To See the Nations Worship
Christ Community Church ~ Missions Conference 2015
Getting...
To Know our Guests and
A Cultural Snapshot
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Mamadou Diop
- From Senegal
- Muslim born and raised
- Came to Christ through the missionary work of Frank Sindler
- Pastor and National Leader of the Presbyterian Church of West Africal
(In French: l’Eglise Presbytérienne de l’Afrique de l’Ouest-EPAO)
Abou Camara
-From Gambia
-Pastor and Church Planter
- Muslim born and raised
- Reached out to Mission to the World for church-planting assistance, and Frank Sindler was sent to help.
-Abou has planted six churches among the tribal peoples of his predominantly Muslim country.
Frank Sindler
- From the US
- Jewish born and raised
- became a Christian in college.
- With wife Cindy, after several years of ministering among people of Muslim background in the US, became a missionary to Muslims in Senegal.
- Works with Mission to the World - MTW
Donnie Williams
- From the US
- Ordained pastor
-Donnie was an associate pastor of a PCA church in NC and felt a call to missions in West Africa.
-Donnie and Kara, his wife and children work with the partnership - West African Reformed Mission (WARM).
Jim Weaver
-From the US
-2015 CCC Missions Conference Speaker
-Senior Pastor of Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Middletown DE.
-Has served on the board of the West African Partnership, the New Harvest Missions International and currently serves on the board of the recently established West African Reformed Mission (WARM).
-Serves as coordinator of the Mid-Atlantic Orphan Care Coalition, laboring to connect the church with children in need.
-Jim and his wife Karen live in Townsend DE with their six children.
-In 2012, co-authored a book entitled Philippians: Pursuing Joy.
A website for fun and helpful facts about Senegal http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/senegal.html
Useful French Phrases
-Hello
Bonjour
-How are you?
Comment allez-vous ?
-Thank you
Merci
-No, thank you.
Non, merci.
-Please.
Si vous plait.
Below are a few common phrases used in Gambia:
English
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Mandika
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Wolof
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Thank you
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Abaraka
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Jerejef
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Hello
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Asalamu Alikum
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A Salamu Alikum
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How are you?
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Heraba / I be di?
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Na Nga Def?
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Good Morning
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Hera Laata
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Jamangen Fanaan
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Good Evening
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I Wuraara
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Jamangen Enddu
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Goodbye
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Fo Waati Koteng
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Ci Jamma
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Greetings
Greetings are the foundation of West African society. Even when asking for directions, one must greet someone first and inquire about their health. In some countries it is also customary to ask about one's family. If one does not greet someone before talking to them, it is considered quite rude.
Clothing
Another important thing is to dress appropriately for the conservative culture, because the nationals place a lot of importance on dress. One should also ask permission before taking most photos.
People
The people of West Africa are very courteous and open to foreigners. Many West Africans speak French along with a tribal language.
