Dear Friends

We have safely returned from Africa giving praise to the Lord for all that He did.

NAIROBI. The committee of four brothers (Maurice, Christopher, John and Silas) worked hard to publicise the conference and despite hearing of some who were actually speaking against the seminars, we gathered larger numbers than for some time. Over the 3 days we saw a 100 different leaders. A key part of the day now is a workshop session where we divide the leaders into groups and set questions for discussion then hear reports from the groups These encourage us that the teaching is being received and understood. Also the delegates are feeling it is their conference and not just ours. Over the years many 100s of pastors have attended but there is a core who have been there from the beginning and we believe we are gearing up to see that core grow and consolidate. Please pray for the committee. The one day conference at the Methodist guest house was very successful attracting pastors from other parts of Nairobi. This was more expensive than the 3 days at Buru Buru where accommodation is free and lunches are cheaper. However it is an independent venue and as the Lord leads and provides, it is well worth doing. We did see 3 people profess faith in Christ. The meetings are open and so some unsaved can be attending. Praise God they were identified and surrendered to Jesus! Also a faithful member pastor Michael was having a crusade at Athi River. He travels some distance every time we gather and so it was good to speak at the crusade, he had arranged one evening. 2 responded to the gospel and I believe one of them was truly saved.

KISUMU. The work God is doing through James Osare in this region is quite astonishing and we continue to see miracles and people saved. Let me quote from his recent email. “The first day in the Crusade most people come to learn a lot and see Miracles when the Muslims, Idols people, Pagans get saved and there was a man who could not see and read the bible in the crusade where Dr. Brunton prayed for him until he come back to his normal sight. On Saturday Dr. Richard Brunton taught in the leaders conference about family life or marriage many people or couples especially bishops come to stay together after a long duration of divorce with their wife's. They thank Dr. Brunton for that teaching about family life or marriage. On the same day when Dr. Brunton wants to leave for airport, he preached for a few minutes on the crusade (despite power failure) where the miracles has done most people get saved and get healed. We also thank evangelist Dr. Richard Brunton for his special gift he gave us to help the communities we used the gift to buy medicine which is of great help to the disadvantaged children and the widows. We received several people in the church. We therefore kindly ask you to send for us the materials which can be enough for our Bishops and pastors to continue with their studies.”

The time in Uganda was also blessed by the Lord.. It was good to be with Peter and Rose on the their first Sunday back home. They had been received very enthusiastically by their people and it was great to see 2 people give their lives to Jesus. It was sad to report that some choir members did not return as they chose to abandon the team and become refugees in London. We waited till their ticket expired April 16th hoping to share better news with you. Please pray for them and also for Peter and his trustees Phyllis and Ian Hasson. This has been a great trial but we still trust to hear good news of the missing young people.

TANZANIA. Rev Pius Kongo writes “We greet you in the mighty name of Jesus. I was overjoyed when I met you at the Golden Rose in arusha during that seminar though I was in a hurry on my way to Nairobi. I was so Impressed with your service that I wished other people could also receive the same. Allow me to extend an invitation to you in our country (Tanzania) once again. I want to assemble about 400 pastors so as you may minister (teach) them for a while.” We saw increased numbers and again the committee organised well for us. Feedback was obtained through the workshops and Bishop Stephen Kiguru assured us that the approach of just teaching the word and offering no financial incentives other than lunch was unusual and therefore those coming, are coming for the right reasons. The desire for accountability in all locations was very encouraging and the way is now paved for a senior leaders conference in October where we anticipate representatives from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. I aim to go through a discipleship programme with a view to teaching those who come and also giving a foundation for them to then teach others.

The invitations after the seminars to go to other parts of Tanzania and Kenya are there but please pray for wisdom to know how to respond. It was good to have David with me. We were able to cover more ground and when together he shared the ministry and was very well received.

It was good to see many friends on April 30 as we celebrated God’s goodness to us over the last 7 years. The evening heard a number of testimonies and we were encouraged as a family to see the participation of our boys in the ministry. Thank you so much for praying.


GOD BLESS YOU