Happy December

November has ended well and December is starting well. We had a crusade and a door to door evangelism session in Kagoma. Hosted by the Kagoma Baptist church the crusade went well and up to 14 people accepted jesus as their lord and saviour. On sunday the 31st November Pastor Masajjage who is pastoring the Kagoma church baptised 17 members and also attendance in church increased due to the crusade that had been held for 4 days.

We really thank God for having enabled us to do his work through the crusade and praise his name for having enabled us to finish off well.

Please pray for the people who got saved and also pray for the evangelism work of Arise Africa International

"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

... If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.

The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings."

Isaiah 58:6-12

Please pray for Rev Rik Via and his son Jacob who are in India to preach the gospel

Please pray for Rev Rik Via and his son Jacob who are in India to preach the gospel.Below is their story

Greetings to you from India. My son Jacob and I are in Gujarat, India this week. India is one of the darkest nations in the world. Millions of people worship Hindu idols and shrines. They live in spiritual darkness every day of their lives. People literally starve to death while cows roam the streets eating whatever they desire. The people of India worship millions of false gods that leave them without any help or hope. That is why we are here. We are bringing the light of Jesus Christ into their spiritual darkness.

Please pray that the Lord will use us greatly during this ministry. We are involved in a spiritual battle for the souls of men and women. Your support and prayers make it possible for us to bring the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to these lost souls. Even in the midst of this great darkness, the light of our Savior is shining into the hearts of many of these people. You have a part in bringing this message of hope and salvation to this nation. We are so grateful to have your prayers and financial assistance for our ministry. May our Lord bless you greatly for your generous giving and your faithful praying for our ministry. We are so thankful for all you do. To God be the glory! Great things He has done!

Rick

Kitobero-Naminya

Madam Harriet Kintu and Alice taking notes


Women preparing food
Arise Africa Child Care and Home Development "kitobero season" is here. The "Kitobero" is a time for meeting for Arise Africa child care department staff with the women and child groups in order to review what has been achieved in the year, to pray and also to map a way forward for the next year.

This year's "Kitobero" kicked off in Naminya at the Naminya Baptist Church and will go around eight villages. Naminya, Buyengo, Bulama, Bukaleba, Kakombo, Nakalama, Iwawu and Itukulu.

Pastor Godfrey and his wife Joy Wanamista has had a very successful visit in the USA sharing the word of God with fellow brothers and sisters in the USA. So far they have had the privilege to share in the following States.

1) 1st Baptist, Charlottesville VA

2) Beaverdam Baptist Church

3) Palestine Baptist

4) Rainbow Forest, Roanoke VA

5) Living Stone Ministries, Clifton Forge, VA

6) Cornerstone Raleigh NC

7) Buchanan, VA

8) Rev. Chris Kingrey's Church.

9) Journey Church, Wake Forest, NC

10) Hillcrest Baptist Church Ridgeway VA

The last three weeks have been busy for all of us at Arise Africa International and we would like to thank all of you for praying for us as we have have seen the lord work miracles our lives. First it was the departure to the USA of our boss Pastor Godfrey Wanamitsa and his wife Joy. They arrived safely and are ministering to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Then we had a baptism at Bukaya Baptism church. Up to sixteen members most them students at Njeru High school were immersed in water. We ask you to continue praying for them to stick with the faith. We also had a party for the scripture union at Bukaya Baptist church and that also went well.

The interns who are here working with us are slowly getting used to Uganda and we thank God for the construction of the orphanage at Buakeba which has taken off. Assisted by the interns and a team from EMI the initial stage has taken off we pray to the almighty God that this work ends well.

If you might want to give some encouragement to the construction team then kindly click on the comments icon below this posting and enter your message.

Be blessed

Pastor Godfrey Wanamitsa and his wife Joy Wanamitsa visiting the USA

Pastor Godfrey Wanamitsa and his wife Joy Wanamitsa
Now in their second week, the Wanamitsa's are in the USA for a mission visit. They are in the USA to share the word of God with brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ and request your prayers that in ends well. We also request you to pray for the nation of USA which is going through a challenging time. Below are pictures of them and their hosts. Pastor Rik Via and his wife Janet Via. May the good lord bless you all.
With Janet Via wife of Pastor Rik Via