WORK ETHIC
The people in West Africa work very, very hard. The Bible says, “If a man does not work, do not let him eat.” Here, in the United States, if a person does not work, they can go on welfare. But in Nigeria, if a person does not work, he or she will starve to death, and, sometimes, they starve to death anyway. One of the hardest kinds of work that is done is by those who sell on the streets and busy roads and hi-ways. Practically everything that can be carried, gets sold along the street, including clothing, toiletries, personal items, fruit, frozen dessert, candy, flashlights, even ice water! They walk and run alongside the cars shouting “pee-you-ah what-ah”! A woman or a child will have a cloth on their head in the shape of a dough-nut, on which a tray will sit, on which bread or fruit or practically anything will be stacked. If you want something, you make a loud “SSSSSSS” sound with your mouth, and make a gesture like you are raking something toward yourself with your fingers pointing downward. If you ask directions, and a person’s hands are full, they may point with their chin or their face. The loads that people carry on their heads are unbelievable, such as a refrigerator, a television or air conditioner, a motor, or heavy log. Would you like for me to describe for you an African limousine? It is 6 people riding on a motorcycle. Joshua describes it this way. "A man driving a motorcycle with a boy in front of him, a mother with two children upon her lap, one facing forward, another facing toward her, and another strapped to her back!" Usually, the wealthy, the educated, the mature men, white people, do not carry the load upon their head.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MINISTRY TO US, TO THE LORD!!
We want to thank you again for the extent that you shared with us in this adventure, this portion of the reaping of the harvest of the ages. Do you joyfully anticipate people coming up to you in Heaven and thanking you? The Lord Himself will reward you for your willingness to have contributed through your giving, your encouragement, and your prayers. You are encouraging us by being our friends today.
We want to encourage you that it is not too late to be a part of this adventure. The following items are ways in which you can participate:
We are praying about announcing the opening, the beginning, the inauguration of our Great Commission School of Ministries. This school will reach the Nations in the reaping of the Harvest of the Earth, the perfecting of the Bride, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission to preach this Gospel of the Kingdom in all the world for a witness to all the Nations, so that the End can come. In order for us to be prepared, we will need dormitory space, that will double as prayer rooms, a new well and septic, showers and restrooms that will also serve the saints that come for prayer and fellowship, training and ministry. In the process of traveling, there were certain expenses created that still need to be settled.
We know that you also have needs. But the best way for our needs to be met by God, is when we give to the cause of God, with His promise of a mighty-fold return. Therefore, we are giving you an opportunity to not only share in this past adventure, but in all the adventures which are to come. Remember: You share in the reward, you are part of the Great Commission, when you give to the Great Commission Ministries. Amen. Thank you again, for your friendship, your praying, your giving, and, your love. Amen.
THE MAKING OF A VIDEO FOR PETER IN
SOUTH AFRICA AND LESOTHO (LEE SUU TUU)
Q. Why are you traveling to South Africa and Lesthoto?
I am here at the invitation of Pastor Peter Kibalya of Lesthoto, and by the will of God Who has commanded me to come here as an ambassador of the King of kings. The message the King has given me is that every knee must bow, and every tongue must confess that Jesus Christ Yahshua is the Master of the Universe under the authority of Yahweh God Almighty.
Q. What message are you going to share?
The Creator King of Everything, Yahshua Jesus Christ, is taking over, and that all the kingdoms of this World are becoming the Kingdoms of our Lord God, and of His Christ. The way He intends to do this is by offering to come into people’s lives and becoming their life, that is, by offering to live His life through us as God Himself would live it if He came back and lived it. In the meantime, God wants to live His Own glorious Life through us, consistently and unhindered. Jesus Yahshua does not want there to be any difference between Who He is at the right hand of the Father Yahweh, and Who He is - in us!
Q. What do you think is the most important thing for people from South Africa and Lesthoto to hear?
This is the message that God has commanded us to bring: That Yahweh, Father God, is taking over, and is establishing His very Own Kingdom, and is giving us an opportunity to rule and reign with Him.
Q. Do you come to South Africa and Lesthoto with any kind of political agenda?
The Lordship of Jesus Christ reaches into every part of our lives, and is to impact every part of our lives, religious, political, practical, intellectual, emotional: every area.
Q. You are here, in spite of the high incidence of aids, much crime, and other dangers. Aren’t you afraid?
The principalities and powers and the forces of evil are afraid of any child of God who is on a mission from God. Papa Yahweh, Father God is taking over every aspect of society, and His faithful ones will rule and reign with Him forever!
Q. You are 60 years old. If you had only 5 minutes to share, of the most important things you have learned in your entire lifetime of ministry and study, what would it be?
The King’s Greatest Secret! If you want to know it in depth, write to Great Commission Ministries, P.O. 7123, Minneapolis MN 55407, or call 877-866-4060. Here in Africa, get in touch with Peter Kibalya, phone: 011-266-333-403
“Eniti oba da omi siwaju a tele tutu.”
Hi Dad,
It's me, Josh!!!!
Hey friends and family!
Well, I can safely say that God has been very
much on our side!
First of all, I can report that we have arrived
safely with out any glitches or problems. We
went through the border safely and with out any
harassment... well, almost no harassment. :)
The conference was well attended by about
60-65,000 people; pastors, church leaders and
others. We sang with the other singers on stage
the first day! What fun. We didn't get to sing
after that, but my, what a sweet privilege to
have been a part. It seems that doors have been
opening to our ministry and Brad has been
prophesying over every thing that moves. God has
set up very rich and timely meeting with people
for equipping them through prophecy and personal
ministry. As Brad puts, "Gleaners on edge of the
field."
We attended two nights of the Crusade and it was
amazing to stand in the middle of crowds of over
300,000. Many gave their lives to Christ! Wow.
We may send you more about that later.
Dad, I need you to Email me your schedule
because the schedule you sent Benjamin was lost.
I'm not sure when I'll be going to join you and
my schedule is filling up. I haven't booked any
thing from Saturday onward so I can be sure to
join you on time.
We have been making friends everywhere and have
been eating well. I've been introducing Brad to
the Nigerian diet for fun! Pounded Yam, Kamala,
Draw soup, Cashew fruit and fresh mangos.
Coool.. "Oyinbo Pepe!" We've been getting
our exercise and our rest as well.
As far as my health, I've had diarrhea about 3
different times, the first being on the plane
from Amsterdam to Nig., but I'm quite fine now
and have been taking lots of water to compensate.
My collar bone is getting more and more
comfortable with greater ease of movement in my
arms and except for a few brief moments during
the whole trip, I have been completely PAIN FREE!
Praise God!
Well, I guess that's all for now. My love to all
you, my friend's and family. Sweet blessings.
Joshua Bohlen