Friday, December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas!!

Dearly Beloved,
Greetings!

It has been another great year for us. The Lord has taken us toward steps of training this year. The ministry has flourishes. This year we succeeded in hosting three international conferences. Pastor George and his team from Grace Community Church in company with Steve Pulley, a friend I met in College days since 1982, and his church assistance pastor – Jim Stockdale came in February. Jeff Runion and his team from Fellowship Bible Church Nashville, TN came in may. In these two conferences, over 800 pastors and church workers were ministered to. These conferences has helped many churches to and become more effective in soul winning and discipleship.

Our third conference took place in August and this time was geared towards children. About 500 children in attendance in Vacation Bible School organized by Bob Rudy and the team from Watermark Community Church, Dallas Texas. The children in our community have never been exposed to such an event like this. They were blessed and are looking forward to same next year.
For the first time this year we experienced what is called the “Empty NEST”. All our boys left home for the boarding school and indeed the house has been empty and quiet. They are all in the same school- Top Faith Secondary School.

Stephen is 15 years old and in his final year in senior high school. He is preparing for his certificate exams called West African School certificate. This is a major comprehensive exam in Africa that covers all materials done in high School. Please keep him in your prayers. He shall be through in May next year and thereafter head on to college.

Samuel is 13 years old doing in ninth grade, the final year in junior high. He is also preparing for the Junior West African Examination. He will also receive a certificate at the end of this exam and thereafter head on for senior high School.

James is 10 years old and is attending boarding school for first time. It has been a tremendous change for him and sometimes he still wishes he were back home. We hope that he will get the hang of it by the end of the year. He has done wonderfully well academically. Sincerely speaking all the boys are doing very well academically, socially and otherwise. WE owe it all to God for He has been very faithful.

We are very happy to have them home for Christmas holidays. It is a good time for fellowship and bonding. They will be with us till the 4th of January before going back for their second trimester which will last till Easter then they will be home for another two weeks before going for the final trimester to be home for summer holidays by late July.
We wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Keep us in your prayers


Aniefiok, Judy, Stephen, Samuel, James