MARCH 2014 UPDATE FROM SIERRA LEONE.
…. I have come that they might have life, and have it in
fullness [John 10:10].
This is the word of
Jesus, for the purpose on which he came to the World, that the believers will
have life, in its fullness, may this lent period be a time in which we will
continue to experience the fullness of life as demonstrated by Christ in his
Death and resurrection.
I am pleased to
bring to you this Month , briefly of what the Lord is doing in the life and growth of the church
here in Sierra Leone.
CONSTRUCTION OF A
SENOIR SECONDARY SCHOOL BLOCK
God is so gracious to the people of Kabala and Sierra Leone,
as a whole. Last Month I did report that, all is now ready to begin the
construction of a new classroom block at the School. We give thanks to God and
to our partners in North America for their tremendous support. Work has now
begun at the school for the building. Many blocks had been molds, and
Foundation work started.
MUSLIMS
COMMUNITIES HELPING THE CHRISTIANS.
We give thanks to God for the good working relationship and
love that is existing among the Muslims and Christian in Sierra Leone especially
where we are working. Though the Muslims
are the majority in this Land. But they are willing to help their Christina
brothers and sisters in Building their own places of worship. Recently in
Kamaron and Dondoya villages, the Muslims Village head mobilized the community
to come out and help the Christian to mould blocks for their Church building.
The buildings have begun and reach roofing levels.
We are pleased with this development , presently work are
going on in Mamburia, Wasima, Rochen Malal, Dondoya, and Gbangbafira. A part
from Rochen Malal , all other places, their Muslims Communities came out in
mass to help them make blocks, for their buildings.
PROMOTING
TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN WORSHIP.
In other to make worship, relevant to the context of the
people,the Kabala Church bought new
traditional musical instruments to be used during worship. As is typical in
many African setting, worship is mostly accompanied by expression of dancing.
Therefore, the introduction of these instruments added color and joy to the
worship in Kabala Church.
GENERAL SECRETARY
IN OFFICE.
In our effort to establish a national Leadership for the CRC
SL , just as I did reported in my previous update, We are pleased to have
pastor David Tamba Koroma , in the office as the General Secretary of the
Church. Pastor Koroma started work here on 3rd March. We are now
looking out for accommodation for him in Kabala , as soon as that is done , we
are hoping his Family will join him in April. We thank you all for your prayers
on this.
VISIT TO LIBERIA:
March 6, I, Rev. Sudu and some youth where in the republic
of Liberia, to attend a youth Conference, we were invited to serve as guest
preachers at the conference. It s a conference of youth alliance for Christ ,
its being organized to bring Christian youth together in serving God. Last year
it was hosted by the Youth in Sierra Leone, and this year we were invited to
Liberia. It was a moment of fellowship and sharing of experiences in the
service of God by the young people.
We also used that
forum to see if some work can be done in Liberia. We have been receiving calls
to come and start work there. A small community in the suburb of Monrovia
headed by Pa Daniel Powell is asking us to come and start a CRC Church in their
Community. We are yet to response to that, we hope Morris Sonnie will be there
by July. It depends on what the Lord will lead us to do.
CRC/RCA
CONSULTATION ON MISSION TO THE MUSLIMS:
I am pleased to be one of the participants to this
Consultation which took place in Casa cares Florence Italy from 24th
to 28th March. It was an opportunity for me to share with the
participants, what God is doing among the Muslims in Sierra Leone and the good
harmony that is there between Christians and their Muslims neighbors. I was so
excited to visit Assisi, the home of St. Francis of Assisi.
APPRECIATION:
We want to thank you so much for your continue support for
us in the mission field and your prayers for the work in Sierra Leone.
PRAYER REQUEST:
1.
Thank God for his protection during our travels
to Liberia and to Italy.
2.
Thank God
for the healing of my son Johncalvin. He was sick [Malaria and typhoid] so much
that he was unable to go to school for two weeks. He is now getting better and
hopes to go back to school on Monday 31st March.
3.
Thank God for my Daughter Judith, she celebrated
her sixteen birthday on the first of this Month.
4.
I am sending out this update while in Italy;
please pray for my safe return to Sierra Leone. And all the participants at the
consultation.
5.
Continue to pray for the Sierra Leone Church for
her growth.
6.
This Month and next is for buildings, as the
rain will come by May. Pray that God will provide the funding and give strength
to our members in those villages that are building their places of worship to
complete before the Rain.
7.
Pray for Rev. Sudu and his Family as they decide
in signing for a new term of their stay here in Sierra Leone to continue their
work for God to guide them in their decision.
8.
Please pray for the situation in our country
Nigeria. For peace, the story we hear back home is very disturbing, but with
your prayers, there will be peace.
9.
Pray for my Family back Home.[ for comfort] I
lost a cousin brother, who is a Pastor with the CRCN . He died on 21st
March while I was on my way to Italy.
CONCLUSION.
Thanks for being there to pray and support
us in the ministry, May the Lord bless you all.
SUBMITTED BY:
Rev.
Istifanus Bala Bahago.
Leadership Consultant.
CRC SL/CRWM.
Email:ibbahago@gmail.com
+23278264240
+23277668139.
Blog. www.apostlebahago.blogspot.com
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