January – June 2012
Dearly Beloved,
We bring you Calvary greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We praise God for His help since the year began and we are also extremely appreciative of your partner/support that made our labour for the advancement of the kingdom very eventful during the period under review. We have continued to foster to greater height inspite of huge challenges along our path.
In Bauchi State,North East of Nigeria, despite the Boko Haram terrorism, God helped us to conduct Prayer Journey in 10 villages on 20th-28th February 2012. We were able to “wet” the ground for souls to be won and God to send missionaries to these communities. The 10 villages are predominantly Muslims who are resistant to gospel but God will touch their hearts for the gospel.
After the Prayer Journey, we met with the Felu-Abbe and Ahadu-Bela village heads to ask for a piece of land to start a school but vehemently repulsed but we believed God will touch their hearts in Jesus Name. In Bolu village, a school was started ‘under a tree’ not despising the little beginning but needs prayers and support to survive.
In Taraba State, North East of Nigeria, we were able to cover 11 villages; the least unevangelised. The inhabitant of these communities(Dirim tribe) are truly “treasures in dark places” in the book of Isaiah and also according to Franz Fanon, they are honestly “wretched of the earth”-abject poverty. God’s passionate plead…..”who will I send and who will go for us?” They are predominantly traditionalists and Muslims. Their major occupation is farming. In these villages, there are no clinics/hospitals, no schools, no light and no portable water- unhygienic water that many villagers died because of diarrhea. You can see the pictures! The children of these villages wake up everyday with no school to go at this 21st Century but to play and eat their “routine” food everyday without a future. Can you or church or organization do something for these communities that will accelerate the kingdom advancement?
Villages with “churches”- Kusum, Gawanyo and Garken Sama(all run by a Mission Agency). We conducted revivals in these churches in order to raise indigenous laborers for His vineyard to expand.
Villages with no churches- Garin killa, Waziri, Boron kasali, Garin Hami Kurih. We had Mission outreaches across these villages.
There are challenges of crossing rivers to reach out to other villages due to lack of bridges. Thank God through divine providence “trees fell across” these rivers which enabled us to cross-over to other villages for mission work. We were able to carry out about 6 crusades and 3 revivals apart from personal/house to house sharing the gospel. God showed up at every point to save souls. We give God the glory.
Conscious of the need for discipleship and more long lasting work, I had some Mission Awareness sessions in some Parishes of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Taraba and Benue States of Nigeria in order to mobilize for labourers within this axis. My teaching focussed on the cry of the unreached people with emphasis on my topic- “the fruits are already rotten”- John 4:35. My pictures and video clips were shown to them and everyone in these Parishes were in tears sobbing for our negligence and apathy towards the unreached people. These communities have no knowledge of the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and also lack social amenities!
While in the towns/cities are chorusing the second coming of Jesus Christ, these people have not heard of His First coming over 2000 years ago. We thank God for their response to altar for Missions.
WHERE DO YOU COME IN?
**. Pray that God will send labourers/missionaries and also that He will touch the hearts People to sacrificially contribute fund for the Mission Outreaches.
**. We need Sponsors for drilling a borehole and block of classrooms to start a Primary School in Kusum Village in Taraba State.
**. Our office rent is due for payment this July-#80,000
**. We need a strong 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle(A Land Rover or Truck Van). This is to enable us to transport Men and Materials through rough roads.
**. The Missionary in Kusum Village needs a new Motorbike/Motorcycle
**. We need individuals, families, fellowship groups and churches to network with us in order to accelerate the pace of evangelizing the unreached tribes.
**. You can invite us to come to your church, fellowship, group or area in order to create Mission Awareness.
**. A film Projector(#110,000), a Camcorder(#30,000), and a 3.5kva Generator(#100,000).
**. Volunteer either as long term or short term missionary. Care givers and professionals in almost all fields are needed.
**. We need your financial support either on Monthly or Quarterly basis. We will appreciate it for the advancement of His kingdom.
**. Sincerely I solicit for your prayers in everyI solicit for your prayers in every area and be my Partner in this kingdom task that must done!
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
The urgent and immediate staff needs are:
1. Missionaries- This is our number one need in order to reach out to those who have not heard the gospel. Are you called to be a Missionary or you know someone we can train?.
2. Administrative Assistant- We are looking for an Office Manager to do much of the correspondence, accounting and fundraising that is involved in keeping the Mission outreach going.
3. Internet- We need someone that would serve as our Webmaster and be in charge of our search engine optimization.
You have been a tremendous asset to God’s kingdom. Without you, we would definitely not get to this height. As I conclude, please accept our deepest appreciation for all your prayers and financial support. You have meant so much to us. We pray for you often and we believe that God will not only sustain you but He will bless you in unique way beyond your imagination in Jesus name. I’m leaving you with this Biblical injunction in I Sam.30:24.
Thanks for the anticipated support and prayers.
God Bless.
Yours in His Exciting Service.
Tim Zaccheus