March 31, 2007

Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary, Ndu, Cameroon, West Africa

Everyone reading this is familiar already with CBTS here in Cameroon, at least my relationship with the school, but because this is my first post, I wanted to title it. I've been here for 6 months already - had to have my daughter-in-law create the blog as I'm somewhat challenged. But I will now attempt to keep it going for easy access to the ministry here and my part in it. I'll have to learn to post pics as well.
I arrived early last fall, finished off the rainy season, spent 4 months in the dry, dusty season of Ndu and the weather recently broke. We've had heavy storms with great winds - the kind that makes you think the roof will come off. But in reality, the weather in Ndu is pleasant. Considering we are only 7-8 degrees from the equator, it's a mild climate, cool at night and warm, sunny during the day time. This is Africa, but we are at a 7000 feet elevation, so the temperature remains mild. Plus, we have no mosquitoes, therefore, little to no malaria, although we faithfully take our malaria medicine.
The seminary students (as are the teachers) are on mid-term break this week. Exams are over and the students have fled to their homes to see family and loved ones. Just like campuses all over the states, the campus becomes almost empty and quite quiet for a few days. Linda and Philemon's oldest son, Benjamin is home for the break as well and enjoying his family. He is 16 and a student at RFIS (Rainforest International) in Yaounde, a private school where many missionary students go.
As I learn more about how to blog, I will attempt to add a few of the letters I've sent home to my prayer partners and family. For now, lets see if I can figure out how to post this.