Akwaya ministry

I flew national evangelist-pastor Felix and his new bride Yvette to their home in Akwaya last week.  Pray for this ministry to continue to be used mightily of the Lord as this church planter now works along side his wife to help him in the ministry. 

Getting ready to leave Sabga

Pastor and Mrs. Felix and some of the people of Meyerim, Akwaya

Abby and the kids waiting at the "control tower" 

Elias and his buddy Nuhu

Holiday Bible School

Last week we had our first ever Holiday (vacation) Bible School in Ndop.  Bro. Genesis from Bamenda organized it for us and did a great job leading the children Monday through Wednesday afternoons.  I'll let most of the pictures speak for themselves...

Abby J. was a big help coming all the way from America to teach and lead songs :)  

We had in the 20's the first day, in the 30's the second, and in the 50's on the last day.  Praise the Lord for a number of children who also trusted Christ as their Savior. 

Rains made us rearrange our planned activities. 

Elena and two of her best friends from church. 

Trying to finish the game before the storm comes...

Back in the Air

After more than three weeks of canceled flights due to bad weather as well as a busy schedule in Ndop, I was back in the air yesterday and today.  Praise the Lord for an absolutely beautiful morning before the rains blasted in during the afternoon.  It is amazing how fast beautiful, innocent-looking cumulus clouds can build up into the sky soon throwing rain down to the ground.

Above pic...Flying two campers back to their villages in Akwaya.  One had an injured knee and the other was recovering from malaria, which kept them from trekking the three day journey with their friends.

The first sign of buildups on my way back to Sabga.  Forty-five minutes later this same stretch of sky was blocked by towering clouds.

I flew two Muslim men out of the bush today.  The one sitting next to me went blind two months ago due to some illness.  I flew them to Sabga and helped them get to Mbingo hospital.  Pray that I would get a chance to witness to them as our family heads to Mbingo in a few days for a one-day break. 

Flying over one of the areas that I call "Africa's Ireland."  It is right before Sabga.  We hope to take a picnic or hike to that waterfall in the bottom right while Abby Joshua is here. 

Home-sweet-Sabga!  I had just dodged a bunch rain showers over the Bamenda area and was able to find a hole to get back to the sunny-side of the mountain.  Praise the Lord for two great flights.  I am scheduled to make at least two more on Thursday if the weather is nice again.  Felix and his new bride are moving back to Akwaya, and I'll fly them back.  Today, one of my flights was taking a bunch of their gifts from the wedding and food for their house.

Visitor, Weddings, and birthday!

We welcome Abby J. to our home and life in Cameroon!

We didn't waste any time in introducing her to foo-foo and njama-njama...her first meal with us!!  Dija fixed it for us so Abby wouldn't have to cook after returning from Bamenda to get Abby J.  You'll have to ask Abby J. how she liked it...I think Elias cleaned his plate as usual. 

Abby J. has been here for two weeks and has seen two weddings...the same number of weddings as us!  Congratulations to Valentine and Bernadette... 

...as well as Felix and Yvette!!

Happy 2nd birthday, Elias!!

Ice cream on our monthly family trip to Bamenda, the regional capital.  

Two Week Review

Wow, time is passing and little Chloe is growing!  We are now back in Ndop at our own house, though we REALLY enjoyed our time away from Ndop in Sabga at the Needham's house.  Here are a few of the events since our last post on Abby's birthday.  Elena had a great 4th birthday on July 10th.  We will round up our birthdays with Elias on the 24th. 

 Elias wanted Chloe to have one of his cars.

Elena now prefers the doll on the right.

Two cowboys...Elias and his buddy Nuhu (Noah). 

Flying Pastor Felix and bro. George to visit the churches in Akwaya for the weekend.  Felix has been away from his ministries helping at Camp Joy and preparing for his wedding next week. 

Elena helping to clean up.

Some of Chloe's many visitors...anybody want to come and see her? 

Dija has been a grandmother to Elena and Elias.  Many times when we can't find them they are in her cook house eating njama-njama and foo-foo or something.  This Fulani family has been staying at the Needhams and we have been enjoying time with them. 

Elias eating some of Dija's njama-njama and foo foo.  We had a good meal together with this family just before we left Sabga last week. 

Happy 4th Birthday, Elena!  Don't feel sorry for this little princess!  Thanks for sending presents to her...maybe you can spot one that you sent.

Elena's birthday night in the office.  We had no power, so we hooked up the generator to run our only 110 volt light in my office.  It was a fun time! 

We had two baptized on Sunday.  The little girl on top was saved at Camp Joy two weeks ago! 

Elena sharing her new birthday umbrella with two of her friends watching the baptisms. 

Thank you for praying for our family and ministries. 

Happy Birthday, Abby!

Abby chose to have apple pie for her birthday...awesome!  Happy Birthday, Abby! 

Chloe and Abby home

Chloe left the hospital on Tuesday to stay in Sabga with the rest of the crew until next week when we may go back to Ndop.  The nurse is getting her dressed to leave. 

The beautiful view out the front door of the maternity ward.

Abby and Chloe leaving the maternity ward after one last vaccination for Chloe. 

Had to get this one in...I decided not to fly since the 17th just to make sure I'd be around when Abby was ready to have the baby.  The day after we brought Chloe home, I dusted the Glastar off in the sky.  Ezekiel and I had a quick local flight to make sure the plane was ready to go for the next mission to Akwaya whenever that may be.