In this last year, Simon Yako has moved to a new position within the EMS missionary organization in Nigeria. Simon has moved to a role of pastor to the missionaries. Simon tells us of some of the joys in this new role, but also some of the heartaches as churches, Christians, and missionaries are often persecuted and attacked by muslim extremists. Simon's heart rings loud and clear. On the one hand, weeping with those who weep, but on the other hand, rejoicing in the greatness and faithfulness of God as these times of hardship, trial, and difficulty become opportunities to see Him at work all the more.