Joyfully Heidi and I arrived in Sierra Leone in mid January, and sadly we are currently preparing to leave on Wednesday. Time truly does fly when you're having fun. We have thoroughly enjoyed our short time here, the opportunity to once again serve the Riddick family, and the task and mission that was entrusted in us. We are leaving Sierra Leone, having learned and witnessed many things, with a renewed passion, burden, and urgency in our spirits. By God's grace, we desire for a quick return.
The following are a few areas of involvement that we were blessed to be a part:
- Weekly teaching/preaching in midweek, Sunday, and special services; 11 different church locations.
- Initiated and led a weekly "Youth Social". We meet every Saturday and rotate between 5 different church locations. We are seeing great interest, growth, and potential in this gathering of young people.
- Taught weekly in the Bible School. Completed "Bible Introduction" and gave final exam in which all students passed.
- Assisted Bro. Riddick in the planning and construction of current and future building projects.
- Heidi instructed Gentry in his schooling two days per week.
- Assisted the Riddicks with the planning and budgeting of Next Steps 2020 in Sierra Leone. We had weekly meetings and correspondence with hotels, guest houses, etc.
Last Sunday we traveled and ministered in Bo.
My Bible School students. (L to R) Shaka, George, Mariatu, _, Arnold, Ezekiel, Christopher.
Our last "Youth Social" this past Saturday.
We pray the favor and blessing of God upon them as they pursue their God-given purpose.
National Youth Thanksgiving
This past Sunday
We leave on Wednesday. Freetown - Brussels - Newark - Raleigh. Arriving late Thursday night.
We love you.
