Dear friends,
Greetings in the Name of Jesus our Lord.
We are nearing the end of the January-May semester here at the Seminary. Though all of the teachers and our students are tired, pray that we will finish the semester well. The exam week is set for 6 to 10 May so there will be some more marking to complete after that week.
The provost of the seminary arranged for all faculty members to go away for a couple of days to the SIM-run guesthouse at Miango. While we were there we studied a devotional book together and it was a time of great blessing (Heb. 3:13). Thank the Lord for giving the seminary a provost who has a strong vision for the spiritual development of the faculty.
We are using a new generator purchased using a gift from Coagh Baptist Church. Though this gift was given before we returned to Kagoro last year, we didn't buy a new generator right away since the local mains supply was reasonably good back then. Unfortunately, the local supply is now very poor and we go for literally days without any mains electricity. This means we have to run the generator most evenings from about 7 to 10 pm. Thank the Lord for the provision of this new generator.
Over the last 14 years we have been using a kerosene fridge but it is not working well these days. This is not good news since the ambient temperature here is high and without a fridge to keep food items cold and a freezer to keep meat frozen, things go off very quickly. They say laying the fridge on its side, then upside down and on the other side for an hour each time can help so we tried that this morning. We have yet to see if it solves the problem. If not, then we will have to set up a different system.
Debbie has been accepted into a Doctor of Ministry programme of study. This part-time study is offered by the Irish Baptist College and the award is accredited by the University of Chester. Pray for Debbie as she studies. One module is being offered in early June so we will be flying back to the UK on 22nd May (D.V.). Our Lord is once again providing a vehicle for us to use and a place to stay in Northern Ireland. Praise Him. Pray that we will be able to get most of the marking done before we leave and pray for the people who will handle the work in the registry while I am away.
Thanks.
David and Debbie
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
March update
Dear Friends.
Greetings to you in the Name of Jesus our Lord.
Thank you for praying for the various meetings in February. They all went well. In March I (David) have been asked to preach at the Seminary's Church on Sunday 24th so pray for that service also. Thanks.
We are now almost half-way through the semester. During the one-week break the Seminary conducts more entrance exams and interviews. This involves most of the faculty members, including us. Normally about 100 people come during the break to write the exams, etc. Then the Admissions Committee has to meet and determine who should be offered admission into the various programmes of study. We also have some marking to complete and would like to do some of that in the break. So it is not a really a break for the members of the faculty. The students should get a break, though, and ask us to pray for them as many still owe fees and will use the time to contact donors in the hope that they can complete the payment of their fees when they return.
It is getting hotter. March is our 'hot season'. The temperature in the shade was 38C this afternoon and the humidity has been up and down in recent days. As we near the start of the rainy season, the humidity will increase which, in conjunction with the heat, tends to sap one's energy and makes it hard for students (and teachers) to concentrate. This is especially true during the afternoon classes. Your prayers for stamina would be appreciated.
Some of you may have heard about terrorist groups kidnapping expatriates in the North-East of the country. We pray for the safe release of those kidnapped, that this practice would end, and that peace and security would soon return to the region. Please join us in prayer for these things.
Overall, things are going well at the Seminary. The new members of staff are settling into the work well and getting involved in the various committees. We thank the Lord some funds have come in to help renovate some of the student dorms and staff housing. A recent gift will be used to roof one section of the new married students' dorm. Debbie and I have just purchased a new generator to replace one we had that has worn out. When we returned to Kagoro in August the electricity supply was on about 30% of the time but is has worsened over the months. We have to run a generator most evenings. It gets dark here around 6:30 pm all through the year. We were able to purchase the new generator through a gift we received for this purpose and we thank the Lord for this provision.
We enjoy teaching here. It is great to see the students learning the Word of God as they prepare for more effective ministry (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Thank you for helping to make this possible. Both of the pastors at Fada Gospel Church, where we worship, are graduates of the Seminary and it is encouraging to see them actively in the ministry.
Yours in our Lord,
David and Debbie Colvin
Greetings to you in the Name of Jesus our Lord.
Thank you for praying for the various meetings in February. They all went well. In March I (David) have been asked to preach at the Seminary's Church on Sunday 24th so pray for that service also. Thanks.
We are now almost half-way through the semester. During the one-week break the Seminary conducts more entrance exams and interviews. This involves most of the faculty members, including us. Normally about 100 people come during the break to write the exams, etc. Then the Admissions Committee has to meet and determine who should be offered admission into the various programmes of study. We also have some marking to complete and would like to do some of that in the break. So it is not a really a break for the members of the faculty. The students should get a break, though, and ask us to pray for them as many still owe fees and will use the time to contact donors in the hope that they can complete the payment of their fees when they return.
It is getting hotter. March is our 'hot season'. The temperature in the shade was 38C this afternoon and the humidity has been up and down in recent days. As we near the start of the rainy season, the humidity will increase which, in conjunction with the heat, tends to sap one's energy and makes it hard for students (and teachers) to concentrate. This is especially true during the afternoon classes. Your prayers for stamina would be appreciated.
Some of you may have heard about terrorist groups kidnapping expatriates in the North-East of the country. We pray for the safe release of those kidnapped, that this practice would end, and that peace and security would soon return to the region. Please join us in prayer for these things.
Overall, things are going well at the Seminary. The new members of staff are settling into the work well and getting involved in the various committees. We thank the Lord some funds have come in to help renovate some of the student dorms and staff housing. A recent gift will be used to roof one section of the new married students' dorm. Debbie and I have just purchased a new generator to replace one we had that has worn out. When we returned to Kagoro in August the electricity supply was on about 30% of the time but is has worsened over the months. We have to run a generator most evenings. It gets dark here around 6:30 pm all through the year. We were able to purchase the new generator through a gift we received for this purpose and we thank the Lord for this provision.
We enjoy teaching here. It is great to see the students learning the Word of God as they prepare for more effective ministry (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Thank you for helping to make this possible. Both of the pastors at Fada Gospel Church, where we worship, are graduates of the Seminary and it is encouraging to see them actively in the ministry.
Yours in our Lord,
David and Debbie Colvin
Sunday, 3 February 2013
January update
Dear friends,
Happy New Year in arrears as they say here. We pray your year has started well.
Thank you for your prayers for us. We are thankful that our region is enjoying a time of peace. Join us in praying for this to be extended to the rest of the country, especially the north-east.
The series of meetings at the church in Kafanchan went well as did David's preaching on Christmas Day. The pastor of that church, Rev Luka Nboi, was our student and has since been transferred to be the pastor of our local church! Please pray for him and his family as they adjust to a new phase of ministry.
We were able to complete our marking during the Christmas break. Our growing team of missionaries joined together at the Shelly's home on Christmas Day for lots of good food and fellowship. The SIM Spiritual Life conference was an encouragement. We were inspired by Jim Plueddemann's messages based on Psalm 84: 5-7 as he led us in thinking about what it means to live as pilgrims. May we all go from strength to strength as we follow the Lord daily no matter how bumpy the path (Ps 84:7).
My (Debbie) journey into the new semester has been a stressful one. I have been given two new courses to teach and one which I haven't taught for eight years!This is as a result of staff changes and changes in the curriculum. It is certainly an opportunity to learn more about 1 and 2 Corinthians and Christian Ethics as well as update my understanding of the Old Testament Historical books. The classes are not big, which is a help. Please pray I would have a good understanding of the material and be able to communicate it clearly. Thankfully, David has taught the Corinthians course and I can use his notes.
David is happy to be teaching two courses which he has taught before, Hermeneutics and Third World Theologies. He is still kept very busy with the work in the Registry. Praise the Lord for the 310 students who have registered for the new semester and pray for the Lord to meet their need for school fees.
Six new faculty have joined the team as some staff who were on contract have come to the end of their time here. The newly appointed Deputy Provost was elected to be the Chairman of a local District Church Council although he will still come a teach a course. We have need of a new Deputy Provost and the Provost needs much wisdom in making this choice. Please pray for a good adjustment for the new teachers. We thank the Lord for bringing them and for a good time of transition for Dee Grimes who has come from Jos to serve at the Seminary.
Our good friend, Dr Paul Todd, will arrive in Jos on Monday for a few weeks of ministry with ACTS (Africa Christian Textbooks). We are looking forward to seeing him again.
In February, I will travel to Miango for a board meeting on the 8th and David is preaching at a local church on the 24th where one of our former students is pastor. One of our former students is launching a book he has written about the involvement of the Boys Brigade and SIM in evangelism and church planting. He has asked David to do the book review at the event on the 9th. There are always other meetings to attend and speak at in the Seminary. The weather is getting warmer and we need the Lord's help to keep going.
Thank you again for your fellowship in this ministry.
Debbie and David
Happy New Year in arrears as they say here. We pray your year has started well.
Thank you for your prayers for us. We are thankful that our region is enjoying a time of peace. Join us in praying for this to be extended to the rest of the country, especially the north-east.
The series of meetings at the church in Kafanchan went well as did David's preaching on Christmas Day. The pastor of that church, Rev Luka Nboi, was our student and has since been transferred to be the pastor of our local church! Please pray for him and his family as they adjust to a new phase of ministry.
We were able to complete our marking during the Christmas break. Our growing team of missionaries joined together at the Shelly's home on Christmas Day for lots of good food and fellowship. The SIM Spiritual Life conference was an encouragement. We were inspired by Jim Plueddemann's messages based on Psalm 84: 5-7 as he led us in thinking about what it means to live as pilgrims. May we all go from strength to strength as we follow the Lord daily no matter how bumpy the path (Ps 84:7).
My (Debbie) journey into the new semester has been a stressful one. I have been given two new courses to teach and one which I haven't taught for eight years!This is as a result of staff changes and changes in the curriculum. It is certainly an opportunity to learn more about 1 and 2 Corinthians and Christian Ethics as well as update my understanding of the Old Testament Historical books. The classes are not big, which is a help. Please pray I would have a good understanding of the material and be able to communicate it clearly. Thankfully, David has taught the Corinthians course and I can use his notes.
David is happy to be teaching two courses which he has taught before, Hermeneutics and Third World Theologies. He is still kept very busy with the work in the Registry. Praise the Lord for the 310 students who have registered for the new semester and pray for the Lord to meet their need for school fees.
Six new faculty have joined the team as some staff who were on contract have come to the end of their time here. The newly appointed Deputy Provost was elected to be the Chairman of a local District Church Council although he will still come a teach a course. We have need of a new Deputy Provost and the Provost needs much wisdom in making this choice. Please pray for a good adjustment for the new teachers. We thank the Lord for bringing them and for a good time of transition for Dee Grimes who has come from Jos to serve at the Seminary.
Our good friend, Dr Paul Todd, will arrive in Jos on Monday for a few weeks of ministry with ACTS (Africa Christian Textbooks). We are looking forward to seeing him again.
In February, I will travel to Miango for a board meeting on the 8th and David is preaching at a local church on the 24th where one of our former students is pastor. One of our former students is launching a book he has written about the involvement of the Boys Brigade and SIM in evangelism and church planting. He has asked David to do the book review at the event on the 9th. There are always other meetings to attend and speak at in the Seminary. The weather is getting warmer and we need the Lord's help to keep going.
Thank you again for your fellowship in this ministry.
Debbie and David
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Monday, 3 December 2012
Prayer letter for December
Dear friends,
We send you greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colleagues
Last year we mentioned Dr. Gabriel Olaniyan was joining the faculty but we have just heard he is leaving in January to start work at the Baptist Seminary. This is disappointing since he was helping to teach education courses here but the other Seminary will, no doubt, be pleased to have him on board. Pray we get someone else to strengthen the education department at the Seminary. Three of the faculty members who were working here on a contract basis are also ending their contracts this year and the Seminary is recruiting two more people on contract. We are expecting another two new faculty members and have heard that another two will be leaving to work elsewhere with ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All).
The number of expatriate missionaries here is set to increase by one. Dee Grimes, from the US, has been working in Jos and is moving here in January. Her master’s degree is in ‘spiritual formation’ so she will be teaching primarily in that area.
So it looks like there will be quite a few changes in the new year and we would appreciate your prayers as these people bring their gifts, skills and experiences to the Seminary and as the faculty adjusts to the changes.
Fellowship meal
Our provost likes to encourage the faculty, non-teaching staff and students to consider ourselves part of a community. In line with this, each semester he arranges a meal for everyone here. This is quite an undertaking since we have over 300 students and 50 people working at the Seminary. When you add in the families of these people the number exceeds 500. It was a good time which started with worship together, then indoor and outdoor sports and finally the meal. Most of the cooking was done by the traditional method of burning wood under large black pots sitting on three stones each.
One of our colleagues, Dr. John Habu, studied in Korea and has a black belt in Taekwondo. During the sports time, he introduced a group of students to some of the basic moves.
Graduation 2012
One hundred and twenty one students graduated on 24th November 2012. This is the highest number of graduates who have graduated from here on one occasion. One of them was the first student to complete the new one-year Post-Graduate Diploma programme. Pray for these graduates as they determine where our Lord would have them work or study next and that the things they have learned at the Seminary will help them in their future ministries. The graduate with Debbie in the photo is Pastor Micah Goje who is in pastoral work and also coordinating the work of the Prayer and Worship Team we mentioned last year.
Seminary Management
Since returning to Kagoro I have been back in the registry. Our deputy provost left to pursue further study in South Africa in September and with that post vacant, I have been doing extra administration at the Seminary in recent months. The Seminary will appoint a new deputy provost soon (the person still has to be chosen) and that will take the pressure off. I hope this means I will be able to do more teaching in the new Semester.
Building projects
A foundation in the US has donated $25,000 towards the completion of the two-storey married students’ dorm. They have also promised to give a ‘matching grant’ of up to $50,000 if the Seminary can raise the same amount before December 2013. It would be great to have that building finished and such amounts would go a long way to seeing that happen. We thank the Lord for this generous gift and ask you to pray along with us that our Lord will provide the extra amount targeted.
Christmas
We are going to spend our Christmas here at Kagoro. I am taking a series of three messages in a church near Kafanchan on 17, 18 and 19th December and then speaking on Christmas Day at the same church. Pray these messages will help us celebrate the arrival of the Son of God and all He accomplished during the time He was physically on earth (John 17:4).
Please note we are not sending out as many Christmas cards as we used to these days and hope this prayer letter will serve as our expressed wish for you that this will be a blessed season.
Thanks for your prayerful support.
In Christ,
David and Debbie Colvin
We send you greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colleagues
Last year we mentioned Dr. Gabriel Olaniyan was joining the faculty but we have just heard he is leaving in January to start work at the Baptist Seminary. This is disappointing since he was helping to teach education courses here but the other Seminary will, no doubt, be pleased to have him on board. Pray we get someone else to strengthen the education department at the Seminary. Three of the faculty members who were working here on a contract basis are also ending their contracts this year and the Seminary is recruiting two more people on contract. We are expecting another two new faculty members and have heard that another two will be leaving to work elsewhere with ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All).
The number of expatriate missionaries here is set to increase by one. Dee Grimes, from the US, has been working in Jos and is moving here in January. Her master’s degree is in ‘spiritual formation’ so she will be teaching primarily in that area.
So it looks like there will be quite a few changes in the new year and we would appreciate your prayers as these people bring their gifts, skills and experiences to the Seminary and as the faculty adjusts to the changes.
Fellowship meal
Our provost likes to encourage the faculty, non-teaching staff and students to consider ourselves part of a community. In line with this, each semester he arranges a meal for everyone here. This is quite an undertaking since we have over 300 students and 50 people working at the Seminary. When you add in the families of these people the number exceeds 500. It was a good time which started with worship together, then indoor and outdoor sports and finally the meal. Most of the cooking was done by the traditional method of burning wood under large black pots sitting on three stones each.
One of our colleagues, Dr. John Habu, studied in Korea and has a black belt in Taekwondo. During the sports time, he introduced a group of students to some of the basic moves.
Graduation 2012
One hundred and twenty one students graduated on 24th November 2012. This is the highest number of graduates who have graduated from here on one occasion. One of them was the first student to complete the new one-year Post-Graduate Diploma programme. Pray for these graduates as they determine where our Lord would have them work or study next and that the things they have learned at the Seminary will help them in their future ministries. The graduate with Debbie in the photo is Pastor Micah Goje who is in pastoral work and also coordinating the work of the Prayer and Worship Team we mentioned last year.
Seminary Management
Since returning to Kagoro I have been back in the registry. Our deputy provost left to pursue further study in South Africa in September and with that post vacant, I have been doing extra administration at the Seminary in recent months. The Seminary will appoint a new deputy provost soon (the person still has to be chosen) and that will take the pressure off. I hope this means I will be able to do more teaching in the new Semester.
Building projects
A foundation in the US has donated $25,000 towards the completion of the two-storey married students’ dorm. They have also promised to give a ‘matching grant’ of up to $50,000 if the Seminary can raise the same amount before December 2013. It would be great to have that building finished and such amounts would go a long way to seeing that happen. We thank the Lord for this generous gift and ask you to pray along with us that our Lord will provide the extra amount targeted.
Christmas
We are going to spend our Christmas here at Kagoro. I am taking a series of three messages in a church near Kafanchan on 17, 18 and 19th December and then speaking on Christmas Day at the same church. Pray these messages will help us celebrate the arrival of the Son of God and all He accomplished during the time He was physically on earth (John 17:4).
Please note we are not sending out as many Christmas cards as we used to these days and hope this prayer letter will serve as our expressed wish for you that this will be a blessed season.
Thanks for your prayerful support.
In Christ,
David and Debbie Colvin
Prayer letter
Dear friends,
We send you greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colleagues
Last year we mentioned Dr. Gabriel Olaniyan was joining the faculty but we have just heard he is leaving in January to start work at the Baptist Seminary. This is disappointing since he was helping to teach education courses here but the other Seminary will, no doubt, be pleased to have him on board. Pray we get someone else to strengthen the education department at the Seminary. Three of the faculty members who were working here on a contract basis are also ending their contracts this year and the Seminary is recruiting two more people on contract. We are expecting another two new faculty members and have heard that another two will be leaving to work elsewhere with ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All).
The number of expatriate missionaries here is set to increase by one. Dee Grimes, from the US, has been working in Jos and is moving here in January. Her master’s degree is in ‘spiritual formation’ so she will be teaching primarily in that area.
So it looks like there will be quite a few changes in the new year and we would appreciate your prayers as these people bring their gifts, skills and experiences to the Seminary and as the faculty adjusts to the changes.
Fellowship meal
Our provost likes to encourage the faculty, non-teaching staff and students to consider ourselves part of a community. In line with this, each semester he arranges a meal for everyone here. This is quite an undertaking since we have over 300 students and 50 people working at the Seminary. When you add in the families of these people the number exceeds 500. It was a good time which started with worship together, then indoor and outdoor sports and finally the meal. Most of the cooking was done by the traditional method of burning wood under large black pots sitting on three stones each.
One of our colleagues, Dr. John Habu, studied in Korea and has a black belt in Taekwondo. During the sports time, he introduced a group of students to some of the basic moves.
Graduation 2012
One hundred and twenty one students graduated on 24th November 2012. This is the highest number of graduates who have graduated from here on one occasion. One of them was the first student to complete the new one-year Post-Graduate Diploma programme. Pray for these graduates as they determine where our Lord would have them work or study next and that the things they have learned at the Seminary will help them in their future ministries. The graduate with Debbie in the photo is Pastor Micah Goje who is in pastoral work and also coordinating the work of the Prayer and Worship Team we mentioned last year.
Seminary Management
Since returning to Kagoro I have been back in the registry. Our deputy provost left to pursue further study in South Africa in September and with that post vacant, I have been doing extra administration at the Seminary in recent months. The Seminary will appoint a new deputy provost soon (the person still has to be chosen) and that will take the pressure off. I hope this means I will be able to do more teaching in the new Semester.
Building projects
A foundation in the US has donated $25,000 towards the completion of the two-storey married students’ dorm. They have also promised to give a ‘matching grant’ of up to $50,000 if the Seminary can raise the same amount before December 2013. It would be great to have that building finished and such amounts would go a long way to seeing that happen. We thank the Lord for this generous gift and ask you to pray along with us that our Lord will provide the extra amount targeted.
Christmas
We are going to spend our Christmas here at Kagoro. I am taking a series of three messages in a church near Kafanchan on 17, 18 and 19th December and then speaking on Christmas Day at the same church. Pray these messages will help us celebrate the arrival of the Son of God and all He accomplished during the time He was physically on earth (John 17:4).
Please note we are not sending out as many Christmas cards as we used to these days and hope this prayer letter will serve as our expressed wish for you that this will be a blessed season.
Thanks for your prayerful support.
In Christ,
David and Debbie Colvin
Sunday, 28 October 2012
November update
Dear friends,
We send you greetings from a bright and sunny Kagoro. The rains are gradually easing off and the temperatures are rising.
Thank you for your prayers for us. It's been a busy month especially for David, with many committee meetings and minutes to record. Thank the Lord for the health and strength to serve Him here at the Seminary.
Our mid-semester break went by quickly. In Jos I got part way through the process of renewing my driving license and will hopefully get a bit further on our next trip. It was good to get the car serviced although it meant David had to sit at the mechanics for the whole day! They were very busy.
As we look ahead, the diary is full of activities alongside our normal teaching responsibilities.
David is preaching tomorrow, Sunday, 28th October, in the Seminary church. He will also give a paper on Thursday during our morning service with the students. There will be a management meeting on Monday morning as certain things have to be in order for the Board meeting and Graduation.
On Wednesday afternoon we are having a time of food and fellowship as a community. Coletta Shelly is chairperson of the committee in charge of this huge event which means organizing the purchase, cooking and distribution of food to hundreds of students, staff and their families. Please pray that everything will go smoothly and that we enjoy our time of fellowship together. There will also be games and our normal morning service.
Our good friend, Dr Paul Todd, who is serving with SIM and is Senior Editor for ACTS (Africa Christian Textbook Service), is visiting in November so we plan to go to Jos to see him and do our shopping during the weekend of the 9th November.
David will be taking the minutes of the Seminary Board meeting on the 16th November and the following day going to Jos to take part in the SIM Group Board meeting. SIM Group is SIM's in-house vehicle insurance organization.
Plans are underway for the Graduation exercise which will take place on the 24th November. Committees are working on the various details and I am working with Dr Dennis Shelly on the production of the annual Seminary Newsletter. We would value your prayers for the students to have everything done on time so they are eligible to graduate. This is a lot of work for David and his secretary as well as for the Academic Dean's office. It is always a great day of celebration for the graduates and their families.
The ACTS Board meeting will be held on the 29th November and I will travel for that and the executive meeting on the 28th.
That's a lot going on in a short time! We are much in need of prayer for successful meetings, safe travels and stamina to keep going. Please continue to pray for peace in the nation. We are thankful that our area remains calm. It is a great answer to the prayers of many. Thank you.
May you know the Lord's peace and the abundant supply of His grace as you face the challenges of life (John 1:16).
With Love in Christ,
Debbie and David
We send you greetings from a bright and sunny Kagoro. The rains are gradually easing off and the temperatures are rising.
Thank you for your prayers for us. It's been a busy month especially for David, with many committee meetings and minutes to record. Thank the Lord for the health and strength to serve Him here at the Seminary.
Our mid-semester break went by quickly. In Jos I got part way through the process of renewing my driving license and will hopefully get a bit further on our next trip. It was good to get the car serviced although it meant David had to sit at the mechanics for the whole day! They were very busy.
As we look ahead, the diary is full of activities alongside our normal teaching responsibilities.
David is preaching tomorrow, Sunday, 28th October, in the Seminary church. He will also give a paper on Thursday during our morning service with the students. There will be a management meeting on Monday morning as certain things have to be in order for the Board meeting and Graduation.
On Wednesday afternoon we are having a time of food and fellowship as a community. Coletta Shelly is chairperson of the committee in charge of this huge event which means organizing the purchase, cooking and distribution of food to hundreds of students, staff and their families. Please pray that everything will go smoothly and that we enjoy our time of fellowship together. There will also be games and our normal morning service.
Our good friend, Dr Paul Todd, who is serving with SIM and is Senior Editor for ACTS (Africa Christian Textbook Service), is visiting in November so we plan to go to Jos to see him and do our shopping during the weekend of the 9th November.
David will be taking the minutes of the Seminary Board meeting on the 16th November and the following day going to Jos to take part in the SIM Group Board meeting. SIM Group is SIM's in-house vehicle insurance organization.
Plans are underway for the Graduation exercise which will take place on the 24th November. Committees are working on the various details and I am working with Dr Dennis Shelly on the production of the annual Seminary Newsletter. We would value your prayers for the students to have everything done on time so they are eligible to graduate. This is a lot of work for David and his secretary as well as for the Academic Dean's office. It is always a great day of celebration for the graduates and their families.
The ACTS Board meeting will be held on the 29th November and I will travel for that and the executive meeting on the 28th.
That's a lot going on in a short time! We are much in need of prayer for successful meetings, safe travels and stamina to keep going. Please continue to pray for peace in the nation. We are thankful that our area remains calm. It is a great answer to the prayers of many. Thank you.
May you know the Lord's peace and the abundant supply of His grace as you face the challenges of life (John 1:16).
With Love in Christ,
Debbie and David
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