The Madness Continues

“The Crisis is Over”

These are the words of Blaise Compaore, the nation’s president, right before the 1st major rioting by the army. They came out, guns blazing, looting shops, stealing cars, and much worse. We were very fortunate to have spent the evening with some very dear friends and neighbors. As the gunshots could be heard outside, we had a nice meal, watched “the Incredibles” and kept sane.

Because of the rioting, the shopkeepers followed suit 2 days later, burning buildings and public buses.
We were assured, once again, that “the crisis is over” after Blaise sacked his government and gave in to nearly all the demands of the rioters.  Is it really?

But today the police shot their guns in the air, demanding more pay. (They were much more controlled than the army, staying in their own compound), and now I just heard that the army is now out in the street once again! I do not hear any shooting (I’m getting good at identifying that sound)… yet…

And this Saturday and Sunday there are more planned protests.

Please just keep us and this nation in prayer!  Here are some prayer points:

1. Pray for our safety and the safety of the other missionaries here.  We have not been targeted and have not felt unsafe, but please pray!
2. Pray for the Christian police, shopkeeper, military and government officials, that they would keep a strong testimony throughout it all.
3. Pray that God would keep the doors to the Gospel open in this country so that we can continue to spread His love (the only permanent solution to these issues).

Still no sounds of gunfire.  We might still sleep well tonight…