Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Finally! We’ve been waiting for last year’s university year to wrap-up since we came back to Burkina Faso at the end of last August. Almost 5 months later, exam results are, for the most part, in. We are awaiting the results of 1 last student. To our pleasant surprise, every student connected to our church community has passed so far. This is no small thing.
Last Sunday, we had a meal at church to celebrate Christmas - the students were dispersed throughout the country during Christmas time and came back shortly after only to continue their exams, thus hindering our Christmas celebrations. We also celebrated the end/beginning of the academic year. The mood was grateful and optimistic – a day of pure Shalom since it was that period between the stress of writing exams and waiting for marks yet before the pressures of homework and tests that the new year brings.
All in all, we are very recognizant. After many frustrations – the university situation, lingering colds, the abrupt return of hot season, and many things breaking down, including a wrecked motor in our van – God seems to be smiling down on us allowing us to consider God’s faithfulness. The university year has restarted normally, our colds are finally letting up, and we have even had 2 days of fairly light rain – another oddity in Ouagadougou this time of year.
Soon we will give you an update on new faces in our residence. We are awaiting the arrival of 3 new students, to add to the 3 other new ones who have already arrived. This will give us 14 lodging at the residence for the year.
We praise God for…
• The positive university results.
• The little frustrations of life that are slowly evaporating in the heat.
We request your prayer support for…
• A continued smooth start to the academic year.
• Good health for our family.
