The Maskeys in Nigeria

November 2013

Dear Fellow Laborers,    

“Fine and beyond imaginations!”

That was how one of our men in Nigeria described it when I asked him how our churches did during the month of October.   In our absence, the main church in Port Harcourt averaged 667 in attendance, with a high day of 774 on “Outreach Sunday”, Oct. 13^th.   The bus ministry had a contest that day and had a total of 529 come in on the 15 bus routes.   They also reported over 800 souls were saved through all the church ministries that month.  That is the best they’ve ever done in all of our furloughs, and it is very encouraging to us.  The Eagle Island church, pastored by our graduate, John Abili, also did well, celebrating their 8^th anniversary on Oct. 27^th with 350 in attendance and 53 saved.   The church in Igwuruta, pastored by our graduate, Elvis Ohwojero, had a great month as well, averaging 85 in attendance, a total of 48 saved, and a high day of 104.  We really miss our people in Nigeria and are looking forward to getting back there as soon as we can.  

On the furlough trail…

So far, we’ve been to 11 of our supporting churches and 12 new churches, with four of them taking us on for support.  We are encouraged by that, but still have a ways to go yet before we have what is needed to get back to the field, so your prayers are needed about that.   Once again, all of the churches have been a blessing to us and we’ve seen many decisions for Christ in these meetings, for which we are thankful.

Continue to pray for our newlyweds, Jonathon & Jenny, working in their new positions at the church in Maryland.  They both seem to be doing well there.  For those who would like to send cards or notes, their new address is: 7823 Oakwood Rd., Glen Burnie,  MD  21061.   Also, remember our college kids in prayer, Carissa and Joshua, for provision and God’s will in their lives.  Their address is:  Hyles-Anderson College, 8400 Burr St., Crown Point, IN 46307.  

“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (I Thess. 5:18).   There is so much for us to be thankful for this past year.  God has been so good!   We also thank God for you and your prayers and support that helps make it all possible.  We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas, and a Blessed New Year in advance!

                                                                          Yours for His Service, 

                                                                          David, Rose, Jonathon, Carissa, Joshua, Cayla & Justin