1 Corinthians 10:31-So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Pastor Charles Kashewe wasn't looking to be a pastor, but when his pastor died, the church called on his to lead them. It has been a difficult road, but this humble young man is learning quickly. He is eager to learn, humble to change and desires deeply to see his church grow to love Jesus. Please pray for Charles for the courage to lead well and the wisdom to know how to lead well. Thank you!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Meet Pastor Phiri
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;
Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;
Who redeems your life from the pit"
-- Psalm 103:2-4
Please be praying for Pastor Phiri right now, as he has been forced to drop out of classes due to failing health. Please also be praying for his family -- Martin and his wife have eight children. This is not the first time his health has been poor, however, and just as God has been faithful in the past, so He will be now.
Martin grew up going to catholic school and was very successful in his studies, so much so that he was sent to London to study. While he was there he got sick and consulted many doctors, though none of them were able to find a cure for a lack of appetite -- the hospitals could not do anything. So Martin returned to Zambia, where he visited 21 different witch doctors, many of whom gave him tattoos that were supposed to free him of the spirits that were causing his sickness. On the way back from receiving the last of these tattoos, he sat down on a bus next to a pastor who knew through the Holy Spirit that he was sick. Phiri wanted to know which spirit had given him this knowledge, and the pastor replied that is was the Holy Spirit. Martin was curious to know more, so he followed the man off the bus and prayed with him to become a Christian. Martin regained his appetite immediately, and though he never met this man again, he was able to find a home church at Grace Mission Ministries. Martin knows what it means to say that God heals; please pray that He would do so now.
Below is a video of Pastor Phiri introducing himself; if you are receiving this post via email you may need to click here to see the video. Thank you for your support and God bless!
Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;
Who redeems your life from the pit"
-- Psalm 103:2-4
Please be praying for Pastor Phiri right now, as he has been forced to drop out of classes due to failing health. Please also be praying for his family -- Martin and his wife have eight children. This is not the first time his health has been poor, however, and just as God has been faithful in the past, so He will be now.
Below is a video of Pastor Phiri introducing himself; if you are receiving this post via email you may need to click here to see the video. Thank you for your support and God bless!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Meet Pastor Ngoma
"1 Corinthians 11:1 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ"
Father Ngoma is a man worth imitating. He is compassionate, humble, encouraging and purposeful. He leads a church at the Anglican church in Makeni (just outside of Lusaka) as well as oversees a community where the daily needs are overwhelming. Whether he is helping feed impoverished families, encouraging bereaving widows or ministering the HIV/AIDs ministry, Father Ngoma continually pours out his life for his flock. Please pray for Father Ngoma for strength and endurance as he ministers daily in Makeni.
Father Ngoma is a man worth imitating. He is compassionate, humble, encouraging and purposeful. He leads a church at the Anglican church in Makeni (just outside of Lusaka) as well as oversees a community where the daily needs are overwhelming. Whether he is helping feed impoverished families, encouraging bereaving widows or ministering the HIV/AIDs ministry, Father Ngoma continually pours out his life for his flock. Please pray for Father Ngoma for strength and endurance as he ministers daily in Makeni.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Meet Pastor Simuyemba
"A joyful heart makes a cheerful face..." Proverbs 15:13
Pastor Manuel Simuyemba has one of the most blessed and joyful hearts in the world, and when you meet him it is reflected in his face. Always smiling and laughing, Pastor Simuyemba is one of the most gentle and humble men in the ABI program, which is saying a great deal. He is an encouragement to all who are privileged to walk with him.
Pastor Simuyemba, until recently, was an elder at Libala Baptist Church. Like many of the churches in Zambia, Libala Baptist is actively involved in church planting and community evangelism, and Pastor Simuyemba was leading the charge in these areas. Three months ago, however, Pastor Simuyemba left Libala in order to plant a church in nearby called Grace Baptist Church. Steve Allen had the opportunity to preach their a few weeks ago and returned very encouraged by the solid foundation that has been laid by this young church. The future is bright. In the midst of great encouragement by this church, he is also facing a difficult challenge in that his contract was not renewed for the new year and he is currently unemployed. Thank you for remembering our brother Manuel!
Please be praying for Pastor Simuyemba as he leads his young church to reach out to their community, loving the poor and the widows and the orphans. There is much to be thankful for, yet there are also many areas where they are still waiting on the Lord to provide for them.
Here is a video of Pastor Simuyemba introducing himself... be sure to click on the link if you are receiving this update via email. Happy Thanksgiving!
Pastor Manuel Simuyemba has one of the most blessed and joyful hearts in the world, and when you meet him it is reflected in his face. Always smiling and laughing, Pastor Simuyemba is one of the most gentle and humble men in the ABI program, which is saying a great deal. He is an encouragement to all who are privileged to walk with him.
Pastor Simuyemba, until recently, was an elder at Libala Baptist Church. Like many of the churches in Zambia, Libala Baptist is actively involved in church planting and community evangelism, and Pastor Simuyemba was leading the charge in these areas. Three months ago, however, Pastor Simuyemba left Libala in order to plant a church in nearby called Grace Baptist Church. Steve Allen had the opportunity to preach their a few weeks ago and returned very encouraged by the solid foundation that has been laid by this young church. The future is bright. In the midst of great encouragement by this church, he is also facing a difficult challenge in that his contract was not renewed for the new year and he is currently unemployed. Thank you for remembering our brother Manuel!
Please be praying for Pastor Simuyemba as he leads his young church to reach out to their community, loving the poor and the widows and the orphans. There is much to be thankful for, yet there are also many areas where they are still waiting on the Lord to provide for them.
Here is a video of Pastor Simuyemba introducing himself... be sure to click on the link if you are receiving this update via email. Happy Thanksgiving!
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