This past week, a great tragedy occurred...a servant of God was killed in a senseless accident. Cyndi Chowning died this past Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a motorcycle. Richard and Cyndi were out during their normal afternoon Bible studies, sharing the love of Christ with the Aja people when it all happened...she was rushed to the hospital but died soon from injuries sustained in the accident. We grieve the loss of a colleague in Christ among the Aja people. Cyndi was loved by so many Aja Christians. She served them humbly, quietly, faithfully and always with great passion. Richard will return Stateside tomorrow and Cyndi's body will be flown to America for a memorial service at the end of the week (details pending). Please pray for Richard, their children (Aaron and wife Janet, Heather and husband David, and Naomi and husband Wes) and their entire family (both in America and among the many in the family of Christ among Aja people).
Some other posts from missionary colleagues:
Anthony Parker (former missionary to Benin and Togo) -here.
Murphy Crowson (former missionary to the Aja people and currently serving in Togo) - here.
Patti Slack (former missionary in Togo) - here.
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oh my goodness, Randy and Kelly! Honestly, I'm so glad you guys blog because I'm not sure how long it would have been for me to find out about Cyndi. I stayed with Richard and Cyndi the first two weeks I was in Africa. They are so devoted to their mission with the Aja people. Cyndi would take Audrey and I to the village all the time to practice our Ajagbe. She was so giving and she lived such a simple life among the people. My prayers are with her family and the Christians in Benin that knew and loved her.
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