SEPTEMBER 2017
UPDATE FROM SIERRA LEONE
“ Do not work for food that spoils, but for
food that endures to eternal life, which the son of man will give you. On him
God the father has placed his seal of approval”[john 6:27 NIV].
To God
Almighty be praised for ever for his grace and his seal of approval for the
ministry work of the Church in bringing souls to Christ, a people who were in
darkness and have now seen the light of Christ. Glad to bring to you happenings
in the Month of September here in Sierra Leone.
SADNESS AND JOY:
It’s sad to loss a young people especially those that died at very young
age. Finah Jalloh came to the faith not too long ago from a typical Muslims
family. Finah through her friend Elizabeth accepted Jesus Christ as her
personal Lord and savior, attending our Church and became a member of the youth
fellowship for her Spiritual growth. Behold one Sunday afternoon after a brief sickness
that she suffered for a week which resulted to a stroke even at a tender age of
twenty, she was then called to be with the Lord.
Yegbeh
Jalloh the Mother of Finah seeing the Love shown to Finah by the church unto
the time of her burial decided to become a Christian. She said, “ I have seen
great love by the Christian they are indeed the people of God , I will better
follow their way so that when I died I will see my Daughter Finah”. From Sept.
3rd to this day Yegbeh has not stop coming to the Church every
Sunday. Heavens rejoice over the repentance of a sinner. Though we missed Finah
Physically, But God has replaced Finah with the Mother. Finah is now in the blossom
of our Lord in Heaven, Praise is the name of the Lord.
NEW CONSULTANT FOR CES: Following the completion of term for
Mr. Andrew Gwaingmin who was the Consultant for the Christian extension service
[ CES] and his subsequent return to Nigeria about three Months ago, a new
Consultant was hired by Name Daniel L Frissen. Daniel was here for two weeks
visiting the various communities where CES have worked and still working as
well as familiar himself with the Staff. It was like a kind of home coming for
Mr. Frisssen , Because his Parents had worked in Sierra Leone as a Doctor in
Lunsar many years ago. His Surname rings bell of memories for those who knew
Frissen Senior back then such like Mr. Joseph Jawara. Mr. Frissen has since
returned to Canada and hoping to return soon.
Mr. Daniel L
Frissen during one of the Sundays service in Kabala CRC , was introduced to the
Congregation by the Administrative officer of CES Mrs. Maraima Charlie Bangura
SCHOOL
RE-OPEN : September 11 see the
reopening of schools in Sierra Leone to begin the 2017/2018 academic year. The
Kabala Christian secondary and its primary school counterpart saw the influx of
students, staff and parents to usher in the new school year. The principal and
the head teacher of the school kick start the school year with a Spiritual
retreat for both the secondary and primary school teachers, to prepare them for
the work at head.
Also a great
development has started in the school campus with the construction of a block
of six classrooms for the art stream of the school. Initially the school, was
mainly offering science subjects, but due to consistence pleads of the
community on the need to add another stream, the donors/ partners graciously
accepted that. So this new school year the first set of the art class will
begin. To caution the challenge of Classroom space, a new construction has
begun, the foundation work started.
MEDIA MINISTRY[SHALOM FM RADIO
KABALA]:With God all
this are possible if he approves and seal no body can say no. per my previous
update on this ministry, nobody had thought of it coming this way. It was not
in our budgets and it’s never being there. Today it’s a different story all together.
The Shalom Fm radio, a Christian Fm station has finally come to Kabala. The
antenna was installed, equipments etc were all installed, we did the first test
transmission .CRC Shalom Fm radio was on air on September 6. With a test
transmission on FM 104.9 But finally the regulating body of private media in
Sierra Leone as well as the Telecommuncation agency of the Government has given
their approval and a frequency was allocated to Shalom radio. Our Frequency is
now 93.5 FM. We will be broadcasting from 6;am to 2:00pm , break for two hours
and then resume at 4pm till midnight every day. People can now listen to gospel
music, sermons, and Biblical teachings. Every day with God in the Morning and
then evening devotion before retiring to Bed. The People are so excited about
this new development. The Gospel is being preached , un-church people listened
to the word of God morning and evening , edifying songs are played , local news
are broadcasts , What a blessings to the growth of the kingdom of God in Kabala
a Muslims dominated community very receptive to the word of God.
You can be a
blessing to us.
Presently we
have but a small transmitter of 300 watts, there is need for us to get a
1000watts, for a wider coverage. Also we need at least USD1000 every month to
pay for the few staffs and a stipend [transportation needs] for our cultural
volunteers and reporters.
You are
encouraged to share with us this joy of the media to preach the gospel, either
buy for us a 1000 watts FM radio transmitter or assist us with any amount to
help us pay for the few staff and stipend for the volunteers.[You can send your
donation via Resonate Global mission office in Grand Rapids USA, or Burlington
Office in Canada , for those in Nigeria you can send to CRC-N headquarters in
Takum it will surely reach us . God bless you].
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CRC-SL LEADERS INDUCTION: Following the Election of the
leadership of the church in their July Synod meeting , on Sunday, September 17
the installation service was held at the Kabala church.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
1.
Please pray for the new media ministry of the CRC SL. For its success as
well as its financial need. For a 1000 watts FM transmitter, as well as money
to pay the monthly stipend of staffs and volunteers.
2.
Continue prayers for the mudslide victims of August 14.
3.
Pray for the forth coming general election in Sierra Leone as the main
political parties will soon nominate their flag bearers.
4.
Pray for the leadership of the CRC SL for wisdom to lead and be servant
leaders.
5.
September 22 is the official date for the
opening/dedication of the radio station, pray for its success as well.
6. Pray for all our pastors and families
in the various preaching centers.
7. Pray for our kids back in Nigeria.
8. Pray for Pastor Morris Sonnie and the
progress of the work there.
9. Pray for continue tolerance in Sierra
Leone. Recently a Muslim Preacher came from Saudi Arabia to preach in Freetown,
he uses all kinds’ of abusive languages against Christians and Christianity.
One pastor reacted in preaching against Islam in his Church in Freetown and it
did not go down well with Some Muslims faithful. So there was tension in
Freetown but the government was able to control the situation. Pray for
Christian to have the heart of being patience even in the midst of provocation
as the Bible teaches.
SUBMITTED
BY:
REV.
ISTIFANUS BALA BAHAGO
Leadership
consultant for CRC-SL/ RGM
Phone.
+23278264240, +23278169142
Blog;
apostlebahago.blogspot.com [because of internet connectivity, its been a while
my blog is dormant]
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