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PENNY:
That must be some storm, Mr. Christopher, to keep the
power out for so long. What has it been now, a few hours?
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Yes, Penny, it’s been 2 1-2
hours. If the wind wasn’t blowing so hard, I’d
send you on home.
PENNY:
That’s OK, Mr. C. I guess this is my chance to
do some of YOUR style of research! (points to a big
book and candle on Mr. C’s desk)
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Yes, there are some disadvantages
to all of today’s technology. At least the rain
has stopped. And ironically, Penny, this dark room almost
seems fitting as I sit here reading about the Nago people
of Benin, in West Africa. Many Nago people are spiritually
bound by the voodoo religion they practice. They live
in constant fear of evil spirits. They live in spiritual
darkness.
PENNY:
But even if you’re afraid of the dark, don’t
worry. There’s a bright side to this story! I’m
reading here about Allen and Kathy Larm. The Larms are
Southern Baptist missionaries who are sharing the Light
of Jesus Christ with the Nago people in Benin!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: And Jesus Christ is THE eternal
Light that makes the ultimate difference!
(Lights flicker, then come
on, along with Penny’s computer.)
SURFER
BOB: Yoo-hoo! Howdy! Anybody home? Hey, who turned
out the lights? What’s the big idea, shuttin’
me off midday?
PENNY:
Sorry, Bob-O. A big thunderstorm came through and knocked
out the electricity. Are you OK? You’re not looking
so good.
SURFER
BOB: Well hardy, har, har … Let’s
just say that this here lightnin’ was one shocking
experience!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Well, um, Bob, sorry about that!
SURFER
BOB: Y’all think this is so funny, huh?
Don’t ‘ya know that surfin’ and electricity
don’t mix?
PENNY:
Maybe we should change the subject, huh, Bob? Mr. C
and I were just talking about the Nago …
SURFER
BOB: Oh! The National Association of Greyhound
Owners? Whaddya want ta know? It was founded in the
‘80s …
PENNY:
No, no, no … Wrong “Nago,” Bob. We’re
talking about …
SURFER
BOB: Wait! My brain’s not totally fried!
I know, I know, it’s the city on the island of
Okinawa in Japan. The population is about …
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Wrong again, Bob! We’re talking
about the Nago people in Benin, West Africa!
SURFER
BOB: Well, then why didn’t y’all
jest say so? Check this out!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Well! Thank you very much!
SURFER
BOB: I told ya I’m not completely fried.
Y’all act like I’m some kind of chicken
slowly roastin’ on a spit over a campfire. But
I’m on top of it! Now watch this!
PENNY:
Boy, the Larms sure practice their walking out
there! But there are so many Nago who still need to
hear about Jesus Christ!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: You’re right, Penny! There
are about 175,000 Nago in southeastern Benin, but of
all those people, fewer than 1 percent believe in Jesus
Christ as Savior.
SURFER
BOB: (whistles) Woo-whee! That boggles my mind.
What’re we supposed to be able to do about that?
PENNY:
Never forget: You ALWAYS can pray, and ask God to continue
spreading His Word among the Nago people! Pray for Allen
and Kathy Larm. And give your tithe through the Cooperative
Program and to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®
so more people can go to share the Light of Jesus Christ
around the world!
SURFER
BOB: Oh, yeah, of course we can always do those
things! Yesiree! I was jest getting’ ready to
suggest that …
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Uh-huh … Well, I suggest we
see what’s in the Kids On Mission mailbag today!
PENNY:
Thanks for another great letter, gang!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Be sure to write us with YOUR letter
at: Kids On Mission, International Mission Board, P.O.
Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230.
SURFER
BOB: Well, now that we’ve got some power,
I think it’s time to hit the waves! Make sure
that surge protector is plugged in, Miss Penny. I don’t
need any more surprises today. Cowabunga, dudes!
PENNY:
You’ve got it, Bob-o!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Well, see you next time, gang. Stay
curious!
PENNY:
Because remember, if You’re Curious, we’re
curious! ‘Bye!
MR.
CHRISTOPHER: Goodbye!
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