A major reason for still taking a survey trip this late in our deputation last month was to find out firsthand what we needed to ship to the country ourselves. We were very pleasantly surprised that practically everything we could need or want is available there; however, not everything is affordable or even reasonable. With the help and recommendation of our Africa Field Director at FBMI, Dr. Mark Sigstad [pictured below], we have decided to rent a twenty-foot container to pack as many things as possible for Nigeria. There is a two-fold purpose: to avoid wasting the many things that have already been given to us, and to evade having to buy items that are overly expensive in Nigeria—specifically any appliances, office supplies, and baby products.
Throughout the whole process of raising financial support, we purposely have asked for nothing but prayer in our ministry updates. Sabrina and I have been blessed by living on the love offerings from churches, and we’ve refused to request anything financial by way of prayer letters. Ultimately, the provision of God and the generosity of churches have allowed us to leave our monthly support practically untouched except in three instances: paying tithes and giving to missions, purchasing prayer cards and stationery, and financing a portion of our survey trip. The money we’ve

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