It was a Sunday in July of this year. We were in our normal Sunday service and there was an intensive war with big artilleries and helicopter was hovering over us.
Archives for December 2016
An Unusual Funeral in Onseepkans
Usually during the week of funeral services there is very little mention to where the deceased now finds him or herself. Even those conducting the funeral services are usually unsure about what happens to the deceased after death. Sometimes at these services there will be terrible crying, especially when paying last respects to the deceased at the open coffin. Ouma’s funeral was completely different!
What Was Special About the 9th Annual Project Christmas Blessing
This year marks the ninth year of hosting Project Christmas Blessing (PCB). We hosted our Olwasini Junior Primary PCB last Thursday, and we are bubbling over with joy.
It Sounded Horrendous…but I Went.
I’ve seen God sustain me in some amazing ways this year. One morning…
What Do You Wish ITMI Supporters Knew? Johan’s Charming Answer.
We asked, “What do you wish ITMI supporters knew?” You’ll love Johan’s charming answer.
How a Church in South Africa Became Known as the “Pizza Church”
What led the neighbors of Mark Parris’ church in South Africa to refer to Durbanville Community Church as “the Pizza Church?”
Polish Bible Translation Project: 5 Months After the Published Copies Arrived
God has been very busy in our corner of the world!First, the summer of 2016 saw the publication of the entire Bible in the new translation. ‘Nuff said! We’d been working on this project for the past 16 years. When the time came to send the files to the publisher, we were both incredibly excited and unbelievably nervous. This was the moment of truth!
The Health Minister Said Not to, But We Went Anyway!
Though we had less than a month, we gathered the funds needed for our trip and ITMI graciously partnered with us, and we were grateful to the Lord for His provision. Then a swine flu broke out in Ukraine, and we were strongly advised not to go by the Ministry of Health.
How Good Theology Yielded Unity in Uganda
Ralston and Provia eloped 3 years ago before knowing Christ. They were saved through the outreach of ISM students and joined Bible Mission Church on ISM’s campus. They matured spiritually and…