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From freezing to roasting, we're now headed from Alaska into
the frying pan of Niger, West Africa. We'll be joining the SIM
Air team in Niamey, the capital of Niger. SIM is partnering
with the maturing national church in Niger. While focusing on
church planting, SIM is using other ministries including leadership
development, agricultural and reforestation projects, medical
work and aviation services to open doors to the Gospel. By meeting
physical needs, trust is built and people are turning to Christ
because God's love has been demonstrated to them.
The aviation ministry of SIM Air involves just being there for
people. SIM Air flies missionaries and their kids, nationals,
short-term workers and medical flights within Niger and many
of the surrounding countries.
Quebec = Niger
You might be thinking, "Keven and Krista must be getting
into that new math." We're not, but this equation is true.
There are many tribal languages spoken by the people groups
in Niger, but French is the official language. As a result,
we plan to spend a year near Sherbrooke, Quebec, at a French
language school run by Word of Life. Our target is to move to
Quebec mid-December and begin studying in January. This timing
is contingent upon us being at 100% of our monthly support and
having our one-time expenses in as well. If we're not at full
support, we'll need to wait until September 2005 to begin language
school. For a financial update, see the backside of this letter.
Praise God For:
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That the work on the diesel Cessna 182 is progressing well
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That the engine for the other plane is done being overhauled in North
Carolina and ready to send to Africa to be put on the plane there.
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That Dave and Laura Ceton (plus 2 kids) arrived safely in Niger on
Tuesday along with their bags. They are a new family joining the SIMAIR
team. Dave is a mechanic.
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For safety in all of our travels during the past 2 months, including
flying the diesel plane from California to North Carolina.
Prayer Requests:
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That the work on the diesel plane will be completed soon and that the
paperwork with the FAA will be finished in a timely fashion.
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For wisdom as we decide on a ferry pilot to fly the diesel plane to
Niger and for a safe flight when the time comes.
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For a good adjustment to life in Niger for the Ceton family.
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That the engine for the other plane that is stuck in Togo will arrive
in Africa quickly. Pray for Ian, Ed, and Dave as they decide when and
how to travel to Togo to change the engine on that plane and bring it
back to Niger.
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For Krista and the baby... For a safe delivery (any day now), a
healthy baby, and a good recovery for Krista.
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Kevin - 7/1
Krista - 8/23
Anniversary - 5/19/01
SIM (Serving in Mission)
P.O. Box 7900
Charlotte, NC
28241
(704) 588-4300
www.sim.org
www.sim.ne/simair(SIMAIR Website)
- Mission Board:
- 31000 SE Kelso Road
- Boring, OR 97009
- 503/668-5571
- 503/668-6814 fax
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