Serving in Senegal, West Africa with:-

 In Senegal less than 1% of the population are evangelical Christians, so there is a great need to make the gospel known, and to strengthen the very small evangelical church there. So Andrew & Helen's main focus is to get to know those they come in contact with as they live in Dakar, a city of 4m people. Helen works as a doctor in a medical clinic, and Andrew is teaching English to students & seeking to witness to them & others. 

Family

Thomas Mark was born on November 7th, 2010-this is a picture taken on his first birthday. He seems to be able to make people smile wherever he goes! A second baby is expected in July while they are in the UK.Give thanks for Thomas' good health and pray that will continue . Also for continued safety & good health for Helen during her pregnancy.

 For Christmas lunch (no turkey, Christmas pud or crackers !) they invited the  local family they stayed with during their first month in Senegal.They were able to explain that Christians give gifts on Christmas Day because God gave Jesus to an undeserving world, and read the Christmas story, which was recieved with great attention. Praise for the opportunity to share ,& ask the Lord to stir their hearts to seek Him.

 Andrew is involved in the English Resource Centre, teaching English to university students 3 days a week.January is the month when most departments in the University start, so many more students are expected to sign up at the ERC than in October. Lessons start at the end of the month. A number of student have asked questions about the Bible, which andrew hopes to follow up. Pray that the Lord would bring many students who would be open to the gospel to the ERC , and for opportunities to share with them. Also for students who have already heard and discussed parts of the Bible, that they would continue to seek the truth.

 In 2011 Helen set up a much needed diabetes clinic. Ten or more patients have come each Tuesday afternoon. Each patient's condition will be monitored every one or two months. Rice is the staple food here, which is not good for controlling sugar levels, and, often, patients do not have enough money to pay for other foods. Helen still consults on Thursdays, and she sees 50-60 patients from 8am until lunchtime.  She is encouraged that she can now conduct most consultations in Wolof.Pray for her as she continues to train the staff about diabetes . Also that cheaper diabetes medications would become available again. Pray for energy, efficient use of  time, and that many patients would be struck by the care Christians give to them, and that this would make them want to find out more about the Lord. As the clinic’s main evangelist is on leave  please pray for other staff members to be available to talk and pray with patients.

 The Senegalese Presidential Election is scheduled to take place on 26 February.Pray for peace & security in the run up to this. 

They have 6 months Home Assignment this year ,taking a night flight on February 22nd. They will be with us in St Leonard's for our World Mission weekend- March 3rd & 4th.Pray for  safe travel and all their preparations from speaking at Churches to all the practicalities.

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