Owning a first copy of the bible at 82 years It is commonly said that it’s “better late than never,” and this turned true for Phyllis, an elderly lady from Kitui. Owning a Bible is one of those things some of us would wish happened while we were still young. Phyllis was much elated to […]
CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRISTMAS WITH CHILDREN It was another joyful moment when we had over 250 children from the Church community and the other surrounding communities coming over to interact and to be a part of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The children were so excited that they could be a […]
The Other People Jar When my daughter Jennifer was three years old, money and especially saving and giving some of it away were pretty much the furthest things from her mind. Dressing up like Cinderella, singing and dancing to Disney VHS videos, and creating elaborate tea parties for her stuffed animals were much higher on […]
Introduction As the year came to a close, we were reminded of the profound message of peace that entered the world over two thousand years ago in Bethlehem. This peace, embodied in the humble birth of Christ, is not merely the absence of conflict but the restoration of what is broken into wholeness. As Unite […]
Forgiveness and Obedience A few days ago, I was privileged to have dinner with the founder of Unite 4 Africa, Okongo Samson. We were joined by one of Unite 4 Africa’s leaders who oversees home churches in a country of Northern Africa. This country is a place where professing Christ can literally result in a […]
The Remarkable Journey of Abera Dechasa In a world where faith can sometimes lead to unimaginable trials, the story of Abera Dechasa stands as a powerful testimony to the strength of Believers and the transformative power of our Gospel of Jesus Christ. Abera, a young Christian man from Adama, Ethiopia, faced a shocking and painful […]
Restored Relationship in Nkare Nanyuki Resulting to Greater Kingdom Impact In the month of August 2023, I was traveling with Dr. Okongo Samson and had the opportunity to meet with a group of pastors who had theological, denominational and minor doctrinal differences which brought disagreements between them. This was accentuated by different leadership styles and […]
Community Outreach It is a joy to see those trained living out what they have been taught. The young men in a local Church did some series of outreaches to the communities, they have been reaching out with the love of Christ. On one occasion they went to one of the communities with health kits […]
Empowering Women and Girls the Jesus Way One of the most impactful revelations my wife Jeannie and I experienced while visiting villages in Kenya and Ethiopia recently was how women and girls are being empowered there by Unite 4 Africa. There are many culturally endemic problems women, and adolescent and younger girls face in rural […]
Pastors and Leaders Empowerment Several years ago, Dr. Okongo started discipling Pastor Yohana Ntengese Meeli. Shortly after, U4A empowered him with a motorbike. This initiative is part of U4A’s ongoing mission to support pastors and enhance their mobility to reach out to their communities, spread the gospel and fulfill their pastoral duties more effectively while […]
1.The Contribution of our Ministry to the Global Mission Dr. Okongo, Shyla and I participated in the 4th Lausanne Global Congress that was held in Incheon, South Korea from September 22 – 28, 2024. More than 5,000 Global leaders gathered together for a week with the theme of “Let the Church Declare and Display Christ […]
‘And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and […]
John Tabor, a previous Board member, and longtime friend and supporter of U4A wrote the following in December of 2014: “The water of the Awash River in Ethiopia was cold but the enthusiasm was more than warm- it was very hot with anticipation and expectation. There was a discernible buzz among the more than 150 […]
A Head Start for a Family Through Goats for Orphans Project in Kitui County Last November, Emmanuel Kiema together with his two siblings, all benefited from the goat project. Emmanuel, the youngest among the three children, had his goat give birth first. He likes and plays with his two goats many times as his older […]
1.God Can Use Anyone Who is Available God does not discriminate based on physical abilities, and He can work through anyone who is willing to follow His call and serve others. With the right support and encouragement, physically challenged individuals can be powerful agents of change and inspiration in the church and beyond. Ultimately, God […]
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