Night of Power

Many of you have heard of Africa\’s worst floods in three decades that have swept across 20 countries wiping out homes, crops, and even sometimes taking lives. These people have no resources upon which to fall back; they have no savings, they have no crops from last year, and they have no family or friends who have enough to share. Because of monies regularly given to EBM\’s (Evangelical Baptist Missions) famine relief, we have been able to help at least one of these villages where 210 families lost everything but their lives. Last week, several of us, along with Pastor Yacouba,  took them food, salt and soap. Please pray that this ministry of concern will make these villagers more receptive to the gospel of Christ.

This week as Ramadan comes to a close, devout Muslims will spend the Night of Power in prayer seeking a vision from Allah. Many who are involved in Muslim evangelism here in Niger will hold a \”Night of Power\” tonight, praying that God will reveal Himself to those who are earnestly seeking Him. Please pray with us this week – for peace and for opportunities to share Christ.

Within the past few years, Sahel Academy has been opened to non-missionary students (up to a certain percent). This year, this has brought families from Nigeria, Pakistan, Korea, Belgium, and Cameroon into our family. These students will hear the salvation story many times while here at Sahel Academy, and we pray that they will see Christ in the lives of their teachers and classmates. Already, some of these kids are noticing the difference and asking questions. One girl who has been raised in a very strong Roman Catholic home has said that for the first time in her life she realizes that she is lost. Another student, a beautiful Pakistani girl, loves being at our school, and we love her! As a staff, we are praying daily for God to work in the lives of these kids, to reveal Himself, and to use us to lead them to Him.

The percentage of MK\’s (missionary kids) who end up in the Lord\’s work, and especially in missions, is high. TCK\’s (third-culture kids) quite often end up in places of leadership within their own countries or as \’ambassadors\’ to other countries. That\’s why we believe we are Training the Next Generation. These kids have a headstart over kids who grow up in America; they are comfortable in a non-American culture, and they usually grow up fluently speaking at least one other language in addition to English. Most of them are already involved in ministry efforts with their parents or through Sahel Academy on a regular basis.

We at Sahel Academy are also praying daily for qualified people to commit themselves to this ministry. These MK\’s and TCK\’s are very special. We believe they will change the world, at least in their corner. Please visit the school website at www.sahelacademy.com to see how you might help.