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Futa Toro of Senegal: Missionaries Tom Smith (center) and his wife, Shirley, pray with partners committed to helping them reach the Futa Toro with the Gospel. (IMB photo) |
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Futa Toro of Senegal: A Futa Toro child clings to his mother as she pours “Ataaya,” a tea that is part of a traditional Senegalese friendship ceremony. (IMB photo) |
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Futa Toro of Senegal: Two Futa Toro cattle herders rest while their animals feed in Senegal, West Africa. Cattle are the most prized possession of the Futa Toro people, many of whom are nomads. (IMB photo) |
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Futa Toro of Senegal: Missionary Debbie Hawkins smiles as she receives a hug from a Futa Toro woman. There are few Christian believers among the 2.75 million Futa Toro in West Africa; most are Muslims. (IMB photo) |
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Futa Toro of Senegal: Missionary Shirley Smith (right) visits the home of a Futa Toro man who has recently returned from a pilgrimage to Mecca, the center of Islamic life. (IMB photo) |
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Futa Toro of Senegal: A Futa Toro man (center) prepares tea for missionary Tom Smith. Called “Ataaya,” it is served in three rounds, each sweeter than the next. The tradition is meant to symbolize the deepening of friendship. (IMB photo) |
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Futa Toro of Senegal: International Mission Board missionary Tom Smith talks with a Futa Toro man in Senegal. (IMB photo) |
