring about good to those around us. 

In Him, 
Cy, Stephanie & Exel

Another Soul Added To The Kingdom...

We bring you greetings once again from Guatemala! 

We are happy to be able to write to you again so soon about more good news that took place at Linda Vista. This past Sunday night, after the time of our assembly was dismissed, the announcement was made to those who were still at the building talking and enjoying fellowship that a young lady had decided to become a Christian. Her name is Mishel, and she is the daughter of Cesar and Isabel Tovar. Mishel has grown up at Linda Vista and we were all happy to hear the good news of her decision to commit her life to Christ. 

Her father, Cesar, has been very ill the last several weeks and was home recuperating when Mishel made her decision, but she expressed that she really wanted for him to be present to witness her new birth. As a result, Maclovio Calderon, jumped in his pick-up truck and rushed over to get Cesar. As he entered the building, although you could see that he was weak, jaundiced and struggling to walk, he had a look of determination to be present for such an important occasion. Soon after he sat down near the front of the building, Mishel changed in preparation for her baptism. Moments later, Francisco Ramos took her confession and proceeded to immerse her for the remission of her sins, as the Bible commands us to do. It was a joyous event, as it is always is when we get to witness the birth of another child of God.  

Please pray for Mishel as she grows in her new relationship with the Lord, so that she may develop into a woman of God. Please also keep Cesar in your prayers. He has an infection in his liver that has caused him much physical trouble and some doctors literally gave his family no hope. Thankfully, he is currently receiving treatment and appears to be doing better. 

We will close for now. Hopefully, you will be hearing from us again very soon as we share with you some details about our past lectureship and graduation.  

God bless you!  
En Cristo,  

Hawatthia  
Byron 

“Teaching the CENTRAL MESSAGE in CENTRAL AMERICA!” 

Possessed?

Dear Supporters, Family and Friends, 

POSSESSED? We hope you enjoyed your Sunday, worshipping God and spending time with family and friends. At Kisongo, ACSOP students taught the Bible class and preached. After class a discussion on modern-day demon-possession ensued. Many Africans, afflicted with physical or mental problems, are thought to be possessed and, sadly, do not receive needed medical attention.

IT'S A BOY! Our new member, Agness, gave birth to a healthy son just six days after her baptism. Both are doing well. The Kisongo congregation welcomed a new "babe in Christ" this morning, a man baptized by the ACSOP Swahili director, Christopher Mwakabanje. We still do not know the new convert's name because it was not announced. Names do not mean as much to the Tanzanians as they do to Americans. As you may imagine this is frustrating to us Americans. After the invitation song, people needing prayers remain standing so the song leader can go to each one for their requests. So, we hear something like this: A mama (the Swahili word for lady) is sick with a headache. Or, the man's wife is sick at home. Since there may be several prayer requests, it leaves unanswered questions such as:  Who just had a baby? What is the new Christians' name? Who is repenting of sin? After services end, we ask different people to try to get some answers. It's not a given that the announcer even knows their name. Now, you have another tidbit of African culture (which, to me at least, seems to indicate that the "individual" person is not highly valued...or at least their name isn't.) 

BAPTIZE A DOG?  No, but Trina used the illustration (in her study with Agatha) that IF a baby can be scripturally baptized than so can a dog. Just go through the steps and see. However, she WAS thinking of baptizing the crowing rooster outside and holding him under just a little longer than usual. At first, Trina wasn't sure that Agatha truly wanted to study because of her "hostile" answers. She learned it was actually her husband who asked our guard to find someone to study with her. Recently, they had a big argument so perhaps he wanted Trina to emphasize Ephesians 5:22-24 (smile). Toward the end of the lesson (1 1/2 hours) Trina was thrilled that she became truly interested after reading scriptures contradicting Catholic doctrine. Sadly, she knew very little Bible (and doesn't even own one but we will remedy that), hardly knowing where books were located. Trina has a lot of work to do before the next study on Thursday to try to answer her many questions. Her husband and his brother have requested that someone study with them. Also, Agatha's mother-in-law sits in on some studies, making comments from time to time. Trina studied with Agatha's 15-year-old niece, Grace, this past week.  Abigail is going to conduct the next study with her. Trina is really enjoying and being challenged by these studies.

MORE GOOD NEWS! A few weeks ago we told you of man who invited some of the men of the Kisongo congregation to his home. Because the congregation had been so good to the family after the death of their son he was convinced that this was the Church he wanted to be a part of. Well, Jimmy, two men of the congregation and two students went to his home today. Their time there went well and a study will take place this week, conducted by one of the men of the congregation. Please pray that all goes well with the study. Thanks again for all you do to make it possible for us to be here.  

In Christ,
The Gees

David Wama Is Free At Last...

I would like to use this opportunity to thank all who contributed towards the release of David Wama from prison. He is home and doing well. He has started classes. 

In order to celebrate his release with him, students of CBS worshipped with the Kpadape congregation. I had the opportunity to be there to grace the occasion. The students were led by their instructor, Cephas. After the service, we were invited by David and the wife for lunch.  

Lessons taught in March 
1. Christian evidence Part 2 
2. Church history 
3. Major cults  

Teachers in the month of March 
1. Esperance from Lome  
2. Akalo from Tsevie  

Congregations where students work 
1. Avekpo 
2. Detideke 
3. Beme 
4. Nyiveme 
5. Kloh  

New enrollments in September 
A number of Christian brothers have expressed interest in attending CBS, come September 2011.  

Town and the number of men expressing desire 

1. Azanu  2
2. Aveho  2 
3. Kuve  2 
4. Tsevie  2 
5. Avetonu  2
6. Tokoin  2
7. Hadzranawe  2 
8. Nukafo  3 

Denominational church leaders expressing interest. 

Kpadape  2 
Kloh  2 - 1st Power of God church 
Kloh 2 - Assemblies of God 
Kloh 1 - Miracle of God church

One person will come from Amlame. Member of the one cup movement. He is currently studying with the Nyiveme church of Christ. 

Tentatively, about 24 men have expressed interest in attending CBS. All admission forms are to be completed and sent to CBS by the close of May 2011. 

Proposals 
Shed for classroom $    700.00 
Furniture                 $    500.00 
Total                       $ 1,200.00  

Cephas and Family 
2 bedroom apartment  
6 months advance pay CFA 120.00 == $ 272.00  

GRADUATION DATE: 18TH JUNE 2010 

Planning  
1. 700 invited guests expected 
2. Food and drinks will be served 
3. we shall hire about 1000 chairs 
4. We shall find a guest speaker 
5. We shall rent town hall   

Needs for students 
1. Thompson Chain reference Bibles for 9 graduates 
2. Gowns to be worn by students 
3. Books for 3 best performing students 

Looking Ahead To Grow At WCSOP...

We are thankful to God for the privilege that is ours to train men to preach and provide leadership for churches of Christ in Ghana. Everyday has its own excitement as the students engage the teachers in very lively discussion of Scriptures and issues.

Our third quarter of school for the academic year began with classes January 10, 2011. Mid-term exams for these courses were conducted February 1-5 and the final exams, March 8-11. Short courses scheduled for the end of the quarter were: Christian Evidences and Prison Epistles. We did not get any teachers from Bear Valley to teach the courses. We requested for and were given the syllabus and lesson materials. These were late in coming and so instead of March 14- 25, we started March 21 and ended April 1, 2011. This means we will start our next quarter’s classes on April 9, as originally scheduled. 

We will have to make some adjustment to keep some posted dates in place. Matthew Ackah taught the Prison Epistles to 26 students and I did Christian Evidences to 20 students who had not already taken the course. 

During this quarter, the school (students and instructors) made two trips. One, to attend the yearly Restoration Workshop at Bunso in the Easter Region, January 20-23, and two, to attend the funeral of the late Nelson Forkuor in Kumasi, February 2, 2011. Brother Nelson is counted among the pioneer preachers of the church in Ghana. He died on March 2, 2011. He sent the gospel to the Brong Ahafo Region. He was my classmate at the Ghana Bible College, and Vice Principal when later I Taught at the College in 1979-1982. He was one of four men with whom the Ghana Bible College was revived in 1968. The other three are Emmanuel Acheampong, who labored in Takoradi and its environs till his death, Cosmos Amoako who labored mostly in the Ashanti Region, and I who took the gospel to Accra and the Eastern region.

We are on a two-week recess and will begin classes for the Fourth Quarter on April 18, 2010. 

The Master’s Program will be held.
Our vacation after the fourth quarter will be longer, and, funds permitting, we shall embark on a three-week campaign to start a new church and to work with two existing churches. This will provide our students the opportunity to practice what they have been taught in the classroom. The last time we took the students on a campaign was some four years ago when we went to Yeji for one week.  

Our enrollment drive has just begun. We have sent out word for new students. With school not in session now all teachers will be speaking to various congregations to enroll students. Our target for the next school year is 20 students. Presently we have 5 committed to attend.

Brother Charles and I have had two fruitful and insightful meetings with our coordinator, Steven Ashcraft. He has made us understand Bear Valley’s requirements and documentation/records system like no one else had. Our lacks have not been deliberate. We bought a filing cabinet a year ago, and it is he who has explained to us what goes into it. We are grateful.

We thank all who have had a hand in getting us thus far – the Howe congregation and partner churches, Bear Valley for giving us the opportunity to upgrade, and the teachers who have come our way. We pray the Lord will give you all the increase to continue to partner with us to train the needed laborers the Lord seeks for His vineyard. 

In sincere appreciation,
Daniel K Ampadu-Asiamah

A Year To Graduate...

Over the next few months we will be reporting about several graduations, in Denver and the Extension Program. I am always encouraged in seeing men who have labored diligently complete two years of hard work. Their efforts will be rewarded in a special celebration and then they will begin the work they are now prepared to do.

As we reported last week, ITL in Guatemala graduated seven students who are now set to begin the work. Several of these students will form a team to work in San Cristobal. Others will work along the coastal area and near Guatemala City.

The Visakha Valley Bible College in Visakhapatnam, India will graduate their first class of students in the week ahead. We will have a report about this big event in the weeks ahead.

Other graduations scheduled in the months to come include the Tamale Institute of Biblical Studies, and the Center for Biblical Studies in Kpalime, Togo.

Reporting about these graduations is exciting because it means these men will soon begin the work of teaching and preaching the gospel. As indicated in some of the reports below, the true encouragement comes in reading about the work they do for the Lord in the months and years ahead.

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

Donnie Bates’ final report from Guatemala gives the first details about the lectureship and graduation.

Extension Reports

Evangelism Is Our Mission: The news in Cameroon continues to demonstrate why this was a great choice for getting involved in extension training.

God Gives Opportunities And Increase: It is always encouraging to read of the opportunities God provides and to learn of the increase He gives makes the work in Arusha, Tanzania even more exciting.

Not For the Faint Hearted :-) Life on the mission field has its challenges. Jimmy Gee's report addresses these challenges, as well as, the great news of the past week.

Student Activity Demonstrates Growth: The Chimala Bible Institute helps students grow and get involved as soon as possible in the work. These two reports are connected to share news of the growth.

Final Thoughts
Let me conclude by saying thank you. I know I speak for everyone at Bear Valley when I express appreciation for your involvement. The work you read about each week is the result of so many people. It would be impossible to name them all. 

What I love is the fact no one serves in this program for their own glory, but it is all done to the glory of God. I am thankful to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful Christian people. This is the greatest work on earth.

Thank you for making it possible. 

God bless
Bob

Not For The Faint Hearted :-)

Dear Supporters, Family and Friends,

Warning: Today's report is not for the faint-hearted or weak. It has been quite an "eventful" week, including an eight hour trip to David's birth families' place, the water truck driving into and breaking the over-head electrical line (again), a sore developing on Elijah's back and a small larvae coming out (for full story, email us) followed by him eating a small piece of a poisonous plant the next day and his lip swelling, spend-the-night company, and, last but not least, a baby was kidnapped about a block from our house (baby found and safe).

We have three great reasons to rejoice today because three precious souls obeyed the Gospel: Agness, Peniel and another man in Arusha! Thank you for the many prayers on their behalf. Agness and Trina will continue studying once or twice a week so she can be "rooted and grounded in the faith." Trina was happy to see her at both Bible class and worship. This morning Jimmy taught the men's Bible class and preached a wonderful sermon to a full house at Kisongo (included 2 visitors). The Ladies' class (about 15 in attendance) met in our almost-finished classroom and reviewed Genesis 1-9. Trina will continue to teach a non-Christian neighbor named Agatha and have a new study set up with her 15 year old niece, Grace.

Jimmy continues his study with Lembris and Rosemary, helping them to grow and stay in the Word. On the same day Rosemary, Therasia, Katherine, Agatha and Grace attended the Galatians class last Saturday. After reviewing chapter one, we discussed topics such as "freedom in Christ" and "God's Impartiality" in chapter 2 verses 1-10. It was decided, beginning this week that Trina should teach this book on Wednesday nights at the building instead of at her home on Saturdays.

And the winner is....Melody Johnson!  She was the one and only person who answered Trina’s challenge! ha/ha Last year at a home school gathering (Pow Wow) held on the camp grounds of Indian Creek Youth Camp (near Jasper, AL) we met  Melody, her husband Brady and all of their sweet children. The question/answers concerning teaching children (from Deut. 6:1-9) are:

(1)WHO should teach?  Parents, vs. 7. (2) WHAT is to be taught? "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and might (that God is to be #1 in your life) vs. 5. (3) WHEN should you teach it?During your DAILY life...when sitting in your house, walking by the way, at night and in the morning, vs. 7. (4) HOW should you teach? By example ("these words... shall be upon YOUR heart") and diligently (putting forth consistent effort) vs. 6-7. (5) WHY should you teach? So you and your family may "fear the Lord," your "days may be prolonged" and that it "may go well with you" and that you may inherit the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey (a spiritual promise land for us---Heaven) vs. 2-3.

Melody, your prize is an all-expense paid, 2-week trip to the beautiful country of Tanzania where you will experience, first-hand, the beauty and adventure of Africa! {Disclaimer:  This offer is void where prohibited and expenses paid do not include airfare, visa, passport fees, work permit fees, or anything else. Only room and board and one meal a day provided}. I know---it was a mean thing to build you up on this trip. However, you ARE most welcome to come!!! 

Love to you all!
The Jimmy Gee family

Evangelism Is Our Mission...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from your family here at CBIW. We do hope you are doing fine in all that you do for the Lord and to your family. To the right is a picture of a new sister. She said, like the eunuch, this is water, what stops me from being baptized. After I have believed from my heart the Lord is the son of God. She was baptized upon that confession.

Here in CBIW I am happy to announce to you that 22 of our students return on campus from vacation last Sunday 3rd April and started studies for this quarter. Two of them are sick and have traveled home for some medical attention.

Classes for the second quarter went on well throughout the week, as all the lecturers came well prepared to continue the work of transplanting knowledge to our students who are ever ready to study.

This week was the annual youth forum for the churches of Christ in Cameroon. The students went for the program and were involved in a four days evangelism in small Ekombe church of Christ and also to show among the youth’s population the possibilities of becoming a gospel preacher in future. WE TRAIN PREACHERS IS OUR SLOGAN.

Throughout the four days our students were involved highly in reaching out the gospel to those in the village and also to invites from all over the country for the event.

Many saw the zeal from these CBIW students and some villagers has nick name them like this MEN IN BLACK SUIT. As we leave our campus we know we are going out for business for the Lord as our school motto stipulates. EVANGELISM IS OUR MISSION AND OUR MISSION IS EVANGELISM.

This is a cross section of our students in Malende village where they went for their first ever mission work 3 months ago. On their way to Kumba they stopped at this village to see some new converts and to encourage them. They met this couple who got baptized the same day and the sister was pregnant. They met her and the husband with this wonderful gift of a child. Songs were sang and special prayers offered to God, soap to the baby and the mother, students sacrifice to show their act of generosity. Remember this family and this congregation in your prayers. No preacher there to feed them to grow spiritually.

On the right is one of our students, brother Tobias, teaching the gospel to this family on door to door evangelism. Cameroonians are excited about this school and as we move from one place to another many more brothers desire to attend the school in future. Please pray for this students to keep growing.

The students will not spare any time to teach nothing but the truth. This is possible because most of them before coming to school have been in congregations for years. On the left, brothers Ashu and Tobias are just beside the river to baptize this sister but they are doing everything to see that this sister has made a real decision to follow Christ before baptism.

A student in BMC accepted the gospel. She is coming from the lone Christian secondary school in the south west region of Cameroon. She met our students and made a decision to follow Jesus. Because of time more pics will not come but a total of 10 souls where added into the Body of Christ during four days. 

Please I am appealing to you to always remember us in your prayers and support us to do greater things for the Lord glory. We are just 3 months and some weeks now, but the name CBIW is making headline news in the brotherhood and outside. Come stay with us to win Cameroon for Christ. God has called these brothers to be a difference so that they will make a difference.

We appreciate God for his care and support to us. We have all arrived at our campus safe and sound and lectures will continue tomorrow, Monday by His grace.

Appeals

1. Public address system is needed in the school for evangelism.

2. We are still struggling with transportation issues in and out of Wotutu for missions.

3. Sending students to areas we have work is necessary, but we don’t have the means for now.

4. Generator for rural evangelism as we plan to go to a village to plant a congregation next month before the students go for mission work. Please help us in prayers.

There are more, but I feel it is difficult somehow with the deplorable situation of the world’s economy. Do your best to share this report with others. God can use someone to accomplish His purpose to CBIW.

Stay blessed and thanks very much for what you are doing to see that this dream comes true and be beneficial for the perishing souls who need the gospel to escape condemnation.

Come join us to do this. God bless you. Be blessed.

Elangwe and family
By His grace Director CBIW