Here are some great reports from our chief pilot, Rob:
June was AMB's (Aviation Medicale de Bongolo's) busiest month of flying since the program began! We are encouraged to see the program serving well and the extra flying is helpful for us to meet our 200-hour goal this year in spite of the program being suspended while we were in the US.
AMB Gabon also conducted its annual runway inspection with the local aviation authorities. In order to maintain approval, we had to
widen the width of the runway. Bongolo hospital provided the use of the hospital backhoe and, after 30 days of work, we were granted approval for an additional year of service!
In the beginning of August, the mission team held its annual spiritual retreat in Lamberene. It was a blessing to spend time with Pastor Blaine and his team that came from the US. The theme this year came from Galatians: "until Christ is formed in you."
During the month of August, two families had to return to the US for medical care including a medical evacuation flight. As a result, our team has shrunk considerably since the retreat time. Please pray for the staff of Bongolo as they carry a very heavy load.
Also in August, Efi Tembon, the Director of CABTAL, a Cameroonian Bible translation organization, returned for his second trip to Gabon. This was a follow-up trip to meet with church leaders and begin the practical work of organizing a national interchurch committee. Since that meeting, The Seed Company (a Wycliffe sister organization) is now planning to visit Gabon in early 2016 to explore partnering with the Gabon churches! It was encouraging to see how Pastor Jean-Marc and the other locally-led churches have stepped up to provide leadership. AMB Gabon provided transportation for Efi to and from Cameroon.
Yaoundé for the annual inspection of the airplane. We are thankful for another 100 hours of safe flying and no cancelled flights due to maintenance issues!
September was another full month of flying for AMB Gabon- the second most flight hours logged in the program history!
Thank you for your prayers and support.
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| Inflight entertainment with some international staff and family. |
AMB Gabon also conducted its annual runway inspection with the local aviation authorities. In order to maintain approval, we had to
During the month of August, two families had to return to the US for medical care including a medical evacuation flight. As a result, our team has shrunk considerably since the retreat time. Please pray for the staff of Bongolo as they carry a very heavy load.
Also in August, Efi Tembon, the Director of CABTAL, a Cameroonian Bible translation organization, returned for his second trip to Gabon. This was a follow-up trip to meet with church leaders and begin the practical work of organizing a national interchurch committee. Since that meeting, The Seed Company (a Wycliffe sister organization) is now planning to visit Gabon in early 2016 to explore partnering with the Gabon churches! It was encouraging to see how Pastor Jean-Marc and the other locally-led churches have stepped up to provide leadership. AMB Gabon provided transportation for Efi to and from Cameroon.
Yaoundé for the annual inspection of the airplane. We are thankful for another 100 hours of safe flying and no cancelled flights due to maintenance issues!
September was another full month of flying for AMB Gabon- the second most flight hours logged in the program history!
Thank you for your prayers and support.
I agree! What are up-coming projects?
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