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May 2002

Dear Friends,
In just a few days, our team will leave our comfort zones here in the States - our homes and jobs to do our next Mission Outreach in Nigeria, often dreaded by many. True, Nigeria is not for the faint hearted, but blessing abounds for those willing to take the step of faith to labor or co-labor in partnership a little longer in these grounds to awaken this giant of Africa for the last lap of the Gospel to be taken around the world.

There are 6 people on our team plus 3 others from MMI (Medical Missions International, Inc.), that will be collaborating with us in part for our medical outreach program while working other related agenda. Many have been wondering about our itinerary and project programs.

Our detailed itinerary and mission project plans are provided Online at this link: www.reliefntwk.net/RNMWeb/RNMWebNews/Mission2Plans.htm. Below is a summary:

1. Saturday July 20 - Departure from Houston Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam - 3:40 PM (KLM-Royal Dutch)
2. Sunday July 21 - Amsterdam to Lagos, Nigeria arriving 6:30 PM (KLM-Royal Dutch)
3. Monday July 22 - Lagos to Owerri, Imo State arriving about 2 PM
4. July 22 - 23 : Meeting with the LOC (Local Organizing Committee) hosted by the Anglican Bishop of Owerri, Rev.  Dr. Cyril Okorocha (Chairman, Nigerian Christian Association), drill operator trainees, and local volunteers
5. July 23 - 24 Mobilization for the Ogberuru and Amaigbo Water Well Projects
6. Wednesday July 25 - 27 Water Well Drilling / Training begins with Medical Outreach (screening for blood sugar, blood pressure, tropical diseases - consultations and free treatment, water sanitation & hygiene, etc.). These programs will be concurrently taking place during the day time with town hall / village square meetings planned for the evenings to share the love of Jesus (through preaching, one-one teaching or mentoring, using Jesus Videos in small groups and homes, and with personal gift item distribution to the poorest of the poor).
7. July 28 - Visit some local Churches in Owerri
8. Mon July 29 - August 3 - More water well drilling / pump installation training, V-TEN (Vocational Technical Educ. Network) Skills training program - "Computer & Internet Fundamentals" for leaders and micro-entrepreneurs. A special course will also be offered in "Computer Operations" to migrant young women at the Anglican Vocational Training Center in Owerri. The medical team lead by Dr. Stuart Quartemont will continue medical consultations at the ICH (International Christian Hospital) which MMI helped establish in Owerri.
9. Sunday August 4 - Church visitations in Aba, Abia State, and a trip to P.H. Atlantic beach
10. Monday August 5 to Tue August 6 - V-TEN - "Computer Repair / Maintenance", Owerri area water well / pump Installations, etc. and courtesy visits with the traditional rulers of Ogberuru, Amaigbo, and some top Government Officers in Imo State capital, Owerri.
11. Wed Aug. 7 to Friday Aug. 9 - visit to the predominantly Muslim Northern Nigeria - the ancient city of Gombe, and the National Game & Wildlife Park at Yankari, near Bauchi (if time permits, otherwise spend time in the South familiarizing American guests with the peoples / cultures the Southern States).
12. August 10 - Rest / pack and prepare for departures
13. August 11 Depart for Lagos, and on to Amsterdam (KLM-Royal Dutch)
14. August 12 - Return to Houston, 1:30 PM.

Please post a copy of this where you can be reminded to pray of us daily during this trip that the Lord may prosper our work, touch more lives than ever before. 

• We are believing God for at least 3 successful water wells
• The adequate training of 5-6 drilling operators to make a crew for the LS-200 drilling rig now available in Owerri, and
• For several computer literate users and operators among many that interact us
• Also believe God with us that all those ministered to medically will get well, and that a lot of the rural  folks whose sickness and disease arise from unsanitary drinking water or eating habits would be educated and helped with clean well water!
• Praise God for the ministry of Living Water International, Inc. our big brothers in ministry who have helped sponsor our present program. Pray for God's abundant blessings on that ministry as well.

 To share in this work and labor of love, your generous contributions, prayers or volunteering to serve or go would be greatly appreciated. There are still areas of need that you may be able to meet such as - the Jesus Video films in PAL/SECAM VHS format, Laptop PCs for TROPIX in excellent condition, water well pumps, vitamins / minerals, medical supplies, gifts to the needy, especially orphaned children, etc. Online donations are possible at our web site here: http://reliefntwk.net/donations.htm.  Volunteer opportunities may be found at our external Volunteers Jobfinder Web or by contacting our Volunteers Director, Mrs. Meriel Ije Bernhard at: 503-287-8832.

Information about our current Board of Directors can be found at: http://reliefntwk.net/rnmboard.htm 
Our March eNewsletter is located here: http://reliefntwk.net/RNMWebNews_Email1.htm

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