Picture = 1000 Words … June 16 - 20, 2023
Friday, June 16 - back out to Carrefour mid afternoon…
The long awaited evening… the Jesus Film!
This young girl is tying her baby sister on her back…
They are coming…
Imagination is not limited to toys…
Some girl was selling bread balls… we bought the whole platter, divided them and everyone got a treat…
Praying for a really sick little girl…
Waiting for nightfall…
Jaime found a friend…
The threesome… holding hands…
We played 1/2 of the film the first evening… more than 100 people were there… invited them back for the next evening…
Saturday, June 17 - the crowd doubled the second evening … 200+
Was another great evening! The children were especially thrilled… we invited them to a meal the next day…
Sunday, June 18th - went to pray for a man who has a stroke a number of years ago… also prayed for some of the children…
Another young lad with a call of God on his life…
We got to Carrefour about 2:30 … the cooks were busy … six women were helping Mary with the meal…
Here come the benches…
Rice and beans…
Drawing in the sand…
The town crier… we asked him to spread the word where we were gathering…
During the meal, a rapid count revealed an attendance of 350+ … later Mary said they had many requests to take food sacks to ones that couldn’t make it or were at home so that actual count of people that were fed was probably around 500 …
After the meal we prayed for the children… and whoever wanted prayer…
Monday, June 19 - to Carrefour late afternoon… a time of fellowship and prayer…
Tuesday, June 20 - Johns’ last day in the village… ordered a meal at the restaurant…
And another cup of coffee…
Jeremy’s came for a couple of hours in the afternoon… so Good to just share hearts and pray together!!! Went to Carrefour in the evening for one more prayer situation and John’s told the children goodbye …
Farewell!! John’s jumped into Togo with both feet… their hearts have taken root here… we are so excited that they plan to return… 🙌
Our first three weeks … WOW!! What an amazing adventure! … Holy Spirit never failed to guide each step… Thank you to all our Heart Partners and Prayer Warriors for your support and constant encouragement… You are helping in the planting… You will partake in the reaping… Blessings to all Jesus Mighty Name!! Amen.