We enjoyed a visit from Brian Howden for our Annual Conference this year. During the afternoon, Brian gave a report on the work in Angola and in the evening, after tea, he followed it up with ministry.
You can listen to both sessions at the bottom of this blog post (click on the arrow to play).
Tweets from the afternoon session are below:
Our 2011 Annual Conference begins with the singing of 'God and Father, we adore Thee' and prayer.
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Victor welcomes everyone and introduces Brian Howden who will speak on the work in Angola. Our second hymn is 'We have a gospel to proclaim'
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Brian opens by reading Acts 9:6 'Lord, what will you have me to do?'. A challenge for us all.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Only one UK commended missionary in Angola – Ruth Hadley. Angola is 7th largest country in Africa.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Camundambala is a small village of 250 houses and site of a former mission station built in 1943. It is six miles from Saurimo.
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Wisdom needed regarding how best to use the former mission stations.
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One aspect of the work at Camundambala is the care of lepers. A number of them attend the meetings and are in fellowship there.
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TB is more of a problem in Angola than leprosy.
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First Annual Conference at Camundambala took place last year with many attending from other local assemblies.
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One of the big issues in Angola is immorality among young people in fellowship. Much prayer needed.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Witchcraft is another big problem among the fellowships in Angola. More prayer needed regarding this.
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Around 450 pupils from six local villages attend the school in Camundambala. IT classes take place for years 5 and 6.
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Huge efforts made by local believers in clearing trees and creating tracks for the Land Rovers.
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Mention made of the Angolan Literature Fund to provide Bibles and other books for local schools. Books are greatly appreciated.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Pray for: Peace in Angola, the Gospel may triumph over witchcraft, spiritual elders, Brian's visit from 18 Nov to 8 Dec and Ruth Hadley.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Our conference ends with the singing of 'We rest on Thee, our shield and our defender' and prayer. Our evening ministry starts at 6.30pm.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) September 24, 2011
Report on Angola
Ministry
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