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Hi, we're Dan & Marsha Haynes, serving the Lord as missionaries in the country of Mali in West Africa.  We're involved in church planting and evangelism among the Songhai-speaking people which includes about 6 different tribal groups.  We're working in Niafunke which is in the region of Timbuktu, in the Sahara desert near the Niger river. 

We're glad you stopped by, and hope you'll come back often to read a little bit of what God is doing in this region, and so that you can pray effectively for His work and His people here.

Prayer Update -- June 14, 2010

Dear praying friends,
We have so much to be thankful for!
1) Our time in the village Baptist Church of N'Darala was a blessing
yesterday!  The church was full and there were many responses to Dan's message on
persecution. Afterward, we went to see the progress being made on the school
roof. All materials are on site, the center beam is in place, and the roof
should be completed this week.
2) This week, a power steering oil leak was repaired on the truck. This is
the last of repairs here in Bamako including a broken spring, a leaky valve
cover gasket and the steering leak that had increased to nearly a quart for
every three hours of use.
3) Good time was spent with Christian, a college student and one of Dan's
disciples for many years. Another visit was made with an elderly pig farmer
whom God has blessed. Thomas is a Christian friend who faithfully tithes to
his church. Marsha and Dan are savoring a few pounds of fresh pork out of
his generosity. Last time it was a whole pig!
4) After much consultation and prayer, we have received clearance to return
to our village work in the north. There is no apparent danger from the
recent threat. We appreciate your prayers SO much as we make final
preparations for travel.
5) Pastor David's recent doctor visit confirms that his heart is back to
normal after more than six years and he can gradually stop his medication.
Getting married made a real difference! God is GOOD!!
6) Pastor David and Dan have been discussing ministry in Noah's village near
home where land has been given to the Baptist Church in our town. Because
of the open response of many villagers, we plan to build. Materials should
be purchased tomorrow for a 20'x25' hangar. This will be a meeting place and
center of contact for the villagers. This hangar cost is under $400 and has
been made possible by special gifts. Pray for the safe transport of these
materials in our pickup truck and for safe and speedy construction. Above all, pray
for spiritual fruit.
7) 30 DVD’s of the Life of Christ in local languages were purchased for
distribution and widespread viewing. These were also made possible by
special gifts.

8) Good rains are falling here in the South. Pray for a good harvest this
year throughout Mali to compensate for drought over the past years.

Words cannot express our gratitude for your faithful and prayerful support!
Until He comes, Dan and Marsha

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