Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible Institute Activity Operations Report for July 2021
The month of July has since ended and we have not only the obligation, but the privilege to report and share with you those major events that transpired during that period at the Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible Institute. As usual, the events in question include our regular classroom and evangelistic activities, but especially the success of replacing the mission vehicle which had worn off during the 14 years of gospel service in Guinea and the countries neighboring. We are delighted to give an account of these and other happenings in the subheadings below:
Classroom: Courses covered during the month include Marriage and Family Life and part of Old Testament Part 4 – Isaiah and Jeremiah. There were 14 of the 16 students who participated and performed well. The other 2 students, those involved in disciplinary acts as mentioned in our last report for which reason they were sanctioned did not return from their second quarter breaks. Apparently unwilling to repent, these young men preferred to not show up rather than expel publicly. Until they return, we are left with 14 students.
Evangelism: Our usual evangelistic efforts did not yield as much fruit this month as in the previous. Procrastination and unwillingness to repent from polygamy – a practice which is common in this Islamic dominated nation on the part of our prospects were the result of unfruitful labor. We did go out to preach in and around existing congregations, but could convert only 1 soul because many of our prospects were Muslims with multiple wives. On the other hand, there were delays by the other group of prospects, but we hope and expect a positive answer by the end of August to the question of “why tarriest thou”.
Vehicle for Mission Work: We must confess that perhaps our ambitions were higher and even ignored the present virus crises affecting the economy also in the brotherhood when we requested for a Toyota Land Cruiser. Contributions did come from 2 sources, but the funds were inadequate for the request. Then in response to an appeal to complete cost for a Toyota pick-up, a dear brother in the US proposed an option to partially offer a 4WD Honda – 8 passenger seat vehicle as his godly contribution to my ministry work. Hence, the 2 contributions from the Bear Valley and the Niceville brethren facilitated the customs and other Government vehicle documentation. The vehicle has since been ready and is now in service with us at Gueckedou.
We are so grateful to bro. Ishmael Kendor for the offer and to brothers Steven Ashcraft and Ken Stanley through whose hands the contributions from benevolent hands reached us. May God reward you all. Pray with us that the tool will continue to be used to the service and glory of God!
Special Needs Assistance: Another blessing received during the month was a financial response for some special needs at the Gueckedou Bear Valley Bible Institute. Again, through the hand of our Coordinator, Mr Ashcraft some well-wisher provided us with funds to purchase a freezer for our kitchen which is 1 of 3 requests submitted. An attempt to repair the old vehicle and a special evangelistic campaign are the other 2 requested items answered on the list of our special request. These last 2 will be implemented in the months to come.
Our special thanks to you, our supporters and to those of you who have made special contributions to this work. It is our prayer that God will reward you abundantly and bless all of our combine efforts as we all aim toward enlarging the Lord’s kingdom through preacher training for the harvest!
Francis Musa