Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Back to Africa - 2009!

Fred is on his way back to Africa with his brother, Robert, and Bill Hoffman. Debby, Marie-Louise and Cathy Hoffman will join them in a few weeks.

As usual we are taking equipment for the Pastors and Bible Schools
9 Video Bibles Schools, 6 DVD players, a computer and 6 refurbished laptops, computer repair parts, 3 all-in-one printers (1 laser, 2 ink-jet), ink cartridges for them and others we have in Africa already, 3 video projectors, a piano keyboard, also clothes and things for the orphanage.

Prayer Requests & Itinerary:
Feb. 4-5 – Fred, Robert and Bill fly to Accra, Ghana.
Feb. 7 – Twelve hour ride North to Tamale.
Feb. 7–11 – Settling our church planters in Tamale.
Feb. 12 – Twelve hour ride back South to Accra.
Feb. 13 – Around Accra.
Feb. 14 – Travel to Cotonou, Benin.
Feb. 15-20 – Churches and Bible School.
Feb. 21-22 – Debby, Marie-Louise and Cathy fly to Accra.
Feb. 21 – Fred, Robert & Bill travel back to Accra, Ghana.
Feb. 22-March 1 – Churches, Bible School, Seminar.
March 1 – Robert flies home to the USA.
March 2 – Travel to Lome, Togo.
March 2-3 – Live teaching at Video Bible School.
March 4-8 – Women’s Seminar and Churches.
March 9-12 – Leaders Seminar - Vogonville, Togo.
March 13-15 – Travel to Parakou, Benin for weekend.
March 16-20 – Cotonou, Benin, Bible School and Church.
March 21 – Travel all day to Natitingou, Benin.
March 22 – Speaking at Churches in Natitingou.
March 23 – Travel to Baribe village, minister and return.
March 24 – Game Park.
March 25 – Travel to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
March 25-30 – National Women’s Conference.
March 31 – Travel to Tamale, Ghana.
April 1-5 – Church Plant – Special Program - Tamale.
April 6 – Twelve hour ride back South to Accra.
April 7 – Accra.
April 8 – Travel West to Takoradi, Ghana.
April 8-12 – Easter program with Pastor Charles.
April 13 – Travel East along coast back to Accra.
April 14 – Last day in Accra.

Prayer Requests:
Pastor Aldous and the Church plant in Tamale, Ghana
Pastor George in Benin and Pastor Dieudonne in Ivory Coast – both had some strokes a few years ago and need to get their health and strength back.
Pray for Fred & Debby and their team, for safety on their extensive travels, good health, and to be a blessing.
Pray for God’s direction for our plans for 2009 and beyond. We have commitments where we have been going but also have invitations to other countries in Africa and invitations for Europe.
Pray for needed finances and we Pray that God will bless you as you give to reach others with the Gospel.


Thank you for praying for us.