• Violence erupted around the country on the 4th of January, 2008 following the replacement of one minister of state by the president, Lansana Conte. January last year, violent demonstrations led to a broad based government led by a prime minister, and leaving the President as head of state. This act by him is considered as interfering beyond his powers and unacceptable. Please pray that violence and innocent deaths will be avoided at al cost.
• Though the violence was short-lived, Trade Unions have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from the 10^th of January 2008 if the decree sacking the minister is not reprieved. Please pray that the leaders will find a quick and amicable solution to all this political mess.
• We have been looking for new housing for the past three months. We are hampered by various conditions including cost, heavy advance demand and religious affiliation. Please pray with us that we will have a break through very quickly.
• Please pray with us that our funding will improve greatly. We presently receive only 30% of our required budget. Please pray that God will bless our friends and brethren so they can give willingly and sufficiently to the cause of the gospel in Guinea.
• We thank God for the support received so far to buy a vehicle. We targeted US$5000 and still have US$4000 to raise. Please join us as we pray that God will bless this venture speedily.
• Pray for the ministry of Pioneers in Guinea. Pray for our teammates, David and his wife Billie. Pray for team synergy, pray for sensitivity to God’s Spirit and direction, pray for courage and humility, pray for obedience and accountability and finally pray for the team’s safety and well being on a daily basis.

Thank you for praying and do not forget to place your requests in the comments area so we can also join you in prayer. Just click on comments and you will be led to the comments box. God bless your new year like never.

Yours on bended knees.

Vehicle – we are praying for a vehicle to meet family and ministry transportation needs. We need to raise $5000 to buy a used car. Public transport has become more and more difficult to depend on as family and ministry grow. We solicit your prayers and generous donations. Pray that other brethren will be willing to give generously as well to this cause. ·                              

 Funding – Funding has become our biggest challenge on the field. Pioneers
Africa now manages to give us about a third of our funding in salaries and work funds. The need for us to obtain regular financial support is greater than ever. Cost of living has basically doubled following sociopolitical upheavals at the beginning of the year. ·                              

 Ministry – in response to the field needs identified, we plan to set up a discipleship center as the heart of the work here. Please pray for us as we think through the various issues necessary for an effective center that will meet the needs of disciple making in this setting

We are looking for new accommodation because:

v     Our current place has become too small

v     Our landlord does not favor our faith and activities (prayer times, discipleship, etc…) Not that we are noisy or rowdy. He recently adopted the wahabi sect.

We struggle to find one because:

Ø      All the decent housing we have seen so far fall way beyond our budget. House rents have increased tremendously in recent times.

Ø      Some landlords demand several months rent advance, again beyond our reach

Ø      A few times we have been refused on religious grounds, especially because Djenabou is Fulani and a Christian. It is not acceptable.

Please pray that we will find new accommodation very quickly. That we will be able to find the means to pay for it and that it will be suitable to meet family and ministry needs.