This summarises the ACUK Reach Africa updates in October 2024’s prayer meeting.
Despite severe drought and financial struggles in Malawi, a church convention attracted over 1,000 attendees, and two new apostles have planted ten new churches in two years, including one on Lake Malawi. A drought appeal raised nearly £10,000 for food aid. The church in Malawi lacks resources, including Bibles, with 250 new Bibles recently acquired. In South Africa, various apostolic churches must collaborate, and the church is growing among diverse racial groups. Prayer is requested for these challenges and continued growth and support in Africa.
Action Items
- [ ] Provide more Bibles in the local language to the church in Malawi.
- [ ] Explore ways to partner with the church in Malawi to support their training and outreach efforts.
- [ ] Pray for the drought situation in Malawi and the ongoing challenges the church is facing.
- [ ] Encourage the different apostolic churches in South Africa to collaborate and work together.
Malawi Convention and Apostolic Growth
- Speaker 1 describes a three-day convention in Malawi where over 1000 people gathered despite severe drought conditions and financial struggles.
- Two new apostles were introduced, who have planted 10 new churches in two years, including one on an island in Lake Malawi.
- The convention highlighted the resilience and dedication of the Malawian church, despite facing significant challenges.
- Financial support was raised for drought relief in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, with nearly £10,000 collected.
Challenges and Support for Malawi
- Speaker 1 emphasizes the need for continued prayer and support for Malawi, particularly for leadership development and resource allocation.
- The church in Malawi is eager to expand their training programs but lacks resources, including Bibles.
- A request for Bibles was made during the convention, and 250 Bibles were purchased to meet the demand.
- The importance of prayer for resources and the distribution of Bibles to meet the spiritual needs of the community is highlighted.
South Africa Church Connections
- Speaker 1 discusses the need for collaboration among various apostolic churches in South Africa, which are currently disconnected.
- There are multiple apostolic works in South Africa, including those from the UK, Denmark, and Zimbabwe, but they need to connect and work together.
- The growth of the church in South Africa among different racial groups is praised, but the need for unity and collaboration is emphasized.
- Prayer is requested for these connections to be established, enhancing the impact of the church in South Africa.
Ongoing Drought and Prayer Requests
- Speaker 1 highlights the ongoing drought in Africa, with daily messages from people in need of food and water.
- The severe impact of the drought on communities is acknowledged, with many people facing starvation.
- Despite these challenges, the joy of the Lord remains in the hearts of the people, and continued prayer is encouraged.
- The meeting concludes with an invitation for participants to pray freely for Africa and its needs, asking God to continue His work.
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