Mpatumato

This past Sunday, visited a church in the mining section of Luanshya. The mines are struggling to survive and employ only 10% of the original workers from 10 years ago. Although times are difficult for most in this area, this little church is doing a great job of keeping its members focused on the eternal and not the temporal.

I preached a message from Psalm 78, in which I tried to encourage the members to seek God in truth and not as the children of Israel did with vanity and flattering words. In reflection, it amazes me how insincere most of us are even as the invitation to draw nigh to God brings the promise of God drawing nigh to us...

The picture is of Pastor Isaac Sinakamba giving out two Bibles to his members. In order for a member to get a Bible, they must show their dedication and sincerity by passing a minor test, reciting all 66 books of the Bible, in order, and in front of the entire church! I love his zeal!!!