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Mission to Northern Mozambique June 2013


The purpose of this trip to Northern Mozambique was two-fold, first to visit and encourage the believers of the three fellowships in Nampula, confirming them in the foundation and secondly to travel further North to Mossuril, to accomplish the same purpose in the believers there.
Our journey began with a day’s lay-over in Johannesburg where we were hosted by the Botha family; Sean, Peta, Helen and Estelle (please forgive me any miss-spelling) who’s warm hospitality and rich fellowship stirred our hearts and in no small measure contributed to our readiness for the task ahead.

Nampula City is one of the larger and more populous of the cities in Mozambiqueand like much of the country is sadly lacking in basic infrastructure, sanitation and a good lick of paint! The roads are honey combed with pot-holes that require serious driving skills, made more dangerous by what seems like thousands of crazed motorbike taxis who pull out in front of oncoming traffic without a care, zigzagging between obstacles at breakneck, kidney jolting speeds.


We began our stay visiting the first fruits of the work in Nampula, a fellowship in the suburb of Namekope 1. Approximately 18 months previously Rupert and Kurt had visited Namekope 1 at which time a wonderful outpouring of the Spirit resulted in many being transferred out of the darkness and into the light. Gloriously in the interim young people full of the Holy Ghost began evangelizing the local area founding two more fellowships, one in Namekope 2 and the other at Saua- Saua.


The Lord is saving and using young men and woman to build His church in Mozambique. They demonstrate a wonderful eagerness and desire to evangelize their communities. It was a privilege to witness the book of Acts in action “… and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth”.
Elias reports that through-out the work in Mozambiqueyoung people are standing up and getting involved, proving their ministries and sharing the Gospel at every opportunity. The work as a result has become self-sustaining and self–perpetuating to a far greater degree than ever before.



Before visiting Namekope 2 and Saua–Saua we traveled two and a half hours north to the historic town of Mossuril. The national Highways are usually in good repair but the drivers are a law unto themselves. En-route a large horse and trailer overtook our vehicle passing us in the lane for oncoming traffic and continued in that lane around a blind corner. Two blind corners later the truck collided head on with a minibus full of passengers. We arrived moments later a midst scattered debris and a large dust cloud, expecting the worst type of carnage!


Miraculously no one was killed; the driver pictured with Elias does not know how he escaped death with only the odd scrape! It is a reminder of the keeping hand of God upon us as we travel. The roads hold many dangers and considering the large distances traveled over the many years on these missions with very few incidents, give witness to the Lords goodness and keeping power.


Much of Northern Mozambiqueis heavily influenced by the Muslim faith and Mossuril was exclusively Muslim until a young man named Paive moved there. Paive along with another young man began to evangelize the local community. Mossuril is the seat of the district governor and has a hospital and a school; as a result there are a large number of young educated men and woman who are teachers, nurses and government administrators.



It is among these people that Paive found good ground for the seed of the Gospel. This was the only Christian Church in the town, perhaps in the whole district. This is the first time Elias had been able to visit them. We were warmly received, they anticipated our every need, gladly extending themselves to ensure we were comfortable and lacked nothing. This generous spirit enriched our entire stay with them and was evident in both the men and the woman.

Having such a large group of well educated people in the congregation provided the opportunity for more in-depth ministry. The Lord has begun a good work and we have every confidence that He will finish it! Like Nampula the church in Mossuril has begun evangelizing in the local area and a second fellowship is in it’s infancy a few kilometers out of town.


The Sunday morning meeting provided opportunity for the Gospel and over 40 people responded with heartfelt and sincere cries to God for transference out of darkness and into light! With great joy we were able to conclude our stay with an afternoon baptismal service in the very waters where once Arabs and then the Portuguese loaded the enslaved onto ships.


Traveling back to Nampula on the Monday, Elias received news that some men had tried to break into his home the previous night. Fortunately his wife heard them and screamed, alerting neighbors and frightening the intruders off! It was quickly settled that two young men from the Chimoio fellowship would sleep over at Elias’s house until his return.
With every blessing and advance there is an attempt by principalities and powers to undermine the work through attacks on the Lord’s laborers. We must never stop praying for each other as we labour together and I ask we specially remember Elias and his family before the Lord as often as possible, they need much grace.


Tuesday found us traveling along a very sandy gully masquerading as a road to Saua- Saua before crossing the river via a “rock” bridge, often on three wheels. This area is being evangelized by a young man from Namekope 1 named Jucinto. He walks this road twice a week, a 60km round trip.


The people in this area are predominantly involved in ancestor worship and have proved to be very resistant toward the Gospel. Jucinto faithfully used of the Lord has however established a small fellowship of believers. Land has been obtained for a church and they have begun making the 1000 bricks they will need. Preaching here provided new challenges, requiring 3 languages (English, Portuguese and the local Makuwa language) and two interpreters! The Lord was gracious and the word was warmly received and much was achieved in the short time we could be there.

Our last day of ministry took us to Namekope 2, a wonderfully joyous group of believers with a good understanding of the Gospel. A sister named Sara having moved from Namekope 1 began evangelizing in this area. At first, among her family but later the community at large. She has a wonderful spirit, full of the joy of the Lord and has demonstrated a gift for evangelism. She is supported by another young man who oversees the fellowship named Olivia. This young fellowship meets under a tree but is looking to the Lord for ground for a building.


Believers from SA donated funds to assist the work in Nampula and this was put to good use through the purchase of a bicycle. This bicycle was duly presented to Jucinto so that he could travel more readily the long distance from Namekope 1 to Saua-Saua. The bicycle was joyously received and will be put to good use in furthering the Gospel in the area.



What became so obvious during this trip is how much the work in Mozambiquehas grown and become more established. Young people have made strong commitments to the Lord and are at the forefront of the work, displaying a great fervor and capacity for evangelism. It was evident that sisters are very active and have a liberty in Christ Jesus.


It was wonderful to renew fellowship with our Brother Elias and it was amazing to see how hard he works and with what passion he applies himself. Pray the Lord continues to restore his body to full health, keep his family and give him wisdom. We also pray for the work in Mozambiquetrusting the Lord to establish each believer on that one true foundation, the Rock Christ Jesus and for the many brethren who labour with the Lord, together building His Church. Amen.

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Mission Trip April 2013

Another week in the life of a missionary

4th April 2013 lots of people commit to come but in the end it is just the four of us that leave, Rupert Freese, Bruce Munro, Sean Botha and Peter Lord. There are always worldly complications!
The Condor had problems with its engine number so could have caused problems at the border. As there were only four of us we went up in the one vehicle and left the condor in Johannesburg. 
For a change all the border crossings were a breeze apart from our last one at Biet Bridgecoming back into SA. 30 buses at the border at 6AM and us last in the queue! Thanks to Elvis and Louis of SA Immigration for helping us through. If it wasn’t for the fact that Louis’s birthday was the same as Rupert’s we would probably still be waiting there.
This mission trip was a tale of two halves. Rupert and Sean went one way and had many miracles as they saw the Lord providing the increase to many of the seeds that they had planted on earlier trips. Peter and Bruce on the other hand had no miracles this time and were just quietly making disciples of men by ministering the gospel into people’s lives.
One day for us was much like the next different village and different people but the same gospel. The Lord was teaching us patience as we would minister for an hour and only four or five  out of fifty people or more would understand what we were saying about Jesus and his commandments and how we get eternal life. The Lord just tells us to sow seed. He does not say only in good deep ground.
When we know the Lord  it is difficult to understand why people do not receive such a simple message with gladness in the hearts – but then it took me 46 years to receive the message and the Word says that people’s ears will be closed to the good news.

Highlights of the trip
  • Sitting in a group of huts having been welcomed as honoured guests by the residents and inter acting with the men and children of Malawi and Mozambique is just like being on a real life National  Geographic experience.
  • Seeing the joy in some people’s faces as they receive the Lord and the honour of being able to minister the Word of the Lord into people’s lives.
  • The view from the top of the mountain in Gambatula after a really challenging 4×4 drive took  my breath away.
  •  Lunch in the house of the local chief.


Low-lights of the trip
  • Mike Giel taking a swallow dive onto the toilet in Blantyre and annihilating it! Luckily Sean had extensive first aid training and managed to get him to the local Seventh Day Adventist hospital where he received 12 internal and 20 external stitches and then left the next day with Peter Hawes for Natal. We missed them both and their ministry and fellowship and prayed for a safe journey and recovery for Mike.
  • South African border crossing.
  • Hearing of the hard physical times that our brothers in Christ in Malawi and Mozambiquego through. Elias with his shoulder popping out and poor medical care in Mozambique. We hope to be able to bring him to S.A shortly to have it fixed.

At the end of the day “if you want to stay as you are for the rest of your life” don’t go on a mission trip. They change lives thank the Lord! Next trip September 2013. Contact Rupert on 083 799 5522.

Thanks to Peter for the Report and to Bruce for the Photo’s

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Brethren’s Seminar Mozambique February 2013

“Available/want to come with me to Mozambique 20-25 Feb?” read the sms from Rupert. After making arrangements with my family and work, the date was set. Fortunately we could fly from Cape Town to Beira all in one day. Our host for the next 5 days in Chimoio (Johan and Anne Cilliers) fetched us at the airport and first treated us to a lovely supper at a very rustic beach restaurant in Beira.

                                         (Johan, Anne, Danielle, Matthew)

Then we hit the 4 hour journey to Chimoio by car. The bakkie we used was a Toyota double-cab, that I dubbed “The Dodge”, since dodging massive potholes is all it does!

Leaving the 99…

Our day before the seminar started, was an extremely productive one. That Thursday afternoon we had it in our hearts by the Holy Ghost to visit a man called Karlito, who had been deceived by a false ‘pastor’ to see Elias and the missionaries from SA as ‘crooks’. Karlito was one of the brothers in a rural area of Gorongoza. He met the team from SA first in 2006, when he walked a 100km to get to a meeting to hear the word of God. The trip was about 200km from Chimoio to Karlito’s place.

After turning off the tar road onto dirt road for a few kilometers, we turned onto what looked like a rough pedestrian trail. We drove as far as the Dodge would go, parked under a tree, and did the rest of the distance by foot – crossing small rivers, sometimes getting muddy shoes, over a few hills and eventually reached Karlito’s homestead, where a small mud ‘church’ was. I just want to mention that bro Elias’ condition is improving still, and he was able to do this walk with us, with only mild discomfort. Please continue to pray that God will complete the healing work He has begun in Elias’ body.

Now there was no way of contacting Karlito beforehand to make sure we would find him there. We did a 3 hour journey there to rescue a brother and that fellowship, without any guarantee of seeing him. My heart was moved with the love of the brethren for this man, causing them to make such a journey to find that ‘one sheep’ that was lost – only the Great Shepherd can pour such love into men’s hearts!

Arriving at his place, Karlito’s wife and children met us with great joy. We went into the small dark meeting house for prayer and sang a hymn together. Then we waited for about an hour while Karlito was being called. Eventually a small, sweaty, panting man appeared from the fields. His shirt was tattered and drawn out to almost reach his knees, his pants were patched in various places and he had no shoes.

                                         (Karlito, his daughter, and Elias)

Overjoyed to see us, we went into the church to discuss the matter and strengthen the bond of fellowship. After much discussion, and more prayer, the Holy Ghost seemed to win the day and rescue Karlito from the trap of the evil one. With a freshly roasted mielie each, we started walking back with great joy.

                                            (About to walk back – mission accomplished)

Please pray for Karlito and that fellowship in Gorongoza, that the Lord will continue to strengthen them and protect them from savage ‘wolves’ who seek to destroy the work of God.

Seminar in Chimoio

We spent 3 days in Chimoio with leading brethren from all over Mozambique. The Holy Ghost lead us to preach about the ‘New Man’ in Christ, being free and delivered from cultural traditions which obstruct the purpose of God in the Church. The trend of giving men titles and promoting them to ‘positions’ in the Church was addressed.

The grace of God has been given as a gift to every believer in Christ, outworking God’s power in the five gifts of Christ. In this way the work of Christ will go forward. The  superstitions and fears of the Mozambican people were shattered by the Word of God and the Holy Ghost brought a wonderful liberty and joy into the hearts of the people.

We thank the Lord for the opportunity to participate in the work He is doing in Mozambique. Our prayer will continue for God to raise up Mozambican men and women after His own heart, who have a vision to care for the flock of God in that country.

Francois Visser

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March 2012 Central Africa Mission: A Triumph Of The Risen Christ

Team photo, front to back, Bruce, Tim, Rupert, Peter. Keith and Sean, well, maybe later

Dear Brother and Sister – With the arrival at Sarnia of the tired team members and battered mission vehicles at 21:30 on Thursday 5 April one might be tempted to conclude that the latest mission trip to the Central African assemblies to be complete. The truth is, the mission continues: our hearts are buried in those fields of harvest, where our thoughts are continually turned to those fellowships vulnerable to the merciless onslaught of the enemy who through famine, poverty, disease and corruption tries to keep these gentle folk under heel.This was a mission where, again our risen Saviour was victorious, and we were but active spectators of Him building His church. What a good work that will be when the Bride is completed: Hallelujah!

Every home contribution towards this mission; be it a popcorn prayer on the way to work to remember the team, or a potato act of faith to intercede for a specific border crossing, or a monetary contribution to the expenses, or a sweetie to the “goodie rat-pack” all were sincerely appreciated. Every SMS for encouragement, every call, and every prayer to the Lord for His intervention in impossible situations was real to us and we were carried as the whole body, co-ordinated by the Master to stride to His victory. Praise God! The thankful hearts of sisters and brothers, receiving donated literature; elders receiving much needed clothing for distribution to relieved widows and orphans, and children accepting a longed dreamed for sweetie all testify that there is desperate need there in every situation calls for us as a complete body to continue to outpour His love.

As a team, again, we were overflowed by an unrestrained response in the form of true love, care, hospitality, and preparation from our beloved sister and brothers. Meals made of simple rice and boiled egg, maybe a bit of tomatoes and onion – A bit of boiled pumpkin leaves for breakfast, a cup of sweet boiled water to wash them down. It is all that they have; but a king’s feast to us. There were gifts carried from one fellowship to another; a melon here, or 4 cups of rice there all sent with love and lovingly received.
Our brothers and sisters in the three countries we visited are praying for us in RSA that the Word might prosper in our hearts as it abundantly is in theirs, extending their hands of greetings and well wishes to us all. Expressing their love to those team members who having gone there before, some even naming those of previous team’s names to be specifically reminded of the hope that Jesus offers and to hearken to His call. Is this not the Book of Acts continued? 
The count of hardships is not worth the ink, for we count it but a joy – although it was tough on all, where some days hit 45C and others became single digit rain bogged days. The squalor of the slums in Chimoio, Lusaka and Blantyre is appalling, it always is. The details of incessant flies and mosquitoes, fuel shortages, water contamination and mud will only distract us from the real story of this mission:  that the Word was truthfully preached, faith in the faltering restored, signs and wonders ensuing, men and women coming to know Christ as their personal saviour, old friendships renewed and the bond of brotherhood extended. Indeed the Church in Central Africa is alive and arising by the power of Christ and souls are snatched from the awful slipway to hell.
While storm clouds gather the Malawi fields are planed and ready to be refreshed by God’s promise of salvation
While fatigued bodies and battered vehicles can only be a small evidence of the real extent to which Christ was victorious on this trip, one can almost open any new testament book, especially Acts, or Heb 11, or 2 Cor 5 and reread the March 2012 events, only remixed where names and places have been changed to fit our African context.
This was the mission where the whole body, in RSA, and Central Africa were in unison in prayer, provision and effort to extend that which we have – the Name of Jesus to assist our beloved brother Elias who was in a terrible car accident.  The suffering that he has endured, to forward the gospel is already know to us from previous occasions. However in this accident he had lost 20% blood through a head injury (a gash from forehead 25cm to the back of the head), dislocation of his shoulder and the fracturing of lumbar vertebra all are added to the reality of the grimy corrupt state hospital in central Mozambique.
His dire situation was real to us as a team and earnestly prayed seeking our God’s direction and assistance to help Elias here. The full extent of Jesus’ mercy and our Father’s might remain a mystery – but miracles abounded. The recovery of Elias, is miraculous, his airlift by Mercy Air another miraculous intervention, the discovery of the accident scene by another missionary – miraculous! The preservation of Rupert and vehicle on his return visit Elias in Quellemane (a 1200km round trip) – this was miraculous.
While the list of  brothers in our fellowships in Natal, Cape and Gauteng who responded and are still assisting Elias through prayer, contributions in free professional advice and other help is too long to mention and for fear of omitting even the smallest of mites. Suffice to say, that as the body of Christ was co-ordinated to this care for Elias is something that leaves even seasoned mission campaigners’ astounded. Not to mention to the confounding of the sceptical world outside the Body.
One particular event that stirs our heart is the response from the local fellowships in Gorangoza and MVonde – who despite having had late rains and a disaster of a harvest, collected bags of rice and maize to sustain Elias’s family while he is recovering in the Chimoio hospital. Please continue to pray for Elias and his family, for fortitude and patience through the long recovery period.The prognosis is that with enough rest (how can a disciple of his zeal rest?) he should have a full bill of health with- in 5-8 weeks.  Then, as now, he will be a walking miracle.
The Mission Zambia team of Mike and Peter had departed for a couple of days before the Mission Moz and Malawi team. Their report is one of Christ pushing back the darkness laden boundaries, and that with each significant step hearts continue to be converted, factions resolved and brothers coming together in unity to be renewed. Mike and Peter held various men’s seminars where again, proud and puffed up hearts were deflated at the simplicity of the Gospel preached as sufficient to raid the gates of hell and bring souls to the freedom of salvation in Christ.
The teams in southern Malawi visited East Bank, Palombe and Blantyre areas. Here again the glory of God is revealed in the economic situation that we found upon arrival. The country had in the last 6months shed 50% of the currency value and was in the middle of a fuel shortage – in fact by the Tuesday – Blantyre was dry of fuel and power outages imminent. Only the intervention of God who answered a flash prayer, helped us to scrape enough fuel to get to the fellowships.
By all accounts from the teams the depressed economic situation had a reverse effect on the spiritual affairs in the villages and fellowships. Men and women striving for Christ, making an unpopular stand against the disorder and drunkenness that had enveloped the rural population, soaking up every Word preached,  and diligently rehearsing song items that glorify His name.
The “Israel Band” striking up a new song to God’s glory on homemade instruments
What we also found, was a fresh softness to worship, where many fellowships now have homemade guitars, self constructed drum kits and bass boxes. Now there are gentle, skilled and passionate expressions to our Saviour – a remarkable change in the traditional drum thrash and foot stomp. Night meetings continuing for 3-4 hours where worship to His glory are followed by hymns of praise and the preaching of Truth and Righteousness. Where, at Namangale Fellowship, “the Israel band” composed impromptu choruses to support  the Word ministered.A remarkable turnaround for the Palombe district which for long has been distracted by false teaching and “brethren politics”.
Now, from the sincere appreciation for the salvation won, these beloved fellowships praise and worship in love and truth. Please pray for the continued unity in Christ and also that the early sparks of revival catch onto more than the kindling sticks for the entire valley to be convicted of sin and the mercy of Salvation become evident. Please pray for souls to be added and leaders to hold fast to sound doctrine. 
Brothers in unity, discussing the day’s ministry in Palombe district
While the work in East Bank continues to grow – not only in the numbers of children, but more so, especially in the depth of the revelation among established believers there – much prayer is still needed though. This area is very prone to drought and is always on the imminent famine list. While it is hard to understand since one of Africa’s largest rivers flows past this area and the ground water table is only 2-15 away. Please pray for water efficient agricultural practices, wisdom in the elders to comfort those robbed of loved one’s by the scourge of Malaria.This debilitating disease is especially prevalent in the area.
The fellowships around Blantyre recently suffered much loss of property due to unseasonal rains and flooding, both personal houses and their fellowship hall was damaged. Here the sundried clay bricks and foundations became water logged and roofing material was all lost. Much of the money for these projects came from the Malawi brother’s contribution, and these will need to be regenerated – in the city, costs escalate in Zimbabwean like inflation rates. Please pray that these brothers don’t loose heart and hold onto the promise.
The great news here is that through the literature delivered every mission trip, many new hearts are reached and young and old are coming in touch with our Saviour. Please keep the Blantyre fellowships’ in prayer, not only for the rebuilding of their fellowship halls but also for moral fortitude and health – Blantyre has a staggering 50% HIV infection rate! Coupled with the Malarial infection – the very young are especially vulnerable.
The area in Central Malawi where Peter and Rupert visited and held day seminars, like Zomba have a good report, but still need to be remembered since this area is an Islam stronghold. The Lake Malawi area of Ntcheu  is a story of sadness and is in need of a touch of Holy fire to pick-up where the enemy has laid waste, we believe that there are still brothers and sisters there, but they are leaderless.
If the Malawi leg of this mission was toned down, at rest and gentle; the vibrant Mozambique leg was a blast and flew into the face of opposition, who only know  “on or off”, no half measures exist here. We entered Mozambique praising the Lord for the provision of fuel, but carefully considering the situation in our hearts for the arrangements there without Elias and Rupert.
The Lord strengthened us with brilliant accommodation arranged by Johann and Ann Celliers in Chimoio. All the arrangements went well which is sometimes a bit confusing, as one has to exchange money, fuel-up, meet interpreters and make departure and camping arrangements.
The Gorangoza district is 120km away from Chimoio city to the south and east, while the MVonde is in the highlands on the Zimbabwean border 80km away to the west. Our days here were immensely blessed as the Word was confirmed in hearts, believers questions answered, and what was especially gladdening is, 2 new fellowships were welcomed into the Body.  The events of Elias’ accident certainly overshadowed the thinking, but we are always astounded by their love for us, but more so, their diligence to continue to seek Godly direction and their giving of their best to support Elias.
Mention needs to be made of the Lords undertaking in the crash where one vehicles’ radiator was punctured and repaired in the bush. We can only praise God for His mercy here. The mission in Mozambique could have been a disaster, had He not been with us. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the minor damage easily repaired, not only for us to complete the visiting of the Gorangoza fellowships but also to return home.
Visiting Mozambique fellowships, is often  described as seeing the lame rise under the strength of Jesus and leaping and jumping into the temple. Please continue to pray for the leaders in these fellowships who are striding forward, to keep their freshness and not get puffed up by pride or robbed by fear of the unknown. 
These fellowships have been victorious over animism, tribal ancestor beliefs and witchcraft, that still keeps most of the population in bondage. In particular, please remember to pray for the fellowship in Mucodza, where the leader, bro. Carlito has lost 2 children to Malaria and associated infections in the last 6 months. His 3rd child is struggling to recover from a snake bite, yet when he praises God and sings at full blast, even the clouds part, what a joy he has in being in Christ.
Visiting new friends on Mount Gorangoza in Mozambique is often wet, muddy, remote and rewarding
Brothers and sisters: it is impossible to express our team’s thanks to you for even reading this report, and keeping these believers in Central Africa in your prayers. After twice annually reading of the 7500km trek into Central Africa and the ardors represented, it might be easy to consign the March 2012 Mission to the “been there done that” folder. Please repent, if that is your attitude. In Central Africa there are souls of brothers and sisters on the verge – some the verge of bursting in to bloom and bearing much fruit, others on the verge of hopelessness and defeat; for either case we need to keep these folk in prayer.
Upon reflection, the March 2012 mission was not about us as a team enduring the distances and hardships or of just seeing God at work there – but it was about prayer answered. It is about the home front, those who sewed clothes, baked biscuits, prepped vehicles, about those who awoke to cell phone calls pleading for advice – and that generously given. It is not about the 9 team members but rather those home fellowships who diligently prayed their way through the unknown depending on Christ, and Christ alone to see us through. We, as a team cannot express our gratitude to be part of a Body that responds to His love and nor should we withhold our joy with you, of being used to His service and His Glory.
Praise the Name of Jesus.
Thank you Sean for the report and the pictures. 
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Elias Update

Praise the Lord Elias is on the mend! The prognosis for a full recovery seems very good and with the Lord’s intervention an absolute certainty. With this in mind please pray earnestly that Elias has a speedy and full recovery.
Thanks to the kindness and love of brethren in SA, Elias was transported via air ambulance back to a hospital in Chimoio his hometown, from where he should be able to go home to finish his recovery. Pray for the Work in Mozambique, that the Lord bless and keep it during this extended period while Elias is healing and to grant wisdom and insight to the brethren who will be stepping into the breach!
Glory to God who makes the lame to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear and the dead to rise! Hallelujah!
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Prayer For Elias

The Lord has been doing a mighty work in Mozambique; establishing believers on that one True Foundation even the Rock Christ Jesus, bringing unity and a shared vision among the brethren in the region. Brother Elias is instrumental in all the Lord is doing and travels vast distances to visit the various fellowships, not sparing himself in the work of the Lord.
Those who have traveled through Mozambique will know that there are many hazards, stray animals, pedestrians and dangerous drivers to name but a few. While en-route from Chimoio where he lives to Lichinga in the north to visit fellowships in that area, Elias was involved in a serious road accident. Early reports suggest that the vehicle Elias was traveling in narrowly avoided a head-on collision with another vehicle traveling at high speed toward them on the wrong side of the road.
The driver of the vehicle Elias was in swerved to avoid the collision, taking his vehicle off-road where it rolled a number of times throwing Elias clear of the wreckage. The first bits of news we received indicated that Elias had sustained some very serious injuries including multiple fractures, a head wound and that he had lost a great deal of blood.
 
It is with thanks to God that Elias and those with him where spared and miraculously a friend of the driver came upon the scene a little while later and recognizing the car was able to render assistance. Without such prompt intervention Elias could have bled to death on the side of the road waiting for help.
Last reports have revealed that Elias lost a lot of blood, dislocated and tore ligaments in his shoulder, suffered a head wound and a broken or crushed vertebra in his back. The most worrying injury is the damaged vertebra which has rendered Elias immobile for the time being. It appears likely that Elias will need a specialist depending on the severity of the injury.

 
Please pray for Elias and his family. Pray for his healing and speedy recovery, pray for means to assist this brother no matter what may be required and pray for the work and believers in Mozambique who will feel most keenly this attempt by the wicked one to undermine their faith and confidence in the Lord Jesus. The Lord is building His Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it but as this incident so clearly proves it does not stop the enemy from trying!
As and when more information becomes available we will post it to the Blog.
Thank you Gerrit for the pictures of Elias.