“We did everything we could to keep our little pirogue afloat. We couldn’t paddle against the current so some of us grabbed reeds to help pull the boat along, and others bailed the rising water from the floor. The waves crashed against the front of the boat, trying to sink us. After a few hours of this, darkness fell upon us. The night became so black that the only light we had to see our way was from the flashing lightning overhead. The roar of the water and claps of thunder boomed in our ears. We had no idea if a hippo or crocodile would attack from the depths and overturn our pirogue, or we would be struck by a cobra as we reached for another handful of reeds. Sinking in these conditions would have surely been fatal. While we struggled against the current, I kept thinking of Paul when he said, “in perils of waters.” Truly, the same Lord Jesus that was with Paul in his travels was with us, as we finally neared our destination.” (The Forest People)

The next CTV magazine takes us deep into the forest of central Africa to have communion with a few of our Pygmy friends. We also go with the Old Warrior, Brother Ngonde, as he escapes war-torn Kisangani and risks his life to bring Message books and tapes back to his people. Finally, we travel to the mountains of West Virginia, where we meet an elderly widow who stole our hearts.

Keep an eye on your mailbox because the next issue of CTV is on the way!