Because of Paul's faithfulness, two more churches were started in those villages. During Singerman's recent visit to the area, he stayed with Paul for several days, encouraging him, leading Bible studies and showing evangelistic films in the villages. These isolated people had never seen a film before. Their bamboo houses rest on tall stilts to avoid the river's yearly flooding. They bathe, wash clothes and drink from that single water source.
Food is scarce.
The three churches in the region continue to grow, despite some opposition from voodoo followers. Christians in Akpome discovered that village leaders apparently had an ulterior motive when they gave them the land for a church. In fact, other people had tried earlier to build on the land, but each attempt strangely ended in disaster. But this time around, things turned out differently. Taking courage in the power of Christ, the believers in Akpome broke down the idols.