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February 20, 2006
First lines from Djibo
I am in Djibo, and having a great time. In many ways it is just like I have never left.
The plane arrived in Ouaga on Saturday shortly after midnight, and Steve was there to meet me. It was great driving through the streets of Ouaga again, picking up the atmosphere of being back in Burkina. Steve and I chatted until about 2.30am, before hitting the hay, and by 7.00 am I had my first visitors – two Fulani friends, Jodoma and Elie, had come for breakfast. They are at Fulani Bible School in Benin, but were back in Burkina for a few days break. It was great to see them and their enthusiasm for the work of the Lord.
A few hours later, we were on the dusty road to Djibo. It is so good to be back, and to see everyone again, and to sleep in my Fulani hut, or sit under the stars drinking Fulani tea. Church on Sunday was very encouraging. About 25 Fulani adults were there. Not all are yet following Christ, but among them are those who have persevered through mocking, opposition, and hardship, and remained faithful – not unlike Heb 10:32-34. Please keep praying for them. I was pleasantly surprised at how well my Fulfulde came back. No major mistakes – apart from when, instead of encouraging us to look at the 23rd verse, I suggested we study the 23rd scorpion!
Steve, Christiano, and Irenaldo are doing really well. We went out this morning to see the land we are trying to buy for the radio station, and we prayed out there. Steve has put an enormous amount of work into this. We are awaiting two “permissions” – permission to buy the land, and permission to broadcast. There is competition for both, so please pray. It is a great vision.
Thanks for your prayers. More soon. I am having difficulties getting online here.
Tags: africa burkina burkina faso travel ouagadougou fulani missions djibo
Posted by Keith at February 20, 2006 07:01 PM
Comments
Keith
Glad you are back home and encouraged already. Will be praying for you guys
Steve
Posted by: Steve Hilsden at February 21, 2006 07:49 PM
well I know Keith that you will be amazed that I am venturing into uncharted territory in checking anyone's blog, but it's so clever isn't it? I never realised! Am quite moved by how right it has felt for you to re-connect. You've got my prayers. Hi to Steve. erm...jam wallah! or is it jam niali? Hmm my fulfulde hasn't held up quite so well...
Posted by: Richard Woods at February 22, 2006 12:01 PM
Allah moyyin’ laawol ... as you travel to Boukouma. Have a wonderful trip .... you're in my prayers.....
Posted by: Sarah at February 23, 2006 08:58 AM
