Back in the city

We are currently back in the city. We have decided to come down for two conferences, a retreat with YFC and also a Muslim convert conference, where Christians from a Muslim background are invited to come and share their thoughts and be taught about Christian life. Here is our update on the Muslim Convert conference it was Awesome!!!!!!
The conference was a Huge success. Praise the Lord. Gambians, Guineans, Senegalese, Malians, and even one man from Guinea Bissau came together to share ideas and thoughts about their new found faith ( as well as old found faith) Each person that was in attendance was a Christian from a Muslim background. We had about 130 people in attendance and God really moved throughout that place. We were able to come together for 4 days and dig deep into God's word. Christian family and marriage was taught, and what it looks like to have a Christian family and what the Bible says about living in a Christian home, we also heard from one Missionary about the problems between Missionaries and the national Church, and we discussed possible solutions. This was also a time for people to voice their opinions and concerns. It is interesting to see how the past is still being dwelt on. Very sad, that people have so many misconceptions about each other. I feel that one of the main reason the conference was held was to bring unity back into the Missionary/Chruch relationship. We had one man come as a Seeker and decided to give his life to Christ. Tom and I were able to meet not only missionaries from Gambia but also missionaries from Guinea Conakry and Mali. We were able to hear about their experiences and share our own. We were greatly encouraged by these missionaries and hope to continue to build relationships with them. Tom and I were so greatful to hear both sides of the many problems between Missionaries and Nationals, with this new found information we hope to try and rebuild the missionary/National relationship. Many nationals are never happy about Missionaries we are hoping to show them that not all missionaries are the same by coming in with a new focus, a focus on working for the nationals instead of the nationals working for the missionary. As far as the Missionaries go we are trying to assist the Missionaries to understand the nationals and build trust between themselves and to take the step of faith to look past nationality and work together as one Body of Christ. All in all we really enjoyed this time together and learned so much. Please be praying that we are able to find our own piece of land to live on and use as a Mission base. We feel ready to leave the family compound that we are currently residing in. Also pray for the missionaries of this area as well as the nationals that they would put aside their differences and finally come together for the work of God's Kingdom. Amen
Thank you so much for all your prayers and love and support.
Tom and Andrea