MINISTRY REPORT – FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2009

Posted on: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2009 08:30 AM

To all the Co-workers of Macedonian Ministries.

Greetings from the Team of Church Planters in South Africa and Mozambique.

We are very thankful to God for this group of men and women who soldier on for God. Their faithful indomitable spirit is an inspiration to us Here are some highlights from ministry.

MOZAMBIQUE

Mally and I recently visited the Co-ordinator of Ministry (Pastor Ernesto and His family in the Maputo Province of Mozambique). This was mainly for the purpose of assessing the ministry, to fellowship and inspire the leadership as well as deliver commodities and medicine. We were blessed to hear and experience something of what God continues to do in building His church across our borders, but the extreme conditions under which these folk have to live/exist and minister (climate, poverty, lack of services, disease) was once again very painful to observe. Please pray for Mozambique.

ZULULAND. NORTHERN NATAL

The Congregation at Zwelisha has already completed 1 000 blocks for the new manse. Doors, door frames, windows (glazed and burglar proofed), toilet, wash hand basins and kitchen cupboard and sink are already on sight Pastor Gumbi and his wife have relocated to rented accommodation in Zwelisha and His ministry has started well. They are expecting their first child in two months’ time. Pastor Peter Mkonto has commenced a one-year pastoral contract at Madadeni Baptist church. God is blessing this development, the church attendances are very, very encouraging and many new people are attending.

NORTH COAST

A qualified consultant has agreed to assess the Nayantini building and his report on its suitability for the roof to be added is pending Pastor Dumisa and his wife have commenced their new pastorate at Sundabile Further discussions have taken place re the call of a Pastor to Mbaswana.

The local congregations are very grateful for the assistance suggested by the NBA Missions Committee; that this pastor be called with the express purpose of reaching out to the Shembe at Nobokazi Should this NBA initiative be realised, some money from the Shembe outreach would be used to help with his financial support for one year. I recently preached at Mbaswana and Manzibomvu. Both services were very well attended. God blessed these worship services. Praise God for His faithfulness in these regions.

TRANSKEI

Preaching at Kentani (circuit) Easter convention was a most blessed and enriching experience for Mally and I. Approximately 150 Baptists from the region gathered at Evangeli Xhosa Bible School in Kentani from Thursday evening to Sunday midday. In addition to the preaching/teaching /celebration sessions five new converts were baptised and 10 children dedicated, and a number of folks sought the Lord in Salvation. The sense of the presence of the Lord and spirit of expectation among those who were there was for Mally and me the greatest blessing. We came away more convinced than ever that Jesus Christ is head of His church and that He is still building it for the Glory of God. Hallelujah Very ambitious plans are under discussion for the development of this strategically positioned piece of land.

NATAL MIDLANDS

Missions Committee is considering the urgent need for the best “Way forward” at Donnybrook. The sustainability of the recently planted church in this area is under investigation and a report is pending

STUDENTS

Second year students Matomane Mthandazelwa, Joseph Kubheka, Mpithi Siphiwo. And final year student Anele Kungwana (picture above) are all progressing well.

Prayer Need: Funding for these students, fees, accommodation and books.

PRAISE & PRAYER

For your praise and thanksgiving:

·       Health, energy and protection in the Work of God

·       God’s provision of Resources for ministry

·       Open doors for preaching the Gospel

·       300-seater tent

·       God’s faithful blessing on all that we seek to do in His name.

With joyfulness
Trevor Eayrs