We arrived in Lagos on Saturday night. The airport was chaotic and we were blessed to have Daniel (our host) make it inside to help us get through customs. We only lost one bag, and the guys said if there was one to lose, that was a good one. So thanks for your prayers!
We stayed at a nearby hotel and were up and ready to head to the domestic airport by 9 the next morning. It took longer to get through the baggage check in and ticketing process than the flight itself. It was a relief to have Daniel working it all out and all we had to do was be good followers. Once we got into the terminal Ian was invited into the VIP room at the airport. Being a good teammate, he invited everyone. They later found out that the "free" VIP room drinks were actually about $8, when they protested, they rejoined those of us who were too tired to get up in the main terminal. We were off to an exciting start!
We made it with no problems through the local airport here and settled into Daniel's home where we will spend the week. We arrived to late to begin training on Monday, so it will start today. We had a couple of hours in the afternoon to get settled in, have a nap and for some of us, chat and get organized.
I am not sure any of us were prepared for what God allowed us to experience Monday night. The trainees and their families came to the house for a reception and dinner. We heard how God has developed this outreach to Muslims and several of the trainees shared reports. One couple had been captured and held for six months before they could be found and rescued. One man severely beaten for his faith and walks with a limp, one couple are called a "plague'' by their neighbors because of the rate of conversions of those that they share the gospel with.
I will ask our team to write more about these stories after we get home tonight from training. But we are certain that we are among those God is using in miraculous ways. What a blessing to be part of their stories as they use this gift of dentistry to expand God's kingdom.
More from the team soon. Thanks for your partnership in this ministry through prayer.
Blessings,
Tina for the team
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