West Africa initiative receives help from African FEC church plant What I want you to hear and understand today about these white people representing FEC is that 35 years ago, we were the unreached people group. How can we not go and help reach another unreached people group? These are the words of Siaka Traore, [...]
“I am an old man, and I don’t care what others say. I have finally found the truth, and I will be on this path until I die.” These are the words our team heard during one of our recent trips to Yalunka villages in West Africa. To date, we have visited eight different villages [...]
When the West Africa Initative (WAI) Work Team headed to Mali in early March of 2015, no one knew exactly how much they would accomplish, or what the overall impact of their trip would be. Since the team left over two months ago, we are still impressed by and grateful for the quantity and quality [...]
The West Africa Team is beginning to take trips out to the villages. Our international workers, along with Samba and Pastor Barry, will be leaving today and plan on teaching about the view of "the Big Creator" from Ps. 139:1-16 in three villages they haven't been to yet this dry season. Please be praying for safety, guidance, and open doors as [...]
Troy, Gerri, Chole, and Cora visited two Yalunka villages on February 9-13, 2015. Keep reading to hear about their exciting experiences! We left Kedougou as a family on Monday morning and, after stopping to pick up Pastor Mamadou Barry, arrived in the first village without any travelling problems. We were warmly welcomed by our host [...]
Opportunity to deepen French language studies brings Sprungers to France—and one step closer to the Yalunka people After studying French for 14 months in the city of Dakar, Michael and Jenn Sprunger were ready to join our team in Kedougou, Senegal in January 2015 and dive into learning the Yalunka language. Recent reports from [...]
Greetings from Dakar! I want to share a quick update on the first village trip of 2015. We returned Saturday evening, feeling exhausted, joyous, and thankful for God’s answer to prayer and for all that we witnessed and participated in. In general, we were very warmly welcomed in each village we visited. Not just warmly welcomed, but with [...]
We are back! What a trip. During the week, we were able to visit 5-6 Yalunka villages throughout the southwestern part of Mali. Many of these villages have a few or a handful of Christians in them due to the work of previous short term missionaries. These Yalunka believers have given their lives to Christ, [...]
The rainy season is over, the water is drying up, and the river water levels have significantly decreased. You know what that means!!!? We are going to Mali! We are now able to cross the main river that otherwise keeps us from visiting the Yalunka villages of Mali during rainy season. My teammates and [...]
Ashley Freytag shares her highlights from the West Africa Team Retreat Last week, my teammates and I were blessed by the opportunity to meet at a resort to step out of our language learning roles for a bit and focus on self renewal and team unity. These were some of my highlights from the [...]
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Credentialed Workers Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. (EDT) at Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map). Our hope is that this evening will be a time of fellowship and encouragement for you and your spouse.
Sue and I are looking forward to a great evening together!
Here are the details:
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 24, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern (salad service begins at 6:30 pm).
Location: Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map)
Cost: FREE for credentialed individuals and spouse ($30 per individual if not FEC credentialed).
Menu: Choose between four meal options (including gluten-free and vegetarian choices).
Dinner Choices:
Greek Chicken (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Bistro Filet
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Black & Blue Salmon (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Vegetarian option: Squash Bowl (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Dessert table includes:
Coffee Cake Assortment
Chocolate Drizzle Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mouse (GF)
Coffee, iced tea, & water included with all options.
