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New Deacons in Nairobi, Kenya
“ Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 3:13
It was a rare moment in the history of the Nairobi, Kenya church when seven couples were ordained as deacons earlier this year at the newly dedicated church building. God’s glory was manifested in a great way as the power of Christ was alive. The faithful attested their joy as they belted out sweet melodious tunes that permeated the air.
Nine Children Baptized into Christ!
Two humble but proud parents in Lagos, Nigeria and their church are praising God mightily that their youngest of nine children, Toyosi was baptized into Christ! All nine of their children are now disciples of Jesus Christ!
Kampala, Uganda: Celebrating 12 New Souls in March
Disciples Relocating as Abidjan Prepares for Battle
International Churches of Christ around the world are fasting and praying this month for disciples in danger around the world. Disciples Today and ICOC Hot News are keeping you appraised of some of these situations.
All indicators point to war breaking out in Abidjan in the near future. Hot News spoke with Francis Dassé in Abidjan today. Fierce firefights break out sporadically across the city. The bus station is crowded as people are fleeing to Accra, Ghana, and to Togo. Tens of thousands have crossed into Liberia as well.
In Abidjan itself hundreds of disciples are staying with other disciples in safe neighborhoods. About 80 are sleeping at the church building. Both the Accra church (English speaking) and the Lome church in Togo (French speaking) are ready to help. HOPEww is also eager to help gather relief monies to aid the disciples as they flee the fighting. Please keep up the prayers! We will keep you posted. Click here to donate through HOPE worldwide.
Disciples in Danger -- Disciples Are Refugees from Abidjan
We are hearing from the BBC and disciples in Abidjan that the fighting has escalated to several neighborhoods across Abidjan. Close to 500,000 have fled the capital. Fighting has continued in other cities as well. PLEASE PRAY for the disciples and for peace.
Please show the HotNews video "Disciples in Danger" in your church and ask your church to fast and pray. DVD's were mailed out this week to subscribing churches.
Already hundreds of disciples are refugees, and the fighting appears to be escalating. The current plan is for disciples who are fleeing the fighting to find peaceful cities for refuge. This is a crucial time. Your prayers are so needed. Dr. Solange Balou writes from Abidjan...
Disciples in Danger: Abidjan Civil War
Disciples Today and ICOC Hot News bring you updates on disciples in danger around the world as we join in prayer and fasting for them and others who are being affected. Herve Fleurant, who with his wife Janet spent many years as a missionary in Africa, sends this latest detailed update on our church in Abijdan, Ivory Coast.
Click here for the call for Prayer and Fasting in the month of March.
Disciples in Danger: Fighting Erupts in Ivory Coast
Breaking News: Artillery and gunfire in North of Abidjan. 100 disciples flee to church building as refugees. Banks are closed in the capital Abidjan. Stores are closed. Food is in short supply. PRAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR 2000 DISCIPLES IN ABIDJAN. Watch the Hot News video.
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Johannesburg Church Appoints New Teacher
Nearly 1700 people gathered on Sunday morning for an amazing celebration of worship, fellowship and learning at the Joburg Church of Christ. The singing, as always, was incredible. The energy was electric.
Blog Journals the Journey of One Year Challenge
Ever ponder taking a "One Year Challenge" for God in a foreign land to help the poor and help Christ's church? Elizabeth Ann Deam has kept a blog journal of her journey anecdoting such an adventure in South Africa.
Abidjan: Prayers Needed as Ivory Coast on the Brink of Civil War
"Our house is shaking from the artillery fire"
Please be praying for our 1900 brothers and sisters in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire as recent presidential elections have turned violent. Although it seems clear that the opposition leader Allassane Ouatara, won the election, the incumbent Laurent Gbagbo has refused to give over power contending that the elections were fraudulent.