The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.”
Just want to thank those who have been praying for us since we have started this work here in South Africa, in Palm ridge, a township, south of Johannesburg.
Thank you, it is your prayers that keeps us going.
I know that it has been a long time since many of you heard of me or the work here.
News about me and Anna.
4th of November was very special to us and was made even more special by the church people, Our wedding anniversary, Came to church and were very surprised by the party that the church people have prepared for us, it really meant a lot to us the church was 5 months old at that time.
Here is a photo.
They prepared food for the whole church and cakes for us, it was very special for us.
And the exciting news about us is that I am getting ready to be a father (J)
May this year the baby arrives.
And the exciting news about us is that I am getting ready to be a father (J)
May this year the baby arrives.
The Work in Palm Ridge
Palm-Ridge is really experiencing a change, the fruit is starting to come up.
Very encouraging things are happening but most of all the presence of God is becoming more and more evident every Sunday.
Lives are being touched every Sunday, just the testimonies are amazing, for example this past Sunday, a lady who came for the first time, Sunday before this one just to check out the church she testified, this past Sunday about what she felt in the service, she also said that during Ministry time she came forward for prayer didn’t tell of pain she was experiencing in her legs for long time but as she received prayer the anointing touched her and she was healed, that’s when she realized that this is real the real thing.
The presence of God is what we are after, and He is showing up even in Palm-Ridge.
There has been many challenges that have defenatly slowed the work here ,with the storms destroying the tent 4 times since we started the church, been tough in that way as now we are only having services on Sundays only, for we have to put the tent up and down every Sunday for we are trying our best, so it doesn’t ripp even more. and not being able to have even the Sunday services.
A photo of the tent.
Palm-Ridge is really experiencing a change, the fruit is starting to come up.
Very encouraging things are happening but most of all the presence of God is becoming more and more evident every Sunday.
Lives are being touched every Sunday, just the testimonies are amazing, for example this past Sunday, a lady who came for the first time, Sunday before this one just to check out the church she testified, this past Sunday about what she felt in the service, she also said that during Ministry time she came forward for prayer didn’t tell of pain she was experiencing in her legs for long time but as she received prayer the anointing touched her and she was healed, that’s when she realized that this is real the real thing.
The presence of God is what we are after, and He is showing up even in Palm-Ridge.
There has been many challenges that have defenatly slowed the work here ,with the storms destroying the tent 4 times since we started the church, been tough in that way as now we are only having services on Sundays only, for we have to put the tent up and down every Sunday for we are trying our best, so it doesn’t ripp even more. and not being able to have even the Sunday services.
A photo of the tent.
We are now believing God for provision to be able to build a shack for that will survive the winds of Palm-Ridge more than the tent can
Also as some of your know that we have been given the Land we are currently using temporally and it looks like we are to give it back, so if you could believe God with us to give us a piece of land that is not to far from where we are, that will be good because we have many people that live in the area we are now, a walking distance for them will be good.
Being in Palm-ridge not long ago, I have been invited to be part of the Pastors forum of ward 61, 120 Pastors palm-ridge over 1.5 million people.
After attending the pastors forum for few months I have been asked to be in the Leadership on the Pastors forum, which is a very exciting opportunity,
Having realized that most of the Pastors have no training not even what you would consider basic they don’t have, a friend who was with me visiting teaching about worship in our church told me about International accelerated missions curriculum, So I contacted them and they sent us the material so this pastors and their church members can be have an opportunity that is taken fog ranted but here will be a life changing experience. Many pastors were happy to hear about the training and they said this is what we have been praying for, for long time, this is an answer from God to us.
We got all excited and wanted to start the training in the beginning of January but we haven’t started yet, because of the tent problem, as soon as we have the shack, we are going to start the one year training for this pastors and their Leaders.
So we are also calling out anybody who has a heart to teach, any who feels has something to give to this people, please come and help us teach, what ever time you have available is fine with us, one month, 3 months 6 or a year you are welcome.
I want to thank the Brumbag’s Family and the church that raised 5 thousand USD to bless us with a mobile office for the church, now will also be very useful for the Bible school also. Thank you so much.
The Office
Also as some of your know that we have been given the Land we are currently using temporally and it looks like we are to give it back, so if you could believe God with us to give us a piece of land that is not to far from where we are, that will be good because we have many people that live in the area we are now, a walking distance for them will be good.
Being in Palm-ridge not long ago, I have been invited to be part of the Pastors forum of ward 61, 120 Pastors palm-ridge over 1.5 million people.
After attending the pastors forum for few months I have been asked to be in the Leadership on the Pastors forum, which is a very exciting opportunity,
Having realized that most of the Pastors have no training not even what you would consider basic they don’t have, a friend who was with me visiting teaching about worship in our church told me about International accelerated missions curriculum, So I contacted them and they sent us the material so this pastors and their church members can be have an opportunity that is taken fog ranted but here will be a life changing experience. Many pastors were happy to hear about the training and they said this is what we have been praying for, for long time, this is an answer from God to us.
We got all excited and wanted to start the training in the beginning of January but we haven’t started yet, because of the tent problem, as soon as we have the shack, we are going to start the one year training for this pastors and their Leaders.
So we are also calling out anybody who has a heart to teach, any who feels has something to give to this people, please come and help us teach, what ever time you have available is fine with us, one month, 3 months 6 or a year you are welcome.
I want to thank the Brumbag’s Family and the church that raised 5 thousand USD to bless us with a mobile office for the church, now will also be very useful for the Bible school also. Thank you so much.
The Office
We have taken a photo after the service of the people that attended the past Sunday though a good number wasn’t there. Just to give you an idea of who you are praying for.
Things we need prayer for.
- Please pray for the provision to build the shack, 20mX8. (total Costs equivalent to 2000 USD) South African Currency. Rand 12000
- Please pray for the land that is permanent, to be given to us not far from where we are so people won’t be affected by the distance.
Please pray for the school that we want to start, to set this community and churches on FIRE! - My car problem has been solved since December, but fuel is going up every day here in South Africa, I do a lot of driving for the ministry and now there is an opportunity to minister in prisons and hospitals and add more trips to the church when we start the school. Since you all know that I don’t really have personal support, this is getting tough on me, please pray that God will send someone from somewhere to sponsor me with fuel.
- Lastly please pray for Anna and I and our coming Baby.
Thank you so much without your prayers we wouldn’t have come this far. You are much appreciated.
Blessing From
Felito Utuie.
