Update from the Salina Tribe - New York, USA
Hello family, friends and partners in ministry
Thank you for partnering with us. Since our last update we have planted a new church amongst the Zulu people in our community. The opening day was on the 8th of March 2009. Along with the help of Bishop Rufus Ellappa, the pastoral leadership and congregation of Firm Foundation Community Church we started Sunday Worship Service. The new congregation that has been established needs your continuous prayers and support. On March 14th we had the privilege of Baptizing 17 new converts.
The women’s Bible study on tuesday mornings has grown from 20 to about 60 in attendance, We have trained Zanele, a young widow to lead the Bible study and preach the Word of God to those who are gathering together for the services during the week. The Saturday children’s feeding program is still growing strong. We thank God for the volunteers from Firm Foundation C.C. who assist in meeting the needs of over 100 children from the surrounding community. The name of the Church is Sinakekele which means “Taking good care of us”.
As of the 8th of April my family and I have returned to America, Through much prayer we feel that the Lord has directed us back to this nation for a season. We have partnered with Graeme Weber Ministries from Durban, South Africa to start a missionary training center in order to take teams overseas for short and long term missions. The unfolding of this vision will take time and effort along with the support and prayers of those who believe in what we are doing to reach men and women who sense the call of God to be missionaries and who are willing to depend upon the Holy Spirit for their support in reaching out to the lost and coming alongside us in bringing hope to a people who feel that no one cares about them.
At present we feel an urgent need to educate the Church in America about the dangers of the Jihadist movement and to intercede more than ever for the wisdom of God to sound the alarm and come out of our comfort zone. This is the time for God’s people to unite with one voice against the religions of force and violence. Be encouraged as we pray that light will overcome darkness; love will overcome hatred;
good will overcome evil and that truth and righteousness will prevail.
Your prayers and assistance liberate us and makes it possible for us to fulfill the call of God in our generation.
Yours in Christ’s service,
Christopher, Joanna and Josiah