Africa in Revival

Cameroon
Terry Riddick & Rusty Riddick families

At a convention of a new group applying for affiliation with our church, nineteen were baptized in Jesus' name and six received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Three students graduated from the UPC College of Theology.

Central African Republic
Mike Benson family

In the midst of the rebellion and displacement of people, six were baptized in Jesus' name. There is revival in the midst of chaos.

Equatorial Guinea
Regional Missionary, Peter Mua family

During a thanksgiving service, there were 264 in attendance, four were baptized in Jesus' name and five received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Gabon
Randy Adams family - reported by Pastor Desire

There were four baptized in Jesus' name, and two received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Ghana
Nick Sisco & Colleen Carter families

A new church plant has already baptized six in Jesus' name.

A new radio ministry has yielded three converts who were all baptized in Jesus' name.

The National Ladies Retreat had over 600 in attendance, and ten received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Kenya
Jim Crumpacker & Patrick Groves families

Throughout the country a total of 238 were baptized in Jesus' name, 140 received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and 150 reported healings.

A total of 173 Bible studies were taught, and forty backsliders were restored.

Seven new preaching points have been established.

Malawi
Chris Gibbs family

The children's ministry department in one district had twelve children who received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fifteen were baptized in Jesus' name.

During two village services, five adults received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and one reported healing.

There was a wonderful watch night service with communion at the headquarters church. Many were touched by the sovereignty of the Lord and are believing that 2013 will be another year of great harvest.

Mozambique
Regional Missionary, Cezar Moreas family

We praise the Lord for a church that is being built.

Nigeria
Gerry McLean family

One Bible school student baptized eighteen in Jesus' name, and seventeen received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

A December Bible school graduate has only been in his new station for three weeks and has already baptized eighteen in Jesus' name.

The National Treasurer just re-baptized seven people, including four pastors from another fellowship, in Jesus' name.

Over the Christmas break, one student prayed seven people through to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Sierra Leone
Area Coordinator, Randy Adams - reported by Pastor Conteh

2012 ended with a great program in which all the churches participated. In 2013, the first day of each month will be a special prayer time at the central church. The evidence of these meetings is souls determined to do more in the Lord's service.

Togo
Randy Adams & Jaydie Johnson families

National Conference had over 1000 in attendance, and twenty-seven new people received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Also, many were delivered from demons.

Twelve Bible School students graduated, and four ministry couples were ordained.

One man testified that he had been in the hospital with no results for several months after being paralyzed on one side. He said he was an idol worshipper but decided he would try this God who heals. He was healed at National Conference and was leaping and praising God.

The National Secretary's sister has been ill for many years and was told she would need a very expensive operation. She persistently prayed until she was completely healed.

A deacon testified that, when he was young, he was always drunk and his wife threatened to leave him several times. But one day he had an encounter with someone who knew about The Deliverer, and in 1973, he was baptized in Jesus' name. The deacon and his wife are celebrating forty years of freedom and truth.

A young man from a village came to church leaning on a crutch. He was healed and left the crutch at the altar.

At a local crusade, four received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and seven were delivered from demons.

Uganda
Phil Tolstad & Steve Phelps families

In two seminars seventy-five received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and three Trinitarian pastors where baptized in Jesus' name.

Zambia
Gary Abernathy family

There were 2,437 in attendance at the National Prayer Conference, and six received the baptism of the Holy Spirit during this time of powerful prayer, anointed singing, and anointed messages.

An exciting point of interest - Quiz Team Zambia took first place at the Sub-Regional International Quiz Tournament. God bless the team for their sacrifice and study of His Word.

Special Prayer Focus
Please help us pray for revival ...

We are asking for focused prayer for Eretria, Comoro Islands, Mali, and The Gambia. We need to reach these nations. Willing men are needed to go as doors are opened and opportunities become available.