Missionary News For Prayer and Praise

» The Farm in Malawi which is maintained following the approach presented in “Farming God’s Way”.

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,

that the excellency of the power may be of
God, and not of us”

2 Cor. 4:7

February 2024
 » Malawi Philip Krauss. . . p 2 » Chad Ibrahim Jacques, Gondelpa Ernest,
Tchoue Alphonse. . . p 7
» Nigeria ‘Nibi Oloniyo . . . p 3
» Africa and Middle East Arabic Radio. . . p 8
» Dem. Rep. Congo T. Festo, K. Dario, L. Ndakola,
» Lebanon, Guyana, Myanmar, and Switzerland
M. Bay, J. S. Mutembo, D. Kimimbi, M.Taha. . . p 4
Daniel Bubenzer. . . p 8
» Rwanda M. Gérard, M. Jacques and J. C Abayo. . . p 5
» Guyana Alexander Schneider. .p 10
» Rwanda Godelive Kayiganwa. . . p 6
» Curaçao P. Beltman, J. Jesuthasan, C. Lüling, T. Luimes. .p 11
» South Sudan . . . p 6
» India Editor’s Note . . p 11

MALAWI AFRICA
Philip and Rahel Krauss, Malawi December 2023

Redeeming the Time of the first Bible center in

How quickly time flies. Our last report on the Lilongwe in November 2016, we
work in Malawi is just over four years old. Time have now been able to open Bible
for an update! centers in three other locations:
in January 2022 in Blantyre
Meetings in Dowa and Lilongwe (southern Malawi), in May 2022
In general, the brothers and sisters here are in Dowa (central Malawi), and in
doing well, even though everyday life in Malawi January 2023 in Mzuzu (northern
presents many challenges. We are thankful that Malawi). There is generally a very
the young people are slowly “moving up” and high demand for Bibles, tracts,
we are trying to invest more time and energy The Good Seed calendars and
into this upcoming generation. Please pray that commentaries.
they will give themselves fully to the Lord and We receive a container of
become pillars in the local assemblies. literature from GBV twice a
There are constant visitors from outside who year, so that this demand can be
come to the meetings and attend various events. met to some extent. Many titles » Young people enjoying a time of fellowship around the campfire on
Unfortunately, the reason for this is not so often are now available in Chichewa the beach in Malawi.
a serious searching or interest in the Lord. This (the local language), and we are working on no study Bible in the national language, so this
requires a lot of wisdom and, above all, patience. further translations of tracts and books. We are is an opportunity to fill a gap in the market, so
In September of this past year we were able to encouraged from Ecclesiastes 11:1, where we to speak.
organize the Southern Africa Conference again read, “Cast your bread upon the waters; for you
with brothers from 12 different countries. It will find it after many days.” “Farming God’s Way”
was a time of blessing. In addition to the Bible It has been a matter of prayer for years that After various personnel changes, the farm
studies, the discussion about the many different brother Eliko and I might be able to offer Bibles is now running quite smoothly (by African
ministries was very enriching. in the local language at more favorable prices. standards), and we are pleased to be able to sell
Unfortunately, the prices are completely dictated more and more products and also supply the
Bible Centers by the local Bible Society. But the Lord has opened “Little Lights” Children’s Center. After losing
Following the very encouraging development a very wonderful door for rights to a new and over 50 pigs in 2022 due to African swine fever,
better translation of the we were able to build up a good stock again. In
Chichewa Bible, which September, we opened a farm shop which is very
should be ready in 2024. popular in the area.
We are currently working The Farming God’s Way courses are regularly
with several teams to held, some of them in Dowa. Brothers Stanley
translate commentaries and Filemon are responsible for this. In this way,
and texts for a study preaching the gospel and helping people to help
Bible. Christopher themselves, go hand in hand.
Pickering from the USA We are very grateful for the visit of our brother
has created a very helpful Jonathan Hänseler from Switzerland, who spent
program that can be 6 months on the farm doing his bachelor’s thesis.
used to bring all the texts He was not only a great help in practical terms,
together. With a few but also in the spiritual work. As a family, we
nice maps, we will then really appreciated our time with him and miss
» Preaching the gospel at the Windhoek school in Namibia for children with be able to create a study him.
special needs. Bible. Currently there is
2
Neighboring Countries it, our daughter would not have been born alive. the same. Nobody knows how the already very
In recent years the Lord has repeatedly We now have eight children, with all the joys weak economy, and in particular the already
given us opportunities to visit neighboring and challenges that this brings in general, and suffering farmer, will be able to cope with this.
countries and distribute literature, especially in especially in everyday missionary life. We are We are grateful that we can help the brothers
Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Namibia. extremely grateful for the active support of Lotta and sisters here. “For the rest, brethren, pray
Beginning in 2023, with the help of a South Isenbeck, who is currently living with
African couple, we have been able to translate us for a few months.
literature into Afrikaans. Many who speak that We would also like to ask you to pray
language are religious, but mostly without a vital for our children, that they would all be
relationship with the Lord. We are excited to see saved and faithfully follow the Lord!
how the Lord will use this literature. Please also pray that Rahel will have
Along with my sons, Joel and Louis, we made the strength to cope with everyday life,
our last journey via Zambia to Namibia in including homeschooling. After the
October, a trip of 3500 miles on marginal roads. Fröhlichs’ departure, the children sadly
It is particularly encouraging for us that many of have hardly any contact with peers
you are praying, both for safety while traveling from the same cultural background,
and for Rahel and the little flock at home. In but on the whole they feel comfortable
Windhoek, Namibia, I was invited to preach the and completely at home in Africa.
gospel in a school. The Lord laid the story from After a long period without
Mark 2 of the paralyzed man and his faithful practicing medical work, I am currently
friends on my heart the night before. The next working with a faithful pilot friend on » The Krauss family serving the Lord in Malawi. Please support
day it turned out that it was a school for children/ equipping and manning a plane for air them in prayer.
young people with various disabilities, some of rescue in Malawi. Something like this does not for us, that the Word of the Lord may run and
whom were in wheelchairs. It is wonderful how yet exist in the country, even though there is a be glorified” (2 Thess. 3:1). Thank you all very
the Lord always leads! great need for it, and it brings us a little closer to much for your support and prayers; they are very
In recent years, I have been able to make a the medical field. The amount of work required important for the work!
number of visits to Johannesburg, South Africa, for this does not restrict the missionary work.
most recently in November, for ministry and
fellowship with the saints. Crime in South Africa Situation in Malawi in General Prayer & Praise
continues to increase, and in mid-October there Some of you may have heard about the
was an armed robbery during the meeting for the devaluation of the national currency by 44 » Thank the Lord that Philip and Rahel
breaking of bread. A bullet fired across the room percent, which was briefly reported by some Krauss are able to serve the Lord in
was deflected by a concrete wall and no one was Western media. Overnight, the prices of Malawi and for the blessing of twins!
injured. What a proof of God’s preserving grace! gasoline, electricity, and water increased by the
same amount, and other goods are becoming » Pray that the literature distributed by
Family much more expensive. We have had several hand and through the Bible Centers
We have a faithful Lord and are very grateful gasoline crises in recent months—sometimes in Malawi will be blessed.
for His help in difficult situations that life in there wasn’t any to be found for days, and when
Malawi presents. We increasingly realize the there was you had to wait in line for many hours. » Pray that the farm and farming
limits of our strength. The ever-present and This situation is hitting Malawi right now at practices of Farming God’s Way will
strongly rooted occultism in our surroundings the start of the planting season, when pockets are be blessed and that it will continue
is an added burden. empty and the demand for seeds and fertilizer to provide an opportunity to share
In January, we were blessed with healthy twins. is very high. A bag of fertilizer costs over three the gospel.
Once again, we experienced His help, as without times what it did in 2020, while wages remain

NIGERIA
‘Nibi and Sarah Oloniyo, Nigeria December 2023

Atipo Bible Camp 2023 a serious desire to attend was hindered. Also, an hour before breakfast. Committed brothers
From the initial address to the nation by the we give thanks that school vacation dates were from Ajowa effectively guided this and we pray
new president on May 29, 2023, we concluded adjusted, which enabled quite a few to make for much fruit. In answer to the prayers of saints
that brothers and sisters intending to come to it for the entire week of camp. The number of in many lands, God graciously provided in many
Atipo Bible Camp 2023 would face very high those that participated probably ranked among ways, such as: safety in travel for all, consistent
travel costs. Gasoline prices kept going higher, the three highest attendance records in the 24 electricity supply, security throughout, and that
until previously unimaginable costs became years of Atipo Bible Camp. 102 campers stayed the First Aid box remained largely idle! Your
reality across Nigeria, coupled with economic at the camp, while more than 20 others attended. encouragement and gifts in various forms He
hardship generally. We are therefore deeply The Lord is faithful! fully knows.
thankful to the Lord that He used His own to As in the last few years, each day started with The campers warmly continued studies in
fund travel costs, so that no one who indicated gospel outreach across the community for about Colossians which began at Camp 2022. We had
3
 » The Lord richly blessed those attending the Atipo 2023 Bible Camp in Nigeria.

adopted the theme “Christ Our Life” to aid our The theme verse and song retained since the Assistance in various capacities and
focus. The morning hours were occupied with first Atipo Bible Camp has been, “And blessed responsibilities is needed at the upcoming camp.
verse-by-verse study sessions, while afternoon be His glorious name forever! And let the whole Please prayerfully consider this and contact me
and evenings were devoted to gospel outreach earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen” should the Lord be leading you to answer our
through preaching at various locations and (Ps. 72:19). Our continuing prayer is fully version of the Macedonian cry for assistance.
witnessing door-to-door with tracts. expressed in 2 Peter 3:18, that we may, “Grow in “Brethren, pray for us” (1 Thess. 5:25).
The studies in Colossians were led by several the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior
brothers contributing as able, with topics Jesus Christ.” Prayer & Praise
previously assigned for the Lectures such as:
Witnessing For Christ, Old Testament Stories Needs for Camp 2024 » Thank the Lord that the Atipo Bible
Applied, and Campfire Fellowship. Much help We look forward to Atipo Bible Camp 2024, Camp in Nigeria could once again
and encouragement was received through these, which, in the will of the Lord, will be the 25th be held and pray that the gospel
for which we praise the Lord. Atipo Bible Camp’s year that the camp has been held and it is proclaimed will be blessed.
compilation of selected songs was used, and scheduled for December 16-21, 2024. I recall
a brother led the group singing in a very lively when brother Siegfried Nick, at the end of a » Thank the Lord for the faithful
way. The singing was thoroughly enjoyed by all. visit to Lagos several years ago, shared a few involvement of ‘Nibi and Sarah
The apostle Paul’s desire for the Colossians thoughts from his missionary service going back Oloniyo over the many years in which
was emphasized, that they would be “Filled to the 1970s. At the end, he said to me—shifting they have been used of the Lord with
with the knowledge of His will”, and walk worthy characteristically forward in his seat and looking the Camp.
of Him. Among several other Scriptures was me straight in the eyes—“Brother ‘Nibi, I thank
the reminder from Romans 12:2, “But be ye God that I am still able to do most of the things » Pray that the young people who
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that in the Lord’s service that I have done for years, attended camp will be strengthened
ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, but some now take much longer.” Reality makes in their faith.
and perfect, will of God.” me remember!

DEM. REP. CONGO

Thembo Festo and Kayumbu Dario (Western –Uganda)
Ladislas Ndakola, Maurice Bay, Jacques Shukuru Mutembo, Daniel Kimimbi, and Musubaho Taha (DRC) January 2024

Youth Camp, Mputu in the camp small group sessions.

After a long time, brothers Thembo Festo and They did a blessed job in guiding
Kayumbu Dario were able to travel to Mputu those sessions. Indeed, after each
again. In view of the unsafe situation, they flew lesson, participants were divided
with Mission Aviation Fellowship via Bunia to the into groups to find answers to the
airstrip in Epulu, a village in the Okapi Wildlife questions in the brochure about
Reserve, from where they drove to Mputu. The Daniel. Their answers were then
local brothers in Mputu were grateful that they discussed together, which was
had come to teach about the life of Daniel. very instructive. These young
No words can express how thankful we are brothers also supervised in the
to the Lord for the good and blessed time we dormitories and carried out useful
had together during the three-day Boys’ Youth practical work.
Camp. Prior to the camp, we had Bible studies By the Lord’s help we were
about the life and ministry of Daniel with young able to finish the first part of our » Saints gathered in Bunia, DRC were encouraged by the visit of
brothers, who then would help with discussions studies about the life of Daniel. Thembo Festo and Kasereka Dario.
4
 Prayer & Praise

» Thank the Lord that the youth camp

at Mputu, DRC could be safely held
and that many could attend.

» Thank the Lord for faithful brothers

and sisters who volunteered their
time and effort during the Camp.

» Pray that young people will be

steadfast in their faith and seek
wisdom from the Lord in their
testimony.

We thank the Lord for the financial support

» Young people participating in group discussions » Thembo Festo (lf ) and Kasereka Dario awaiting from saints which was made available through
during the youth camp at Mputu, DRC. their Mission Aviation flight home after All Nations Foundation. This support facilitated
participating in the youth camp at the Mputu Bible the meals, travel expenses and other needs. May
Daniel and his friends stood for the interests Conference Center in DRC. God abundantly bless those who participated in
of the Lord despite being in a foreign country this way.
and many miles from home. They were faced help in practical ways, including supervision and We are thankful for your prayers for the
with many troubles and their faith was tested, cleaning of the dormitories, and for providing traveling mercies of all the participants who
but they trusted in the true and living God who local sisters in Mambasa and other sisters from traveled over long, dangerous, and bad roads.
showed them that He is faithful. We learned that Mayuano, who prepared the meals for all the 120 They all returned home safely without suffering
the secret of their strength was prayer, and that participants. Such a collaboration of sisters from rebel attacks or any unrest due to the elections.
God answers prayer! We pray that God blesses different assemblies as they serve together in the The Lord ensured that this unrest did not occur,
His Word and continues to speak to these young conference kitchen underscores being one in the both during and after the camp.
people. During the studies, every participant was Lord. Surely it is said, “Your labor is not in vain in Before returning to Uganda, we stayed in
involved and many lessons were learned. They the Lord.” We are also thankful that He provided Bunia for two days, where we were able to hold a
really enjoyed this method of learning. for a good and peaceful environment during the one day Bible study with brethren and interested
We are thankful for what the Lord did for us camp, especially during the week of elections in people and make home visits.
in; providing local brothers, who volunteered to the DRC.

RWANDA
Mukama Amboye Gérard, Muragijimana Jacques and Jean Claude Mutabazi Abayo January 2024

Youth Camp Nyamata in the region, so we invited young people again and we had a separate talk with them before
Once again, the Kigali assembly organized from Uganda, and twelve from Mukono and joining the others for the rest of the session. It
a youth camp during December 29 –31 in the ten from Kasese were able to attend. We were was encouraging to hear their statement at the
Bible Center in Nyamata, Rwanda. We were very thankful that two young people from DRC end of the talk. We never cease to give thanks
blessed to also have with us, brother Daniel Naef and one young person from Burundi were also for the peace, mutual bond and fellowship that
from Switzerland, who has a burning desire in able to come. They joined with about 60 young characterized this camp. Glory and thanks be to
his heart to make these visits again, as the Lord people from Rwandan assemblies, gathering in the Lord, that we lacked nothing for the smooth
allows. During this visit he also saw brothers and Nyamata for this camp. running of the camp. Thank you for supporting
sisters of Matimba and Kirehe and encouraged The subject for the camp was Acts chapters us in prayer.
them through the Word. Our strong desire was 1 to 6. Before beginning the study, a group of
to bring together young people from assemblies young people declared that they were unsaved, Prayer & Praise

» Thank the Lord that a youth camp

could be held in Nyamata, Rwanda
and for His rich blessing upon those
who attended.

» Pray that the Lord would keep the

young people safe and that they may
grow even closer to Him.
» Young people attending the youth camp held at the Bible Center in Nyamata, Rwanda.
5
RWANDA
Godelive Kayiganwa, Rwanda January 2024

Encouraging Visit children took place on Saturday morning,

Starting January 2, we had the joy of welcoming January 6. The children listened to a new Bible
our sister Ellen Meijnen and her nephew Peter story then memorized a Bible verse contained
Benaja Meijnen from the Netherlands for an in the story. Children’s hymns were sung
eight day visit. Early on January 3 we set off by accompanied by sister Ellen’s little guitar. The
bus for the Kamembe region in western Rwanda, visitors had brought many gifts, and we had time
as planned in their itinerary. We were due to to distribute them during that meeting.
visit the Shangi-Rurenge local assembly and the At the end of the meeting, those children who
Kamembe assembly. had already found sponsors had the opportunity
When we arrived in Shangi, we were welcomed to write them short letters of greeting. These
into the home of our widowed sister Colette and letters will be accompanied by small photos
the whole assembly warmly welcomed us that taken and printed on the spot using a small
afternoon. After sharing the Word with them we printer that our visitors had at their disposal. » Visiting the family of a sponsored child in the hills
enjoyed a good meal they had prepared for us of Kigali, Rwanda.
and then spent the night there. Visiting Families of Sponsored
Children Editor’s Note
Kamembe Assembly On Monday, January 8, we were able to visit In forwarding the above reports, Hilvert
On the morning of January 4, we set off from some of the sponsored children’s families. With Wijnholds wrote that the work among children
Shangi back to Kamembe. The brothers and brother Peter Benaja, we were able to travel and young people is extremely important and
sisters there welcomed us in the meeting room up and down the hills of Kigali and he was he is therefore grateful to the Lord that more
for their first prayer meeting of the year. After able to help us whenever the climb or descent and more brothers and sisters are committed to
the meeting and a good meal, we spent the next became difficult. The children’s families happily this work in East Africa, both local brothers and
three hours enjoying fellowship before traveling welcomed us and our conversations together sisters and teams from Europe / USA / Canada.
to brother Gérard Mukama’s house. During the helped us to appreciate more fully their situation. He once again asked your prayers for: the gospel
evening, we sang hymns together late into the In each family visited, the children received gifts, outreach by sisters in the Kasese area, Uganda,
evening before brothers Jean Paul and Evariste, and the adults received pens with Bible verses. and in Mombasa, Kenya. These sisters provide
who had accompanied us up to that point, We thank the Lord who has given our brothers AIDS education with the Bible as the starting
returned home. The next day we traveled back the will and the opportunity to visit us once point. Pray for results from the youth camps
to Kigali. again. The love and fellowship between brothers held in January in western and eastern Uganda.
and sisters in Christ are an incomparable
Sponsored Children encouragement for many saints in such remote
A meeting with a large number of sponsored places. Prayer & Praise
The saints in Shangi
were touched by the » Pray that sponsored children in
great love and humility Kigali, Rwanda will grow in Him and
of those who visited and receive a solid education practically
who agreed to share a and spiritually.
little with them in their
rather modest lives, even » Pray that the small assembly in
desiring to spend a night Shangi, Rwanda will be encouraged
in their dusty homes! in Him and continue to be a faithful
Only the Lord knows how testimony for His namesake.
» Saints gathered together following a prayer meeting in Kamembe, Rwanda. to fully reward them.

SOUTH SUDAN
January 2023

Visit to Aweil Region northern Aweil. The total attendance was about Wedweil, and Udum. The exercise was to teach
Last July, the Lord put on the heart of brother 800 adults in each village, along with many the Scriptures according to the needs in each
Wol Garang to visit the brethren in Aweil for children. It was a time of blessing as they shared meeting. In Wedweil, brother Wol spoke about
two weeks. With the Lord’s help and that of the the gospel, and many acknowledged the Lord the importance of unity between brothers and
local brethren, especially brother Chan, they Jesus as their Savior. sisters in the local assembly. In Udum, the
showed gospel movies followed by open-air After that, they had special meetings in subject was how to earnestly contend for the
gospel meetings in 13 villages in eastern and the three Aweil assembly locations: Aphada, faith and Christ’s second coming. In Aphada,
6
 named Rogina land for free to build a meeting hall. They
passed through currently meet under a big tree twice a week
deep waters and on Friday and Sunday, and people from the five
many difficult neighborhoods attend the meeting every week
circumstances. She and listen to the Word of God. Brothers Wol
invited brothers and Chan visited them for three days and had
from the meeting gospel meetings.
in Udum to visit “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers
her home to pray are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest
and share the Word to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matt.
once a week. The 9:37-38).
brethren in Udum
» Saints gathering in Marial Lual, South Sudan. happily accepted Prayer & Praise
they considered the Person of the Holy Spirit her invitation. On the day of the meeting,
and His work in unbelievers and in believers. sister Rogina had invited her relatives, friends, » Thank the Lord that the gospel can
and neighbors; and at that first meeting, two be proclaimed in South Sudan and
Visit to Mairal Lual men and five women accepted the Lord. Praise that many desire to hear it and accept
Brothers Wol and Chan visited a new village the Lord! At the end of the meeting, those Him as their Savior.
called Mairal Lual, located between Udum and who attended, requested with great urgency
Wedweil, about 15 minutes by motorcycle. the continuity of such a meeting every week. » Thank the Lord for the piece of land
A great and effective door was opened there The brethren of Udum accepted this request given to the assembly in Marial Lual,
when the Lord used the brethren from Udum to and appointed one day each week for gospel South Sudan for a meeting hall.
preach the gospel there with a burden to form meetings. The meeting is growing, and now
a new testimony. The village is surrounded by there are four brothers and 25 sisters, 32 young » Pray that the new testimony in Marial
five neighborhoods, with no testimony for the people, and 64 children. As the number grew, Lual would be kept in peace and
Lord and no church at all. How did the work sister Rogins’s house became too small. A man growing in Him.
start in Marial Lual? In February 2022, a sister from the village gave the brethren a piece of

CHAD
Ibrahim Jacques, Gondelpa Ernest, Tchoue Alphonse, Chad January 2024

Literature Distribution N’Djaména continues, and little by little these thank the brethren for the literature provided.
“And let the peace of Christ preside in your centers are becoming better known. It is true We also take turns, each time with two or
hearts, to which also you have been called in one that general poverty prevents many people three brothers, going out to various parts of the
body, and be thankful” (Col. 3:15). from coming to buy literature, but through the city and to towns and villages near N’Djaména,
We feel the need to express this gratitude to distribution of gospel tracts, contacts are being to distribute gospel tracts, make contacts, and
which the Word exhorts us for all the Lord’s made and multiplied. This is not only in the follow up with previous contacts who thirst for
benefits towards us—also through your support capital of the country, but also in places far away the Word of God.
in prayer and in the material sense. We’d like to where we have not even set foot yet: for example,
take this opportunity as well to share some news Arabic literature is given to believers traveling to Literature Translation
about the work here in our country to which the east and north of the country; and we have The translation of literature also continues.
we are linked and committed, with its ups and contact with army chaplains in N’Djaména and Two gospel tracts in Tupuri have just been
downs. in the city of Sarh. We offer them such literature completed. We are also delighted with the
The ministry in the two Bible centers in as gospel tracts and gospels. It is our fervent addition of young brother Albert and his wife
desire that in this way even remote to the meetings. They are from the Mousseye
corners of the country can be reached tribe, whose language is spoken by over 400,000
with the good news of salvation through people. They have already translated three
faith in Jesus Christ. gospel tracts into their language.
We have visited many of the authorities
here in the city and distributed The Prayer & Praise
Good Seed calendar and Fascination of
Creation calendar, thus presenting the » Thank the Lord for the ongoing
Word to them. We were very pleased to outreach efforts in Chad and for
see their interest. In one police station, brethren who actively visit believers
an officer asked for an additional 22 to encourage them in their faith.
calendars for another station he knows
well. So, we rejoice over the bread cast » Pray that the gospel tracts and
» From left, brothers Alphonse, Ernest, Wina and Ibrahim upon the waters. May the Lord one day calendars distributed will be blessed.
work in the two Bible Centers in N’Djaména, Chad. find much fruit from the seed sown. We
7
Visits grateful for the assembly in Malaodim, which dust and rain.
We have received several visits and Bible is growing in number, including some from For some years now, a group has been meeting
teaching both from brethren from Cameroon as the neighboring village of Fouldoué. We are six miles from Malaodim, in the village of Foul-
well as by a brother from the Netherlands, and delighted that the construction of a building Moursalé; and in the village of Bagarwa, another
we are very thankful for that. This experience has finally begun, and we pray that the Lord will five miles away, there was only one contact for a
reminds us of the reality of the one body of help us to complete it this year, so that loved long time, but we were encouraged recently to
Christ of which we all are members. We are ones will be better protected against the heat, see a group of interested people there.

ARABIC RADIO MIDDLE EAST

January 2024

Broadcasting the Gospel saved and come to the knowledge of the truth” awesome God we have!
“Behold what manner of love the Father hath (1 Tim. 2:4). At this point in the history of the Brethren, let us continue to magnify the
bestowed upon us, that we should be called the world, just before the second coming of our name of our God and thank Him for opening
sons of God” (1 John 3:1). Lord Jesus, God is saving a great multitude of such a door for many souls to come in. Pray
“But as many as received Him, to them He people who have been rejecting His salvation that many more souls would avail themselves
gave the right to be children of God, to those that for so long. It is a real revolution taking place in of the opportunity to listen to the life giving
believe on His name” (John 1:12). the Arab mind and heart. There are now many gospel. Pray that the Holy Spirit would convince
“The people who walked in darkness have seen new communities who follow the Lord Jesus many hearts to accept our Savior and obtain
a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the Christ, leaving a Muslim background, and are everlasting life. Pray that the families of new
shadow of death, upon them a light has shined” blossoming across the Arab world. It is such joy believers will likewise accept the Lord as their
(Is. 9:2). to witness this divine movement. Savior. Pray that believers young and old will,
How wonderful to sing again and again of The Lord has been using the radio broadcast with holy boldness, share the good news of His
the mercies of our God and Father. “He has “The Message of Grace and Truth”, to potentially salvation with others.
sent His only begotten Son into the world that preach the gospel to some 400 million Arabic
we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9). He speaking people in the Middle East, North
died on the cross of shame, shed His precious Africa, parts of Europe, Detroit, MI, and Prayer & Praise
blood, and gave us eternal life. That was 2000 Windsor, ON. The radio work started in 1988
years ago. How thankful we are that the gospel from a small station in Monrovia, Liberia. Now » Thank the Lord for the ongoing
of His grace reached us while we were dead in the messages are broadcast from four powerful Arabic radio ministry, The Message
sins and transgressions. We received Him as radio stations including TWR from Monte of Grace and Truth, and pray that the
Lord and Savior and became the children of Carlo. The messages can be heard on a number gospel might be received by many
God. God gave us such a marvelous gift to come of Internet sites including www.TWR360.org who listen.
to Him! God, “desires that all men should be and our own website, www.msggt.org. What an

LEBANON, GUYANA,
MYANMAR, AND SWITZERLAND
Daniel and Esther Bubenzer, Switzerland January 2024

2023 Missions Christ Jesus my Lord... that I may know Him and are in contact with, testifies to His marvelous
“Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the the power of His resurrection” (Phil 3:7-10, ESV). intervention. Our hearts overflow with gratitude
LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your for His continued grace. Please keep praying for
upright, in the congregation. Great are the works prayers as we navigated the challenging but the brothers who do the work of elders there and
of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. rewarding paths of various missions the Lord for the assembly as a whole. Considering the
Full of splendor and majesty is His work, and His placed before us in 2023. Here’s an update on our current situation in Lebanon, we have decided
righteousness endures forever. He has caused His recent activities across different regions. We will to reschedule our autumn 2023 mission to the
wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is focus on a few highlights only. country. We seek your prayers as we consider
gracious and merciful” (Ps. 111:1-4). new outreach possibilities, especially in the face
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, Lebanon of the ongoing economic and political crises.
but in humility count others more significant than With your prayers, I undertook a brief follow-
yourselves.” and “Let this mind be in you, which up trip to Lebanon at the beginning of 2023. Guyana
was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:3 and 5). As you know, God has worked a miracle in Our three-month mission to Guyana
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the assembly at Ashrafieh, Beirut, bringing it encompassed various objectives; supporting
the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as back into full fellowship after many years. The the local assembly in Bath, continuing the work
loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing announcement, shared with all assemblies we among the Amerindians, and participating at
8
 transformative work of seasoned missionaries guide young adults to
the Lord. Please pray the front lines for a transformative spiritual
for brother Bernard experience. While these exercises were once
sister Tina and their common in North America, recent years
daughter Kaili. have seen fewer opportunities, mainly in the
Caribbean and Africa. Drawing from my
Assembly at impactful MAG Team experience in 1991 and
Bath, Berbice organizing a team in Guyana in 2021, we now
The former “Bushlot aim to expand front-line access. The Lord is
Assembly,” now in coming very soon - let us redeem the time!
the new meeting hall (More info here: https://frontlinehearts.org)
in Bath, continues
to develop steadily. Missions Boot Camp
» Bible study in Myanmar. Brother Alexander We limited the participation to 20 individuals
local conferences and camps. Schneider and his wife Malena energetically to be able to have more in depth personal contact.
It has been my privilege to accompany brother continue their missionary work there. Our Here are some subjects and activities we took up:
Shawn Chatram for occasional outreaches to brethren, Lennox and Paula Hamilton and Introduction into humanitarian work. Lectures
Amerindian villages for some ten years. We Shawn and Shirley Chatram, who have been about time based vs event based cultures by a
saw a number of people accept Christ as their used by the Lord for the development of this missionary from the field, etc. (presented via
personal Savior on both the Corentyne River, assembly from the beginning, are thankful for Zoom by brother Hans-Jochen Fröhlich). Gospel
and especially in Siparuta. This year we were their presence. Please pray that our Lord would Outreach where we went to several cities for
led to make three visits to Orealla and one to add capable local brothers who can do the work tract distribution and personal gospel sharing.
our contacts in Hotakwai. Brother Friedemann of elders there in the future. This has been a Camp fire talks. Sleeping in disaster relief tents
Werkshage accompanied us on three of those great ongoing need over the years. and some other frontline circumstances where
trips and we enjoyed fellowship in our united we tried to imitate somewhat, the circumstances
ministry. Siloam Bible Camp that would be encountered when reaching out
On our final trip to Orealla in May, brother As a family, and together with brother to the Amerindians (bathroom, showers, food,
Bastian Recktenwald and his wife, our daughter Friedemann Werkshage and a number of local electricity, sleep). We also gave lectures about
Sarah, helped us during a gospel outreach where brothers and sisters in Christ, we were at Siloam behavior principles at the front lines. In other
we combined a message about Christ as the for the Easter Bible Camp, directed by brother words, these activities were preparation for
Light of the World with a flashlight distribution. Ashton Bristol. It was a very blessed time, and on an upcoming short-term project on the front
A fishing seminar by brother Shawn with lessons the last evening a 17-year-old girl surrendered lines, both practically and spiritually, while also
followed as part of this special outreach. her heart to Christ. There is a great need for a considering cultural and mental aspects.
We met a brother for the first time during caretaker house and a freshwater well at this
this trip who was already gathering outside camp Prayer & Praise
of all denominations in simplicity with his
extended family. After several disappointing Myanmar » Thank the Lord for the ongoing
contacts with others in the past, this was a My visit to Myanmar involved intensive mission activities by Daniel and
great encouragement as we can now direct new teaching ministry and administrative counseling, Esther Bubenzer.
converts to trustworthy contacts. We see the overcoming hindrances for health and political
Lord developing a group of believers who desire reasons. The country—still in civil war— » Pray that the many different gospel
to gather unto His name alone. remains largely closed to visitors. I went in by outreach efforts will result in many
Brother Shawn keeps in close touch with our foot and had to leave my passport at the border. souls being saved.
various contacts in the interior and continues The joy of breaking bread with saints after three
to visit the Amerindian villages regularly. He years was a highlight, and the continued prayers » Pray that the efforts through
is often accompanied by his wife Shirley and of others were felt throughout this mission. My Frontline Hearts would be blessed by
Friedemann or Alex Schneider Let us pray for health deteriorated quite drastically during and the Lord in the preparation of hearts
wisdom in the developing cooperation and for after that trip, but the Lord has been giving me a to serve Him on a mission.
fruit to the glory of God. gracious recovery process.
Ten Years of Gospel Tent Outreach
Deliverance and Baptism Missions Conference (MiF - France) (Switzerland)
In Berbice, we witnessed a powerful deliverance An edifying Missions Conference/Camp The Lord blessed our gospel tent outreach
of a demon possessed Muslim couple and their was another highlight. It was a privilege to again in Bienne. Several from the assembly there
daughter. Having been called by them for help, share leadership with our brothers Jean-Marc participated in this exercise which resulted again
brother Shawn and I earnestly prayed together Allovon, Pierre-Eric Mathez, Pierre-Elie Sautel, in brotherly cooperation.
to the Lord for their deliverance—prayers that and Frédéric Allovon. How encouraging to have In Lausanne, together with co-organizers
He graciously answered for the three of them healthy fellowship with likeminded believers! (my brother Peter and Jean-Christophe Dufour)
(the husband had not been fully possessed, but as well as a committed team, we have now had
was under the clear influence of the evil one). Frontline Hearts the opportunity to share the gospel through
Glory to His Name! Their baptisms and personal This is a useful opportunity for young adults! these tent outreaches for ten years! Literally,
testimonies were a powerful witness to the You may be familiar with “MAG Teams” where thousands of in-depth discussions about our
9
Lord, our faith, and heaven and hell have been talks and the literature that was also distributed these missions. Thank you very much to those
possible while sharing a meal together. During at those occasions! who are mindful of us through material support.
this last three day Christmas campaign alone, For those who are praying for us, we express Our Lord will richly reward you also!
nearly 2000 pancakes and 750 meals were our profound gratitude for your continuous
prepared and served. May our Lord bless those prayer support. Your prayers are the backbone of

GUYANA SOUTH AMERICA

Alexander and Malena Schneider, Guyana January 2024

The Work Progresses President Irfaan Ali at the hospital one day. He entire biblical message is not a treasure to be
Mountains and valleys—that’s how our last is a pluralistic “all gods are equal” Muslim. We hoarded but to be distributed. We trust the Lord
few months can be described. The Lord has followed him and his crew to the hospital and to bless these good contacts.
allowed many difficult hardships (especially handed out a stack of tracts. May the Lord bless
for me in ministry) but has also repeatedly them! Those “In Caesar’s house” (Phil. 4:22) are Neighboring Tensions
encouraged us and led us back up the mountain. just as close to the Lord’s heart. You have probably heard about the political
There is much to thank the Lord for: He has The two groups with the greatest resistance to tensions between Guyana and Venezuela.
kept us from dangerous animals, diseases, and the gospel in the country become increasingly Venezuela desires to annex about 2/3 of the
evil people. He has repeatedly protected our obvious: Seventh-day Adventists who, western land area of Guyana. The people here
children in dangerous situations such as when unfortunately, immediately stop a conversation live in fear of this, but at the moment, there is
our heavy iron gate fell from its anchoring and once we say that we do not have to keep the no military conflict in sight. In these troubled
buried Malena with Ariana on her arm. He also Sabbath; and Rastafarians, a religious sect times, however, you never know. Please pray for
protected William when he came into contact originating in Jamaica, which believes, for this situation. God is large—and in charge!
with a highly poisonous termite venom. example, that the former Emperor of Ethiopia,
We regularly experience people making a Haile Selassie, was the returned Messiah. By Miscellaneous
confession or someone coming to the meetings. we suddenly ended up at a Rastafarian festival, While my visa is valid for two years, Malena
An example of this is a man who was recently where they happily accepted a lot of literature. and the children have repeatedly been given
released from prison, who told me when I met only three month visas. Unfortunately, we are
him somewhere that he had been saved through Worship in the Jungle exposed to a lot of arbitrariness.
our ministry there. We are allowed to plant and In the past few weeks, Shawn Chatram, Often, we hear of suicides and murders,
the Lord gives the growth. The hardships for us Friedemann Werkshage, and I were able to make sometimes in our village. For example, a man
largely consist of the enemy wanting to wear us two trips to the indigenous village of Orealla in
was stabbed to death, to whom I brought the
down mentally. I especially thank you for your the jungle right on the border with Suriname gospel just a few months ago. People need God!
prayers regarding the various challenges. which included every imaginable crawling Two new books have been published in
animal and standard of living inconvenience. the past few weeks: “The Bible—Just a Dusty
Throwing Out the Net As previously reported, there is a small group of
Fairytale Book?” (evangelistic advice on why
A large part of the work consists of spreading believers there who have left the denominations the Bible is God’s Word) and “In the Crossfire—
the gospel extensively throughout the country. and would like to gather based on biblical Sufferings and Death of Jesus” (the Passion
We prefer to do this in highly frequented places principles. Week explained in detail for believers).
where either the whole region (such as markets) On our trips, we visited believers, spoke Our young brother Henri Fries, from
or the whole nation (such as hospitals) meets. to unbelievers, preached the gospel or gave Switzerland, who has been a great help to us, will
The rate of those accepting literature—usually biblical teaching publicly, and ministered with be leaving us again shortly. Thank you for your
over 90 percent—is very comforting. Statistically, humanitarian aid. Please pray especially for faithful prayers.
after this calendar season, we will have covered brother Philip, who has the main responsibility
nearly 70 percent of the country excluding the so far. At the moment, we need wisdom Editor’s Note
remote indigenous regions. We are planting and regarding the question of whether to help build Brother Alex noted that some remarks in his
praying that the Lord will give growth. a meeting place there. last report from Guyana were perceived to be
It was special that we met the Guyanese During the last trip, we were also able to make culturally problematic and he apologizes.
a short trip across the border
to the Surinamese indigenous Prayer & Praise
village of Apoera, where some
believers from a denomination » Thank the Lord for the ongoing
asked us to preach the Word to gospel outreach and literature work
them. We saw great openness being carried out by Alexander and
and receptiveness there. One of Malena Schneider in Guyana.
their leading brothers said, “The
Lord has sent you.” We have no » Thank the Lord for safety and health
idea how many believers around provided to the Schneiders and
the world are waiting and praying continue to bear them up in prayer.
» The shipment of gospel calendars arrived safely in Guyana. for someone to teach them. The
10
CURAÇAO CARIBBEAN
Peter Beltman, Joël Jesuthasan, Constantin Lüling, and Timothé Luimes, The Netherlands January 2024

Large Scale Tract Distribution They are small in number, young in faith, and by how religious in nature the overall population
The Lord made it possible for us to visit with little support in their homes, making of the island is. This provides a very easy entry
Curaçao during November 17-26. As a group of spiritual growth an urgent topic of prayer. point with most people. People call after us and
brethren, we were able to distribute many tracts We considered the location of the meeting cars regularly stop in the street to request a tract
during the day, and also have evening meetings room when distributing thousands of tracts. The as well! However, false teachings and superficial
on various biblical themes. Fellowship with the purpose being to make it convenient for people religion are widespread and make in-depth
local brethren was enjoyed. to attend a meeting. The meeting room is located conversations difficult. In addition, various sects
On several evenings we opened God’s Word on a major road known to the island population and groups are also very active in “evangelizing”
together in the meeting room to reflect on and is recognizable by its yellow color. On the and working against the gospel of God.
subjects such as, The Good Shepherd, Living to building hangs a gospel verse from the Scriptures In working there, we again became aware of how
the Glory of our Lord Jesus, and The Life of the which first hung on the wall of the meeting room small our power and wisdom is to change people
Lord Himself. The brethren are doing well, but in Almelo, The Netherlands for people to read and point them to the Lord. We appreciated what
face challenges arising from their circumstances. when they passed by. the apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 3:7, “So then
Generally, the plan was to drop pairs neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that
of brothers off in different places so watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” Please
that as a whole group we would cover continue to pray that the gospel will be blessed.
as large an area as possible. Brother On behalf of all the brethren who worked
Kurt Sophia also had the opportunity to together from the meetings in Antwerp, Belgium,
help a few times, as did brother Mijail Alphen an den Rijn, Sinderen, Aalten, Almelo,
Eisden. Besides distributing to a large The Netherlands and Volmarstein, Germany, we
part of the Willemstad neighborhoods, greet you all in the Lord and thank you warmly
we were allowed to provide two schools for your support in prayer and in practical ways.
with calendars. We offered them at
one school, whereupon the principal Prayer & Praise
asked if she could receive calendars
for a second school. We were able to » Thank the Lord that a number of
distribute about five hundred calendars brethren could visit Curaçao and
in this way. encourage the brethren there as well
» Brothers, preparing to distribute tracts in the Willemstad, Although the street scene varies as pass out thousands of tracts. Pray
Curaçao neighborhoods. They are standing outside the from poor and neglected, to cheerful that many souls might be saved!
assembly meeting hall in Willemstad. and touristy, we are constantly struck

INDIA ASIA
Editor’s Note January 2024

Brother Burkhard Schmidt advised that on Sharma to Bangalore and Mysore for visits and
February 5 he would be traveling to India to follow up with contacts which were made there
attend the annual conference in Vetapalem last year. They plan to stay there on the weekend
Lord willing. Brothers Eckhard Bubenzer, Philip of February 10 and 11 and on the morning of
Svetlik, Gurvinder Singh, and Bhumeshor February 12 travel to Raipur in Chhattisgarh
Sharma also plan to be there. He requests our where Bible studies will be held on the life of
prayerful support for this endeavor and for the King Josiah for Hindi speaking believers on
family at home. After the conference he intends February 12 and 13. He would then be returning
to fly with Gurvinder Singh and Bhumeshor home.

Missionary Bulletin reports for prayer and praise are provided by The Fund for Christian Service—Mark Harris, president, Mike Vienot,
editor. All reports received are subject to editing. Missionary Bulletin is published monthly (except July and August are combined) and
sent to its readers without charge. Those who wish to share in publication expenses may direct gifts to The Fund for Christian Service, 38
Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA. Our annual cost for an individual mailing in North America is approximately US$22.00. E-mail:
[email protected].

Deadline for submission for inclusion in the March Missionary Bulletin is February 17, 2024.
11
 Missionary News For Prayer and Praise
The Fund for Christian Service
38 Cranbury Neck Road
Cranbury, NJ 08512

For God
so loved the world,
that He gave His only
begotten Son,
that whosoever 
believeth in Him
should not perish,
but have
everlasting life.
John 3:16