Pestke Family Ministries

Monday, February 23, 2015

Jere funeral

Yesterday was the funeral for Dixson Jere. He started coming to our Church back in October of 2014. So thankful he had the opportunity to hear the Gospel message and receive the gift of God's grace.

Last Wednesday I found him suffering at the clinic with severe bronchitis. I found out he later died on Friday afternoon just two days later. He was 81 years of age.

We celebrated his life, encouraged his family, and preached from the Scripture with the hopes that those yet living will consider their end.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Big Tree Bible Baptist Church in Zambia! This is a special our Sunday school put together... singing "Merry Christmas" and reciting Isaiah 9:6. To God be the Glory!

Thursday, November 27, 2014

My brother in law lives in Alaska and, of course, my wife lives in Africa --- so, they don't get to see each other very often is an understatement. However, the team that came in November wanted to do something special for Savannah so they decided to surprise her with a visit from her brother.

Josh traveled all the way from Wasilla, Alaska to join the Alabama team and surprise her. It was a huge blessing. The surprise remained in tact and Savannah squealed with excitement as tears flowed. Josh was able to see a bit of Zambia, the ministry we are involved with, as well as spend time with his sister and three nieces. Joy was found and love sprung forth.

Our cup truly runneth over. All praise to our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Uncle Josh with the Pestke family (minus Eliana)

Monday, November 24, 2014

Winshape 2014

We were extremely blessed to host a team from Chick-fil-a / Winshape. The purpose of this group coming to Chipata it to help local business leaders understand Biblical principles and choose to follow God's way in their personal life and in their professional life.

Will Sims has been the lead man in coming to Zambia for the last 3 years. He is an instrumental and inspiring man that truly is passionate to see people grow in their relationship with Christ as well as see professional growth. This year, two men came from Chick-fil-a along with their wives. It was a true joy to have both couples with us as they poured out their hearts and invested in the people of Zambia.

The teaching they do while in Zambia is based on the principle of servant leadership that Jesus taught. The principle crosses all borders and is timeless. We praise the LORD for the work that is being done here in Chipata because of this group. Will Sims has also invested in Davis Mwanamoyo (a local business man), who has now taken some of these same principles to his own business and helped others with their businesses!! Success!

Will and Emily with Eliana

Witnessing a lion dinner

Enjoying some of God's creation with some of God's people

Hebron School with the team

Will Sims teaching SERVE

David teaching SERVE

Davis Mwanamoya encouraging people to move forward

Will pointing people to the Truth

Will Sims investing in my family

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Team Work

We hosted a team from Decatur Baptist and Community Baptist churches in Alabama. The team objective was to teach a three day VBS for about 90 children, an adult leadership conference taken from the book of Ephesians for about 35 adults, and do some renovations at a local rural health clinic.

The team was outstanding. The leadership conference teaching was spot on. The VBS for the children really reached into the hearts of the people. The renovations at the clinic went very well. The attitude of the group well represented our Lord Jesus Christ! The temps while the team were here were easily in the low 100s each day. The circumstances were less than ideal to do intense manual labor and play game with kids in the open air but this group not only did it, but did it well!