Conversions in Congo A local missionary takes the gospel into the heart of the Congo. “Get ready, get ready, get ready. . . . Sacrifice all to God. Lay all upon His altar—self, property, and all, a living sacrifice. It will take all to enter glory.” Early Writings, 66. Sometimes it feels like a sacrifice to venture into the heart …
As I write, I am traveling home from the impoverished country of Democratic Republic of Congo, where God is doing an amazing work. During my trip I thought often about Matthew 4:16, “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Even today, …
“In many churches, there are families who might move to places in need of the ministry they are capable of giving. God calls for families to go to the dark places of earth and work wisely for those who are enshrouded in spiritual gloom. This requires self-sacrifice. While many wait to have every obstacle removed, souls are dying, without hope …
The General Free eyeglasses bring spiritual eyesight to a high-ranking military general. “I am tired of this confusion of religion,” the Congolese general spoke to his wife and children. “From now on, I won’t allow anyone in my house to attend church—anyone. And no one may come to this house to talk about the Bible or to preach.” The man’s …
Angels in the Graveyard Angel visitors arrest children’s advancement in a dangerous craft. During its long years of war, Congo became unsafe for foreign missionaries; but with the coming of peace, a few gospel workers trickled in. Among these was a small group of Seventh-day Adventists who wanted to see the city of Kisangani reached with the Three Angels’ Messages. …
A Miracle from Nowhere An unlikely candidate becomes a successful soul winner. Nobody in Israel would have agreed with Jesus’ decision to recruit fishermen from the middle of nowhere to establish a worldwide movement. Likewise, nobody considered Jean Claude Ngandu, a young man from Kinshasa, Congo, as a candidate for God’s work. As a youth, Ngandu had made some mistakes, …
The Child Evangelist A young boy introduces his mother to Jesus. “In Scandinavia also the Advent message was proclaimed. . . . But the clergy of the state church opposed the movement, and through their influence some who preached the message were thrown into prison. In many places where the preachers of the Lord’s soon coming were thus silenced, God …
Jesus Still Visiting Villages A woman’s simple faith leads her to learn more about Jesus. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest French-speaking country in the world; the estimated population was over 85 million in 2015. Over 87 percent of Congolese live on less than $1 a day. Many families are poverty stricken and cannot afford to eat a …
Caring for Orphans Train Them 2 Fish offers hope in the face of high child mortality rates. The lusty cry of a newborn pierces the night as new life is ushered into the world. A young mother smiles to see her baby for the first time. “The child is strong,” the midwife nods. Being born is a miracle, but in …
A Motorcycle for Pastor Kodo, Part 2 A pastor gives his motorcycle money to God’s cause. In Part 1 of this story, printed last quarter, Pastor Kodo gave the $200 he had managed to save for a motorcycle so that a poor congregation could buy new roofing materials. A smile wreathed Pastor Kodo’s face as he spoke with a pleasant, …
