2001 (CLCI)

July-August — Mission Helpers came from the USA to assist the brethren. Pastor Mike Schierenbeck and Peter Evensen taught at the seminary at Nidubrolu, preached in the congregations and worked with the orphans. July 19-21 — The First Joint English Pastoral Conference was held at Chennai with six representatives from the CLCI, five mission helpers

April-May 2001

Missionary trip involved the following locations: Ghana – Visits, discussions and giving of theological books to Pastor Gideon and Daniel (proprietor of a private school). Togo — Unable to visit new contact Kossi, at this time. Kenya — Visits, discussions and giving of theological books to Pastor Samson and people of CLC Etago where 40

May 2001

Doctrinal discussions were held on a variety of subjects between Pastors Koenig and Muzakuza. There appeared to be no doctrinal differences. Previously, questionaires and specific doctrinal statements had been sent with no disagreement evident. The delay in any face-to-face meeting was due to the war raging in the Congo. French catechisms have been sent and

April 2001

The new buildings of the NCLC at the new site in Efa were dedicated to the glory of God. The cost was well under $5,000.

April 2001

The missionary visited and taught and preached at the Etago CLC. They are under the supervision of the missionary, and as such in fellowship. During this visit more Bibles and other books were purchased for the people. At a service with an attendance of 70, of these 40 were baptized by the missionary. Catechisms have

March 2001

The NCLC board called, among others: First Missionary to Lagos – Pastor Bassey Teacher to replace Pastor Essien at the Bible Institute – Pastor Edwin Missionary to Badagry – Pastor Essien Michael.

January 2001

The first volunteers for the NCLC arrived to help in Nigeria. Martin and Larry Hansen worked for a month, completely remodeling a house for a second missionary. Up to 18 Nigerian volunteers helped each day.

December 2000

Pastor and Mrs. Koenig visited contacts in Togo (Ghana), Mike evidently would not be joining us. Further discussions were held with Gideon. We also met with Daniel, the proprietor of a private school where Gideon was the sole religious instructor. Daniel asked for assistance with his 350-student school. Work with Gideon will be carried on

October 2000

Pastor Essien Michael, who had been trained in our five-year program in Nigeria but had left us, asked for re-entry. After doctrinal discussions, he was admitted back into fellowship in the NCLC. For this and much more, we praise our Lord.

2000 (BELC)

January — BoM members, Pastor Bruce Naumann and Mr. Jack Mayhew, accompanied by Missionary Koenig conducted a visitation in both the BELC and the CLCI. This allowed the board members a fuller understanding of some of the intricacies as well as the scope of the work. July — The missionary visited the new field in the Nicobar

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