King's News 23

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International Rescue!

The team in Tanzania - (L-R) Pastor Colin Bond (Tavistock, UK), Bishop Hezroni (Tanzania), Princess Evelyn (USA), Bishop John Bosco (Kenya), Bishop Sadiki (Rwanda).

Something new unfolds on every visit to Africa. There is always a surprise around every corner. It is easy to be daunted by so many new challenges yet our Father God always has new opportunities and blessings in store.

We have been called into a great work that God is doing. Each visit the work seems to become greater. The challenge to trust for an ever expanding ministry is a great one. This time the surprise was to find an international team being drawn together to serve God across six countries. Bishop/leaders, Sadiki from Rwanda, Bosco from Kenya, Hezroni from Tanzania, Evie from Uganda/USA, and Dave & Colin from England have discovered God joining their hearts with the love of Jesus and a shared vision for His work across Africa.

Sadiki and Dave traveled Rwanda and D R Congo encouraging many pastors and believers in their progress in church life. Evie and Colin worked 3 weeks in Uganda establishing medical centres, education and encouraging churches there too. The four arrived in Kenya to fellowship with Bosco and bring encouragement to his pastors and people. Dave returned to UK, the rest of us journeyed on to meet Hezroni in Tanzania.

Members of the team with the Tanzanian pastors

This final pastors’ conference was marked by their sacrificial devotion to the Lord Jesus and His Kingdom. Some traveled 2 days arriving penniless to sleep on the hard floor of the church with just a cloth over their bodies to keep the mosquitoes at bay. They endured the poverty, fatigue, simple meals, and discomfort of great heat and humidity to hear the Word of God. Their earnest desire for the Kingdom of God made a real impact upon the visiting team. Then many had a two days journey home and not a penny in their pockets. As they trusted God for the hot, dusty, bumpy drive home, can you blame us for giving them the last of our money?

For the first time in our travels the check in demanded excess baggage payment. We were in a spot! After considerable debate and persuasion we were allowed to fly back to Nairobi without paying. At Nairobi Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s chauffeur driven care awaited us! We were taken back to the best accommodation, best food, and the best service for the entire trip. God’s provision was the best and thank you Margaret.

 

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