A Miracle Explosion!
Dear Mission Partners,
The final night of our last two crusades in Congo was a time of great celebration and blessing. In both Kananga and Mwene-Ditu, the evangelists prayed over the region, commissioning the churches to disciple the new believers, and encouraging them to continue in the unity they have built in these weeks. The effect on the local churches has been profound and will continue long after we are gone. We believe this is just the beginning for these cities – a revival has been ignited!
Kananga
In Kananga, Evangelist Nathan Morris preached a final salvation message, and once more, the response was overwhelming. He said, “My heart is full of thankfulness and gratitude to our God who is faithful. There were many challenges to overcome to bring the Gospel to this region of the world. Because of the hard work and sacrifice we can say that the Name of Jesus was lifted high in Kananga!” The Lord confirmed His word with remarkable miracles.
Victoria, a 56-year-old nurse, had been suffering from stomach pain for two years due to masses in her abdomen. After the prayer, all the pain and the masses disappeared. Now, she can bend without any discomfort.
For two years, Charlotte suffered from a cyst in her ovary, which caused severe pain in her belly and back, making it difficult for her to stand. Since Thursday, the pain has completely disappeared, and now she can move freely without any discomfort.
Mwene-Ditu
In Mwene-Ditu, the final meeting was nothing short of a miracle explosion! The field was packed, with more than half the crowd indicating it was their first time there. The word of what God is doing here has spread far and wide. When Evangelist Rubens Cunha gave the altar call, 36,650 made the decision to follow Jesus!
During the healing session, Rubens felt led to pray for specific ailments, and the results were extraordinary. A wave of miracles swept through the field and hands went up all over, indicating they had received healing. Here are just a few that stood out:
Tshibola, blind for five years due to high blood pressure, regained her sight. Her healing was confirmed by many who knew her in the crowd.
Ndaya, suffering from insanity and epilepsy, was restored to full mental health. He said he could not recognize people before, so Rubens asked if he had a family member in the crowd and a niece came up to testify. He recognized his niece immediately, recalling her full name and her father’s name, and they joyfully danced together.
Mwata, a well-known local teacher with lingering injuries from two motorcycle accidents, experienced a powerful healing. He felt strength return to his legs, and the protruding bone in his shin miraculously moved back into place.
Right now, our team are on their way home after weeks and even months away from their families. I thank God for their faithful service and sacrifice, all for Jesus. Won’t you pray for them, for health, rest and recovery? Because the job is never done! Even as we rejoice over what God did in Congo, we already have our eyes on the next set of crusades coming up in Ethiopia in just a few weeks.
We are now over halfway through 50 crusades in our 50th year! God is faithful. Please keep standing with us as bring the harvest in – we need you by our side.
Yours in the harvest,
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
(Together with the whole CfaN team)
These Gospel Crusades are all funded by partner donations. Will you help us meet the costs and bring in the harvest?
God is in this place
Dear Mission Partners,
Tonight was the fourth night of our last two crusades in Congo. In Mwene-Ditu, a man called Martin came up on stage to testify that he had been healed of chest pain, and in his joy, he exclaimed, “God is truly in this place!” What a perfect summary of what is happening in Mwene-Ditu and Kananga this week!
Kananga
Kananga is a place that has seen much war and violence, but the name actually means “Oasis of Peace”. This week, the Prince of Peace has brought salvation, deliverance and healing to these people. After Evangelist Nathan Morris gave the call to salvation tonight, he shared, “My heart was full as what seemed like an ocean of people raised their hands to give their lives to Jesus Christ!”
The preaching was followed by prayer for the sick, and many wonderful testimonies followed.
Ntumba Antho (6) had meningitis as a baby, leaving her right arm and leg paralyzed. During the prayer, she told her mother she could move them both, which she joyfully demonstrated on stage.
Jeannette (2) fell into a ditch a year ago and had been paralyzed ever since. During the crusade, her mother placed her on the ground in faith - and she started walking!
Betu (23 years) had a tumor in her stomach and suffered from excruciating pain for two months, unable to eat. Last night, she came to the crusade and God healed her. She felt something moving in her belly. Today, she went to the hospital, and they confirmed that the tumor was gone. Now, all the pain has disappeared, and she was able to eat two meals today.
Mwene-Ditu
Evangelist Rubens Cunha shared, “Following the healing prayers, I invited the Holy Spirit to fill everyone present. The response was electric – demons manifested and were cast out, numerous people received their healing, and many spoke in new tongues for the first time. It was a powerful sight to behold!”
Four years ago, Elize suddenly became dizzy, fainted, and fell, and from then, her lack of balance prevented her from walking normally. She experienced dizzy spells and fainting daily. On Thursday, after the Evangelist prayed for the sick, she was healed. She returned tonight to testify that her balance is completely restored, with no more fainting!
Penyela had tumors in both arms for 8 years. The tumors caused swelling and intense pain which prevented her from doing household tasks like cooking or cleaning. After prayer, the tumors disappeared, a fact confirmed by a childhood friend who testified to her healing.
Tomorrow is the final night of these ground-breaking crusades. What has happened here will reverberate for years to come! God bless you for your faithfulness, for holding us up in prayer and giving of your own resources to send us. We love you and thank God for you.
Yours in the harvest,
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
(Together with the whole CfaN team)
These Gospel Crusades are all funded by partner donations. Will you help us meet the costs and bring in the harvest?
Hunger and Joy
Dear Mission Partners,
Tonight was the third night of our crusades in Kananga and Mwene-Ditu, and God moved mightily. I have no doubt that what is happening here will have a lasting impact on these cities, with multiplied thousands receiving the gift of salvation and witnessing God’s power in signs and wonders. Every challenge, every attack from the enemy that we’ve faced is worth it when we see how the Gospel is received with such hunger and joy here!
Kananga
In Kananga, Evangelist Mauricio Canales preached a powerful message on the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, and thousands responded to the altar call. Then the barrels of witchcraft paraphernalia were burned. A joyful shout of freedom rose from the crowd as Evangelist Nathan Morris broke curses in Jesus’ name. When Mauricio prayed for the sick, God confirmed His word powerfully through many, many healing miracles. Here are just a handful:
Musawu’s mother shared that her daughter (8) was lame and could not even stand by herself. As the evangelist was praying for the lame to walk, she put her daughter down and she could stand. By the time they got to the stage, she was able to walk!
For 7 years, Mputa had a tumor in her womb that caused her pain and constant bleeding. She testified that she was healed the previous night, and all bleeding and pain had ceased – completely healed.
When Nseya (60) got up on stage, the crowd went wild, because she is well known to many and had been blind in both eyes for 20 years! Tonight, God opened her eyes. The evangelist tested her sight on stage as the crowd roared with joy.
Mwene-Ditu
At the other crusade in Mwene-Ditu, the crowd swelled to over 50,000 people. When Evangelist Rubens Cunha invited the people to be born again, the response was tremendous. During the prayer for the sick, the Lord laid it on Rubens’ heart to pray specifically for people who could not walk, and several people in the crowd received their healing right away where they stood on the field.
Alphonsine was unable to walk unaided for 4 years and had pain in her legs. During the prayer, she says she felt a strange sensation in her legs and tried to take some steps. As she moved, she realized she could walk and threw away her walking stick!
Sarah was disabled by hip pain and would shake when she tried to stand. She, too, exercised her faith during the prayer. Her first steps were shaky, but as she walked, her strength increased and the shaking left her. She walks freely now without help, healed by Jesus.
There are two nights left of our six Congo crusades. Please keep pressing in for us in prayer. The enemy is not happy with the success of these crusades, and we are in a battle. But we know that the battle is the Lord’s! Thank you, with all our hearts, for standing with us for the sake of the Gospel.
Yours in the harvest,
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
(Together with the whole CfaN team)
These Gospel Crusades are all funded by partner donations. Will you help us meet the costs and bring in the harvest?
The Report of the Lord
Dear Mission Partners,
The second night of crusades in both Kananga and Mwene-Ditu was marked by powerful moves of God. Thousands gathered to hear the Gospel, and lives were transformed by the message of Jesus.
Kananga
In Kananga, the momentum from the first night grew even stronger. Evangelist Nathan Morris preached from Isaiah 53, asking the crowd a powerful question: “Whose report do you believe?” With resounding conviction, the people declared they believed the report of the Lord. In a region where witchcraft holds sway, these declarations have the power to break chains and usher in freedom. Miraculous healings followed.
Teresa, who had a tumor in her mouth for 12 years, testified that it vanished after prayer.
Fransua returned with confirmation from his doctor that the tumors in his abdomen had disappeared. Marcel, who had difficulty hearing since childhood, and Baka, deaf in one ear for 10 years, both had their hearing restored.
Marie, suffering from a tumor near her hip since 2016, was healed and ran pain-free across the stage.
Mwene-Ditu
In Mwene-Ditu, Evangelist Rubens Cunha preached on Jesus’ forgiveness and freedom from guilt, drawing thousands to Christ. During the healing prayer, Pierre, who had suffered from impaired vision due to an infection, regained his sight.
Bishop Ilunga, using a crutch for 20 years after a broken leg, threw it aside and walked freely.
Majilie, unable to walk without assistance, stood and danced, completely healed.
The most striking testimony came from Yerro, deaf and mute since birth, who received her hearing and began learning to speak. She repeated words on stage, leaving the crowd in awe of God’s power.
Lives are being transformed in Kananga and Mwene-Ditu, and we are witnessing the faithfulness of God. The best is yet to come! Thank you for your prayers, and please continue to intercede as we move forward in this great harvest.
Yours in the harvest,
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
(Together with the whole CfaN team)
These Gospel Crusades are all funded by partner donations. Will you help us meet the costs and bring in the harvest?
A Grand Opening
Dear Mission Partners,
Night One of our third week of crusades in Congo has been remarkable. In both Kananga and Mwene-Ditu, thousands gathered to hear the Gospel, and the presence of Jesus was powerfully evident through salvation and healing.
Kananga
In Kananga, the field was packed with over 85,000 people! Evangelist Nathan Morris preached from Matthew 16, asking the crowd, “Who do you say that I am?” There was a massive response as many surrendered their lives to Christ. The unity among the churches was palpable, and God’s presence moved in mighty ways.
During the prayer for healing, Ntumba – a man who had broken his wrist in a fall nine months ago – testified that his pain was completely gone. Astrid, a 74-year-old woman who had suffered from a large tumor on her side, was healed, and the crowd erupted in praise.
Kabubya had a hernia for six years. He experienced total healing, testifying that the hernia had disappeared during prayer. The night was filled with testimonies of God’s goodness.
Mwene-Ditu
In Mwene-Ditu, another huge crowd gathered for the city’s very first international crusade. Evangelist Rubens Cunha preached from Hebrews 13:8, declaring that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Many raised their hands to receive Christ, and miracles followed. Rubens prayed for those suffering from deafness, and numerous testimonies of healing came in.
This woman, deaf for nearly five years, was able to hear clearly after the healing prayer.
A man deaf for six years also received his hearing, bringing joy to the crowd. Another woman who had been weak and using a stick to walk regained her strength and walked unaided across the stage.
The first night of week three has been filled with God’s power in both cities. We’re excited for what’s to come and grateful for your prayers as we continue.
Yours in the harvest,
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
(Together with the whole CfaN team)
These Gospel Crusades are all funded by partner donations. Will you help us meet the costs and bring in the harvest?
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Congo Crusade 2024 - Week 3
Event Dates: July 31st - August 18th, 2024
Coordinates: 4.0383° N, 21.7587° E
Population: 99.01 million (2022)