Visiting Freedom 418

This week we visited a place we had never been before. The reason we had never visited is because it has been brought into existence since we were here the last time. 

Bro. Shobanke's son Emmanuel and his wife Bettina have founded a home for displaced children. They rent a building directly behind the GoodNews Christian School and currently, they have boys sheltered there.

These boys are from Christian homes in persecuted areas of Nigeria and their parents desire them to be protected and educated in a safe environment. They live in the home and are educated across the street at GoodNews Christian School.

It was a privilege to meet them and to see the operation of the home.

They sang for us and then each one quoted several scriptures for us. When the boys arrived at Freedom 418, they only spoke their local languages. They are reading and speaking English and doing very well. It is amazing how much scripture they are memorizing and quoting.

It is tremendous how much they are gaining in language, especially since their local language is totally different than the Yoruba that is spoken in Abeokuta. The teachers could only teach by making signs in the beginning.

Thank you for joining us today.

Davy

A Word For Wednesday, Hello From Nigeria

Hello From Nigeria

So glad you joined us today. It is time again for A Word For Wednesday. A few moments ago I posted A Word for Wednesday on our YouTube Channel. Please give it a listen and leave us a comment here or on YouTube.

Today I am giving you a summary of our time in Nigeria so far. I hope you enjoy the video. I began uploading the video at 10:00 PM Monday night and finished at 2:27 Tuesday afternoon. Wow! Over 16 hours to load.😢😍 However, it seems to have loaded and I am happy about that.

We are having a great trip so far and we are very thankful for the Lord's help. We appreciate you praying for us and we would love for you to continue to pray.

Davy

Holy Ghost Sunday Christ Ambassadors Holiness Church

Sunday morning was a combined service of all the Abeokuta branch churches of Christ Ambassadors Holiness Church. They do this once a month on the first Sunday of each month. I am always glad when our visit corresponds with Holy Ghost Sunday.

First, we went to Children's Church for a bit. We had a great time with the children and passed out a little candy.

Then we entered the Holy Ghost Sunday service already in progress. There was a great crowd gathered, a great spirit and a great response to the Word of the Lord.

This a congregation picture below with me included.

This is most of the Pastors plus me in one picture with only one Pastor missing.

Kelly Jo added in.

Sis. Ruth and Bro. Samuel's family.

Sis. Ruth and Bro. Samuel's family plus the twins from yesterday.

Sis. Rebecca and Bro. John's family.

On Sunday evening they had no service. On Holy Ghost Sunday they linger into the afternoon and omit the service that night. I am sure that Bro. Shobanke could have scheduled me at another church, but we were glad to rest. We will be ministering six of the next seven days so the rest was appreciated.

We were back at the hotel by 3:00 PM and I spent most of the evening getting pictures emailed and loaded onto Mile Markers for posting. The wifi signal has been spotty and the power kicked a time or two.

We are having a great time with our dear friends in Nigeria. Thank you for praying for us and thank you for reading.

Davy