Trip continued

Let me elaborate a little on my recent trip to Benin.  We left the USA on the 25th of February, bound for Cotonou, the capital of Benin.  There we met my aunt and uncle who are working in the neighboring country of Togo, as well as our African host, a Pastor and respected member of the community.  The main purpose for our trip was to work with this Pastor on an agricultural project designed to teach Benin Pastors a way to provide for their families.

We enjoyed a couple days in the capital city checking out all that is available in this port city.  The Veterinarian who was traveling with me then went 3 hours north to the small village where Pastor's project was located and I headed 12 hours north to the place where Amy and I will be in our ministry.

Upon arrival, I was able to observe a week of Bible school sessions under the teaching of Steve Nunemaker and Colin Ovenelle.  On the second day I was given an opportunity to address the 29 Pastors and laymen who were able to come for the week of intense study.  I took this opportunity to thank them for their prayers and faithful work in the field.  They told me that they have been praying consistently for our family for the last two years as we have been on the road to Benin.  As you can imagine this was an encouragement and served to increase our burden for the work all the more.