John Jere reports on his team’s mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Prayer Request Pull QuoteBishop Lamba Lamba of “Come & See Churches” in Congo DRC is a close friend of mine. Lamba Lamba and I have known each other from the 1990s, during the fierce civil wars in Congo DRC. I have been […]
Rejoicing and Mourning – December 2011 Update
Some of the children came a week before Christmas, welcoming friends, with hugs and loud shout of joy. Collective birthday celebration was characterized by jubilation, singing, praising and dancing. As more Samaritan children came in, there was uncontrollable noisy of excitement, hugging each other and one another, talking and sharing their experiences, spiritually, socially and […]
Angel and Cynthia’s Wedding – November 2011 Update
Angel and Cynthia were supposed to marry August 2011 but postponed the wedding due to several logistics and lack of adequate finances. Finally, Angel and Cynthia got married and had a successful wedding on the 12th November 2011. Angel becomes the first and a good example to all the Samaritan children (95 children) who has […]
Peanuts for Passion
As Anna eagerly hugged her, a pang shot through Esther’s heart and stomach and she remembered her own four babies, all of whom had died at birth or soon after. Her third child would have been Anna’s age. How she would have loved to teach her daughter to read and write, just as she loved teaching these children. She couldn’t help but wonder, if even just one of her children had survived, would her husband – who …
Life Threatening Acute Malaria
Peter Jere, our only adopted son is suffering from a death threatening acute Malaria. On Sunday, the 16th October 2011, at 16.00 hrs, Peter came, crying that his head was paining and as usual, we prayed for him and he went to bed. That was very an usual for a strong boy like him. Later, […]
Life in the Village – October 2011 Update
ITMI partner, John Jere preaches the word of God both in the cities and in the rural areas. The apostolic work which is going on in Lukulu West is a great challenge to our team, reaching the unreached with the gospel of Jesus Christ. John Jere and his team have worked very hard in church […]
Preaching the Gospel and Providing Water in Lukulu, Zambia
This article was originally published in the October 2011 edition of ITMI Monthly.John Jere shares about God’s work in Zambia with believers in the US.Earlier this year, ITMI’s John Jere had many opportunities to encourage believers with news of God’s work in Zambia and to be encouraged by many of you here in the States.One facet […]
“I preached heresies on the streets and in the market places.”
“It was in the year 2000 that I was convicted by the Holy Spirit, and I heard that the day of Judgment was coming. This led me to repent of my sins, and I trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ. I immediately started a church in Kampala, Uganda but because I was untrained, I failed to teach and disciple my members.”
My Whirlwind Month
What a whirlwind month it has been! John Jere was finally able to get the U. S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia to issue him an entry visa for the United States. That put us on high alert as we hastily rescheduled as many of his meetings as possible. The many meetings, both pre-scheduled by us and all those “God-scheduled” meetings have been an overwhelming blessing to John’s heart and soul.
Living Water
Ann sought out a quiet spot up the river a few yards. She slipped into the waters, thankful as its coolness enveloped her tired body. She took her time lathering soap in her tightly wound short black hair and ever aware of the dangers of the river she leaned back, quickly dunking her head into the water. Josephine was leaving the water after bathing when she heard the screams and splashing.
