FW: Devoe prayer partners

Greetings my Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

Meredith and I can not thank you all enough for all the prayers and concern for us. I would say we are both back to 100 percent health wise and Meredith agrees with me. When I was in Nigeria I didn’t realize the seriousness of the drug-resistant malaria, double pneumonia and meningitis. However, after talking with the doctors here, I am amazed that the Lord has allowed me to fully recover, and so quickly. The Infectious Disease Specialist gave me a clean bill of health this past week after a final round of tests and believes I am healthy enough to return. Meredith has also been able to heal up after her pelvic floor surgery, able to run again and free from pain.

I have to brag on God a bit: before the Doctors in Nigeria really understood what was wrong with me they provided all the right treatments. God provided housing, transportation, finances, meals & rest through our many brothers and sisters in Christ here in the USA. Our visas and green cards have arrived from Nigeria allowing us to return. The Youth Workers training program in Nigeria successfully winds up today. The violence in Plateau State has settled down and we hope and pray there can be long term solutions to this ongoing problem. 

Prayer points:

• A good finish to the time God has provided for us to rest and heal in America
• Return travel on the 31^st arrive Abuja on 1^st and up to Jos on the 2^nd
• Peaceful solutions to ethnic/religious violence in Nigeria
• Meredith starting a new role as Music teacher at Hillcrest School
• Wisdom in all things

 

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FW: Devoe update

Greetings Brothers & Sisters,

 

We are so thankful for the many prayers along with the outpouring of love and concern for us. We are in the States and I saw my primary physician on Tuesday in Binghamton, NY. After a long explanation of all that had gone on, he ordered lots of test and plans to send me to a tropical medicine specialist. The doctor’s opinion was that I had a malaria that was resistant to medications, pneumonia in both lower lobes of lungs, and possibly viral meningitis. His opinion is that I am on the mend but cannot give further evaluation until tests are concluded and he consults with specialist.  I am feeling the best I have in weeks and regaining strength every day, even going for a walk this morning.  Meredith is also still recovering from a recent surgery, trying to be patient with the process, and has also been easing back into exercise.

 

I am sure that some of you have noticed that Plateau, Nigeria has been in the news. Please pray for God to intervene in a violent and complicated situation where hundreds have been killed, and a curfew had to be put in place just this past weekend. The conflict is between farmers who are predominantly Christian and nomadic cattle herders who are predominantly Muslim. The city of Jos is in mourning and tensions are high: there was a Christian demonstration yesterday that reportedly became a problem and a potential Muslim demonstration slated for today.

 

Please also pray for an upcoming Youth workers conference in July 18-21. We are hoping to equip and empower youth workers for more effective youth ministry in an environment that provides little support, leaving them isolated and confused. We have planned for 5 facilitators from USA, Canada, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to come and help with this event.

 

Thanks again for your prayers and encouragement.

Bob & Meredith

 

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FW: Nigerian Update

Greetings,

 

As always there is a lot going on and I know many have questions about our health at this point. I have attached an update and ask that you pray for wisdom for us and Doctors to fully determine what is going on.

 

We are so thankful for your concern and prayers

Bob DeVoe

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Nigerian Update

Good Morning from Nigeria,

 

We are headed out for an evangelism weekend in Kaduna and are excited to go an share the Good News and hold an Easter Son Rise service in a village that has no Church. The security situation has been closely examined and it is determined that we can go, Meredith included. However, we would also love for you to pray for us that the equipment functions as we hope and that even now the Lord is preparing hearts.  

 

This past month has been crazy with planning for camps, working with clubs and occupied with the EMS kids so that almost 300 of them could receive a new Bible from memorizing 21 verses. In addition to our regular visiting & involvement with Bible Clubs, here is a list of a few more things that we have coming up to pray for. When we get back from this trip I will fill you in and explain a little more of what’s coming.

 

April 2 Pastors training in city of Kaduna

April 7 Staff member wedding in Kaduna

April 19-21 teens camp in Suleja

April 21  Pastors training in Lafia

April 22 Pastors training Nassarawa

April 23 pick visiting family of 5 people at Abuja airport, spend the night in Abuja

April 24 drive back to Jos            

April 27-29 Evangelism in Plateau

May 3 drive to Abuja for 10pm flight of visiting family

May 6-12 Internally Displaced Teens Camp

 

We love you all

Bob DeVoe

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FW: Nigerian Prayer Update

Good morning from Nigeria

 

I hope I didn’t give anyone the wrong impression about some of our challenges but desire to give you greater insight in how to pray for us. Just to be sure everyone knows, Meredith is fully recovered from malaria and is back at school teaching. Keep in mind, the challenges that we face, also come with incredible opportunities.

 

Our trip to Baganje, Gombe was one of the many incredible opportunities that we look forward to in the coming year. Our partnership with Jordan Eye Clinic resulted with our team speaking one on one about Jesus Christ with 997 individuals and 147 of them trusting Christ. The pharmacy provided medication to 741 people and 399 were also provided with eye care. Some of those that had eye care received glasses and 15 individuals had cataract surgery that restored their vision.

 

      

People waiting to be seen on our first day.    Talatu, trusted Christ as her Savior.        The Pharmacy dispensing medication.

 

           

Being fitted for glasses as part of eye care.     15 individuals had cataract surgery.        Abare, still needs prayer to trust Christ.

 

     

I believe the photos will help to add faces to the numbers mentioned above. Although we can rejoice about all those that have trusted Christ, we need to continue to pray for them to grow and that the seeds of the Gospel planted will take root. Talatu is a widow and farms to make ends meet, she is looking forward to having more conversations with us about Christ. Abare, listens to a daily Christian radio program, but is not ready to leave Islam. The 15 individuals that had cataract surgery all reported that they could again see again and were so thankful for Gods intervention in their lives.  There will be 3 more of these Medical outreaches coming up: 3^rd of March in Jos, 19^th to 23^rd March in Taraba State and 12^th to 14^th of April in Jos.

 

Thank you so much for your prayers

Bob DeVoe

 

PS I attached a copy of this in PDF if you need to print and share.

 

FW: Prayer request

Good Morning Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

 

We have been home in Nigeria for a month now and have settled back into life and ministry. There have been a few challenges with plumbing, Meredith having malaria and the wires from the utility pole to the transformer being cut and stolen, leaving us with no power for over a week. We are so thankful that all these situations are resolved to God’s glory.

 

We are headed out today for an Evangelistic/medical outreach in  the State of Gombe and will be gone until Saturday. Please pray for Meredith as she will remain in Jos,  busy with School. Pray that the vehicle and all equipment will function as we need and hope. Also for safety as we travel and the time we spend in Gombe. Pray that all those we come in contact with, will come to know the love of Christ and that His kingdom will grow through our efforts.     

 

We Love you and are thankful for your love and support.

Bob & Meredith DeVoe