We have word from Phyllis Sorter the career Missionary here. She traveled 12 hours south to the Academy in Aquibo (This is not the correct spelling-it is the way the name sounds.) This school and compound was taken over by a man named Joe Eke. He has been a problem in the church for some time, but became an evident evil force last year. Phyllis has gone through all the right steps to regain control of the property owned by the Free Methodist Church, but it seems that Joe has paid off all the local officials. The court in Abuja has decreed her right to the school and property, and ordered Joe to turn himself in to authorities. He, of course, has not done this and hides from the police. His legal representative has now told the courts that he is on a religious trip to the Holy Land (this is a legal reason not to show up for a court date here) Reports from the people say that he has been seen hiding in the church. Monday, Phyllis spent the day with local police making the plans to take the property back. Tuesday they went to the gates of the compound with police, leaders of the church and were met with hired thugs. The local police were not inclined to do anything about it, so much prayer is needed.
The work team from Washington state are sleeping at a local hotel. Last night on the way back they were run off the road by a large semi truck. Fortunately there was an area of rough dirt on the side of the road and they were tossed around some, but not injured. The driver ran motorcycles and everything in his way off the road. He blasted his horn and drove.
Lori, Curt I need to hear from you. I was a little homesick to hear from family last night. The grandkids could send a note also. I'd love to hear from you. It must be done on Paul's e-mail: paulfrazier@juno.com
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