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Greetings from the Motherland of Africa & the Mid-Atlantic US!

“The wind blows wherever it pleases.  You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.  So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8)
Dear Kip, Elena, and FOMM Family,

Greetings from Washington DC and Johannesburg, South Africa!  The Spirit has been “blowing” me back and forth from the US to South Africa in the last three weeks, as I have had the privilege to witness glorious baptisms in addition to a bittersweet leadership transition that is guiding my family back to lead the great Washington, DC Church later this year.  I thank God for the perfect guidance of the Spirit Who leads us!

In Lusaka, Zambia, the Spirit blessed our efforts as this remnant group witnessed the glorious baptism of a single brother who will soon be attending the University of Zambia!  Please pray as members of the Joburg Church will be sent out to plant this valiant congregation at our African Missions Conference in June.  In Johannesburg, the Arts, Media & Sports Ministry of the church hosted an incredible “Open Mic” event that raised thousands of rands and featured talented performers both within and outside the church!  In Lagos, the church has a new FIRE as they celebrated four baptisms of the past weeks and set a new record for visitors in their campus sector!  Our Kampala Church also had a seamless leadership transition which now enables Osas & Ariel Atohengbe to be “blown” to serve with Patrique and me in Nairobi, Kenya.  To God be the glory!

Don’t forget to register for our French Africa Missions Conference (FAMC) from June 2-4th and the African Mission Conference (AMC) from June 23-25th of June entitled, “SHOW ME YOUR GLORY!” (Exodus 33:18)  SIGN UP NOW to register the AMC at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-african-missions-conference-show-me-your-glory-lagos-nigeria-tickets-597876473627.

Please join us in prayer as we prepare for these incredible events!

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
The valiant remnant group in Lusaka, Zambia praise God for the baptism of Tatrah (middle right with rose) – as he declares that “Jesus is LORD!”  Please pray for several ICOC brothers who are also studying the Bible to be restored!
Our dynamic AMS ministry is on FIRE as they featured their recent “Tap Into Your Talent” (TIYT) event at a photo gallery that had over a hundred souls in attendance with performers (singers, musicians, spoken word, and dancers) from across Johannesburg!  Patrique and I are so proud of Joshua & Shyloe Ajayi for their vision and hard work for this incredible ministry!
It is always a joy to visit the saints in Washington DC as I worked with the Untalans through the leadership transition of Ron & Tracy Harding.  Please pray for our dear friends as they start a new chapter in Dallas, Texas!
LAGOS, NIGERIA
The brothers in Lagos praise God as Femi Azamma, a 2nd year student studying Sociology at the University of Lagos, was baptized on May 7th!  
The Lagos Campus Ministry prayed and fasted for their recent Campus Sunday, as 43 disciples had 307 visitors for a total attendance of 350!  Bolaji Akinfenwa, the Lagos EVL, stated, “This was my first time in 32 years of discipleship that I witnessed all the disciples standing up for the guests!”  The picture above was just one side of the room, and most of those who attended are interested in studying the Bible!
Our new sister, Rosemary Duru (middle), rejoices at her baptism!  Rosemary is a lawyer and mother a disciple in the Sydney Church!
A Lagos Ministry Intern and a dear grandson in the faith, Kingsley Chidiebere (left), baptized a dear single brother named John Odobuchi (right)!  To God be the glory!
Our dear Mama Christiana Ahana (seated), the dear aunt of Lagos sister Jacinta Adamu (second from left), was baptized into Christ on Sunday at 84 years young!  it is never too late to be united with the LORD!
KAMPALA, UGANDA
Dear sons and daughters in the faith, Osas & Ariel Atohengbe (left), EVL and WML of the Kampala Church, transferred the leadership of the Kampala Church to dear friends and ministry leaders Deji & Gbemisola Aregbesola as the Spirit blows the Atohengbes to Nairobi!  Please pray for of these special couples as they prepare to win East Africa for the LORD!
The Spirit of God is leading His people powerfully in this Year of Miracles!  Thank you for all your love, financial support and prayers as we dream to win the Motherland and beyond!

Much love,

Andrew & Patrique