http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/ Keith Smith, a missionary and photographer, working in church-based community development among the Fulani of Burkina Faso in West Africa. Stories and photos of his experiences there, and discussion about church, mission, and justice issues. en-us Copyright 2010 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0000 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:24:49 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.0D http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Our day off yesterday, Lynne and I continued our exploration of the area. We went first to a lovely little village called St Montan. These photos do not do it justice: And down an alleyway, la Rue de la Poterie... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/st_montan.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/st_montan.html Keith and Lynne Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0000 This week, Pascal, Seydou, and Pierre will be receiving a team from America to join with them in a week of evangelism in the Songhai villages where they have been working around Gorom-Gorom. Pierre (right), Pascal, and Seydou are regularly... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/evangelism_in_s.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/evangelism_in_s.html Acacia Partnership Trust Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:16:20 +0000 Saturday Afternoon Monday morning.... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/what_a_differen_1.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/what_a_differen_1.html Photos Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:57:07 +0000 In keeping with our decision to take one day a week away from studies and work, and explore the area, here are a few more photos from France from the last couple of weeks: Avignon Keith and Lynne (and Lynne's... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/more_france_pho.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/more_france_pho.html Keith and Lynne Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:55:34 +0000 Two new pastor-missionaries are heading up to join us in the work in the north of Burkina Faso. One will be moving into a Tamacheq village and one to a Songhai village. Please pray for these men and their... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/go_north_young.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/03/go_north_young.html Acacia Partnership Trust Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:29:32 +0000 Lynne and I had a lovely day off on Saturday - a day away from French studies and computers, to go for a drive up the Ardeche Gorge: Gorge-ous!... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/a_grand_day_out.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/a_grand_day_out.html Keith and Lynne Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:12:34 +0000 While in Avignon for Lynne's studies, we sometimes stay with Eric and Joanna, who have very kindly opened their home to us. We are so grateful for their hospitality, and it is a great help for Lynne to be able... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/new_creations.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/new_creations.html General Postings Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:45:58 +0000 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/newsletter_febr.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/newsletter_febr.html Newsletter Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:03:30 +0000 Burkina Faso's neighbour Niger had a military coup yesterday. The BBC reports that France and the AU have condemned the coup: 'The junta, which has called itself the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy, imposed a curfew and closed... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/military_coup_i.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/military_coup_i.html Other Africa Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:32:54 +0000 Avignon, where Lynne is studying at university, is known as "Cité des Papes" (City of the Popes), because for much of the 14th century it became the seat of the Papacy instead of Rome. In the photo above, you... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/pope_city.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/pope_city.html Keith and Lynne Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:58:51 +0000 A new cell church is starting in Fulani village "Y", where we have been visiting and sharing the message of Christ for many years! To read more, go to the APT website here: New Cell Church Starting... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/new_cell_church.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/new_cell_church.html Acacia Partnership Trust Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:23:57 +0000 This is Bourg St Andeol, where Lynne and I are living in France for these 5 months. Bourg is a small old town on the very edge of the Ardeche, about 50 mins drive from Avignon university, where Lynne... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/bourg_st_andeol.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/bourg_st_andeol.html Keith and Lynne Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:52:31 +0000 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/back_to_school.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/back_to_school.html Keith and Lynne Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:42:26 +0000 Under the Acacias has just been named one of the top 50 Evangelical Blogs by the Biblical Learning Blog! I am under no illusions about the subjectivity of such lists, but I am honoured (if somewhat bemused) that James considers... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/bloggity_blog.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/02/bloggity_blog.html General Postings Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:19:08 +0000 We are now in France for 5 months for Lynne to work on improving her French before we return to Burkina Faso. We are based at the Horizons France base at Bourg St Andeol, where we have a lovely small... http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/01/keith_et_lynne.html http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/01/keith_et_lynne.html Keith and Lynne Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:42:42 +0000