Whenever a group expresses interest in us, we invite the leaders of that group whether or not we have visited the group. This approach has begun to bear fruit. I addressed the Hour of Revival Gospel Church in Tsakane near Johannesburg. Their pastor, David Mathebula, decided to attend our conference in June. Prayer concerns Wencelas Kamwenubusa, leader of our group in Burundi, wrote that most of them are in government-controlled regroupment camps.
Conditions are deplorable, with much hunger, malnutrition and disease.
Please pray that God will comfort not only our brethren but also all who are trapped in these unbearable conditions. We also have contacts in similar situations in other parts of Africa. Since 2000 began there have been many areas of concern all over the continent, and the brethren appreciate the prayers of our worldwide fellowship, especially for Christians in the Congo, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, Sudan, Uganda, Nigeria and for other countries where either political strife or environmental disasters dominate the news headlines. Another prayer request concerns communication. Mail is generally unreliable, but in most countries we have established at least one e-mail connection, thus allowing vital flock feeding and leadership mentoring material to get through.