This is likely to be my final entry before returning to the U.S.  I have retyped this entry 3 times.  Words do not seem to convey the joy in my heart.  I feel as though I have known Pastor Didier all my life.  As servants in Christ we are bound so closely together.  I desire to stay in Congo to work; however, I want to be home to share all the exciting things that have happened, and are continuing after I leave.

I hope that I may return to continue teaching English to the many friends I have come to know.  Pastor Didier and I have had long conversations about God’s plan for this ministry.  I also look at what has already been accomplished.

When Pastor Didier and Jim Hagen first looked at this property 6 years ago there was absolutely nothing here.  Roads had to be cut to the property.    The property now has a home for Pastor’s family, an orphanage, a guest house, 2 wells, a nearly finished church, and an 8 foot wall surrounding the property.  Since that time an entire city of make shift shops and homes have grown up around here. 

God has planted 2 other churches in the area, and Pastor Didier is mentoring these young pastors.

There are several children in the process of being adopted.  Some of you have asked for pictures.  I have been able to take a few.  Please email me if I do not have your addresses so that I may pass them along when I return home.  My e-mail is jaysockol@gmail.com.   Thank you for your continuing prayers of support.