May 2002
Seven congregations were visited with three baptisms by the missionary. Discussions on doctrine and practice were held reinforcing what was discussed last time. They continue to desire fellowship with the CLC. They are doing work among the Masai tribe in the Rift Valley. The Muslims are also out there contending for men’s souls. Only 10%
Read MoreMay 2002
In the ELCC there are 27 pastors serving 1063 souls divided into three districts. It was not possible to go easily to the unstable countryside, so the discussions were held again in Kinahasa with Pastor Muzakuza and his two preachers in Kinshasa. The desire of a declaration of fellowship was sent by letter to the
Read MoreApril 2002
April 1-4 Mike and Mary Thom and over a dozen NCLC people carried out our first Vacation Bible School in an attempt to do child evangelism. The final attendance was 187. This first VBS was carried out at Efa. April 6 Mike and Mary Thom, mission helpers, left Lagos, returning to the USA.
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Visitation by the missionary with two babies baptized and a funeral for a new member of six months was carried out. Money was given by the MB for the roof of the 65×20 church to be built by the members at their expense. The choir had produced a cassette of their music and sold 100
Read MoreMarch 2002
Since it appears that Gideon is located for the time being in Denu, Ghana (across the border from Togo), our work is now in Ghana also. During this visit the studies continued and there was discussion on outreach. Pastor Gideon holds services at the humble school with attendance at about 15. He also goes to
Read MoreJanuary 2002
Classes began at the Bible Institute with: 3 new students, 12 in the four-year program, 1 in a six-month program to determine if he could be recommended for the ministry, having completed nearly the full five years. January 25 While for the first dedication of buildings at the new site, around three hundred people came
Read MoreJanuary 2002
A proposed doctrinal meeting with the LCEA with representatives from the CLC-USA was cancelled by the CLC. In a letter from the CLC President the LCEA was told “We apologize to you that we cannot come. A number of things have happened that indicate to us that now is not the time…Rev. Koenig will be
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A planned doctrinal visitation from the USA was cancelled. Membership was 980 souls in 26 congregations reported by Pastor Muzakuza. In 1999 it had been 394 in 10 congregations and in 2001 it was 589 souls in 18 congregations.
Read MoreDecember 2001
December 7 After 7 or 8 calls were extended for a second missionary, the Mission Board asked Mike and Mary Thom to come to Nigeria as missionary helpers. They arrived in Port Harcourt on December 7th and left from Lagos on April 6, 2002. December 15 A retirement service was held for Pastor E.E. Essien,
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