Graduate George at Ndola

Well after what seemed a flight that went forever from Sydney to Joburg, James & I arrived in Ndola on Thursday to be meet by the Samfya Bible School Chairman, and a graduate of the school whose name is George. We tried to get Donald’s permit from Immigration in town, but it was still not complete after 15 months (it runs out in another 9 months!!). Oh well at least we didn’t pay any more money!!

George is a dedicated man. His passion is the gospel and seeing people in the local church growing to maturity in Christ. To support himself and his family, he travels away to farming areas and buys produce that he then sells in Ndola. This can take him away for weeks at a time, but he always takes Bibles to get to village churches and does teaching and preaching in local churches whenever possible. His own local church has not yet got the understanding that supporting church elders to preach and teach is necessary – please pray that they will see the biblical mandate to do so.

                                          James with George & Kelvin

George became a Christian after his first child died – his next child is called Blessing, reflecting how he and his wife knew God’s presence with them. Another of their children is Emmanuel, they certainly know God is with them!! Kelvin the SBS Chairman speaks highly of George’s teaching and pastoral care – I keep seeing graduates like George who are 100% committed to the cause of Christ, well equipped through the Bible Training of SBS – this is a worthy work.