MR. CHRISTOPHER: OK gang! I’m glad that you could join us today. Hang on, because this is going to be a wild ride!

PENNY: It sure is! You see we are going to tour Africa in order to catch a glimpse of some things that are important in reaching that vast continent with the good news of Jesus Christ!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: So many things affect our abilities to join God in what He is doing to make sure that each and every African hears His plan of salvation.

PENNY: Things like war, famine, disease, false faiths … all of these things work against local Baptists and Southern Baptists as they try to win the continent for Christ.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: We hope that everyone will rally together to pray for the continent. Through prayer we can fight against evil and bring the lost to Him. But, it’s going to take a lot of prayer. Each one of us needs to be committed to the task. Are you committed to the task?

PENNY: During this special time of prayer we want to help you, our kids on mission partners, to know what to pray for. So, why don’t we begin.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Sounds great! Let’s: Pray ‘Round Africa!

SURFER BOB: No, Christopher … let’s PRAY ROUND AFRICA YESSIREEEE … BOB-O!!!!! YEEE-DOGGIES!!!!!

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MR. CHRISTOPHER: You know, one of the most devastating and crippling factors for missionaries and local Baptists doing their work on the continent has been war. War has affected many regions of Africa.

PENNY: When tribal groups and countries are at war, missionaries are restricted in what they can do. Local churches are often attacked, and Christians are killed. Hate-filled war and love-filled Christian missions don’t mix.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: But, there are many stories of heroism as Christians continue to share Jesus, in spite of the fighting.

SURFER BOB: Hey amigitos, Surfer Bob here! I couldn’t help but overhear all the talk about war in Africa. Take a gander at this here factoid and you’ll see just who is currently at war on the big ole’ continent!

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MR. CHRISTOPHER: War kills. But so does disease. The spread of AIDS is a terrible problem for many countries in Africa. Countries like Uganda and Zimbabwe are seeing vast segments of their population killed as a result of AIDS.

PENNY: Many of the people living in these countries don’t have access to educational resources about the disease. Myth has mixed with fact in confusing the people about what causes AIDS and how to prevent it.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: And AIDS isn’t the only illness that the people have to contend with. Malaria, cholera and deadly viruses like the Ebola virus have killed hundreds of people.

SURFER BOB: Hang on KOMsters! You’ll learn all about it in this lil’ ditty!

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SURFER BOB: Whoa, lil’ dudes, disease sure is a powerful problem in Africa. But so are the forces of nature.

PENNY: Well, you’ve obviously done your research Surfer Bob, because you are exactly right. Weather phenomena like drought and famine have certainly impacted our ability to share the good news with the people.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Weather has been a hindrance, but like in the case of war and disease, God always finds a way to use us to share His love with the lost of Africa.

SURFER BOB: Yessireee! There always seems to be either too much water or too little water. It’s like surfin’ … the waves seem to always be too little or too … WHOA!!!!!!!

PENNY: Bob. Bob, are you still there?

SURFER BOB: Cough … cough! Yeah, I’m here. But just barely.

PENNY: Hey Bob, remember when you gathered information on the flooding in Mozambique … that was very captivating. Do you think that you could find us some more info on natural disasters … you know drought, famine, floods, that sort of thing … and how they affect the continent?

SURFER BOB: Cough! Cough! Got it right here, Pennarino.

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MR. CHRISTOPHER: You know, part of prayer is not just asking God to help us with our problems. We must also praise Him for the mighty things that He has done and continues to do.

PENNY: Like in Africa!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Yep, just like in Africa! God is doing mighty things from Benin in West Africa to Zambia in Southern Africa. All across the continent the lost are hearing of and accepting Christ’s offer of eternal life!

SURFER BOB: Whewie! That sure is great news! And, speaking of great news … watch this amigitos!

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SURFER BOB: Whew!!! Penny … Christopher … I sure hope that you dudes are finished for the day, ‘cause I am plum worn out!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Yes, it has definitely been a busy day.

PENNY: But we have covered a lot of ground, haven’t we?

MR. CHRISTOPHER: We sure have! But, remember gang, knowing is not the same as doing. We must all take the knowledge that God has given us and use it to bring glory to His name.

PENNY: For you kids on mission the most important thing that you can DO, right away, is pray. Pray for Africa. Remember all that you have seen and pray.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Why don’t we all start right now, in fact. Bow your heads with me … Dear God, we know that war, disease, famine, drought, false teachings and much more will always hinder our ability to bring the good news to the continent of Africa. But, we will continue to be faithful in the task of bringing that good news, anyway. And, we pray that You will strengthen us as we bring the good news in the face of all of these obstacles. Please help our Southern Baptist missionaries, local Baptists and other Christians as they share your plan of salvation all across the continent.

PENNY: And, we praise You, Lord, for all of the many things that You are currently doing to save the lost of Africa. Thank You, Jesus, for letting us be involved in your work. We praise you, Amen.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Amen. We’ll see you all next time. Remember … PRAY ‘ROUND AFRICA … YES! PRAY gang, PRAY!

PENNY: Bye!