Church of the Nazarene
Africa Regional Newsletter
06 April 2010 pdf - complete newsletter
Swaziland Launches ‘Water for a Generation’ Project
Rev Cosmos Mutowa, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries/Helping Hands Africa Regional Coordinator
With the 100 year history of the Church of the Nazarene in Swaziland, it is only fitting that on 26 March 2010, the King of Swaziland, Mswati III, recognized the role played during the official launch of the ‘Water for a Generation’ project.
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Graves Conducts Teaching Session & Ordains Three Elders in Liberia
Rev Daniel Johnson, Liberia Ministries Coordinator
On 8 March 2010, General Superintendent Dr David Graves arrived in Liberia to preside over the ordination of three pastors on the Liberia South East District. This event was held on 9 March following a teaching session in the morning for local church leaders.
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Mozambique Maputo & Matola Districts Give to “Send Forth the Gospel”
Dr David Restrick, SNM Academic Dean
Continuing a tradition that dates back about 30 years, Nazarenes from across the Maputo and Matola districts gathered in their respective districts for their annual offering to "Send forth the Gospel" to others from churches large and small ..
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Graduation at NTCCA – A Celebration of the Blessings of God
Mr Chrispine Mwantey, NTCCA Diploma Recipient, & Dr Margaret Scott, NTCCA Academic Dean
The 2010 graduation at Nazarene Theological College of Central Africa (NTCCA) in Lilongwe, Malawi, on 05 March 2010 was a very positive experience. God richly blessed the whole campus community in preparing and carrying out the events as a unified team…
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Sudan Southeast Holds District Assembly & Ordination Service
Rev John Yual, Sudan Ministries Coordinator, Rev Cosmos Mutowa, NCM/HHA Africa Regional Coordinator
On 3 March 2010, enthusiastic Nazarenes dressed in colourful robes and waving banners as they marched, sang, and ululated in anticipation welcomed Dr David Graves, Dr Filimao Chambo and others to Southern Sudan …
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CLI Sudan Graduates 20
Rev John Yual, Sudan Ministries Coordinator
The Creative Leadership Institute (CLI) began in Sudan in 2003 held a graduation ceremony for the first 20 learners to complete the course of study towards ordination on 03 March 2010, in Nasir, Sudan…
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Graves Reports Amazing Stories from Africa
--NCN News, 26 March 2010
David W Graves, jurisdictional general superintendent for the Africa Region, recently toured South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, and Rwanda for district assemblies, ordination services, and leadership conferences. From crowded congregations to modest church plants, he reports
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Encouraging Youth to Experience a Holy Wedding
Mr Tawanda Mhlanga, Zimbabwe West District
Mr Tawanda Mhlanga of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and Miss Prisca Machingauta of Gutu, Zimbabwe, were united in Holy Matrimony on 19 December 2010 at the Mkoba Church of the Nazarene on the Zimbabwe West District…
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Missionaries on the Move
Mrs Bev Shute, Regional Missionary Personnel Coordinator
Rev Ronald and Mrs Rachelle Miller and their two children, Abigail and Malachi, will move to Manzini, Swaziland on 7 April 2010 to serve as Regional Missionaries on Specialized Assignment. Ronald will serve as Assistant to the Africa South Field Strategy Coordinator for Mission work in Swaziland. This includes coordination of all mission projects and Work & Witness teams, and later the management of mission properties. Rachelle will serve as administrative assistant to Dr Winnie Nhlengethwa for NAHEC. We welcome them to the Africa Region missionary team and believe they will be a great blessing as they use their gifts and abilities to serve the Lord in Africa.
Rev Cheri Kommel moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, in February 2010 to serve as Distance Learning Coordinator and Facilitator, and BTH Tutor for Nazarene Theological College. During her missionary service in Africa, Kommel has served as an educator and coordinator in Swaziland, South Africa, and Botswana. Her years of experience in serving the learners of Africa in the area of Theological education is welcomed, and we welcome her to the Africa South Field.
Praise Report:
Rev Frank Mills: After considerable time in the hospital in Accra, Ghana, Frank has returned to Northern Ghana and his ministry as District Superintendent. He is doing much better, although his recovery is slow. Thank you for your prayers for Frank. Please continue to pray for his complete recovery.
Prayer Requests - Please pray for:
Phil Anderson, as he continues to struggle with pneumonia. Please pray for God’s healing touch. Phil is the Africa Regional Communications Coordinator. He and his wife Denise are missionaries serving is South Africa.
Dr Filimao Chambo, as he leads the Africa Region, his wife Rev Samantha, and their children Tsakani and Emanuel.
Dr David Graves, General Superintendent in jurisdiction for Africa, and his wife Sharon as they minister in many different places.
Field Strategy Coordinators and Regional Service Coordinators as they seek God’s direction and implement strategies to make Christlike disciples across Africa.
Connie Mackenzie, who was hospitalized with a high fever and severe infection and was treated with intravenous therapy and is now back in her home. Please pray with us for Connie, that the infection will be completely removed from her body. Pray that she will heal quickly and for God’s presence, strength, and peace during this time. Connie is a retired missionary to South Africa and Africa South Field treasurer.
Lesley Hooper who broke her leg on 14 March, and underwent two surgical procedures to reset her leg on 15 March 2010. She developed an infection, and was hospitalized again the weekend of 27 March. Lesley is now home. However, the infection is not totally cleared. Please continue to pray for Lesley’s complete and speedy recovery. She is thankful for everyone’s continued prayers for her recovery and that there will be no further complications. Lesley will be on crutches for six weeks. Lesley is the Travel Agent for the Regional Office.
Family of Raymond Friberg: Rev Raymond Friberg passed away on 25 March 2010 in Olympia, WA, USA. Rev Friberg pastored many churches in the Northwest USA and served as a nursing home chaplain. He was the father of retired missionary Hugh Friberg who served in Swaziland, South Africa, and Mozambique. Please pray for the Friberg family during this time as they mourn his passing yet celebrate his life and home-going.
Family of Ephaem Dlamini: Rev Ephaem Dlamini was killed in a fatal car accident near Nelspruit, South Africa, on 7 March 2010. A graduate of Nazarene College of Theology in Swaziland, Dlamini served as the manager of the Nazarene Bookstore, the Swaziland Gospel Centre in Manzini, and pastor of the Sibusisweni Church which he founded, Ngculwini Church, and Nyakeni Church on the Swaziland Central District. He also served as the pastor of the Siteki Fitch Memorial Church on the Swaziland East District. At the time of his death, he was in the process of transferring to the Republic of South Africa to take over the Dlamini Church of the Nazarene in Soweto. He is survived by his wife Sibusani Orah Dlamini (nee Mabundza) who is still hospitalized as a result of the same accident, and their two children, Malamlela and Bhekiwe. This servant of God fought a good fight and will be dearly missed. Please pray for his wife and children and other family and church members during these difficult days.
From the Word
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” “Yet it was the LORD’S will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand” (Isaiah 53:5-6, 10).
“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: “He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.” Now I have told you.’ So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. ‘Greetings,’ he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me’” (Matthew 28:1-10).
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