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The Reformation Herald Online Edition

21st General Conference Session

The African Region
Part
Adapted From the Report Presented by Manuel Henda
The African Region

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: to shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep” (Psalm 92:1–5).

African countries entered

The African countries where the message of Reformation has entered are: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Angola has progressed to being a Union in November 2009. The country is divided into four fields. The Angolan Missionary School finished its first graduation in November 2009.

New interest has been created in Benin. Similar to how Cameroon was evangelized, the Gospel Worker from Nigeria has been assigned to visit this neighboring country to create awareness about the Present Truth. And he is gaining so much ground in this country that soon there will be a harvest of first fruits.

The development of the work in Botswana is moving forward and one full-time worker is engaged in the work for this prosperous country.

Burundi is a poor country, yet, rich in faith in the saving message of reformation.

A worker from Nigeria was assigned to begin the work in Cameroon. The work is established and needs encouragement.

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces challenges as a nation, due especially to difficulties in transportation resulting from the destruction of the basic infrastructure during the civil war. Nevertheless, God’s work presses forward, and the country is large and with many missions.

The work in Ethiopia formally began in November 2008. The work is divided into 3 missions and is organized into a Union Mission to promote the rapidly growing interest.

The work in Ghana continues to go forward.

Kenya is the hub of Central Africa. The believers in this country are working untiringly for the soon coming of our Saviour. The last reorganization demonstrated how brethren working in unity can achieve great things for the Lord. The brethren and sisters are of much courage as a new chapel was erected, and two primary schools were established.

Mozambique was reorganized in 2008, and the message is growing with much interest.

A worker was placed in Malawi from the Zambian Mission, and the first souls were baptized in 2008.

There is a group in Namibia from Angola. The believers are assisted by the GC with English literature, and interest is being shown for the message.

The work in Nigeria is divided into two missions. The registration of our organization was completed with the government in August, 2010.

The brethren and sisters of the East Nigeria Mission are of good courage and are erecting a monument for the Lord.

The message of reform has a wonderful impact on the unstable area of ethnic clashes in the vicinity of the Central Nigerian Mission.

The message in Rwanda has grown marvelously during the last four-year term. A medical/evangelism seminar with much interest was conducted in rural towns, and a monument for the Lord was erected for the occasion. Members and interested folk attended from all Africa and overseas.

The believers in Seychelles are few yet joyous in their fervor for the Lord.

The South African Field Conference has generated much interest and many souls added to the fold. Camp meetings and tents have been held to arouse interest among the people. These yielded their sure results. The South African RESDA Mission Field also presses onward.

The work in Tanzania started with just two members—and with the assistance of the Kenyan Mission, the work spread and was organized in (December 2007). There are interested people in many different cities in Tanzania. The registration process was completed in November 2007.

Togo was penetrated by our brethren in Ghana, with the health message initially. There are many interested souls.

The work in Uganda was reorganized (December 2007) and is stable and moving forward and upward.

The Zambian Mission is well organized and has great potential. In July-August 2009, Zambia was blessed to host the African Workers’ Seminar.

The nation of Zimbabwe has experienced an economic crisis till 2009. Nevertheless, the work is still progressing. They have distributed the Bible Workers to different cities and towns to do greater works.

In summary, through the power of God, the progress of the work in Africa has prospered through His merciful grace, the earnest faith of the believers in this region, and the sacrificial dedication and heartfelt support of brethren and sisters from various countries around the world.