A recent new member, @Kilian brought us the link "Farmlands"
to enlighten us in the western hemisphere of what his tribe faces in South Africa on a daily basis. Some of you really connected with him as a brother and demonstrated an interest in his part of the world. I'm posting this link because one never knows to whom YHWH might speak. We have such an abundance in America, and these dear souls exist in subsistence. Watch "Farmlands" if you haven't!
Nov 22 at 4:48 AM
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Happy Thanksgiving!
We praise and thank the Lord for bringing you into our lives. Your partnership with us in the Lord’s work is extremely important to us and we do not take your sacrifice in prayer and financial support lightly.
Thank you!
After all the fake news and bad news of the past year, isn’t it wonderful to be a fellow Believer in Christ Jesus? You and I also follow the Good News, and we know this season is alive with an amazing hope, as it marks the beginning of the giving of the greatest gift this world has ever known—the birth of our Lord and Savior. It is, in fact, the point of our entire purpose. As I Timothy 4:10 states, “That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.”
So yes, our ministry is not unlike other ministries this time of year. And any financial support you choose to give—no matter its size—is welcomed and will be applied to spreading the message of Christ’s sacrifice, redemption, salvation and promise of eternal life to nations around Africa.
How about a mill for Thanksgiving?
Our Zimbabwean brothers and sisters are suffering!
During 2016 we kindly asked our ministry partners to help us purchase a maize mill. We were blown away when the Lord laid the project on the hearts of partners who covered the whole project from purchasing the mill, to having it transported hundreds of miles, hiring an engineer to set it up and train our staff and the construction of a building around the mill – that’s right, the building is built around and over the mill so that it cannot be stolen through the door! The thief would have to break the walls down to steal the machine.
This project not only creates employment, but also encourages subsistence farmers to plant more maize to sell on the free market. The milling of the maize makes it last longer and the longevity is what brings greater value, as it can be sold after everyone has depleted their crops.
The extra cash generated by this project is making a huge difference in sustaining the local church ministry. The benevolent fund for the milling process, made up of maize meal as payment instead of cash, has changed the lives of many widows and orphans as Cozmore stores the maize for later relief when locals run out of food.
Maize milling is most welcome for these families struggling with extreme scarcity, but we know what they really hunger for is the nourishment of the Gospel.
So far, we are averaging over 30 people a day, in season, coming to use the machine. We would love to expand this community outreach by building another mill in a town called Gwayi River. This will be 150km away from the present mill, near Victoria Falls.
Cozmore expressed his excitement about this project in this way: “Being on the field I see His hand, even though sometimes people test our belief. For I know my God is real - God keeps proving that He is real to them.”
When I last went to check on the project, it was pouring with rain – after a 3-year drought - and nobody was complaining.
The mill is servicing locals in a 20km radius of the mission base. To encourage locals to have their corn/maize milled by us, we are operating at half the cost of mills further afield. Payment for the service is made in cash or in maize.
The difference partners like you make is immeasurable because God is multiplying your support by pouring out blessings on our ministry, and those we minister to and with, that exceed any earthly value.
Transport for truth
Cozmore and I, with other Godly individuals, are formalizing our ministry in Zimbabwe with the help of ITMI.
The legal entity will help with the ownership of land and other assets needed to establish ourselves firmly in the Gwayi River community as well as invite friends like you over to come and minister alongside us for a short period of time.
Cozmore has spent hours standing waiting along the Zimbabwean roads for a taxi to take him to his place of ministry. After waiting for hours, a taxi might arrive and then leave without passengers because there weren’t enough to make the trip to the village financially viable.
We’d like to purchase a vehicle to help make our ministry a thousand times more productive than having our missionary stand for hours on the side of a lonely road and then not catch a taxi.
Used cars, in good condition, can be purchased in Zimbabwe from $6,000.00, of which we already have designated $1,500.00.
If the Lord puts it on your heart to join us in blessing our friends in Zimbabwe this Thanksgiving and Christmas, please join us in prayer and financial support:
Charl van Wyk
P.S.: Even after the rush, rest and respite of Christmas, as word of African market conditions, global events, wars and rumors of war no doubt return to spread unease, do not succumb to discouragement. Be of good cheer, love the Lord and keep His commands. As I John 5:3-5 says, “His commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world.” The victory is assured—for it belongs to Him. Amen!
to enlighten us in the western hemisphere of what his tribe faces in South Africa on a daily basis. Some of you really connected with him as a brother and demonstrated an interest in his part of the world. I'm posting this link because one never knows to whom YHWH might speak. We have such an abundance in America, and these dear souls exist in subsistence. Watch "Farmlands" if you haven't!
Nov 22 at 4:48 AM
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Happy Thanksgiving!
We praise and thank the Lord for bringing you into our lives. Your partnership with us in the Lord’s work is extremely important to us and we do not take your sacrifice in prayer and financial support lightly.
Thank you!
After all the fake news and bad news of the past year, isn’t it wonderful to be a fellow Believer in Christ Jesus? You and I also follow the Good News, and we know this season is alive with an amazing hope, as it marks the beginning of the giving of the greatest gift this world has ever known—the birth of our Lord and Savior. It is, in fact, the point of our entire purpose. As I Timothy 4:10 states, “That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.”
So yes, our ministry is not unlike other ministries this time of year. And any financial support you choose to give—no matter its size—is welcomed and will be applied to spreading the message of Christ’s sacrifice, redemption, salvation and promise of eternal life to nations around Africa.
How about a mill for Thanksgiving?
Our Zimbabwean brothers and sisters are suffering!
During 2016 we kindly asked our ministry partners to help us purchase a maize mill. We were blown away when the Lord laid the project on the hearts of partners who covered the whole project from purchasing the mill, to having it transported hundreds of miles, hiring an engineer to set it up and train our staff and the construction of a building around the mill – that’s right, the building is built around and over the mill so that it cannot be stolen through the door! The thief would have to break the walls down to steal the machine.
This project not only creates employment, but also encourages subsistence farmers to plant more maize to sell on the free market. The milling of the maize makes it last longer and the longevity is what brings greater value, as it can be sold after everyone has depleted their crops.
The extra cash generated by this project is making a huge difference in sustaining the local church ministry. The benevolent fund for the milling process, made up of maize meal as payment instead of cash, has changed the lives of many widows and orphans as Cozmore stores the maize for later relief when locals run out of food.
Maize milling is most welcome for these families struggling with extreme scarcity, but we know what they really hunger for is the nourishment of the Gospel.
So far, we are averaging over 30 people a day, in season, coming to use the machine. We would love to expand this community outreach by building another mill in a town called Gwayi River. This will be 150km away from the present mill, near Victoria Falls.
Cozmore expressed his excitement about this project in this way: “Being on the field I see His hand, even though sometimes people test our belief. For I know my God is real - God keeps proving that He is real to them.”
When I last went to check on the project, it was pouring with rain – after a 3-year drought - and nobody was complaining.
The mill is servicing locals in a 20km radius of the mission base. To encourage locals to have their corn/maize milled by us, we are operating at half the cost of mills further afield. Payment for the service is made in cash or in maize.
The difference partners like you make is immeasurable because God is multiplying your support by pouring out blessings on our ministry, and those we minister to and with, that exceed any earthly value.
Transport for truth
Cozmore and I, with other Godly individuals, are formalizing our ministry in Zimbabwe with the help of ITMI.
The legal entity will help with the ownership of land and other assets needed to establish ourselves firmly in the Gwayi River community as well as invite friends like you over to come and minister alongside us for a short period of time.
Cozmore has spent hours standing waiting along the Zimbabwean roads for a taxi to take him to his place of ministry. After waiting for hours, a taxi might arrive and then leave without passengers because there weren’t enough to make the trip to the village financially viable.
We’d like to purchase a vehicle to help make our ministry a thousand times more productive than having our missionary stand for hours on the side of a lonely road and then not catch a taxi.
Used cars, in good condition, can be purchased in Zimbabwe from $6,000.00, of which we already have designated $1,500.00.
If the Lord puts it on your heart to join us in blessing our friends in Zimbabwe this Thanksgiving and Christmas, please join us in prayer and financial support:
- Transport for our newly formalized ministry – we still need $4,500.00
- A maize mill to help and support the ministry – we still need $3,550.00
Charl van Wyk
P.S.: Even after the rush, rest and respite of Christmas, as word of African market conditions, global events, wars and rumors of war no doubt return to spread unease, do not succumb to discouragement. Be of good cheer, love the Lord and keep His commands. As I John 5:3-5 says, “His commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world.” The victory is assured—for it belongs to Him. Amen!