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WECer detained in Senegal

The Wolof people of Senegal are seeking to know the Lord, while a WEC church planter remains under arrest after being falsely accused of theft.

Richard Shawyer, who has been awaiting trial in Senegal for ten months, said there is a spiritual hunger among the Wolof people.

A local believer, Pap, is visiting a Wolof village on a regular basis and has become a strategic evangelist to the Wolof people.

“A missionary who accompanied Pap recently testified to the spiritual hunger that exists in the guys there,” said Richard.

“They understand the gospel clearly, so pray that they will take the courageous step of deciding to follow Jesus openly.” Other have also shown an interest in the gospel.

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My Heads Whirling

Submitted by Richard on Thu, 28/08/2008 - 9:37am.

I promised to let you know what happened at the Sufi musicians performance. Amazing, the hall was filled and the enchantment began as chanting and music began. The presentation and music were beautiful, much of it repetitious in the same way as a Pentecostal praise time can be repetitious. Often the name of Allah would be chanted. Allah is the Arabic word for God.

Understanding Others

Submitted by Richard on Fri, 22/08/2008 - 10:08am.

Tonight I'm going to a performance of Syrian Sufi musicians and a presentation of dance including whirling based on the whirling dervishes, a 700 year old rite of the Mevlevi sect of Sufism. The performers do this to demonstrate their love for the Creator. I am going to learn about and appreciate another faith. I am a bit uneasy as the whole concept is outside my experience.

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Church Planter - Spain

You can join a church planting team in Spain and be involved in building relationships with local people, sharing your faith in Jesus, discipling friends, and evangelism in a variety of forms depending on gifts and experience.

You will need to be able to work well in a team and be open to using your gifts in evangelism, discipleship, music, drama or counselling or abilities in computing, English teaching or administration in this ministry.

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