Kenya Update – April 2015 – Moses Rianto – Operations Director
MAILITISA
Goats for Orphans: We thank God this time again; we got opportunity to minister to Orphans. In the month of March, Unite 4 Africa was able to give ten (10) more goats to Orphans in Mailtisa. Many needy Orphans continue to get support of goats to help as a source of livelihood.
Fig1. Orphan under the care of an elderly blind woman receives a sheep
Ghana Update – April 2015 – Samson Abukari U4A Country Director, Ghana
“And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.’ (Matthew 18:17-19 ESV)”
Introduction
The season of Easter is here again and as we consciously reflect on the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, may it make a great meaning to us and empower us to be effective witnesses of this great work of Christ in our individual and personal lives.
Ethiopa Update – March 2015 – Samson Weldemariam – Country Director
I. Bridges ΙΙ training in Assosa Town.
One of our Master trainers Pastor Tesfaye has conducted Bridges ΙΙ training in Assosa town, Benishangul Gumuz region. The town is located more than 700 KM far from the capital Addis Ababa. By the grace of God we are able to plant 22 local churches in the region in past 5 years. 43 local missionaries & church leaders have attended the training.
Pastor Tesfaye has conducted the Bridges training in Assosa
Kenya Update – March 2015 – Moses Rianto – Operations Director
MATAPATO
Goats for Orphans: In the month of February, we had an opportunity again to minister to the needy in our community through Unite 4 Africa. 17 orphans received goats as part of empowering the needy in Mailtisa. We pray that this will go a long way to help alleviate poverty in these families. We are grateful to Unite 4 Africa and its partners, for continuing support for the needy.
Fig1 and 2 Orphans receiving goats, with Rev Okongo Samson presenting to one of the Orphans
Ghana Update – March 2015 – Samson Abukari U4A Country Director, Ghana
“Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. (1 John 5:10-12 ESV)”
Introduction
The willful choice man made in the Garden of Eden caused man to die spiritually. However, God in His rich mercy made a provision in His son Jesus Christ for man to live again. God has presented man another opportunity to choose eternal life or death. It’s our prayer that more and more people will choose Jesus in order to enjoy this eternal life which has been made available to everyone by our loving God.
Note From The Unite4Africa Board – March 2015 – John Tabor
Its been a number of months since my teaching mission trip to Ethiopia and Kenya and yet it is still affecting my life nearly as much as when we were there. Africa is an amazing place. The diversity, in nearly every way, is remarkable. The experience is rich. The people are beautiful.
In so many ways one witnesses and experiences God’s creative hand. I don’t know, but I just feel about as close to Him as I ever have when there. My thinking has been challenged in so many ways as I learn the dynamics of culture and the heart of the people. “Fixes, cures or solutions” to problems we encounter from our western perspective most often don’t hold water to the needs, but the local people’s ideas do. What an education! Who’s teaching who?
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Note From The Unite4Africa Board – Feb 2015 – Jim Weisert & Okongo Samson
Dear U4A Partner,
You have once again helped changed the lives of so many in Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya and throughout Unite4Africa’s African Partner Network! Through your sacrifices you have helped many come to know Jesus Christ personally. And believers across the world have been encouraged in their personal and community walk with Christ.
U4A’s Board, Country Directors, and Leaders are grateful for your ongoing partnership. Thank You!!!
Below is a quick glimpse of your faithfulness during 2014:
New Partners: 7 new partners joined with U4A to help engage in the work being done in Africa.
Leadership Training: we trained 3,169 people in Leadership to help transform Africa for Christ.
Self-sustaining Country Leadership businesses:
Ghana: Our new Country Director has started two businesses on his own. They are in their infancy, but both look promising (Pig Farming and Crop Farming)
Kenya: Our Staff was unable to achieve positive cash flow with the Bus Business in 2014. This due to terrorist attacks in the country and the Gov creating new laws for this type of business. There is discussion about selling the Bus and purchasing a Farming Tractor, with plow and trailer, which would be capable of operating 12 months per year with limited Gov intervention.
Ethiopia: Creating a self-sustaining business is difficult due to the ever changing laws of the country. Our Country Director has presented a few, but then the Gov imposes laws that would not allow the business to be self-sustaining. So they continue to seek and pray for God to open a path for them to set up a Self Sustaining Business.
House of Hope – Kenya: Is slowly becoming self-sustaining as a few partners are directly funding the operation for the coming year. 1464 patients were treated at our U4A Clinic and House of Hope Medical Center.
Water for Villages: two water wells are under way in two locations. And three Water Catchment Tanks were built in three other locations.
Orphan programs: 829 Orphans received animals, 34 orphans were adopted, and over 1,900 other orphans were assisted in some form.
Rehabilitation of teenage victims who are spiritually, psychologically, and socially damaged: 1,750 were reached and received care.
Lives touched by Christ:
4,639 people have given their life to the Lord in 2014
4,345 people have been baptized in 2014
190 small groups or house churches planted in 2014
Short term mission trips in 2014: U4A had four very successful trips in 2014. A total of 32 partners participated
With praise we thank God for including all of us in His work in Africa and around the world! What each of us does serving God has ripple effects around the world. And as God uses each of us in 2015, we pray that we all continue to be a blessing to the least, the lost, and the forgotten.
All of us at U4A will continue to work to fulfill our Vision: “To see grass roots movements sweeping across Africa, transforming communities, and bringing abundant life in Christ.” This through the successful application of our Mission: “To unite, equip, and mobilize individuals and organizations to transform their communities spiritually, socially, physically, and economically.” We can’t do this without you, please stand firm with us and invite others to join in this wonderful work.
A look at 2015 goals for U4A:
Raise up new partners to help engage in the work being done in Africa.
Provide Leadership Seminars to encourage our leaders and raise up new leaders to transform Africa for Christ.
Purchase 2 newer SUV’s for our staff offices in Kenya and Ethiopia as their current vehicles are not reliable.
Establish self sustaining businesses in Ethiopia for our Staff on the ground.
Supply the needs of our Medical Clinic and Mobil Medical Clinic to treat the sick and hurting.
Help Africans achieve their transformational goals through the program “Community Health Evangelism (CHE).”
See orphans adopted into local families in their village and supply animals to help care and provide for them.
Increase the rehabilitation work for teenage victims who are spiritually, psychologically, and socially damaged.
See droves of people come to know the Lord God as their personal savior through the above work in Africa and the world.
Of the above goals, one in particular is needed in the very near future. Our Staff in Kenya and Ethiopia need their broken down vehicles replaced to continue going into the country to lead, train, and share the Gospel. We anticipate each vehicle costing around $10K US dollars. If you would, please pray about partnering with us to answer this goal. Thank you.
We would ask you pray about joining us in 2015 on a mission/vision trip; contact us for trip dates. Most importantly, please stay in touch with us; you receive our monthly newsletter, but we don’t always hear from you, so let us know if there is anything we can pray about for you. We care deeply about you and want to stand together to serve our King and Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Ethiopa Update – Feb 2015 – Samson Weldemariam – Country Director
I. Mass Baptism event again- Ethiopia
We have baptized 569 new converts again in River Awash. These new converts had come to the event from 8 various villages around Welenchity area. God is still working in the lives of many people in our communities by drawing them to Him through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
There will be another event coming up in the month of March and more than 500 people are ready to take the water baptism.
Kenya Update – Feb 2015 – Moses Rianto – Operations Director
MAILITISA
This New Year has seen a birth of a new church within the Maasai community. We thank God, that a place that was known for traditional ceremonies has now converted into a place of redeeming souls and setting free those taken captive the worlds snares. Rev Moses Rianto who helped in starting this new church have now moved with his wife Lydia to help take care of this flock. It’s a challenging task but we believe God is leading.
Fig.1 Zion Baptist Church. After starting under a tree, this is far the lord has brought us.
Ghana Update – Feb 2015 – Samson Abukari U4A Country Director, Ghana
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith. (Galatians 3:13-14 ESV)”
Introduction
It is a great privilege for Christ to stand in for us that we are made TOTALLY free and not only free but that in Christ we have received the qualification to be partakers in the blessing of Abraham – what a privilege?. It is our hope and prayer that everyone will catch a glimpse of this great privilege and make every effort to enjoy it.
Glen Elliott – Lead Pastor, Pantano Christan Chruch
I was privileged to participate in a short-term trip primarily to Ethiopia. Let me say that the U4A team did a great job in preparing the trip and taking care of all the logistics including travel issues, local transportation, lodging, food, etc. The trip itself was smooth and allowed us to focus on the ministry aspects. I never felt “unsafe.”
The U4A Ethiopia and Kenya in-country teams are outstanding. They are great leaders with the highest integrity. It was a pleasure to get to see their hearts for ministry and the effectiveness of the work. I cannot speak highly enough of the on-site leadership and the partnerships and ministries they have and are building.
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Note From The Unite4Africa Board – Jan 2015 – Ken Martin
It’s a new year and all of us at U4A are thankful to be serving in this ministry. And we would like to send a special thank you to those who support Unite 4 Africa with their time, effort, prayer and finances. We strive to maximize this support to serve our brothers and sisters physical, emotional, economical and spiritual needs in Africa. We are resolute in our philosophy to transform communities by empowering the individual to take responsibility for each of the above listed four areas within their domain. As we come along side them with self sustainable means and technologies, to make possible their personal and village transformations goals. This work is all done in the hope that as we unite the body of Christ, and communities are transformed in His name, we will see larger impacts come as surrounding communities take notice and then desire to also be transformed by Christ.
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Ethiopa Update – Jan 2015 – Samson Weldemariam – Country Director
I. Pastors’ Training in Debrezeit
One of the plans we have for last year and even for this year too is to equip our new emerging leaders in Biblical leadership skills and with sound and whole counsel of the word of God so that they will be able to lead the local churches properly, plant more churches and make many disciples.
To do so we have a program called the new generation leaders training program. We have selected 20 young leaders from all parts of the country and have brought them to the town called Debrezeit to train them for a week. The training was focused on the leaders and their wholesome development, more than on the system or the organization.
This program will continue throughout 2015 as the leaders will come together four times for training and experience sharing.
Kenya Update – Jan 2015 – Moses Rianto – Operations Director
MAILITISA
In the month of December we opened a new church, “ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.”This church was started in an area which is known to traditional Maasai activities and ceremonies. This is where our young men are brought together to begin ceremonial training. At some time in 2013, a false prophet who used the Bible, but practicing Maasai traditions started what he called a church under a tree at this place. Many people flocked as he could tell about their lives. We came together as pastors in this community and prayed. God exposed him and people came to know that he was lying and chased him away. This opened a way for us to start a church and put in a new and true foundation of JESUS CHRIST. After laying a foundation in God’s word, now they are asking me to be their pastor.
Fig1. Old Maasai manyatta. Over 3000 young men use to meet here for ceremonies and blessing
Fig2 under this tree, a false prophet started, using bible but preaching traditions not the Gospel. A true church of Jesus has now started here.
Kenya Update – Dec 2014 – Moses Rianto – Operations Director
MAILITISA
The Mailitisa water well project has impacted a lot in the community. With water close by where they get for free, lives are being changed. The Rianto family starting a farm with vegetables and tomatoes. We are slowly learning how to do modern faming and soon this will help train other community members to start farming as well.
Vegetables from the farm using the water from the new well