Strong Winds

One of our pastors just recently transferred to a new church. He actually gave up a strong congregation, strong building, and a great future in order to help encourage and strengthen a weak church. Upon his arrival he was struck with severe malaria which lasted 2 weeks. After that, strong winds and heavy rains came through the area just about destroying his church.

I showed up at the church after a heavy rain and was shocked at how much damage had been afflicted. I preached a message and gave some encouraging words to the people to trust our Lord through all of this. Romans 5 tells us we are to glory in tribulations - of course, when going through such things, it is no easy task.

Please keep Pastor Andrew Mulenga in prayers - I believe this tribulation will help to bring this congregation together and will bring glory to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Prov 18:22

Praise the LORD! It has been exciting to see how God has been leading... while on deputation, the Lord brought Savannah, a wonderful & godly woman into my life. Over the last 12 months, God has been directing us together and now we are both quite confident that it is God's will for us to unite in marriage! Please pray for us - I will be returning from Zambia on Dec 19th, we will be married in Mississippi on Dec 27th, we will have a reception in NY on Jan 1oth... then we will fly back to Africa on Jan 13th!! It is all coming together so quickly!!

storms

We have entered the rainy season and it has come with a fury - about 10 days ago we had a major thunder/lightning storm that knocked out our phones and internet. We were able to restore the phone just yesterday but the internet looks to be down for another few days at least. These modern conveniences are certainly not necessary for the ministry but they can be helpful...

See you online again soon.

Zambian Presidential Election

(1 Tim 2:1-3) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; {2} For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {3} For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Today is a National Presidential Election day - all offices and stores are closed so that people have the ability to vote. Please pray for righteousness to be voted in (Prov 14:34) and for this nation to be led by a man that is full of wisdom and understanding (Deut 4:6).

Kalima BBC

Visited a church 3 hours from the mission - was my first visit to this church. We traveled through a thickly forested area called the Lamba Tree Plantation. As we drove down a very narrow logging road and didn't see many villages it did cross my mind that we were lost... after about 20 kilometers of seeing nothing but thick trees the road opened into a village and a very humble church. The members were all there waiting for us and came to the vehicle singing and dancing to welcome us!

Because the area was so isolated and I was not confident in the Biblical instruction they had been receiving - I decided to preach a message on the supremacy of Christ from 1 Cor 15. I couldnt think of any other subject so critical in the conversion of the lost and even in the development of the believer. The church seemed to embrace the message as we discussed the folly of witchcraft, charms, cleansings, tradition, culture, and sins such as fornication, drunkenness, and stealing. The invitation was given and a few did respond as many others rejoiced and were encouraged! Praise the LORD.

sorry no pictures - left the house early and forgot the camera...