"...and with his stripes we are healed"  Isaiah 53:5b

Report from Bro. Naths-Igbanibo 9/21/2005

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Dear Bro. Michael Smith,

Greetings to you through the mighty name of Jesus Christ our reigning king.

Please join us in magnifying the name of the Lord for making His presence felt in our midst for the five days of our camp meeting. It started through the grace of God on the 14th and ended on the 18th of September 2005 as planned.

Inspite of the looming crises due to the increase in the price of petroleum products, many turned up even from far Lagos to attend the meeting God brought down His power and glory to bless us with victory over the powers of darkness His works through the Holy Spirit uplifted our souls. And we were full of joy that He would bless our small effort and have His name exalted. Souls were saved and bodies were healed of sicknesses.

A number of people who came from denominations clearly saw the difference. Some listeners in the neighourhood also made encouraging remarks about the old time gospel that was preached. Some were surprised that they could see people in Nigeria worshiping God without materials, the devices of men. To such people, the church seemed to have been in hiding. The testimony of a particular man may interest you a lot. He had belonged to one of the most popular sects in the country, church of God mission. He lives far from the venue of the meeting. But the spirit of God moved him to came out to town, he saw our banners and posters. Initially he thought it was organized by one of their many branches in town. He was amazed to see a different thing- no musical instruments, no dancing and so on but a humble, loving and welcoming people. He decided to stay around to watch further events. He remained with us in the camp throughout the period, got convicted that his old way was wrong and gave resounding testimony of the new life he had found in Christ. He was among 11 persons that got baptized on the last day of the meeting. He returned home happily like the Ethiopian eunuch, promising to begin fellowship with the church. Some others were equally touched but could not make declaration though they had wished that they hear more of what they heard. The Lord anointed His word and the messages went out with power and direction. All of us were happy and thankful to God for being the beneficiaries of His blessings in manifold ways. This is just a brief, I hope to send in more information to share with the saints abroad who have been keen not only in the fruitfulness of the meeting but in the rooting and growth of the gospel in Africa

Thanks a lot for the offering you forwarded to support the camp meeting. It was announced to ministers who applauded your kindness to the church. It was also resolved that I should let you know how much we appreciated the generous gesture of those who contributed to the offering and yourself. Equally appreciated by brethren is the support you here made for the Ghana trip. Above all, the time spent in joining us in prayer for a fruitful work is so much appreciated May God reward each and everyone of you.

Regarding the chapel work, it has not been completed. The elders of the church in Port Harcourt whom I have hinted about your interest to support in the completion of the chapel were taking by a surprise and expressed appreciation to your thoughtfulness about us. The camp meeting being over, I will be working on the details to be forwarded to you.

I hope to be in touch with Ghana soon to agree on a suitable date for the trip so they could arrange themselves over there for a profitable fellowship.

The saints should continue to remember us in prayer. This last camp meeting has again exposed us to many challenges and without the Lord we can do nothing. Bro. Michael, our thought and prayer is always for you. I trust He will raise and strengthen you to be able to come to Africa where many dread to visit.

May God bless you more. Please share my with your Family.

Yours in His Love

F. Naths – Igbanibo
 

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