Through a ministry of proclamation & reconciliation we seek to help the Bambaras, Fulanis, and Moors hear and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ. God has used us in Bible teaching, helping prisoners, famine and refugee relief & church development.
We have lived and raised our four adult children in the city of Kayes and the capital in the Republic of MALI for over 35 years.
Our Redeemer & Messiah Lives! Job 25
The Brazilians and I have been trying to visit all the surrounding Fulani villages so they can know what sort of ministry they can do near Kayes.On Tuesday this week we drove out to Pomiel, about 8 kms.I had hardly ever been there on my own so I missed it by a few kms and had to be directed back by a passing shepherd.We only spent less than a couple hours, not enuf for attaya even.At first they must have thot we were tourist for after greetings and water we were sort of ignored.The men were working on a hut, and the women were occupied with kids, but they slowly warmed up to us onceone or two recognized me.It’s nice to have a team along for these visits, the girls handle the women, and we guys play tapes and read with some.
Recently we’ve gone out to Duduya, another week to Segué, another to Kerisiani, etc.We don’t necessarily know people in them, either Oumar or I seem to know someone, but it works out to friendly visits each time, PTL.All are within reach by bicycle.The youngest of the Brazilian women, Aliné, is the best among all four in languages and has even begun to teach reading & literacy, each nite at the Red Sea bookroom near the Daral.
We had a great day yesterday marching for Jesus! Well over 100 marched in the heat on Easter Monday singing and dancing and preaching from Diabougou thru Kayes Ndi.We got started about 8:30 am, crossed the bridge about 9:30, paused at the Evangelical Sahel Church around 10:30 and finished near the Deeper Life Church by noon.Our Toyota was the lead car with the speaker system and even a small generator running the whole time for power.Preachers included Josué Komaté, Djikiné, Phillipe Dembelé, Pierre Keita, Oumar Diallo, and David Sogoba.This was great for unity and as a witness to the city.Easter services were long with lots (too much) joyous singing.Mark Harris had a great message on walking with Jesus in holiness, very practical sonship.
I tried to get Idi Thiam to come to a service, but he and his sister were fighting sickness.Yesterday however, he invited Oumar & I over for dinner, so we went in spite of the tiredness after the march.While Oumar dozed I had a great Bible discussion with him concerning such issues as the Son of God and the substitutionary death of Christ.He’s getting closer!
We had a great day yesterday marching for Jesus! 
