update M I N I S T RY
ISSUE 1-2013
SPEAKING HOPE AROUND THE WORLD
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have just returned from the joyous dedication of two staff houses located at our Benin, West Africa transmitter location. lo I need to share this exciting update with w you. In 2008, the Benin transmitter station was w built, providing a lifeline of hope and a encouragement to West Africa, but the full project was not completed. We still needed adequate staff housing for our missionary specialists to live at the site to ensure the equipment worked reliably and broadcasts continued without interruption. The temporary sub-standard living conditions for our missionary families in Benin were very troubling for several years. These faithful families lacked adequate and reliable access to safe water, electricity, and sanitation. They had limited access to food, supplies and medical care. With temperatures consistently soaring into the 40s, Benin has proven to be one of the harshest environments in which to serve. The families were being stretched to their limits and we were in danger of losing them. Our loyal, steadfast missionaries (the Kennedy and Cox families) endured under these difficult circumstances for years. But now, the two homes and the improved infrastructure are finally getting completed, thanks to the generous giving of Canadians. Praise God! The stability and improved conditions provided by these new homes will ensure that our critical Benin transmitter can continue to broadcast loud and clear into West Africa. Because of the scope of the project, including a new water supply and electric generator back-up, and the challenge of making “all” of the building materials locally, the overall project took several years to complete, but both families will be in their new homes this year.
The families send their sincere thanks to TWR Canada for supporting them in this critically needed project. And why is it so important to maintain this remote transmitter? The Benin transmitter station reaches a potential audience of 190 million throughout West Africa, including some of the most difficult regions to reach with the Gospel. In fact, because of life-changing TWR radio broadcasts into countries like Mali and Nigeria, we know of two religious leaders of mosques (Imams) who have accepted Christ. The Benin transmitter allowed the message of Christ to penetrate political and social borders closed to missionaries. I am amazed at what God has done through TWR Canada. It is one of my special joys and privileges to share these updates with you. This entire newsletter provides reports on the work being accomplished by TWR Canada. Your prayers and support make you a partner in ministry with us, labouring alongside our missionaries in Benin and around the world. Thank you!
Ray Alary President, TWR Canada Benin Transmitter Station - West Africa
“We are located in the desert. During the hour of the TWR broadcast, we gather in a group to listen to it. At the end of the broadcast, it helps us to become involved in evangelization.” A Pastor from Burkina Faso