http://chad.absolutnet.de Christian mission team in Chad. News, needs and opportunities. International, non-denomiational, in partnership with the Evangelical Church. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:11:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Those who have been reading my newsletter for many years may recall accounts of cross-country journeys in a variety of dodgy vehicles. Taking the long view, it has to be said that the overall situation is improving. Nevertheless, the path of progress is not smooth and has been found to ... http://chad.absolutnet.de/team/the-curse-of-the-minibus Five English classes are running and a computer class!  The town electricity is on regularly, and we have a small generator.  Three people are living in the accommodation block, and we are praying about the next stage of building.  A women's Arabic literacy class has tarted.......... but there has not ... http://chad.absolutnet.de/team/learning-centre-news The book of Revelation in Chad Arabic has recently been printed. Work is proceeding on 1 & 2 Corinthians. 80% of the New Testament is now translated. see also : Bible translation http://chad.absolutnet.de/prayer/translation-progress Maybe you’re one of those people who think that laffayes (the colourful full length veil the women wear in Chad) are a nuisance. Let me try to convince you that quite the opposite is true. Below you find ten reasons that prove the point that this particular item of clothing ... http://chad.absolutnet.de/team/wearing-laffaye From Tuesday to Friday I now live with the family of our guard, Abdullay. I’m very thankful for that answer to prayer. I now have the opportunity to get firsthand experience of everyday life in Chad. I sit and observe, play with the little ones, and listen - hoping to ... http://chad.absolutnet.de/team/living-in-a-chadian-home Eliki and Lavenia have so much to do before they leave in March this year. Marthinus is in Hadjar Hadid working with refugees. Marlene gets back late February. Geoff and Miri are due back this June. A new couple, Jacob and Sonja are due to arrive in February http://chad.absolutnet.de/team/team-news