More 1st Year Student Reports

Francis & Slyvia Mutale

Francis & Sylvia are from Kapampa CMML Church near Kasama in the Northern Province. They have three children and have been active in church life, Francis as an elder and teacher and Sylvia in women’s ministry. The training at SBS has really fuelled their desire towards evangelism and orphans ministry areas. Sylvia speaks of being no longer the same through the training that has encouraged much spiritual growth and Francis sees how his capacity to teach the word with clarity has been greatly enhanced. They have a joint vision to make disciples in village areas, but to also help struggling villagers with practical needs through the good works that God has called us to. They ask that you pray for them in this work.

Joseph & Christina Chola

Joseph & Christina have six children and come from Serenje Open Christian Brethren. They have seen the training further equip them to be more effective in evangelism and women’s ministry, with a desire to work with people and truly understand that they know Christ. They also a desire for youth ministry. They ask for prayer that they will be encouraged to go and work for the Lord, making use of all that they have been trained in.

Given Mwansa

Given attends Joram Open Christian Brethren in the Serenje District. She is married and has 9 children and her husband is an evangelist. She works with the women folk of her church and leads bible studies with them. The training has built here up and she is especially encouraged about more work in discipleship. She asks for prayer that she would continue growing in Christ and that she would know more of God’s Word.

Patrick & Sharon Chanda

Patrick supports his family by running a small grocery business at the local market (closed while at Bible School! They have three children and their youngest is 3 months old, having been born at the Bible School! Patrick is a teacher and they both have a passion for compassion ministry to orphans and widows. They both report how much they have increased in the knowledge of the Word of God and want to put more effort into the work of the local church. Sharon speaks of how little she knew and how she looks forward to putting into practice the training that she has had. They attend Sernje Open Christian Brethren.

Samusenty & Florence Musonda

Samusenty & Florence come from Chitundwwa CMML Church, near the Touta bridge. Samusenty is a farmer and they have nine children. He serves as an elder in the church as well as doing youth ministry. Florence is a deaconess and also a choir member and she has appreciated growing in her knowledge of the Word of God that she wants now to share with other women. Samusenty is pleased to be further equipped in church planting, and is passionate about taking the gospel to where there are no churches, especially is parts of DR Congo. Please pray for the provision to be able to carry out this important work.