Update #3 from 2012 Business Vision Discovery Mission

(sent on 2/15/12)

Dear Family and Friends,

Bonjour. It’s 11:40 pm here in Niamey and we have a lot to report. Since leaving the USA yesterday, our group has experienced many awesome things, bonding us in ways we could not have imagined, as we pursue the purpose He has for us in this nation and the world. Today was a busy and rewarding day. We visited four schools, an orphanage, a sewing school, a beautiful garden filled with loads of fruits and vegetables, heard fascinating testimonies from various Christian leaders, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner with General Wright and his wife.

The schools we visited have expanded tremendously in both physical size and student enrollment due to the support of The LINK™, LiveTen24, Schools for Niger, Africa (SFNA) and God’s will. These schools are thriving as a result of the faithful support of both individual and corporate partnerships which have generously given their time and financial resources. Through the ongoing commitment to the continued growth of these schools, where children are learning and receiving the word of God, the future of Niger can effectively be changed.

The children at the orphanage were delightful. Parentless and potentially hopeless, they exuded more resilience than many of us might display in a lifetime. They were smiling, laughing, and filled with pure joy. It seemed all they wanted was to be with us and feel our touch; truly an amazing experience. They are the future of Niger and are already learning that regardless of what society has planned for them as orphans, they have a Father in God and He has a plan for their lives. We are so moved by what God is doing in this country through people dedicating their lives to the Lord and to caring for the many children of Niger. We look forward to what tomorrow and the rest of this week holds and we can’t wait to share our experiences with you.

Bonne Nuit.

The 2012 LINK™ Business Vision Discovery Mission
The LINK™/Effective Ministries, Inc. Staff