Hefner - Senegal

Dear praying friends,

We have now starting our fourth week of teaching in Madina Bafe. We have now taught through the story of the flood. Attendance is holding steady, thank you for your prayers in this regard.

We greatly appreciate your prayers. You play a critical role during this time. As Paul told the Corinthians, 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.

Your prayers do make a difference, God’s Word must be preached in order for His sheep to come to him.

The following week’s teaching schedule is as follows:

Saturday: the tower of Babel
Sunday: Abraham
Monday: Sodom and Gommorrah
Wednesday: Abraham offering Isaac
Thursday: Isaac’s life

We will be teaching the themes of: man’s goal in life is not his own advancement but to glorify God, God is pleased with the faith of his people (as exemplified by Abraham), God judges sin, God is merciful and saves people, God provides a substitutionary sacrifice (Isaac and the ram).

Please pray that God would help me to clearly communicate these important concepts.

Please pray for Bakari Kamara and his family. He has been out of town working since the teaching started, but his 3 wives have been attending regularly.

For the King,

Aaron Hefner

Hefner - Senegal

We are emphasizing prayer for the Hefner’s teaching ministry as the Dialonke people hear God’s Word for the first time.

1. That the Dialonke will understand God's Word

• That they would listen without the distractions of village life
• That there would be no unrest (religious, cultural, familial, political, economic, crime, etc.)

2. That Aaron will clearly understand the Dialonke culture and language

• Communicating the content, context, and the proper understanding of those truths

3.

That that the Dialonke will understand

• That God is their Creator and Judge
• That their sin violates God’s law
• That they need redemption and a Redeemer

4. That God would grant repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

5. For Lindsey as she serves and supports her family

• For physical/ spiritual health and stamina
• For protection from harm
• For Aaron’s family time during these demanding days

6. That Aaron will be able to quickly deal with the inevitable practical challenges that will come his way

• Housing, supplies, power, water, sanitation, etc.
  

7. That all their support needs will be met