Senegal Day 4

Here we are -- It's Monday in country and we've had a busy day once again. After breakfast we were off to the Barthimee Hospital where Dr. Ted gave us an extensive tour. What a contrast to what we're used to, what with fancy tile and wood floors and all the most modern equipment. What a blessing that is, but I believe there is an even greater blessing here. The equipment is hand-me-down and somewhat out of date, but the spirit of the staff is strong and their mission is sure. This truly will be a beacon in this city and a place of hope for those who need it. Dr. Ted told us that the "Jesus Film" plays in the waiting room, a wonderful testimony.
We also visited MIS (Mission Inter Senegal) and went through orientation regarding some cultural issues, some language training, issue. The staff is wonderful and they have all been so warm and inviting. They are great! Tomorrow we take more of what we've been taught and apply it in the village. We've been told to expect perhaps hundreds of people who will travel a long distance to see us. Not all are believers, but we will still be fishers of men tomorrow. Keep your prayers coming for us.
Lastly, we had a wonderful dinner with Jose and France Lise (isn't that a beautiful name?) and some MIS workers once again. One shared his testimony about how coming to the Lord meant forfeiting his family, who were Muslims. He has little contact with his father's family now, so we have decided to adopt him into ours. In fact, our mission now is to find him a Christian wife. We're serious, too.
Until next time.

Lorna Slager