Mission Focus: Congo Orphans There are over four million orphaned children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Maternal mortality, unsafe drinking water, malnutrition and many other factors are claiming the lives of tens of thousands of mothers and fathers leaving children to support themselves. The distressed orphans in DRC need our help. Pastor Ongasa with Train Th em Two Fish …
Jesus told His followers the reason why they could be numbered among the goats or the wicked when He returns in the clouds of heaven: “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was hungry and you gave Me …
Reaching Out to Muslims with the Right Arm of the Gospel Medical missionaries use the health message to reach the people in the Machinga district of Malawi. About 18 miles northeast of Zomba City, southern Malawi, sits a 15-acre parcel of land managed by Seventh-day Adventists with a vision. Surrounded by flourishing gardens and bordered by a perennial stream, the …
The Heart of the Work in Uganda God’s power rescues Ugandans from the darkness of evil spirits. As a public evangelism effort was being held in southern Uganda, a mother by the name of Marie arrived with her 19-year-old daughter, Kinconco. They had walked over 12 miles from the village of Ireme, and were in desperate search of spiritual help. …
God leads a hardened man to a true Christian church. Frank Mutamba managed a successful local bank in the Central Kongo Province. He lived in the area of Muanda, a major urban town on the Atlantic coast, home to more than 500,000 people. He was a faithful member in good standing at his Baptist church, and felt pleased to see …
Giving from the Heart A poor Congolese family learns about Jesus and shares with their community. The greatest generosity is sometimes seen in the poorest of people. The Bible tells the story of a poor widow who put two mites into the treasury. Jesus said that she gave more than all, because she gave all she had. Th is same …
July has been an exciting month! We have just returned from Colombia, South America where we were planting a church. While I conducted evangelistic meetings for the adults, my daughter Hannah and her friend Hannah White conducted children’s evangelism. Our campaign took place in Buenavista, a town that has never had any Adventist church. Several times, others have attempted to …
A Motorcycle for Pastor Kodo, Part 1 A pastor gives his motorcycle money to God’s cause. The Christlike spirit of unselfish giving is more beautiful to my eye than any Congolese diamond. On my first mission experience to the Democratic Republic of Congo, I saw self-sacrifice first hand—and it touched my heart, to do my part. When my husband and …
Dry Bones New relationships grow from an original Bible study contact. “The souls of those whom we desire to save are like the representation which Ezekiel saw in vision – a valley of dry bones…We are to preach the word of life to those whom we may judge to be as hopeless subjects as though they were in their graves. Though …
Fundación Las Delicias A local woman shares her faith. Recently, a group of youth from our ministry assisted in a local church health program, Quiero Vivir Sano or “I Want to Live Healthy.” The program resulted in many contacts for Bible studies and further interest in health. Maria Elena was one such contact, and my husband Daniel and I decided …
