Christmas in Senegal

Christmas in Senegal has been great. It is different but good. Thanks for our wonderful family and Links Churches in IL we were able to have a huge Christmas. God has been so good to us.

It is weird how things in a mostly Muslim Country really aren't too much different than we are used to. There are plenty of shopping going on and there are Santas at the grocery stores. Although they do look a little different. It is funny how the santa here is African but has stark white hair and beard. Abby didn't think it was santa.

The kids were in a Christmas play at church. Luke was a shephard and one of the wise men and Abby was an angel. They both had speaking parts and did a great job.

Life is good for us. We are anticipating "God" things this year. We are still unsure when we will be headed to Rwanda but are excited and anxious to get there. We are also praying that we will be able to make it to Generall Assembly in June. This may be our transition time and route to Rwanda. If your church would like for us to come and speak this summer please let us know and we will see what we can do.

The picture below is a guy who was riding his rollerblades and hanging on to our car. When he noticed us taking pictures he started to show off. It was funny.

We love and appreciate all of you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Love the Baggotts

Kigali, Rwanda

As some of you know, we have accepted an assignment in Kigali Rwanda with the French Equatorial Field. Our French study is coming to a close here in Senegal and we are excited to serve the Lord in our new assignment. Our new assignment will be for the "Great Lakes Region." This area will include Rwanda - where we will live, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our first plan for this move was in December... but, for several reasons we are now looking to move sometime late Spring or Summer of 2009. Please pray for us as we have a many things to take care of before we can settle down in Kigali.

Okay I promise I will blog soon more about what we will be doing in Rwanda but for now I am in a meeting and need to be discrete. : )

Here are some prayer requests that we would appreciate you praying for.
1. Everything that is involved in moving. (Shipping our things, airline quotes, timing etc.)
2. Once again transitioning Luke and Abby into another Country, home and school.
3. Pray that we have funds come in to help with General Assembly and to purchase a vehicle when we arrive in Kigali.
4. This will be our first Christmas away from family.
5. Finally, pray that we will be able to impact lives for Christ here in Senegal even before we move.

We are thankful to have those of you who partner with us in prayer. We feel like we have sacrificed little to be here - we are truly blessed! May you be as blessed as we are this Christmas season!

We love you all,
Spencer, April, Lucas and Abigail