Stranger in a Hostel
Algerian believer Arabe tells this story: “Compassion for my village was the beginning of my ministry. But after a short while, I felt more drawn to the regions beyond. Whenever I pick up my bag to go out on evangelism, I experience great joy. I have rediscovered...
I Belong to Jesus
Village leaders in Mozambique sent a local man to be trained by a visiting OM team. The young man did not know why he was sent, or what OM was going to teach him. He just figured that through this training he would be able to earn a high position in society. When he arrived...
A Sacrificial Church
Coen Scholtz, leader of OM Zambia, tells the story of one young man who wanted to reach out to Muslims in north Tanzania. The young missionary would need the equivalent of $500 US for start-up costs, including a bicycle for transportation and a bed to sleep on, among...
Healing Prayer
Hamid mentioned his son was quite sick, and no medicine seemed to work. Adam, a worker with OM, offered to pray in Jesus' name, and Hamid accepted. Two days after praying, Hamid phoned and asked to meet Adam, saying he had something important to discuss. The elated father explained that 30 minutes after...
English in Egypt
A local English teacher said, “This is not an ordinary event for us. It doesn’t happen every day in Port Said.” Wessam Elshatawy teaches English in Port Said, Egypt, at the city’s International Language and Computer Center. He had come with students from his elementary class to an “English café” event on...
Africa
Be prepared for the unexpected in Africa: churches are springing up under trees, with prayer nights held in the company of the stars, wildlife possibly roaming nearby. It's a move of God's Spirit, leading Africans to reach other Africans throughout the continent. Muslims are coming to faith in Christ despite hardships and persecution. And these new African believers are growing in unity as well as numbers, being discipled through strong, loving relationships. It is a time of great renewal in Africa, and a time of great rejoicing in the Kingdom of God.
