Note from the Board – John Tabor & Jim Weisert

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 new Christians who had walked many miles to be baptized. Over many weeks these new Christ followers from all backgrounds and experiences were taught the significance of being baptized. So, they were ready! What a privilege to participate with other pastors in blessing these new creations through their baptism.

In the past I know that I have touted Unite 4 Africa as being special – a ministry that accomplishes so much of what it sets out to achieve. But I have to add that U4A is really more than special – almost supernatural. I see their influence in the eyes of everyone the ministry touches. I see hope and heart and energy and love for brothers and sisters in the faith and outside the faith. Because of their work entire communities are transformed as are the short-term ministry teams that visit. There is so much that is accomplished for the Lord and through the Lord and His sovereign touch on the leaders and workers of U4A.

There’s something else…joy. I’m convinced that Jesus touches those we minister to through us. He enables us to minister out of joy and it’s like a virus that spreads inexorably to every girl and boy and man and woman we meet with a joyousness that grows and spreads. The joy they receive marks them as His and cannot be shaken. Their heart’s desire is to know Him more…to know Him better…to know Him as it says in John 17:3, “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Unite 4 Africa is helping that become a reality.”

The wonderful thing that John Tabor observed over 10 years ago has continued to flourish year after year since 2014. We are now in 2024 and are as amazed as ever as we see the continued eternal transformation of individual lives and whole communities transformed for Christ. And this is because of you, our prayer partners and financial partners. God continues to pour His favor upon the work of Unite 4 Africa because of your faithfulness. 

If you’ve not partnered financially with Unite 4 Africa or haven’t recently, today would be the perfect time. God is using our partners and leaders to rescue so many from not only physical poverty, but even more importantly, spiritual poverty.  But there are so many more to reach.  Your gift today will be put to work in the coming weeks to share Christ with them and transform lives. Please take a moment now to visit www.Unite4Africa.org/donate.  

Thank you from the Board and our Staff on the ground throughout Africa!

Have a blessed month.

Jim Weisert

U4A Board Member