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Much of Saturday was invested in traveling to Lagos.  I’m writing this from my new hotel room. Thankfully, I don’t have to move again until Wednesday.  Though I do have internet access here, it is not of the quality that will allow for me to send a video blog. So, it doesn’t look like I’m going to be able to do another of those until I return to Abujah. We’ll see.

After settling in here, we met with two key Nigerian leaders who are passionate about impacting their country. We were able to help them strategize how to organize to help influence and equip as many churches and pastors as possible. Though it won’t be an easy or quick task, it is doable.

It’s a lot more work than normal to eat and stay healthy over here. You can’t drink anything that isn’t bottled. So, though I seldom drink carbonated drinks in the States, I am drinking some diet coke. Because the water is dangerous to health, you can’t take any of it into your system including when brushing your teeth and showering. This has meant NO COFFEE for me while here. [The sacrifices I make for the Kingdom. ]

As for the food, I can’t have any uncooked vegetables or salads. I even have to be cautious with cooked vegetables and meats…making sure they’re cooked enough. As the result, I’m eating in a very different way than normal. Often the food and meat is prepared and tastes VERY different from what we have at home. Not bad…just different. Tonight, I had a steak and fries that reminded me of home. It was terrific.

Today, Sunday, we’ll be experiencing church here in Lagos. I look forward to experiencing worship with fellow believers who are from a very different culture. I’m sure that it will be interesting and inspiring. I look forward to sharing the highlights of the experience with you.  As well, we’ll be meeting with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Thanks for praying.