WATER

These young people live in the village of Ying, where we
have or first farm. They are responsible for the fetching of
water for their families. Their source of water is a nearby
dam. They learn to carry water at a very early age;
sometimes, as young as 5 years old.

JOY OF CHILDHOOD

Tenacity pays off. For more than 5 years this young boy
has been asking for a soccer ball. We gave his older
brothers soccer balls in 2009 and he never forgot it. A few weeks ago, we decided to surprise him with a new soccer
ball of his own. Persistence pays off!

ESTHER’S BICYCLE

Esther Isaiah is a primary student from the village of
Kochim. Everyday Esther walked several miles to school
one way. Recently, God put it on our heart to have her
bicycle repaired so that she can now ride to school.

EYE PROBLEMS

We continue to get patients in need of eye care beyond
our ability to provide. There appear to be a tumor or some
growth in the right eye of this patient. May the Lord
continue to touch the hearts of ophthalmologists to come.
Lives can be changed forever by an operation.

NELS AND BONNIE

Nels and Bonnie King joined Alabaster Project Ministries
last May, 2013. They faithfully provided medical services
to a lot of people during their time with us. Last
September Nels became very ill and had to return to the
states. Please help us pray for Nels’ complete healing, as
so many people are left without medical help during his
absence. Get well soon Nels!

MODERN DAY GLEANERS

This year was a lean year for all farmers, especially
those who planted corn. The yield was very low.
However, as farmers we are commanded to leave some
produce behind for the gleaners after the harvest (Lev.
23:22 and Deut. 24:19). These gleaners are working
very fast before the cows take over the field. We always
leave produce behind for their benefits. The looks on
their faces were that of gratitude. The other farmers
who are all unbelievers wonder why we do allow this.

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS

Through the compassion and care of a generous donor,
we are now able to provide the widows and orphans with
goats, in addition to the produce from our two farms.
The widows were surprised and very happy to receive
these goats. They can now raise these goats for food
and sell some to buy their other needs. This is truly an
answer to their prayers. Several widow groups were
blessed with female goats.

MEN OF ACTION

Truly God is raising up an army in these last days.
Kevin Peavy and Thomas Walker are soldiers in the
army of the Lord. It was a joy to host these two fervent
workers. They worked faithfully in every ministry
including farming and discipleship. We were sad to see
them leave. Kevin and Thomas are seen here praying
for two men who had just surrendered their lives to
Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

FAMILY BAPTISM

Last month I traveled to Cameroon on my way to Chad. It
was great to fellowship with the believers in Yaoundé,
Cameroon. I was given the opportunity to participate in
several services and a leadership meeting. On the left is
my friend and brother, Pastor Emmanuel. He and his
congregation received me warmly and truly made me feel
at home. Standing with us are three siblings who
requested to be baptized. This precious family was
baptized in a river at night, shortly before a storm broke
out. It was a blessing and joy to participate in their
baptismal service.

FRONT LINES

About four years ago, the Lord impressed on us to
establish mission bases in Mali and Chad. In 2009,
Alabaster Project established its Mali mission base. We
opened a dental clinic which led to a church plant. The
civil war in Mali has severely affected our ministry there.
This monument in the capital of Chad, N’Djamena,
reminds me of our calling. We are called as soldiers to
serve our commander-in- chief (Lord of Hosts). The Lord
has shown us the location of the mission compound in
Chad. The flames of the gospel are burning brightly.