http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/ Keith Smith, a missionary and photographer, working in church-based community development among the Fulani of Burkina Faso in West Africa. Stories and photos of his experiences there, and discussion about church, mission, and justice issues. en-us 2010-11-22T21:23:20+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/11/would_you_adam.html In Burkina, Lynne and I have been given the names Adama (Adam) and Hawwa (Eve). This causes some amusement because they are the names often given to twins here. While in Markoye recently, we met a family with new... Keith and Lynne Keith 2010-11-22T21:23:20+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/11/the_other_woman.html Walking around Gorom-Gorom, as I introduce Lynne to people as my wife, most people have been really happy. Many of them – Christians and Muslims -have been praying for a wife for me for years. One had even offered me... Keith and Lynne Keith 2010-11-17T13:21:53+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/11/inauguration_of.html The inauguration of Wakkil Alla School in Gorom-Gorom went off really well on Sunday. Thank you for all your prayers. Click Here to see a lot more photos and details of the day at the Acacia Partnership Trust website.... Gorom-Gorom School Keith 2010-11-09T12:46:11+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/11/newsletter_nove.html Newsletter Keith 2010-11-08T18:00:28+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/11/goromgorom_scho_12.html The new school year is underway at the "Wakkil Alla" Primary School in Gorom-Gorom in their new buildings. Above is a photo of year 3 (CE1), with their teacher, the headmaster Nicodeme, and below is a picture of the... Gorom-Gorom School Keith 2010-11-04T18:44:20+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/10/workers_for_the.html Here are some of the pastor-missionaries with local churches and national denominations, with whom it is our privilege to work in the province of Oudalan here in Burkina Faso: Back row: Jean (Tasmakat), Jean (Tinakof), Daniel (Gorom-Gorom), Pierre (Gorom-Gorom),... Acacia Partnership Trust Keith 2010-10-31T19:46:21+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/10/this_weeks_best.html In third place: The Camel Kick. My truck gets swiped by an angry and obstinate camel’s thudding back hoof, as I try to squeeze past it to get through the millet fields to the village on the sand dune. In... Burkina Faso - Keith's Life Keith 2010-10-28T23:12:33+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/10/back_home.html Lynne and I arrived in Gorom-Gorom on Thursday, and are busy setting up home. It is so different - and so great - being here as a couple for more than a flying visit, but it does of course have... Burkina Faso - Keith's Life Keith 2010-10-11T20:22:21+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/09/arsenal_2_west.html Arsenal 2-3 West Brom no Yahoo! Vídeo... The Baggies Keith 2010-09-27T11:22:29+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/09/family_news.html Family News From the UK This is the latest scan of Baby Smith, taken yesterday at just over 15 weeks. Baby Smith was clearly pleased to see us yesterday and gave us a little wave. After a first few weeks... Keith and Lynne Keith 2010-09-22T15:01:08+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/09/newsletter_sept.html Newsletter Keith 2010-09-22T11:55:24+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/09/thanks_lokomoti.html When Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie was at the Russian club Lokomotiv, he suffered consistent racist abuse. It culminated, following his sale to West Brom, in an appalling banner being flown at the Lokomotiv ground, with a picture of a... The Baggies Keith 2010-09-20T11:26:44+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/08/a_river_runs_th.html Paul Sawadogo (above with Seydou) moved with his family recently into the province of Oudalan to try to start the church in the Songhai village of Saouga. Three times in the past, pastors have moved into Saouga and left... Acacia Partnership Trust Keith 2010-08-30T14:37:57+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/08/a_week_in_gorom.html It has been a busy but interesting first week back in Gorom-Gorom... I am missing Lynne, but I have discovered that a USB "dongle" enables me to get reasonable access to the internet via the mobile phone network, so am... Burkina Faso - Keith's Life Keith 2010-08-14T15:03:41+00:00 http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/keith/archives/2010/08/goromgorom_scho_11.html I went out with Pastor Daniel and headmaster Nicodeme (above) yesterday to see how the school building work is coming on. As you can see, phase 1 is nearly finished! Click here for more details and photos at the... Gorom-Gorom School Keith 2010-08-11T08:31:27+00:00