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African Drumbeat-August, 2014

Al Hawthorne, DirectorPeg Seitz, Assistant Director

This month I write to you from Bangui, Central Africa Republic. It is a country that has been at civil war for

nearly two years now. But it is improving and there is a spirit of cautious hope.

It is so hard to express the feeling of attending todays church service that is held weekly in the training

center of ACATBA, our national Bible translation partner. Because WA got involved nearly four years ago

and built the addition of the main training hall, this church of over 80 believers, was able to praise and

worship God in this room. It was bittersweet to experience the joys of worship in song and praise but then

to hear the testimony of persecution and injury to several who suffered at the hands of other, includingone woman who was injured on the way to this service and another, the Pastors adopted daughter a

solid Christian, who was recently accused of being a Muslim in a non-Muslim neighborhood and nearly

lost her life. The interesting part of this was not a lament of how could God let this happen, but one of

praising God for deliverance. The Associate Pastor opened the service with a message from Psalm 91 of

Gods deliverance and refuge, the very testimony of these struggling people.

Jon Lewis, WA consultant working with WA in organizational training and engagement of national

partners, gave the message from Philippians 1:27-28.He focused on conducting ourselves in a manner

worthy of God and standing as one spirit while not being frightened by those who oppose you. It was a

message that was well received by this small body of believers who do not feel that God has given up on

them!

It was humbling and exciting to see during the time for tithe and giving, so many people coming forward

to give from the very little they had.

This is the world of CAR; a dichotomy of struggle and survival and yet blessings and grace. Please be in

prayer for Gods people and this country as WA re-engages in directly in supporting ACATBA in several

ways that will help them to continue work on the 10 languages they are currently involved and to push

forward to the completion of the remaining 30+ languages yet to begin.

Maybe you would consider helping our brothers and sisters in Christ in CAR. We have many needs in the

future. If you are interested feel free to send me a note at [email protected].

In His service,

Al

Philippians 1:27-2927 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm

in the one Spirit,[e] striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any

way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be

savedand that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him,

but also to suffer for him


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People & Projects - Theres Something Happening Here

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Upcoming Teams

Team Country Start Date End Date

English Language Learning Chad 11/04/14 11/24/14

English Language Learning Ethiopia 12/01/14 12/13/14

Bunia Construction Dem Rep of Congo 01/19/15 02/04/15

English Language Learning Tanzania 02/11/15 03/01/15English Language Learning Ethiopia 04/13/15 05/01/15

For more information, contact Judy at [email protected]

Africa High Priority Jobs

Job Title Location Organization Job #

Program Manager South Sudan Wycliffe Associates 885071

IT Systems Administrator Ethiopia Bingham Academy 885490

Assistant Area Director Addis, Nairobi or Jos Wycliffe Associates 885567

Computer Specialist Tanzania Uganda/Tanzania SIL 885324

Language Survey Coordinator Dem Rep of Congo Wycliffe Associates 885608

Tutor/Teacher Homeschool Bamenda, Cameroon Cameroon Branch SIL 885677

For more information, contact Judy at [email protected]


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The Directors Visit to Central African Republic

Central African Republic (CAR) has been in a period ofpolitical instability for a long time now.

Al Hawthorne and Jon Lewis have recently visited the

region to identify additional ways in which WA cansupport ACATBA, our national partner in CAR.

They met with Bertin, director of ACATBA, who

is shown here with Al. (Right)

Jon Lewis teaching our national partners in Bangui,

CAR. (Left)

Bertin points out the place where a bullet hit the wallwhen rebels tried to intimidate him into turning over

funds and keys to the center. (Right)

Caterpillars offer increased protein! (Did Al and Jon accept?)

(Left)


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Pray for a restful and relaxing mini-furlough for Don and Janet Guizzetti.

(Janets birthday is August 30.

Pray for continued healing and energy for Peg Seitz whose birthday is Sept. 3.

Praise God for Barb Lanes work as a teacher in Cameroon. (Barbs birthday is

Sept. 4)

Pray for continued health, safety and happiness for Sunny Oh whose birthday is

Sept. 6

Praise God for a refreshing week at camp, lessons in keeping life in balance and

Gods provisions of finances for Gaston Kingue &family. Gastons birthday isSept. 15.

Pray for good support-raising experiences for our new candidates for Program

Managers in Africa: Abiola, Bba and Jean.

Praise God for funding that is being provided for upcoming projects in Benin and

Cameroon by WA Donors.

Praise God that a project manager has been found for a 2-month constructionproject in Bamenda, Cameroon.

Please pray for Gregg Bartholomew who suffered a mild heart attack while

visiting in the US with family. He and Jennifer hope for a quick recovery and

return to Kenya.

Praise God for the opportunity for a recent visit to CAR and pray for wisedecisions about future work in that location.

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