We’ve had a GREAT Summer!!!

I know that I complained about the HOT Mali weather back in May, but now I’m singing a different tune.  Via the internet, as I watch the weather back in Kansas City, I’m very thankful I’m here.  July and August is really very pleasant in Mali (as opposed to KC).  Cloudy skies, heavy rains a couple times a week…  Too bad it has to end in another month!  We'll enjoy this while we can.

We’re so thankful for all our dear friends, who through their prayers and special gifts made it possible to get our “new truck.”  The ac is so cool, and it “dances” over the rough roads, what a comfortable difference it makes in our work!

We feel VERY blessed.

Once school was out in June, everyone was ready for a change of scenery (and an escape from the Mali heat).  So we “baptized” the 4Runner into our family by driving it to the Ghana coast for an “adventure.”  The beaches, the castles, the rain forest , the shopping, and the restaurants were a blast.  The 2 weeks went by too fast though.

The July Scripture Use workshop with the Supyire language team went really well.  They have a big challenge in helping their people learn to truly value and love their own language.  Pray for the Supyire people.

Tena helped organize a weekly service outing for the MKs here in Bamako.  They put James 1:27 into practice by taking care of orphans each week at an orphanage.  They also took a week and painted several rooms, covering the walls with beautiful, masterpiece murals.  Everyone really loved being involved in this worthy cause!!!

(See pics and more details on our website of our "June Adventure," the Supyire SU workshop, and the Orphanage Ministry.  Click the link below...)

Tena has accepted an offer to teach 1^st grade at the American Embassy School.  This has opened up a great schooling option for our kids (especially Danae).  PRAISE  THE  LORD!!!

Wycliffe Fun Fact #12     There will be a GRAND CELEBRATION here in Mali at the Minyanka New Testament dedication on November 3-4 in Kimparana.  We’re excited about being a part of this!!!  Please be in prayer for this very important event.

                        Patrick Walkinshaw, for Tena, and Danae, Nadia, and Sean

                  SIL Mali Scripture Use/Church Relations, and Childrens Education

                      www.wysite.org/sites/walkinshaws

The Walkinshaws

Serving in West Africa

Prayer and Praises

© Praise for the wonderful relief that rainy season brings!!!

© Praise for the encouraging Scripture Use workshop with the Supyire Team in July.

© Praise for the great service opportunity that Tena organized for the Bamako MK youth at an orphanage.

© Praise for answered prayer and God’s miraculous provision for some important financial needs: 

… For our “new” ’96 Toyota 4Runner,

… For increased support,

… For our kids schooling.

… For our June “adventure” to Ghana.

© Pray for Pat as he attends a Chronological Bible Storying workshop in Kara, Togo Sept. 10-23.

© Pray for Tena as she begins teaching 1^st grade at the American International School in Bamako (AISB).

© Pray  For  Rain!!!  Pray that ALL areas of Mali get good rains and have good crops.

To contact us:    Patrick and Tena Walkinshaw  BP 2232  Bamako, MALI  West Africa

e-mail:   tena_walkinshaw@sil.org   patrick_walkinshaw@sil.org

phone:  country code 223  907-53-43      our website:   http://www.wysite.org/sites/walkinshaws

For financial partnership:

WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS

                        P.O. BOX 628200             

                        ORLANDO,  FL  32862-8200                

                        (enclose a note "for the ministry of Patrick and Tena Walkinshaw")

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