Dr. Gentry,

Today was a good day; anytime we go out soul winning it is a good day because we are obeying the Word of God!

We traveled in the GSCH coaster bus to the village of Chikanga, in the area of Liwonde. This is where the Government School college is. There were 17 adults broken up into 8 teams. God gave us traveling mercies, no police stops, and no breakdowns. When we arrived Andrew Nyenga and myself set off for the Mfumu’s house to talk to him about his salvation and the possibility of purchasing property for a church. Along the way I talked to a muslim man that accepted our tracts, but did not come to repentance. We traveled a little further, and Andrew was able to lead an older lady to the Lord just down from the new Mosque that has been constructed. I talked to 3 young men right in front of the Mosque, and by the time I finished there were about 15 muslims listening to me. At the end none of them wanted to talk to God, but they did ask some questions about the Bible, questions that they have been taught to ask at the Mosque. I ended up handing out tracts, both Heaven Bound, and special Muslim tracts to all, and John/Romans all to the older kids.

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We finally arrived at the Mfumu’s house, and he was gracious in listening to me along with about 5 other adults, and about 10 kids. I talked to him for about 45 minutes, giving him my personal testimony about my Salvation, and how God desires a Relationship, not religion. At the end all of the adults, and kids bowed their heads and prayed to receive Jesus as their Savior. When they were done I questioned the Mfumu about did he really pray from his heart, or was he just praying for the azungu. He stated, “I prayed from my heart, and I believe in Jesus”.

We then went to look at some land for a church, there is very little, and just one parcel down from the college about 300 meters on the tarmac. I am asking God to please open something up closer to the college, and show Himself strong on His behalf!!

Attached are some photos of the group of soul winners, the new Mosque, and one of the Mfumu, his wife & kids and me. Also there is one of Henry and Andrew with the Mfumu.

By His Grace & Mercy,

John

Off to College!

Dear Praying Saints and Supporters,

This last week was a first for the Good Samaritan Baptist Ministries and the Good Samaritan Children's Home. Four of our young people have gone to college! We were very excited in that these four did well enough in their MSCE exams, (High School exit certificates), attitudes while at Good Samaritan, and their desire to serve God to go forward for higher education.

The four are:

Joseph Edson (in the Good Samaritan green shirt)

Elizabeth Magombo (the one with long hair-Ha!)

Jason James

Moses Nyenga-the tall boy standing next to his father, Vice-President of Good Samaritan Malawi, Andrew Nyenga

Joseph and Elizabeth have gone to DAPP college to study Sociology. This is a two year course that when completed will allow them to work to interface government and non-government organizations with the public.

Jason and Moses have gone to the African Bible College in Zambia to go through their two year course in Pastoral Studies. At the end of two years they will come back and work within the Good Samaritan organization.

We stepped out in faith, trusting that God is going to provide the necessary funds for these young people to go to college. A Godly evangelist has provided the tuition for Jason and Moses, but we are still lacking additional funds for travel, personal care, and future necessities. We had limited funds for Joseph and Elizabeth, but God has made it possible for us to not have to pay their entire school fees at once. We were able to pay enough for the first 3 month term, and now are trusting God to provide the rest. They too need additional funds for personal care, travel and other necessities.

These four young kids were and are a blessing to Good Samaritan! It is our privilege to pray for them, encourage them, and see God work in their lives.

Please pray about possibly helping one or more of these kids. Even a onetime gift would be a wonderful blessing to them!

By His Grace & Mercy,

John Fullford

Missionary

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