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AFRICANUS Report (English) – March 19, 2023

by | May 29, 2023

Greetings from the Motherland of Africa & the Mid-Atlantic US!
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26)
Dear Kip, Elena, and FOMM Family,
Greetings from the Motherland!  In South Africa, the Joburg Church rejoiced and wept on Sunday as the sisters baptized Jeanette Matebese!  “Ma Jeanette,” as she is affectionately called, is a 66-year-old teacher and mother of a Joburg disciple, Mmabtho.  We praise God that Jeanette’s heart was changed from “stone to flesh” over the four months of diligent study with the sisters.  Tchalo & Mbali Felipe, dear disciples from the Dubai Church who are originally from Angola and South Africa respectively, were also in town to witness this precious event.  Please pray for Mbali’s mother, who was in attendance and moved by Jeanette’s powerful testimony.  May God continue building a diverse congregation in Johannesburg that serves to win families throughout South Africa and beyond!

In Uganda, the LORD blessed the Kampala Women’s Day, entitled, “Beautifully Broken,” as 10 sisters had 49 guests in attendance for a total of 59 souls!  In Nigeria, the Lagos Church welcomed Kwaku Sarkodie (Associate EVL in the San Francisco Church and native Ghanaian) as he and Bolaji Akinfenwa (Lagos EVL) also traveled to Accra, Ghana to prepare for the mission team planting there in June!  The Abuja (Nigeria) remnant group (overseen by the Lagos Church) also baptized three souls this weekend!

Please pray for our brother Blaise Feumba, as he is currently fighting malaria, yet the French Africa churches continue to bring in the harvest as 33 souls were baptized this week!  The saints in the AFRICANUS World Sector have continued to thrive on the Motherland despite the challenges!
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
The sisters rejoice as Ma Jeanette joyfully proclaims that “Jesus is LORD” after repenting of many sins including people-pleasing, co-dependency and pride.  
Ma Jeanette and Mmabtho celebrate that they are now sisters in Christ!  Please pray for Philip, Jeanette’s husband and Mmbatho’s father, to imitate their faith and start studying the Bible!
LAGOS, NIGERIA
Chinyere & Bolaji Akinfenwa, the Lagos Church leaders, welcome Kwaku Sarkodie to Lagos as he and Bolaji prepare to “scout out the land” in Accra, Ghana!
Jeffrey (center), a Computer Engineer, rejoiced at his baptism in Abuja after being reached out to by Lagos brother Kelvin Agboso.  Although he stopped his Bible studies last year, he overcame his excuses and started seeking God again this year!
Niyi Ayoola-Daniel (center) and his wife Leticia (next picture) were overjoyed to be baptized into Christ!  This special couple (both lawyers) first came out to the Island Region of the Lagos Church with their daughter Tomi, a disciple in the Toronto Church.  Despite graduating from a denominational Bible School, they both saw the error of false doctrine and wholeheartedly followed the truth! 
A newly baptized Niyi was eager to baptize his wife Leticia (center)!  Please pray for Niyi and Leticia’s son and other family members to come to a knowledge of the truth!
KAMPALA, UGANDA
The 10 Kampala sisters are grateful for the leadership of their Women’s Ministry Leader, Ariel Atohengbe (center), as they had 5 to 1 visitors at their first Women’s Day!  
In attendance at the Kampala Women’s Day was Peninah Nakatudde (right), a successful attorney who recently secured the non-profit status for the church!
The Kampala brothers led in service as they waited on tables for the sisters!  All the guests enjoyed the food and hospitality of the church!
Thank you for your prayers as God continues to open the door of the harvest this month.  Please pray for “even greater” miracles as the LORD transforms more hearts of “stone” into “flesh” in the upcoming weeks! (John 14:12)

Much love,

Andrew & Patrique