World Report

Benin Workers Eager to Share the Gospel with the French-Speaking World

February 13, 2020

From the Superintendent's DESK

I arrived in the Republic of Benin on Monday, and that evening went to the headquarters church on Jericho Road in Cotonou for a service. I was greeted at the entrance by several of the saints, including two children who presented flowers. Inside, about two thousand were in attendance, filling the main floor and balcony.

The service began with a children’s program, which included spirited recitations, songs, and skits. One skit...

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Blessings Fall in Republic of Benin

March 25, 2019

From the Superintendent's DESK

John Musgrave, Director of Africa Work, and his wife Rodica traveled to Nigeria last week, arriving in Lagos on Thursday, March 21. They were met at the plane by Bayo Adeniran, the Western and Central Africa (WECA) District Superintendent, and several from the WECA team, who escorted them through the security process.

From the airport, they went directly to Anthony Village, the WECA headquarters, where they were greeted warmly by a group...

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Young People Following the Faith in The Republic of Benin

November 9, 2016

From the Superintendent's DESK

Yesterday, we visited three of our churches in the Republic of Benin, and received enthusiastic welcomes as the local saints and their children lined up to greet us with singing. At each location, one of the children, dressed in native attire, presented a beautiful floral arrangement and made an eloquent speech before we continued to the sanctuary.

The abbreviated church services included special song selections, congregational singing, introductions, and a closing prayer....

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A Thriving Gospel and Beautiful Music in Benin

November 7, 2016

From the Superintendent's DESK

Late Sunday night, Bayo Adeniran and I, along with James Olaleye of our WECA headquarters office, arrived in Benin where we have sixty-two churches, mostly concentrated in the south, although the work is quickly moving into the north.

On Monday morning, we went to the headquarters church in Cotonou. Upon our arrival, three children presented us with flowers and gave a welcoming speech. Then we were ushered into the sanctuary where...

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