Response to the 1st Bible Study

Thanks for your prayers regarding the Bible Study. In my opinion it went well. We had about 15 students who showed up, most of which are a part of the “church group” on the campus. During our time together, we prayed, sang songs in Zulu, and shared about why we desired to start a Bible Study. We also asked the students to tell us whether they were Christians by a show of hands. They all raised their hands, and then I asked, “what assurance do they have in their claim to be Christians?” Most of the students in the ‘church group’ did give us biblical reasons for their claim to being Christians. Kenneth, Nafe (Malawians) and my self were quite encouraged by their knowledge of the Scriptures. We are praying that more students will come who lacks the knowledge of the gospel and the Scriptures. We are also in the process of deciding whether or not to divide the study into two groups; those who are a little further in the faith and those who are new or uncertain about the gospel. There are pros and cons for both, but at this point, we are not sure what would be the most effective or beneficial. Please pray for wisdom for us as we make this decision.

Towards the end of the study, we had a Q & A time. This is always my favorite because we get to really hear what’s on the heart of the students. One question that was asked was by a young orphan girl, who we also work with at another orphanage in Katlehong. She asked if she had to go to church, because the church she goes to the pastor always calls them orphans. It seems that she didn’t want to always be reminded that she was an orphan, which is understandable. We answered the question by sharing that God has promised to give special grace to those who were orphans and that there is nothing wrong with being an orphan, in fact God has said that He will be a father to the fatherless. We also encouraged her to talk to her pastor.

In short, although we have questions about the fruition of how God will use us amongst the youth. We are confident that there is a need for the teaching of the Scriptures in this township. We do not know the specifics of what God is doing or when He will choose to work on the hearts of these young students. Nevertheless, we are confident, that God is faithful. His purposes cannot be thwarted, His Word will not return void and His plan and purposes will be established. Please continue to pray for us as we labor for His name and renown.

Bible Study!

After months of planning and praying, today is the day that the 1st Bible Study in Katlehong will begin. For the next months, three Malawians seminary students and myself will do an evangelistic Bible Study with high school students. I am really excited and eager to see how God uses this.I can't wait to learn from them as they learn from me. Please pray that the Lord will bring students who are hungry for the Word. Pray that the Word will go forth in a clear and simple manner. Language is definitley a barrier, so we hope to be as clear as possible in our communication. Pray that the word would penetrate on the hearts of the hearers, in such a way that would lead to repentance and love and devotion to the One True God of the Bible. Thanks for your prayers, Talk to you soon.....:)

My First 6 Months in Africa: A Slide Show

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Campus Outreach!

While I was a student at Tuskegee University I had the great privilege of being a part of a campus ministry known as Campus Outreach (CO). I went to college as a new Christian and I was very ignorant of the fundamentals of the faith. But thanks be to God for placing me in this college ministry where I was discipled by a godly young woman by the name of Renita. She poured out her time and life into me and she is now a constant part of my testimony. CO is such a God-centered and Word-centered ministry and the people that I have met throughout my time there are now some of my best friends. So, CO is very dear to my heart. This past weekend I had the opportunity to hang out with the CO Johannesburg group. It was so neat to see the students on a different continent from the same organization with the same passion for Jesus Christ and His renown. The students here have such a zeal for the Lord and I know that our faithful God will use them to transform this city and this country, for His name sake.

"Building laborers on the campus for the lost world"

Campus Outreach Missions Statement

Students and staff Praising God!

Jamie (CO staff) & I

Martha and I

Voices of students praising God!

Mighty to Save!

No, no one came to salvation! But, I am encouraged by a song (words are below) I heard at a Passion: Global Tour Conference on Saturday. It is no doubt that ministry can at times be so discouraging and for me at times I am tempted to think that I am the one who actually changes the heart of people. What a foolish and burdensome thought?!? Even in my own family, with all our problems and brokenness, sometimes it’s simply all just too overwhelming. In my own life, I am prone to forget that there is a God who sits and reigns victoriously on the throne and He is indeed MIGHTY TO SAVE! He is the one who actually changes the heart of stone to a heart of flesh! He is the author of salvation. What a comfort and liberating thought to know that God is the potter and I am the clay! As the clay, I am reminded that I am merely a vessel and that it is the Holy Spirit that illumines the heart of people to the point of salvation. He shows mercy on whomever He desires. In light of the sufficiency and might of God I am therefore compelled to press on for the sake of the elect, whoever they are!!!

Mighty to Save
by
Hillsong

Everyone needs compassion Love that’s never failing Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Saviour The hope of nations
CHORUS:
Saviour
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
VERSE 2:
So take me as You find me All my fears and failures Fill my life againI give my life to follow Everything I believe in Now I surrender
BRIDGE:
Shine Your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen King