Today as we are writing we are about to embark on a new chapter in our lives. As most of you know, Amanda, Nnenna, and myself visited my home of Nigeria this past December. We went to Nigeria with hopes that God would open the door towards the ministry that we feel He is preparing us for. Though We faced many challenges while we were home, these challenges were mostly due to our supplies not arriving, that we shipped months prior. God was good and still provided for our needs. When we came back to the U.S. we knew that God had a plan for our return to Nigeria, but did not know when or how that was going to happen. As a family we prayed continuously for the Lord to reveal to us the next step. Over the summer we spent quite a bit of time seeking and listening for the voice of God. However, when all seemed so still and quiet, the Lord took the opportunity to speak. My wife was offered and accepted a teaching job at a school in Northern Nigeria. At first I did not believe that this was all going to come together and be a reality, but after much prayer and council we now have peace that this is the next step that God has for our family. On September 30th, 2009 we will be flying out of Pittsburgh and will be heading to Kaduna, Nigeria. We have committed ourselves for the next two years and are excited for this new chapter to begin.
So you may ask, “ What does this have to do with the ministry?” This is a question that we do not have all of the answers to, but do have a glimpse of the potential that this opportunity will provide. In our previous letter we stated that we would like to start a school or a community center. We feel that being directly involved with a school in Nigeria will bring us to a closer understanding of what it will take to accomplish these goals. Most of you know we also have a building project that needs to be completed. For the past five years we have been building a home that will also be used to house teams who would come to do ministry in the community. We feel being in Nigeria will make this process go a little smoother and will allow us to oversee this project. There are many unknown pieces of the puzzle that still need to be put together. As Christ leads, one piece at a time, we will be faithful to follow His lead. We are thrilled to be doing His work and to have all of you alongside of us as we step out in faith.
How to Support Us:
Prayer:
· Please pray for our safety as Kaduna is predominately a Muslim community where Christian persecution has been an issue of the past.
· Pray for our housing project to be completed without any further delay.
· Pray that our ministry will unfold and that we will be able to put together a team of at least 6 people as a team of board members. (If you have an interest to be on this team please email us stating your interest.)
· Please pray for us as we travel and go through a period of transition. Pray that Nnenna adjusts well and that we all stay healthy.
Financial: If you wish to contribute funds towards the completion of the house project you may continue to give through Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship and in the memo label: Agwuocha Nigeria Project.
Address:
Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship
384 New Hempstead Rd.
New City, NY 10956
Mail: We would love to receive care packages and letters. We will not have access to certain items that we take for granted here in the U.S. Anything you wish to send would be a great encouragement.
Birthdays:
Nnenna 11/1
Amanda 11/21
Barnabas 6/16
International Address:
Amanda Agwuocha
C/O Kaduna International School
P.O. Box 2947
Kaduna, Nigeria
Email:
bagwuocha@gmail.com
amandaagwuocha@gmail.com
Blog: http://agwuochafamily.blogspot.com
