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MBONGE SOLWEZI MISSION REPORT

“Raising A People Of Power”

Yesterday, Sunday May 15th 2022 we launched our rural Zambia, village taylor made, leadership development programme. Particularly, for Beth Adonai Fellowship, Mbonge Solwezi.

My launch message was from Matthew 24:14 entitle, “A vow to preach Gospel” https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=490445302879090&id=100049458996125

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

What an incredible service, what a response preaching from my upturned paint bucket pulpit. What wonderful indigenous  worship, vibrant youth and choir in the newly roofed facility. I thank you all friends, partners and family for making it happen. The atmosphere in the facility was contegious, lively and capturing. It was my first service in the church building. The lack of windows, gusty and dusty floor did not deminish the object and mission. Certainly, with great gratitude to all, far much better than the outdoor and tarpauline tent, I last preached in. Emmanuel, God by his Spirit  among men.

After the service, over 17 registered to be raised as “a people of power” through this six months course. The aim is to empower a village mission base, open new frontiers with the gospel in animist and sensitive area while spreading the good news.
The program demands a two and half trip every month until December from Kitwe. We covet prayer for resource and stamina to make it happen.

God willing, 2023 January, our 2 year fulltime bible college begins in Kitwe. We ask all prospective students to ask or send in application as space is limited.

The six months leadership, is a first in the area. We therefore ask for your generous support. We need bibles English (NIV) and Kikaonde and visual aid Kikaonde (audio bible). Financial help will be greatly appreciated as it will help sustain operations in the remote site.
Leadership visual images that can help teach the iliterate leaders is appreciated.
The thought behind this is, there are very influential chiefs and traditional leaders who neither read nor write. They call them God ordained ancestral leaders. In this regard, we use God ordained biblical influence to teach the illiterate. Thus we empower our illiterate leaders with bible based divine insight to their God ordained ancestral leadership roles.

Among our key instructors is Dr Dave Garrard taking the class on June 24-26th June. A highly experienced and saught after lecturer. He was my graduate school teacher and professor of Missiology from UK.

We invite friends and mission minded end time soul winners to have a part. For this mission, we want to hear from you;

Sent text private message or cell +26 095 554 8307.
Send inquiry to lubuto@hotmail.com. For direct donations of any amount, use our website, http://bethrohi.org/donate

Thank you for being responsive partners in the Zambian missions field.

Lubuto Nsofu

The Lord Has need of you

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” Luke 19:31

Simple instruction to the disciples . They were sent to bring someones tied donkey. Certainly, it was tied, secure and belonged to someone.  However, the creator was now asking for it.

Even further observation, it’s the owners who asked but yielded to demand. As you untie free to  royalty, earthly owners yields.

Jesus has sent his disciples,  to untie what he would use for his triumphant entry into your city. What he would use for a massive revival and a stirring of choruses of Hallelujahs and hosanna in the city.
The purpose, for being loosed, is non other than that he has need if it for his glory.

In an earlier chapter and another story. Jesus told a woman, “woman thou art loosed from thine infirmity” (lk 13:12). An infirm woman, gets reprieve freedom or loosed from what had bothered, limited and hindered her. It’s like in a lot of us, ability, potential but we fail to perform because of nagging problems.

Even in death, Jesus asked that Lazarus be loosed.

Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. John 11:44

The Question is why loose the donkey why loose the woman and why loose Lazarus?

Perhaps directed to each one of us with issues. You got untied,  you got free, you got healed, you escaped war,  escaped covid death? Even those who claim to own you, cannot stop your appointment to serve the Lord. The task is in the disciples to demand, the master has need of it.

Let God use you for his triumphant entry. Let him use you for a testimony of liberty and forgiveness. 
Let Jesus use you as a testimony over death.

My prayer is, may this Passover bring you in line with the need that the master sent his disciples for you for.
You were tied for labour, tied for abuse, tied for misuse but you are loose for the King.

May you be on royal duties with Jesus. May you walk on palms and robes of royalty strewn in your pathway. May those who claim to own you let go. May  sickness fall away, freedom be complete.

Pray with me. Jesus I yield myself to you. I accept being free untied loosed. even from death I arise with you.
Use me as you wish. Keep me humble and yielded for all the praise are yours. Thank you Jesus. Hallelujah Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Amen!

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Bind the strongman

A local feared wizard surrenders at the Jesus Power crusade.

Our 4 day Kitwe crusade ended last month Sundau November 21st. It was charecterised by signs and wonders and testimonies are still coming in.

The verse that best describes what Jesus did is,

1 John 3:8b …For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

A big story that is still unfolding from the last day, was of a feared local wizard or witch doctor. This is a man in his thirties. From appearance, no one would assume he could be involved in the dark occult world. He arrived at the offices unannounced with a big black bag seeking help. In apparent tormented, he lost his way to the crusade despite having a flyer with directions.  Further, despite his inability to read, he confessed, the flyer troubled him greatly once placed in his hands (Before distribution, I remember tell the pastors after prayer that these flyers were not ordinary anymore, just like Moses’ shepherds rod, after God spoke, was no ordinary rod).

It was also a case of Luke 3:27, which says,
…no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house.

This strong man, confessed to making a living out of wizardry, for himself and his mother. He earned hundreds of dollars a month from the divinations he inherited from his grandfather at the age of fifteen.

His mother heard of his desire to be free. She opposed it because of the income he made mind for them.

On the day, he brought with him a bag full of fetishes with “a dead snake and cat” and other things. Later at his house, another bag of roots, leaves and other fetishes were brought out and burned.
His neighbourhood including a brewer of local illicit liquor gave their lives to the Lord.  Ten in all, witnesses to the witches conversion gave their lives to Jesus. A bible study and prayer group has been started at the house. 

Much later, oblivious to what had transpired, people sought his services but he confessed, “I am a new creation, born again.” He invited them to Jesus also. Hallelujah!

This first campaign amidst Covid restrictions, was a Holy Spirit fresh breeze. A first rain shower with the smell of dump earth after a long drought. A revival of the dead in darkness, the bound to freedom with healing of the sick everywhere.
The demon afflicted felling to the ground convulsing and shaking to free their host.

The physically cleaned Mapili grounds crusade venue, in the Ndeke township of Kitwe, turned in to a spiritual maternity ward with diverse healings.

No doubt souls were snatched from hell fire into the embrace of Jesus Christ. We were, “plundering hell and populating heaven,” as late Evangelist Bonnke would say.

Thank you for your prayer cover during the crusade.

Lubuto
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FOUR DAYS OF POWER: A Kitwe evangelistic missions report.

Friends and partners, our first evangelistic, four day campaign, since covid restrictions were eased in Zambia, ended Sunday night.

Over three thousand, recorded salvations were made at the dilapidated, garbage littered Mapili grounds, in Kitwe. The whole crusade site underwent a physical cleansing first as it was a literal dump site despite people using it as a soccer pitch. After the physical cleansing like a maternity ward, it was ready for new births.

After days of fasting, seeing souls saved was my favourite moment. like a mother forgets her pain upon seeing her new born the event took my breath away. We snatched souls from hell fire into the embrace of Jesus Christ. Plundering hell and populating heaven, as late Evangelist Bonnke would say.

This time, our campaign with Evangelist John Deby Edukugho from Nigeria, began 18th November, 2021. I was asked to deputise the committees to add depth, from my past experiences, in mass crusade. I was also honoured to drive the Evangelist in the evening with police escourt. What an experience this was.

The pictures and video clips attached, are a sample of the campaign experiences and celebrations of God in worship, by young and old. Signs and wonders also followed the preaching of the word.In this first campaign after covid restrictions, it was a Holy Spirit visitation. It was a rain shower, the smell of earth after a drought and revival of the dead with healing of the sick everywhere. The demon afflicted felling to the ground convulsing and shaking to free their host. The Mapili grounds venue, in the Ndeke township of Kitwe turned in to a spiritual hospital addressing physical needs as well.

Today, after the crusade a known witch doctor, brough a heavy sack of fetishes asking to be freed of the burden. His mother tried to stop him as they lived off his wizardry but the devil lost the battle. We led him to the Lord, burnt the fetish got him a bible.

Kitwe shall never be the same. Thank you Jesus for the successful campaign. We praise God for the unity among churches and pastors. The cleaning up of that “dump site” in readiness for the campaign was precursor to the cleansing of souls. So many departmental contributions and my car was engaged in “war” for the first time big time. This was the purpose it was bought for. I wish to thank, friends and partners for prayers and contributions.

Thank you.Glory to God!
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Solwezi mission report

God gave us a breakthrough in transport this past August, if I may gratefully testify to his glory.
This need was critical, in lean and hard covid times.

Covid, hit our church fellowship badly, like many others across the globe. In our African case, we lost members through deaths, loss of jobs, fear of infection and the devils whispered thoughts like Eve in the garden of Eden. The result of this was, little income for the church and low fellowship turnout.

In all situations, we give thanks to God, like Paul   said, in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. We have been found worthy to be called overcomers so far from 2019 to 2021 pandemic. We met as a church family, as we were permitted by medical authorities our leadership changed.

If I may additionally testify, we were blessed generously in September. The  result was a first travelled to our mission outpost in our village church in a long while.  The church meets in some sorrowful structure with wind beaten plastic and tarpaulin. But their zeal was undiminished. This structure is soon to change.

With our October 2021 visit, our Solwezi fellowship built a kiln for their hand made bricks and are on course to build. Our building is now at roof level in just a few weeks.

We know, many people pray for us as such this update and write up of gratitude. Your prayer and generous support is highly appreciated. 

At the moment, Mbonge Solwezi fellowship just needs a  roof. This stage of construction cannot be done in phases and needs specialised materials. The rain is also closer than before.

Our Solwezi fellowship has shown great commitment and resolve. They are a highly motivated group to do more by themselves.

So far so good, and thank you again for your prayer, encouraging comments forgetting your faithful support to Beth Adonai Fellowship Kitwe and Mbonge, Solwezi.

We want to hear from you soon.
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Anniversary/birthday Fundraiser

We are starting a fundraising campaign in honor of Lubuto and his wife. They are celebrating 33 wonderful years together. They have faithfully served the Lord in the ministry. Lubuto also just celebrated his birthday.

All proceed goes to construction of a Bible school and church in Zambia. The target is $6,100 for bible school+$3,300 church building. Total $9,400. 



Yom KiPPUR


Yom Kippur, Wednesday 15th ending Thursday 16 September, 2021. (or October in Gregorian calendar).

Yom Kippur means, Day of Atonement. It’s a day to reflect on the past year and ask God’s forgiveness for sins committed.

In the Jewish calendar, it’s the 10th day of the  month of Tishrei. A most sacred date of fasting, among Jews. Fasting is a means of reflection on ones sins and it dates back to Biblical times.

“The purpose of fasting is to bring one to repent.  As such, true repentance brings a change in our behaviours.

During the exodus from Egypt, God by Moses gave Israel two stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments (Exodus 31:18). However, when Moses descended from Mount Sinai, Israelites were worshipping a golden calf and he shattered the holy tablets in anger (Exodus 32:19).

The Israelites atoned for their idolatry and God forgave them on the 10th day of Tishrei, which then became known as Yom Kippur.

The High priest, Aaron, entered into the Holy of Holies bearing the blood of sin offering and sprinkled it on the mercy seat. God met man there (Exodus 29:42).

Today, Jesus the lamb of God, has entered into the Holy of holies with his own blood to atone (Hebrews 9:12).

We can, Rejoice for God through Jesus atoned ( Romans 5:11).

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:14).

exerpt: By Jaymi McCann
September 15, 2021 3:44 pm

Bloom

Bloom 1

My amaryllis red, took the lead in blooming this year.
The song ringing in my mind, over amaryllis bloom, was learnt way back in elementary school days, in the ’70s.

Refrain: All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,.
’twas God that made them all.

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing color,
He made their tiny wings.

Soon the 40 amaryllis plants of different shades on the ledge white, yellow and the others will follow.

The song quoted, was by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895). She also wrote “There Is a Green Hill Far Away” and  “Once in Royal David’s City” a popular Christmas carol.

Bloom 2

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who doeth all things well.

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1848)

A thought in my heart this morning.

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Psalm 45:1-NIV

I love the Amaryllis bloom especially this blood red soon the white, its absolutely gorgeous.


The splendor lasts days and the wonder is reborn in due season.
No matter the circumstances; alone, misunderstood, rejection and even loss, it blooms. In toil, lack of support, through rough times or self inflicted moments, God will cause its flower to bud. A God given beauty, manifested and asking for no returns, at exactly the same time, as he set it out to do.

For us, alone, lack and at times self inflicted sloppiness, I encourage bloom, as he has mandated. The bud never groans, stops to work or labour. Somethings are not for us to react to. We  focus on our mandate, no matter what assails. Life is short,

In the morning it springs up new, but by evening it is dry and withered. Psalm 90:6-NIV

You, are bright and beautiful in bloom even through toil pain and rebirth. There have been moments of great anguish and personal hurt. Yet at that time, someone would be so happy to see me. Oblivious, to my hurt and aches.


He made us to be seen and lips to tell, what the Lord has done. For he does, all things well. Bloom!

Bloom #3

I was about to stop at bloom #2 but someone asked me to send pictures of the bud in a picture, when it blooms. There are still a number of the Amarillies in the ledges yet to bloom. I look forward  to each one blooming.

Lillies have great lessons in them otherwise we would not see them in scripture. Christ is referred to as the lilly of the valley.
Not all flowers, just as amarillies, are mentioned in the bible. not all mammals are named either. There are, however, great lessons in unnamed nature,  which cannot be ignored. Paul to the Romans says, God reveals himself in creation (1:20).

My latest amaryllis blooms, made me set out a bloom parade. However, though Amaryllis  blooms for days, eventually, they succumb just like all God’s creation.

Sadly among us as humans, the past couple of years, we have seen among ourselves, the extremes and contrasts of bloom and doom. People have gone, like they never were.
We try to memorialize them but it just isn’t the same. Scripture has lessons;

Psalms 90:6-7, 9  In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.
For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.

In admonishing us, Moses asks God to help us account, guide us to utilise or pay attention to the period and time we have each been allotted, on earth.

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

Song of Solomon 2:12  The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

Eventually as all nature we succumb. I can only encourage that we bloom.

Bloom, exhibit the splendour God has given you.
Bloom, use the best in you for his glory in limited time.
Bloom, exploit the God given gifts for the nect generation’s example.
Bloom, for you only have this time, to bloom

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