All Aboard

All Aboard
Boarding the van to go to the airport

A group of six of us from Community Heights Alliance Church have the exciting opportunity of going to Mali, West Africa this fall (September 3-14) to minister to our Christian & Missionary Alliance missionaries serving in that region of the world. Pastor Cory was asked by our Alliance Mission field in Africa to come speak at the weeklong “African Field Forum Conference” and to bring a team with him to provide nursery, childcare, teen ministry and worship. Our primary purpose is to encourage the missionaries serving in Africa. We want to be a source of blessing for these missionaries, who are faithfully serving the Lord. Please pray for us as it’s a huge time commitment to plan and prepare for such a trip.

Send off Cheer

Send off Cheer
"Go Team!"

Friday, September 5, 2008

Day 1 in Mali

It’s been another long day, but good day. After arriving at the C&MA guest house at 4:00A early Friday morning… we crashed for about 5 hours until 9:00A. After brunch with Tim and Bev Wright, we loaded up in the mission’s vehicle (with all our luggage) and began the 5 hour drive from Bamako to Koutiala… which included a great conversation with Tim and Bev.

What precious people we have seen here in Mali along the way. Many thatch homes and huts; small fruit, meat, etc… stands along the road; bicycles and mopeds on the roads; goats and donkeys can be seen at anytime along the road or at times walking across the road. After arriving here in Koutiala, we had dinner at Bob and Becky Braafhart’s home. It has been fun to visit with our dear friends – the Wrights and Braafharts – and to hear of their joys and passions in ministry. All of the team says ‘Hi’ and ‘Thank you for praying!’

4 comments:

robbinsnest said...

Hey family,
We are so excited to read about your journey way up here in the Great North! We pray our Father will bless your ministry in Mali, refresh your spirit and renew your strength in Him! Love, The Robbins

cathy said...

Hello to all our friends in Mali,
We enjoyed hearing of your trip and enjoyed hearing Pastor Cory's sermon this morning as well as the personal greetings from the Mali team live this a.m. at church. We know your week will be so special to everyone there and we know that you will be blessed as well. You are in our thoughts and prayers continually.

Kathi said...

We are glad to hear things are going well and it was neat to see your video on Sunday morning. We did not get the live feed in second service but did hear you on the phone. Things are well here and we pray God will continue to use all of you in a mighty way there. Give our love to the Wrights and Braafharts
Jeff & Kathi

Anonymous said...

Hi Again Cory and Amy and Mali Team,
Great to read your blog and hear the great reports. I'm sure this will be an exciting week for you all, and we will continue to trust God for your health, your growth, your ministry, and your relationships to be deep and strong. Your impact is far reaching. Love, Jeff & DeeAnn