Abby and I had the ministry opportunity to be flown out to the bush to help our Cameroon missionary evangelist friend, Felix for a few days. The trip was primarily for Abby to teach the ladies. This was the first ladies meeting that they have had as such. Abby taught them various lessons from the Bible pertaining to the home and family. She also dealt with hygiene and disease prevention. Abby learned quite a bit about life in the bush from the various questions they asked her. Felix and I were able to spend a lot of time witnessing the gospel to various people in Meyerim and Akwaya town.
It takes 2 or 3 days to trek over these mountains from Sabga to Akwaya...or 25 minutes to fly!
Greeting our little friends in Akwaya.
New friends always happy to have their picture taken. When they know you have a camera, they say, "Snap we."
Abby teaching the ladies with an interpreter. The interpreter translated into Pidgin and also their local village language.
The ladies from several surrounding villages.
The church house at Meyerim is located at the end of the airstrip (notice the windsock on the right). Pastor Tom and Felix have been instrumental in starting this church as well as many doctors and nurses who have flown here for the medical evangelism clinics.
Walking through Meyerim on our way back to Akwaya town. Notice the groundnuts (peanuts) on the ground. We ate alot of oranges and groundnuts while back here.
Abby and one of the ladies who attended the meetings.
Abby and I with Pastor Felix and two boys staying with him.
Abby with ladies from Akwaya. Abby is holding a baby girl that the mother asked her to name...Abby named her Anna!!
Felix and I with some Akwaya men. We escaped into their compound from the rain, and Felix preached to them.
In the chief's house with some of the children..."snap we!"
Felix and I with the chief of Meyerim in his house.
Abby and I enjoying some alone time by one of the numerous streams in Akwaya.
Tom landing to pick us up on Friday.
These girls are like little mommies already :) They really do a lot to help out in their families.
Saying goodbye to our new little friends.
Elena and Elias were happy to see us, but they had a great time with the Needhams!
It takes 2 or 3 days to trek over these mountains from Sabga to Akwaya...or 25 minutes to fly! 
Greeting our little friends in Akwaya. 
New friends always happy to have their picture taken. When they know you have a camera, they say, "Snap we." 
Abby teaching the ladies with an interpreter. The interpreter translated into Pidgin and also their local village language.
The ladies from several surrounding villages.
The church house at Meyerim is located at the end of the airstrip (notice the windsock on the right). Pastor Tom and Felix have been instrumental in starting this church as well as many doctors and nurses who have flown here for the medical evangelism clinics.
Walking through Meyerim on our way back to Akwaya town. Notice the groundnuts (peanuts) on the ground. We ate alot of oranges and groundnuts while back here. 
Abby and one of the ladies who attended the meetings. 
Abby and I with Pastor Felix and two boys staying with him.
Abby with ladies from Akwaya. Abby is holding a baby girl that the mother asked her to name...Abby named her Anna!!
Felix and I with some Akwaya men. We escaped into their compound from the rain, and Felix preached to them.
In the chief's house with some of the children..."snap we!" 
Felix and I with the chief of Meyerim in his house.
Abby and I enjoying some alone time by one of the numerous streams in Akwaya.
Tom landing to pick us up on Friday.
These girls are like little mommies already :) They really do a lot to help out in their families.
Saying goodbye to our new little friends.
Elena and Elias were happy to see us, but they had a great time with the Needhams!
6 comments:
Love it!!
Oh, boy! I wish I could be there w/ you guys... Sam, I love the gotee. It totally suits your face. You should keep it ;)
Thanks for taking time to post pictures with stories. It's nice to keep up with your work and see your progress. I'm praying for you all.
Loving your African outfit Abby, I have two myself, they are so comfortable.
Praying for your safety, health, visa and home situation.
Love the updates!
Hey Abs!
I love the outfit you're wearing while teaching the Sunday School class. I wish you were here - I would borrow it! :-)
Love ya,
Blans
Thanks for such a detailed update - was it you, Sam?! Keep up the good work - we love to see and hear it all. Wish I could have been there to take care of the kids :)
Love, Mom
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