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2004 Nigerian
Mission Update |
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(Faith & Victory : Jan.
2005) |
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Greetings to all the saints at home and abroad. I am thankful for
the blessings of God this year on the gospel work in Africa. We
thank each one that has carried a burden for the various gospel
efforts. Your prayers and financial support have been a great
blessing to the recipients in Africa. Souls have been saved from the
curse of sin, cold children have been warmed, and the Kingdom has
been furthered.
I had purchased a ticket to fly to Ghana in November; but due to an
injury, I was unable to make the planned trip. I have been hindered
from traveling and working for a number of months, but I am still
encouraged and am continuing to look to the Lord for a complete
healing. The Lord answered prayer and Northwest/KLM refunded 100% of
my ticket. We give God all praise. What a blessing we have as
children of God to know that we are in the Lord’s hands and that He
is in control of all things that touch our lives.
I will here give a brief account of some of the highlights of this
last year concerning the gospel work in Africa.....
[note: Update of the other countries can be found under Mission
History of the respective country]
The month of December has concluded two national camp meetings in
Nigeria. As yet, we have no report but are trusting that God blessed
richly in these meetings. There are brethren in Nigeria, in whom we
have confidence, that have a strong grasp of the Word of God. There
have been splinters and divisions among ‘Church of God’ groups the
world over, and Nigeria is no different. Some of the brethren have a
burden to reach out and see if there is a place for reuniting
without compromising ‘Spirit and Truth.’ Please pray that God would
lead and direct in a very plain and clear path.
After much time and prayers, I am thankful to report that we were
finally able to send enough funds over to Nigeria to purchase a
vehicle for the gospel work. This has been a long-time need and we
praise God for providing for this worthwhile cause this year. The
brethren safely received $9000 and an 18-seater Japanese made Urvan
Nissan bus was purchased. They plan to equip it with a public
address system to use in evangelistic work. I have entrusted the
vehicle to Bro. F. Naths-Igbanibo’s oversight. May God bless each
one who contributed to this needful effort.
We need not look very far to be reminded of the extensiveness of the
work of God. The fields are white and ready to harvest but the
labors are few. The needs are great but God is greater still. May
the Lord help us as some of His people, to be faithful to fulfill
the great commission at home and in foreign lands. May we do all
within our power and ability to help spread the gospel of salvation
to a lost world.
I have been working on a website that contains facts, mission
history and photo galleries depicting the culture, scenery, and
gospel work from various African countries. I hope to have this site
accessible to the public within a couple of months. Please continue
to remember the gospel efforts in Africa. We have brothers and
sisters in this foreign land that are worthy of our prayer and
support
In the Lord,
Bro. Michael Smith
[Note: Tax-deductible, financial contributions for the gospel
efforts in Africa can be sent to LARTFO, 7298 Park Terrace Dr. N.E.;
Keizer, OR 97303] |
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