MAY, 2017 PASSION FOR THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. Doing good thing that you have passion for makes you feel good. It reveals the best in you. I have passion for the gospel of Christ and I feel good in doing it. It is revealing, dynamic and life-saving. What about you and your support? LEADERSHIP SEMINAR The leadership seminar/ evangelism held on 12 th -13 th May, 2017 at the Islamic community was a success. It revealed the opportunity to establish another congregation at the neighboring community. See pictures for more details: Sisters cooking for brethren who have come to evangelize the community. Preachers and church leaders getting ready with mission printing tracts to go preaching
Participants assembled after the evangelism. No baptisms recorded but with many prospects and many enrolled WBS students during the evangelism. DORRIS-CHAD BIBLE COLLEGE(DCBC). Serious studies and evangelistic activities are in serious progress without financial support. My family supports help to sustain the training. Test Runing. Very excellent and clear focus. It needs fan for cooling purposes. We shall procure the fan ASAP. GIFT OF PROJECTOR (OPTOMA) DONATED BY DANIEL GOODYEAR TO DCBC. Projector that help the lecturers of DCBC in the training was donated to the college by an American missionary, Daniel Goodyear. To God be the glory. See pictures: We thank God for the gift donated to DCDC.
MUSLISM MARRIAGE ATTENDED. The relationship between Christians and Muslims is not scaring here in our areas. They invited me and I attended. The opportunity to preach to them is always there. They even have pleasure in reading some of our books. See the pictures of the Muslim marriage attended: See females separately seated. Males are always separated from females in sitting positions even during their worship. The Muslims officiating ministers The young guy sitting separately is reciting Quaran for the marriage ceremony. Father of the bride handing over bride price to the bride. Their marriage concept is simple
though blended with immorality as there are allowances for polygamy. AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENT. More sacrificial assignments keep coming to me to serve God more in His kingdom. On the 11 th May, 2017, the Nigerian Christian Bible College where I was trained, assessed my efforts in His vineyard since after my graduation in 2000 and awarded me an Ambassador of the college. Well, my representation of Christ everywhere cannot be different from my ambassadorial appointment of the college. This is part of their worship hall. Nigerian Christian Bible College(NCBC), Ukpom-Abak has trained able men and women who have gallantly preached the word. Dorris- Chad Bible College (DCBC) is located in an Islamic community very far away from NCBC (about 5 hours drive). We work together though from a distance to ensure that we turn every part of Nigeria (about 185 million people) upside down with the gospel of Christ. See pictures: A walk way out of their worship center. NOTE: MISSIONARIES SHOULD NOT BE SCARED TO VISIT US. WE WORK WITH THE MUSLISMS FRIENDLY AND IT CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE MUSLISMS TO KNOW WHAT THEY DO NOT KNOW. YOU CAN IMAGINE MYSELF GOING INTO THE MOSQUE BOLDLY TO TAKE PICTURES. Recitation of my qualifications and efforts in His kingdom and Christian education.
Hand shake for the ambassadorial appointment after the recitation. Audience for the Patrons and Ambassadorial appointments. Ordination for the appointment WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL(WBS) ENROLLMENT. WBS program was a tool used by BOB JONES from USA to convert me from Muslim religion. It is one of the greatest tools used by me to reach the lost souls. It is indeed very simple and an effective evangelistic method. Bro. Goodnews Peter giving vote of thanks for the Patrons and Ambassadors. Enrollment of students in the Islamic community has increased to about 1200. May God help the grading system to be fast for us to get to the last lessons. MANY OF THE STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE BIBLES TO HELP THEM GO THROUGH THE SCHOOL LESSONS. The ones I have are finished.
VISIT OF CHAD WAGNER AND HIS TEAM TO DORRIS-CHAD BIBLE COLLEGE. The picture of Reuben and Chad below was taken at Chimala mission center, Tanzania in 2016. BAPTISMS God blessed us with three baptized souls and many prospects through door-to- door evangelism and WBS. Picture speaks details below: Leading the two souls to confession before the church. Bro. Chad Wagner and his team plan to visit Dorris-Chad Bible College(DCBC) on 26 th July, 2017, God willing. PRAYERS, PLEASE. Chad s Dad is not well. PRAYERS, PLEASE. Coming to see physically what we do in His kingdom inspires us the more. It gives more and deep meanings to what you will support and what you have continued to support. Reuben in action
Out of water baptism and a walk back home. Reuben in action. To God be the glory. WBS student(joshua from Borno state, Nigeria)) of Dana Martins (WBS teacher from USA) baptized through closed communications.
MOTHERLESS AND ORPHANAGE HOMES( BOTH STATIONED AND TRANSITIONAL) UNDER MY GOSPEL MINISTRY COVERAGE. Giving them food items, clothing materials and sending some who are of age to school are inspiring. It is indeed great. Your supports are used to the glory of God. I am not their director or caretaker. I do not own a home. I only visit to send food items, clothing materials and help pay school fees for some. Some come to Dorris-Chad International Christian Academy. Another picture of the motherless babies and their care takers. Some of these children are thrown away by mothers who got unwanted pregnancy. The orphans and motherless babies with me, my team workers and the care takers. Another picture of the motherless babies, orphans with me, my team workers and care takers. Motherless babies and their care takers. LET US SUPPORT THE HELPLESS WITH FOOD ITEMS, CLOTHING MATERIALS AND EDUCATION. IT PAYS AND IT IS HIGHLY REWARDING.
DCBC S BUDGET, 2017. OUR BUDGETS FOR 2017 REMAIN ATMOST THE SAME WITH THE BUDGETS OF 2016. NAIRA(N) INCREMENT IN THE EXCHANGE WITH A DOLLAR($) KEEPS US STABLED IN THE FACE OF THE SUPER INFLATION IN NIGERIA. 1. Lecturers transport fares $100 per month. Eight lecturers by $100 = $800. Monthly. 2. Preachers/Leadership annual seminar = $1,500. 3. Communications = $3,000 annually. 4. Administration expenses = $2,500 per quarter. 5. Mission car s maintenance = $2,500. 6. Kenya 2017 mission trip = $ 2,800. 7. Annual Needy Seminar = $3,000. ANY SUPPORT FOR THE WORK TO CONTINUE WILL BE APPRECIATED. AN ENVIABLE TRAINING WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF IS TAKING PLACE IN DCBC and DCICA. LET ME QUOTE RICK BALL FROM SUNRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, We are interested in an opportunity to go toe-to-toe with an Islamic Institution of Education. SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND? It is used for the following, if provided: 1. To pay teachers monthly salaries(about $1450 monthly bill at the present). 2. To provide the children with tuition fees.. 3. To run the schools administratively. 4. To provide the schools with the required academic infrastructures and facilities like classrooms, laboratories, maintenance of school bus, hostels/dormitories and sports facilities, etc. Empowering the less privileged children educationally is a divinely profitable and rewarding investment. We appreciate your love for God and anticipated interest and supports for the work of the Lord here in Dorris-Chad Mission this year, 2017. You will always receive our monthly reports and annual/bi-annual physical reports presentation. Douglas will always give you clear picture and updates of your financial commitments. NOTE: Remember to go to our updated website:http://dorrischadfoundation.com. Sister Deonna Wade has done an excellent work in the website. LIST OF NEEDS FOR DORRIS-CHAD MISSION: The needs below are crucial and begging for your usual and kind attention. Your $1 can make more difference in Dorris-Chad Mission Schools and projects this year, 2017. 1. $900 annually($300 per academic term for 3 terms in a year) scholarship for a pupil/child in Dorris-Chad Nursery/Primary/Elementary School. The fee includes tuition, books, feeding assistance and uniforms. 2. $1000 for a motor bike for my co-workers. The cost includes the motor bike and all the bike and driving license papers. MOTOR BIKES ARE HIGHLY NEEDED T e a c h T h e m T o O b s e r v e M y C o m m a n d s Page 9
ESPECIALLY NOW MANY ON FURTHER TRAINING IN DORRIS-CHAD BIBLE COLLEGE(DCBC) ARE TRAVELLING DISTANCES ON WEEKENDS FOR THE BIBLE/GOSPEL PREACHING TRAINING. 3. $7 for a reproduction of a copy of Songs of the Church hymn book(new edition-21 st century). 4. $500 for annual women/sisters seminar. 5. $2,000 for an annual maintenance of my mission motor bike, van and car. 6. $4,000-cost of laptops for DCBC s lecturers($500 per a laptop). 7. 80 more studying desks at $60 per desk. All checks for the Mission should be written: WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST-NIGERIA 1. MAIL TO: Douglas Wheeler c/o Westside Church of Christ 726 McGee, Norman, OK 73069. PLEASE, DO NOT SEND MONEY TO US THROUGH ANY OTHER MEANS EXCEPT THROUGH DOUGLAS WHEELER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT COMES TO US SAFE. For Inquiries, call: Douglas Wheeler(+14053078590); Rick Ball(+18069301287); Shane Blevins(+15012012035); Melaine McCall(+15015301506); Ted Hardwick(+18063569409); Topper Killough(+18705860420); ReubenEgwu(+2348032929023;+234817122141 1). Tom McDonald(+18066811484). LIST OF PRAYER POINTS: 1. GOD CANNOT FORGET THOSE WHO HELP HIS PEOPLE AND DO NOT RELENT IN HELPING HIS PEOPLE HEBREW 6:10. PRAY FOR DORRIS- CHAD SCHOOLS SUPPORTERS. 2. PRAY FOR NIGERIA AND THE LORD S WORK IN NIGERIA. THE COST OF LIVING IN NIGERIA TODAY IS VERY HIGH. MANY ARE SUFFERING AND SMILING BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY OPTION. MANY THINGS ARE GOING ABNORMALLY AT THE MOMENT. THE POOR AND LESS PRIVILEGED ARE IN PEPPER SOUP. 3. PRAY FOR AFRICA AS A WHOLE AND THE WHOLE WORLD ESPECIALLY AMERICA WHO EXTENDED THE LORD S WORK TO NIGERIA. 4. INFLATION IN NIGERIA IS UNIMAGINABLE. PRICES OF FOOD ITEMS AND OTHERS ARE FOUR TIMES THE FORMER PRICES. AS I SAID EARLIER, THE COST OF LIVING IS VERY HIGH IN NIGERIA TODAY. PRAY AND PRAY FOR NIGERIA ESPECIALLY BRETHREN IN THE LORD S CHURCH. IT AFFECTS COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS ADVERSELY. 5. PRAY FOR THE BRETHREN IN CROSSROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST, AR, USA. MANY IN THE CHURCH ARE WEAK AND SICK AND THAT AFFECTS THE LEADERSHIP. GOD USED THEM TO BRING ME TO USA AND NOW THEY T e a c h T h e m T o O b s e r v e M y C o m m a n d s Page 10
ARE FACING THIS CHALLENGE OF WEAKNESS AND SICKNESS. 6. PRAY FOR THE SUCCESS OF ALL THE PROGRAMMED GOSPEL WORK IN NIGERIA, AFRICA AND THE WHOLE WORLD THIS YEAR, 2017. 7. WE EXPECT A SHIPMENT OF QUALITY GOSPEL TRACTS FROM MISSION PRINTING, INC,USA THIS YEAR, 2017. PRAY FOR SUCCESSFUL ARRANGEMENTS AND SAFE ARRIVAL. SATAN IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THE GOOD WORK OF GOSPEL PREACHING WE DO IN NIGERIA. 8. REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ME TO RAISE FUND TO GO AND HELP BRETHREN AT TANZANIA THIS YEAR, 2017. 9. PLEASE, CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE QUICK RECOVERY OF RICHARD RENFRO OF MISSION PRINTING. 10. PRAY FOR OUR SCHEDULED GOSPEL ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL HOLD ON 26 TH -28 TH JULY, 2017 DURING CHAD WAGNER S VISIT. 11. PRAY FOR PEACE AND UNITY IN NIGERIA. 12. PRAY FOR MORE GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN DORRIS-CHAD SCHOOLS TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. 13. CHAD WAGNER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AFRICAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION WITH HIS TEAM SHALL BE VISITING DORRIS- CHAD BIBLE COLLEGE ON 26 TH -29 TH JULY, 2017. PLEASE, PRAY FOR THE TRIP TO BE SOUND, SAFE, SUCCESSFUL AND FRUITFUL. 14. PRAY FOR JOHN WAGNER S ILL HEALTH. UNCOMPLETED BUILDING PROJECT FOR TRANSITIONAL MISSIONARIES/ GUESTS. My family is already living on the ground floor. Top is uncompleted for transitional missionaries/guests. Spending money in the hotel will be unnecessary if the top is completed and furnished as appropriate. For security reasons, we have commenced the wall round the house with security gate as you can see in the picture. What are we are doing is a serious business of our heavenly Father. The comforts of His visiting servants MUST be considered. Jesus said Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age Mathew 28:19-20. Lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age. Jesus has assured us of spiritual security but we can through His grace provide comforts and physical security.