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SOUTHERN AFRICA UPDATE<\/span><\/h2>\n

Proverbs 12:25 (NIV) says, \"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.\" In this challenging time we are living in, it is easy to become anxious. Everything around us seems to be negative. However, when we hear a voice of hope, a kind word, a positive result, or a COVID report which reads NEGATIVE, there is hope. In Southern Africa, as churches are struggling under the COVID strain, there are some encouraging reports of HOPE.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Malawi planted 44 new churches in 2020.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Zambia's church planting initiative increased church planting from 817 churches in 2019 to 1,088 churches in 2020.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mozambique planted an additional four churches.<\/p>\n

\u2022 In Antananarivo, Madagascar, during the lockdown, Pastor Tojo started a radio station in his home, reaching people in a 70-kilometer radius. Many new converts have been added to the church.<\/p>\n

\u2022 While South Africa is badly affected by COVID-19, the church has forged ahead with conference elections held in quite a number of the 12 conferences. Two new conferences have already been established with the possibility of two more this year.<\/p>\n

AFRICA AWAKENING BASE<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Africa Awakening house in Krugersdorp, South Africa, is looking beautiful since it was upgraded. It was difficult to acquire some of the materials due to shortages in the country, but Maggie did a meticulous job decorating each room, and she has refurbished most of the furniture, which looks beautiful. The Awakening team is busy raising their support and applying for their visas to permit them to live in South Africa.<\/p>\n

ADVANCE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (ASM)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The ASM program, which we started at the Copperbelt Conference in Zambia, is progressing very well. Classes are in different districts, sometimes having to use primitive classroom settings. However, the eagerness of the leaders to learn does not prevent them from attending classes.<\/p>\n

GREAT COMMISSION EQUIPPING CONFERENCE (GCEC)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Great Commission Equipping training is still being taught in some countries where they can risk not contracting the COVID infection. Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Botswana have done the phase two training already.<\/p>\n

TANZANIA<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Five Loaves and Two Fish program from Wing Kwong Church have helped the Kadesh Church and USA River Church in Tanzania put roofs on the buildings. It is so important to have a proper place of worship that brings stability to a community.<\/p>\n

MOZAMBIQUE<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Manjacaze Church project, located in the province of Gaza, was finally finished. It has taken a few years to complete due to funding, but the pastor and church family are very excited to have a permanent church building rather than meeting in an old worn-out tent.<\/p>\n

MADAGASCAR<\/span><\/h2>\n

The church plant in Antananarivo, Madagascar, New Life in Christ, pastored by Pastors Tojo and Deborah Ranaivoarimanana, is still progressing very well and growing. The building project is progressing well, although they will need additional funding to finish. The roof is complete, but the doors and windows are still to be purchased.<\/p>\n

ZAMBIA<\/span><\/h2>\n

Christian Education Ministries Training Institute (CEMTI) dormitory and classrooms in the Copperbelt Conference are progressing well. We thank God for added funds that are helping the buildings become functional. Training is one of the most essential tools to equipping leaders in Africa.<\/p>\n

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our prayer partners and supporters for your faithful commitment to our ministry in Southern Africa. Even during this COVID-19 difficult period, which has affected so many families, we commend you for your faithfulness.<\/p>\n

Joe & Maggie DelportJoe Delport<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Awakening Africa: Dining & Living Room<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Awakening Africa: Kitchen<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Awakening Africa: Bedroom<\/p><\/div>\n

\"GCEC:<\/a>

GCEC: Zimbabwe<\/p><\/div>\n

\"ASM:<\/a>

ASM: Outdoor Class<\/p><\/div>\n

\"GCEC:<\/a>

GCEC: Botswana<\/p><\/div>\n

\"GCEC:<\/a>

GCEC: Malawi Leaders<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kadesh<\/a>

Kadesh Church<\/p><\/div>\n

\"USA<\/a>

USA River Church<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Madagascar:<\/a>

Madagascar: New Church Plant<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Mozambique:<\/a>

Mozambique: New Church Building<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Mozambique:<\/a>

Mozambique: Worn-Out Tent<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Zambia:<\/a>

Zambia: Classrooms<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Zambia:<\/a>

Zambia: Dormitory<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\r\n\r\n\u00a1Saludos desde Jap\u00f3n!<\/strong>\r\n

Siembra y cosecha en Camboya<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nCamboya se encuentra entre los pa\u00edses m\u00e1s pobres de Asia, tanto material como espiritualmente. Han pasado cuarenta a\u00f1os desde que Pol Pot y su Khmer Rouge mataron a m\u00e1s de dos millones de personas en un intento de establecer una utop\u00eda agraria comunista, pero el legado de esos a\u00f1os del holocausto todav\u00eda se puede observar en una grave falta de infraestructura, educaci\u00f3n, oportunidades y esperanza. Menos del 1% de los camboyanos conocen a Jesucristo como Se\u00f1or y Salvador.\r\n\r\nEn septiembre, Russell ayud\u00f3 a organizar y dirigir un equipo ministerial a Camboya para llevar a cabo una serie de cl\u00ednicas m\u00e9dicas en varias aldeas. Los miembros del equipo vinieron de Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Georgia, Jap\u00f3n y Filipinas.\r\n\r\nLas condiciones a menudo eran r\u00fasticas, ya que ten\u00edamos cl\u00ednicas en las iglesias del pueblo. En un lugar, los funcionarios locales nos obligaron a cerrar. El gobierno budista autoritario vigila de cerca y a veces restringe las actividades de los cristianos.\r\n\r\nEn otras aldeas, las autoridades enviaron polic\u00edas y m\u00e9dicos locales para que nos observaran, pero estos quedaron impresionados por la experiencia y amabilidad de nuestro equipo. \u00a1Incluso se unieron al trabajo y nos invitaron a volver!\r\n\r\nLas madres j\u00f3venes estaban agradecidas de recibir vitaminas y medicamentos para las enfermedades de sus hijos, mientras que los ancianos estaban encantados de recibir anteojos para leer. Adem\u00e1s de ofrecer atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica b\u00e1sica y palabras de esperanza y aliento, los miembros del equipo tambi\u00e9n oraron por los pacientes que buscaron su ayuda. \u00a1La oraci\u00f3n es la mejor medicina de todas!\r\n\r\nJunto con el personal m\u00e9dico, tuvimos la suerte de contar con un contingente de j\u00f3venes sobresalientes para ministrar a los ni\u00f1os en cada lugar. \u00a1Estamos orgullosos de decir que nuestro nieto Alex fue parte de este equipo din\u00e1mico!\r\n\r\n\u00a1Los ni\u00f1os disfrutaron jugando juegos al aire libre, haciendo manualidades, escuchando historias de la Biblia, aprendiendo canciones del evangelio y simplemente divirti\u00e9ndose! \u00a1Lo mejor de todo es que los ni\u00f1os aprendieron a orar a Jes\u00fas y tuvieron la oportunidad de ofrecerle sus vidas!\r\n\r\nEn a\u00f1os pasados, hemos invertido tiempo, esfuerzo y financiamiento en viajes similares, ayudando a trabajos pioneros y cavando pozos para las aldeas. \u00a1En este viaje, nos complaci\u00f3 especialmente ver el fruto de estas inversiones en forma de nuevas y pr\u00f3speras iglesias!\r\n

PUNTOS PARA LA ORACI\u00d3N<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\u2022 Ore para que las iglesias en Camboya no sean oprimidas y restringidas en sus actividades, sino que tengan libertad para adorar y difundir el evangelio.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Nuestras iglesias est\u00e1n ayudando a los j\u00f3venes en sus comunidades ense\u00f1ando ingl\u00e9s y ofreciendo capacitaci\u00f3n en inform\u00e1tica. Ore para que los j\u00f3venes est\u00e9n equipados para servir al Se\u00f1or y traer prosperidad a su naci\u00f3n.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ore por el misionero que dirige nuestro trabajo en Camboya, Rev. Merlen Lamanilao de Filipinas. Ore por su apoyo financiero y por su hija adolescente que pronto se graduar\u00e1 de la escuela secundaria.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ore por los pr\u00f3ximos viajes a Tailandia y Nepal, por viajes seguros y un ministerio efectivo.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Nuestro apoyo financiero se ha reducido, lo que dificulta nuestra capacidad de viajar y ministrar. Ore para que nuestro apoyo aumente y considere ayudar a responder a esa oraci\u00f3n.\r\n\r\n\u00a1Gracias por su asociaci\u00f3n en el evangelio!\r\n\r\nRussell & Sandra Board<\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","author_name":"Joe & Maggie Delport","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/18739129_10212742740503973_4522683325866317374_o-e1666283893885.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb62Ar-16H","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4259"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4259\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}