Kutuba Bible Baptist Church

Had an interesting church service today - drove about 2 hours to a little church where a second church had gathered for a small conference. I was asked to come and close out the conference on Sunday morning. When we arrived, I noticed food being prepared and almost ready to be eaten. Since it was only 9:45 am, I did think this a bit strange. After we greeted everyone - I finally received an explanation - many of the people in attendance had a long walk (10 km) to get home and so they were planning on eating "lunch" before the service so they could just head out as soon as the service was over...

I must admit - eating before the service made me feel a bit groggy. Preaching on a full stomach was not a good idea. Thankfully there is a God in heaven that is active in the lives of His people. Even in my food stupor the Lord brought forth a great message that invigorated and challenged the members! Such a small little church - but I was reminded how our God delights in exceeding expectations and doing the impossible. My prayer - this little bush church would grow and mature to the point where they can reach around the world with the gospel --- sounds crazy? No, sounds impossible - perfect!!

North West Province Conference

Just returned from a conference in Mwinilunga - located in the north west province of Zambia. Many of the people from this area of the nation are unable to attend our conference at Kafulafuta because the distance is too great and the cost of transport too expensive. This year - I took four other people with me to preach & teach for 4 days. The Lord truly blessed as some were saved, some were baptized, but mostly the believers seemed to accept the challenge to be "labourers together with God"!

This trip was especially wonderful for me since my mother was able to partake. She arrived a couple weeks ago and has been busy about the Lord's business serving at the mission in many different capacities. However, while in Mwinilunga she was able to do some teaching and really encourage and challenge the ladies of the area. Of course, they loved her and asked her to come back for 3-4 days of intense ladies study... praise the LORD!

Kalalushi - Grade 12

This last Friday I was asked to come and speak to a group of young people in the town of Kalalushi. I really didnt know what to expect- when we arrived, I found 175 12th grade kids waiting to hear from God's word! Myself and another man both preached twice for a total of four messages - the Lord truly was in this place. We had many of the kids get saved and many were encouraged to live Godly lives. Many of these kids will graduate high school in the next few months - it is our prayer they will keep the commitments made at this meeting... to honor the LORD! There are many pressures these kids will face in the upcoming months - please pray for God to guide and protect these kids down the the straight and narrow path.

Annual Conference Baptism!

Many of the churches that come to our annual conference bring members that have been saved during the year but not baptized - one of the main reasons, where they live has no viable river for baptism. This year - we had 89 people baptized. The Kafulafuta river has its share of crocodiles - so, while the baptism goes on, there are some that keep one eye open for our neighborhood reptiles! Praise the LORD for the many that have taken the step of obedience towards our Lord!

2008 Conference

The theme is from 1 Cor 3:9 - "we are labourers together with God". Most of the messages have directed us to a right relationship with God first and secondly unity towards co-labourers. Many have been saved and many have been edified! We look forward to the continual impact of this conference on the churches of GCMS as well as the nation of Zambia!

Pastor Grace along with other Zambian pastors did an amazing job of challenging all of us to a place of Christian maturity. The alters were often filled with people truly desiring that right relationship with the Creator and Saviour of the world. Although the week was busy and most of our extremely tired - it has been well worth it to see the Lord do a work in front of our eyes. Many were saved, many baptized, and many demons were cast out - praise the LORD!