Here is a story I hope you will enjoy: These men are all pastors in our sister church in Uganda, Obadiah Lutheran Synod. At the request of OLS, I led them in learning from September 2–13. We met in the Bugiri District of southeastern Uganda, just north of the Equator. The brothers came from various … Continue reading "We Have a Better Story" The post We Have a Better Story appeared first on WELS Friends of Africa.

She is hurrying. Who wouldn’t? Her daughter’s struggle is awful. Her daughter’s struggle with what? School? Medical issues? Demonic torment. “Have mercy on me, Lord,” the mother cries. “Oh, Son of David!” (What a name for a Canaanite woman to give a Jewish man.) “My daughter … the demon is hurting her so badly.” Jesus … Continue reading "You Can’t Quit" The post You Can’t Quit appeared first on WELS Friends of Africa.

To say, “We arrived,” in Bemba, you say, “Natufika.” In Chewa, “Tafika.” In Dholuo, “Wasetimo.” In Swahili, “Tumefika.”  Saying such words—that was the plan. Twenty-two pastors would leave home in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, the United States, and Zambia. They would gather in Lilongwe, Malawi. Arrived with Difficulty  Some would arrive Monday, October 16 after … Continue reading "We Arrived" The post We Arrived appeared first on WELS Friends of Africa.

A little flock gathered in Douala, Cameroon Monday, August 28 through Friday, August 31. We were six sheep. Six shepherds. Two from Christ the King Lutheran Synod of Nigeria— Pastor Idorenyin Joshua Udo and Pastor Aniedi Paul Udo; Two from the Lutheran Church of Cameroon— Pastor Mesue Israel Muankume and Pastor Ngalame Gervase; and Two … Continue reading "Have No Fear, Little Flock" The post Have No Fear, Little Flock appeared first on WELS Friends of Africa.

Who was in Sondu? This is my friend John. He was in Sondu, Kenya. We helped lead a workshop for church leaders and treasurers in the Lutheran Churches in Mission for Christ (LCMC). He is an experienced financial professional and a dedicated Christian. He led parts of the workshop. So did two other laymen. John … Continue reading "Who was in Sondu?" The post Who was in Sondu? appeared first on WELS Friends of Africa.