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AFRICANUS Report (English) – January 29, 2023

by | Feb 3, 2023

Greetings from the Motherland of Africa & the Mid-Atlantic US!
“The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.” (Psalm 41)
Dear Kip, Elena, and FOMM Family,

Greetings from the Motherland!  It has hectic since my return from Nairobi last Friday, but God continues to work miracles!  A young brother in the entertainment industry whom we baptized last year, Ntandazo, complained of severe chest pains and difficulty breathing at a recent Singles Devotional.  Although the brothers were alerted to his condition and brought him to the public hospital, Ntandazo had to wait almost EIGHT hours before being attended to by physicians.  When he was finally examined, the doctors were able to surmise that his left lung had collapsed, and were shocked that he had survived in such a critical condition!  They were also surprised at Ntandazo’s calm demeanor as he shared about his previous issues with tubercolosis with peace and trust in God.  Our brother is now recovering well at home and should be back to full strength soon!

In Lagos, the church rejoiced at having a powerful Enrichment Workshop as a campus student was baptized and another was restored!  Please pray for their “Love Your Neighbor” Campaign to help their 18 Bible Talks to be fruitful through fasting, prayer and effective Bible studies!   The Kampala Church also celebrated the baptism of another campus student as this young planting prepares to send out disciples for the Nairobi (Kenya) planting in June!

Our brother Blaise Feumba also shared the exciting news that 32 souls were baptized across French Africa!  To God be the glory!
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
We thank God for his mercy in sparing the life of our dear brother Ntandazo!  Although he had to endure the painful process of draining his left lung, he was surrounded by faithful brothers who brought him through this ordeal with peace and trust in God.  
Ntandazo is well-known actor in South Africa for his work on “Generations” and has already been fruitful with another brother named Stephen since his baptism last May!  Please pray for his full recovery!
It was a joy to welcome home our dear brother and sister, Joshua & Shyloe Ajayi (right with orange cap), as they returned from the US after almost two months.  Shyloe’s mother was very sick and passed away on December 26th, however the process of dealing with the funeral company and the logistics surrounding her death caused several “shenanigans” through which they had to persevere.  They were very grateful for disciples were able to support them, like Kwaku & Ashley Sarkodie, who attended and shared at the memorial service.  Thank God for the love of the kingdom!
LAGOS, NIGERIA
Solomon Atansuyi (center) is at peace with the LORD after his baptism on Friday at the Lagos Enrichment Workshop!  Solomon is a 1st-yaer Mathematics student at the University of Lagos, and was able to overcome a Uber-religious background to become a true disciple!  
Oladipupo Fadeyi (right), a campus student at the University of Lagos who is studying Pharmacy, stands sobered at the opportunity to be restored to the Lagos Church.  Please pray for God to return many souls to be fully committed to Him!
KAMPALA, UGANDA
The Kampala saints rejoiced at the baptism of Boniface Ayesiga, a 1st-year student at Makerere University majoring in social work.  Boniface was humbled by the scriptures to reject the false doctrine of Catholicism and become a true disciple!
Our new brother Boniface is equipped and eager to share the truth of the Gospel through his new First Principles book!  
Now that all our workshops have been completed, please pray for a remarkable harvest across the Motherland as we water the spiritual seeds that have been planted!  Please pray for the LORD to continue to heal the physically and spiritual sick as we put our trust in Him.  It is our prayer that God will strengthen our efforts to do “even greater things” in this Year of Miracles for his glory! (John 14:12)

Much love,

Andrew & Patrique