(WAH-soo-loo) – During February, Wassulu workers plan to host a gathering of Malian pastors, evangelists, and a few church leaders. The attendees will include those who are working among the Wassulu as well as other people groups in the region. Teaching during the conference will carry the overall theme of and focus on the “Dependability of the Word of God.” After this time of instruction, fellowship, and encouragement, some of the men will remain in the area for training in sermon preparation and Bible-teaching preparation. Be praying through the first few weeks of February for the final preparations ahead of this conference, both for those leading and for others handling the logistics. Pray for the spiritual preparation of those teaching and those attending. Pray that the serious security concerns in the nation will not hinder those traveling into Mali to teach, nor those traveling within the country to the event. Lastly, pray for the Lord’s protection over the time these men will be together. Pray that amid the intensifying persecution and difficulties across Mali, these indigenous leaders will continue to grow spiritually and have an increasing burden for sharing the gospel not only among their own people but also with others around them.