On the move!
In Namibia and Zambia
 
Walking/Traveling through Africa to win souls!
 
 
Len (Father)
Du Preez
Jono (Son)
 
 

 

Dear brother and sisters and partners in Christ

This was such a wonderful month with amazing results for Him! We have had the great privilege to serve our Master in churches, schools, streets, townships, orphanages and Missions stations, but we still feel inadequate. We need a greater hunger for the lost, a greater passion. We need even more boldness and courage. Please pray for us, for there is great power in prayer. AMEN

In Rundu we visited a mission station and encouraged the missionary, Stephan Steyn. We also had the marvelous opportunity to preach to most of the church leaders in Rundu. We then left the comfort zone of Rundu and its beautiful people and the comfortable Lodge we stayed at, on our way to Katimo Mulilu.

The long drive was quite interesting, because we saw many elephant droppings and pushed over trees on the main High way! We decided to stop half way for the night, so we camped at Muhangu camp site. That night we slept right next to the river where hippos were 10 – 20 meters from our tent! They made these terrible grunts right through the night! To be honest, it was scary. The beautiful side of that night was seeing the stars in its full glory, and remembered Psalm 8, “…What is man that thou art mindful of him”. We shared the Gospel to some German tourists & also the owner that day.

The next day we went to Katimu and had to have a couple of minor things on our God-given vehicle fixed. Through God’s favor, we had it done for free.

In Katimo God sent more German tourists on our way, so we could share Jesus with them. We especially had a burden to share the Gospel to Elizabeth and Rupert, a German couple. Please pray for them.
We stayed at a camp site that was very expensive while the toilets are incomplete, so we decided to move to a much cheaper camp site. After we set up our tent, we realized that there were no toilets for the campers!
It was depressing to stay in this town due to the disunity, conflict, loveless ness and religious behavior between the churches and between the Christians. We later received a good report from that church, though. Please keep on praying for this town, so the manipulation to be broken.

We then left Namibia. We ministered the Gospel at the border and to the authorities on our way to Livingstone.
Arriving at Livingstone, we camped at Waterfront camp site. The tourists were drunk every night, so we decided to preach during the day time. God kept sending people on our way to minister to. On one occasion Len’s cell was stolen and the security guards came to require info regarding the theft. Some tourists at the swimming pool saw this and then questioned us, thinking we were drug dealers. We then explained to the whole group that we were missionaries and that our cell got stolen. We preached to the whole group. A certain atheist lady asked a whole lot of questions, while the Holy Spirit gave us great answers! The next night a man from that group came and sat on our table and humorously called us nuts because of what we are doing, so we laughed and agreed that we are nuts about Jesus. So God turned a stolen cell phone into a good situation.

An embarrassing situation occurred for Len when he unknowingly walked into the ladies bathroom and started to get undressed when a lady walked in. He obviously did not feel led to share the Gospel at that moment!

Even as we visited Vic falls, which was AWESOME, God sent more tourists and locals on our way to share the Gospel to. One day, while walking in town, a local suddenly grabbed Len’s arm and cried, “Pray for me, I need Jesus in my life!” This was a shock as we had not yet preached in the streets. We then pulled him aside and as we started to preach to him, a crowd gathered. Glory to God, we led them all to Christ!

When we wanted to leave Livingstone, we noticed that we did not have enough money in our account, so we were forced to stay. Later that day, we met some people from Ebenezer Orphanage, who told us about a Signs and Wonders conference and crusade. The orphanage, where we tried to help, and the conference and crusade was mind boggling. We saw God’s goodness and greatness. Ebenezer orphanage made us feel so small, because of their big vision.
We went to the township and visited grannies that were looking after some orphans. We minister to them and to the people in the streets and gave out tracts.

We then went to Lusaka to drop some wonderful American pastors at the airport. Later, while seeking for accommodation, four people drove beside our car in normal clothes, telling us that he is a police man and that we must pull over. He lifted up a white piece of paper, acting like it was a badge. The Holy Spirit immediately prompted Len to keep driving and to ignore their commands. When we later told this to the police, they told us that this was a very dangerous situation. Thank God for His protection.

Don’t let that story give you a wrong impression. The people in Zambia are the friendliest people we’ve ever met. They are also very religious. There are churches and schools on just about every corner in Lusaka.

Please help. We are in desperate need for the following items:

1) Laptop with DVD & CD writer (For multiple purposes)
2) A projector and a white screen. (To show the Jesus film and the Passion of the Christ)
3) A sound system. (For Open-Air meetings)
4) A tri-band cell phone for Jono
5) A Roof Tent

We desire to fulfill the call of Mark 16:15 to "go into ALL the world and preach the gospel" and we also desire to see others fulfill that call as well. Your donation will aid us as we preach the gospel in remote and unreached areas and as we inspire others who will impact all generations worldwide with the truth and power of the Gospel. All gifts great or small will be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you for your prayers and financial support.

In His service

Len and Jono

 

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