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Spring 2006
Several positive things have transpired at the Fundamental
Baptist Church of Dassasgo.
- We had three different days of baptism with nine adults
following their Lord in believer’s baptism.
- Alexis started a young teen’s Sunday School class.
- We celebrated Easter with a great attendance on the bus
route.
- Mike and Pam Hillhouse arrived in Burkina Faso to begin
their ministry here.
- We moved into a new rental house for both the church and
the Institute.
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On March 26, 2006, Alexandre wanted to be baptized before he
planned move to Fada. Therefore we made a special baptism time
for him right after the services. Click any photo for a
closer look and use your browser's back button to return.
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Alexandre in our homemade baptistery
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Alexis with three of his students: Caleb, Ali and Everiste
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Then the following week, April 02, 2006, we had our scheduled baptism with three
adults being scripturally baptized; Celestin, Flore and Zacharie.
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Celestin in the baptistery
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Several of the men standing around waiting to sing a special for the baptism |
Douninoma, Marcelline, and Sabine, observing the baptisms, with several of the
children |
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April 16, 2006, we celebrated Easter with a great attendance on the bus route
even though the overall attendance was lower than normal. |
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Several people greeting each
other after the services |
Mary playing games with some of the junior church children right outside of our
gate |
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Mary with Aicha and Mouni; two children who have been faithful since our first
services two years ago |
David, our tallest Bible student, standing
with Paul, our smallest. (Both are
from
the same village.)
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On June 18, 2006 we had our third baptism with five adults publicly identifying
with Jesus Christ and our church.
Here are the five new members of the Fundamental Baptist Church of Dassasgo;
Cecile, Louise, Mariam, Marcelline, and Ferdinand.
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After the services and baptism we went to our house to celebrate with a feast
and fellowship. Below are a few pictures of our feast.
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Pam, her daughter Aubrey, and Kadi
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Our daughters, Hannah and Rebekah, with Cecile and her sister, who visited for
her baptism, and Aubrey, who has quickly become a rising star among our family
and friends at the church.
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Several of the men posing for a picture.
Front row (from left): Harouna, Paul and Ferdinand Second row: Emmanuel, Alexis,
Alexandre, Ghislain
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Hannah, Sabine and Rebekah
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Carissa, a young lady who came over with the Hillhouse’s to help them as a
nounou for the first year, with Adjaratou and her son, David
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Several adults wanting their picture taken with Mary in the background
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Mike with several of the men; Paul and David (kneeling), Alexandre, Harouna,
Douninoma, Ghislain
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Mike and Pam Hillhouse have adjusted well to Burkina. They have been readily accepted by
the church family, as well as the Institute men. It is a great
encouragement to
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Editor - Don Tarvin
Updated 07 Apr 2007
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