Life is certainly different in Burkina Faso and we face many challenges as we reach out to those who have not had the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ. Culture, language, work environment & equipment, a new home, school, fellowship and transport have all presented challenges, yet God’s grace is sufficient. Mountain top & deep valleys are often daily experiences serving in Burkina Faso.
We have settled into Ouagadougou and have made friends with other missionaries. Louise’s first year as a home-schooling mum has been rewarding, the kids experiencing school activities, such as ‘camel riding’, not found on the curriculum in N. Ireland! As we reflect on the 2010-11 drill season, over 35 volunteers have been privileged to provide 19 wells from 30 boreholes. Many thousands of people in Burkina Faso now have access to clean drinking water, and more importantly, many people have heard the Gospel as a result of outreach done alongside the drilling. We praise God for those who have trusted Him as Saviour. Pray that they will grow as believers and be a means of bringing others to Faith. Thank you for all your prayers and financial support to us as a family.
We thank God for how He has used you to encourage us. 2011/2012 will hold many new challenges and we look forward to working alongside many more volunteers and partner mission organisations as we press onwards in an effort to demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ.
Mark & Louise Collier
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