Beloved in Christ Jesus,
Greetings to you all from Nigeria. We, the staff and students of the BVBIN & SWSE, Ibadan evangelized Oniyangi and Arikusa villages of Ona-Ara Local Government of Oyo state on Saturday, June 4, 2016 between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm.
Lord's willing, we will work with the church at Ikoyi this weekend in Osun state using our new school van and brother Kayode Eniafe 's and brother Dele Shotola 's bike to convene people to the venue of the program.
The School Van:
Our new school van will be on the road this coming weekend. It cost the sum of =N1,301,000 ($6,100) to purchase and get all the necessary papers concerning this van. (Bought price =N950,000; Custom papers=N166,000; Plate number, Proof of ownership and Police papers =N80,000; Local Government and State permit and Mobil advert =N15,000; Rewiring, Servicing, Floor mats, and car radio and speakers =N80,000; Sign writer =N10,000). I borrowed the sum of =N750,000 ($3,700) to add to the other money I received from the sales of my plantain plantation and the former school van, which is =N550,000.
Report from Three of our Graduates:
Brother Adedoyin Sola Rotimi of Osi-Ekiti and brother Gbenga Ilori of Igbara-Odo in Ekiti state reported the conversion of three souls, each in their respective station, while brother Lucky Meya and brother Lawrence Abiodun reported the spreading of the gospel to their neighboring towns and villages of Edo and Ogun state.
Fourth Semester Classes At BVBIN & SWSE, Ibadan:
Brother Abiola Joseph Olusoji is teaching on Revelation and Psychology / Christian Disciplines, brother Isaac Olaniyan is teaching on Romans and Evangelism 3, brother Kayode Solomon Eniiafe on Evangelism 2, Old Testament Prophets-Minor, and Homiletics 3, brother Abraham Idu Yeje, our campus minister, on the Pastoral Epistles and Life of Christ-4, while I, brother Makinde will teach on Research Method, Methodology, Church Administration & Leadership, Discipleship Training & Practical. Classes resumed May 16 and go through July 14, 2016 before our students will embark in a month Practicum (Teaching Practice).
In Conclusion:
We thank you all for your moral and financial prayers. May the Lord continue blessing our joint effort in Christ Jesus, Amen.
I remain your fellow soldier of Christ,
Makinde Ebens (Minister)
For & on behalf of BVBIN & SWSE, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.