Crusades Everywhere! – DRC Campaigns – Night 1
Dear Mission Partners,
Tonight, three Gospel Crusades launched simultaneously here in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is exciting new territory for us. Not only have we not been in this region before, but these cities were literally villages just a few years ago – the population has exploded. With every step here, we are possessing new ground, in Jesus’ name.
I had the privilege of preaching in the city of Fungurume. On the hour-long drive to the crusade field, we passed through Likasi – where I’ll be preaching tomorrow night – and passed advertisements for upcoming CfaN crusades scheduled for next week and next month, all in this same region. The atmosphere is electric. There’s a sense that something historic is happening. This land is ripe for a massive harvest.
In Fungurume tonight, the response to the Gospel was overwhelming. And after the message, Jesus began to confirm His Word with signs and wonders. Here are just a few of the many testimonies we received:
Antho had suffered from chronic body pain, headaches, and pain in her hands. She couldn’t walk properly and was mocked by those around her. But after prayer, she was completely healed and began walking normally.
Marlene, a 10-year-old girl, had been deaf in her left ear for a year. Tonight, she was healed. I tested her by covering her good ear, standing several feet behind her, and speaking. She repeated every word perfectly – even though she doesn’t speak English!
Meanwhile in Likasi and Kasumbalesa…
In Likasi, something else new and beautiful was happening. The main languages in Tanzania are Swahili and French, not English. Usually, the preaching is in English, translated on stage. But tonight, Evangelist Manuel Reichör (a CfaN Bootcamp graduate from France) preached in French! He tells me that from the first sentence he spoke, the response was loud and enthusiastic. But as he preached, complete silence fell on the field, the crowd hanging on every word. When he gave the altar call, the field was a sea of raised hands.
Evangelist Manuel Reichör preaching in French
Over in Kasumbalesa, where Evangelist Rubens Cunha preached, the crowd was overwhelmingly made up of young people. They were so eager to hear the Gospel, they filled every tree around the field. Despite their youth, they listened with the same reverence and attention. Many gave their lives to Jesus, and there were wonderful miracles – a great first night. The town must be buzzing today! I’ll be there on Friday night.
So many miracles took place tonight. Each one lifted the name of Jesus and stirred even greater hunger in the crowd. The momentum is building across this entire region.
Ma Ezeth, age 72, had been unable to bend her left leg for two months. Tonight, after prayer, she was healed and able to move freely.
Alpha, 16 years old, had suffered from rib pain for two weeks, which prevented him from running or jumping. Tonight, he was completely healed. He ran and jumped on stage to demonstrate what God had done.
A young girl, Tekra, hadn’t been able to hear from her right ear for 7 years. She was healed, and Evangelist Manuel tested it by whispering into the ear she couldn’t hear from before. She repeated what he said: “Jesus,” “Jesus loves you.”
This is something you can be a part of! We are here because of the faithful support of people just like you who commit to monthly giving for these crusades. These crusades don’t happen because billionaires like the idea! They happen because ‘ordinary’ people who long to see heaven full make a choice to stand with us – and become part of something extraordinary. Please will you ask the Lord about becoming a Monthly Ministry Partner?
Thank you for your prayers – please continue to lift up our teams in all three cities as we press on through the next four nights here in the DRC. We are believing for an unprecedented outpouring.
Yours in Christ,
Daniel Kolenda
(Together with the whole CfaN team)
P.S. Right now, Evangelist Roberts is in Mozambique for another crusade, this time in Quelimane. I’ll be sharing those testimonies with you soon!
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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