The Holy Spirit is the Way to Go

"The Holy Spirit is the way to go," shared Prestege, as she recounted her experience sharing the Gospel at the Chinhoyi University of Technology. Arthur Nhau, LTLA Director, encouraged the ministry trainees to allow God's Spirit to help them when sharing the good news of Jesus with students. With the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions and all the students back on campus, there have been ample opportunities for Gospel conversations. 

"Honestly, I have used my own intelligence when sharing the Gospel with people so I wanted to follow Arthur's encouragement to let the Holy Spirit guide my conversations," continued Prestege. "It was an experience I had never had before. After knocking on six doors and finding no one in their rooms, I prayed asking the Lord to lead me to someone and for the Holy Spirit to speak through me. In the next room I found a girl named Mercy and as I shared about Jesus I felt goosebumps. I was so nervous as I wanted God to speak through me and I wasn't explaining things very well but Mercy said she wanted to receive Christ. It is very evident that the Holy Spirit is at work in her as she is even calling me to interact more about her new life in Christ. Wow, what an experience to see that the Holy Spirit is there with us!" 

There have been three other students who have received Christ so far this semester: Kelly, Leen & Zvikomborero. The Friday afternoon fellowship meetings have been well attended, with students inviting their friends. This is giving the LTLA Training Ministry team even more opportunities to share Jesus. After two and a half years of very limited contact with students, we are grateful for the movement of God's Spirit among students at Chinhoyi University of Technology. (See photos below of the LTLA campus ministry efforts.) 

As Paul encouraged Timothy to "fan into flame the gift of God" and "to not be ashamed to testify about our Lord," would you pray 2 Timothy 1:6-8 for the LTLA team? They want to continue experiencing the "spirit of power, love and self discipline" as they share the great news about Jesus. 

Hallelujah, those in Christ have received the Spirit of sonship and can cry, "Abba, Father!" (Romans 8:15) 

 

Mike Sulc 

Life to Life Africa 

 

A recent LTLA campus ministry Friday gathering.  

 

Students who came to an LTLA Friday gathering 

 

Marvelous (LTLA team member, 2nd from left) enjoying a card game last night with (L to R) Valerie, Theodora and Nyasha. Marvelous has been discipling them the last four years and they are back for graduation that takes place today. 

 

We don't have a photo of Prestege and Mercy to share but do have this video of Prestege leading the 5-8 year olds in a song during a recent LTLA Children's Bible Study. The Children and Youth Bible studies continue to be well attended as you can see in the video. With the 30 in this youngest group and 25 in the 9-12 year old group, along with 20 in the oldest group (13-16 year-old high schoolers), we are transporting 75 kids each Saturday to the LTLA Community Center for Children & Youth Bible Studies. God is certainly blessing our efforts with primary, secondary and college students. 

 

 

 

 

 

Servant Leaders

 Dear LTLA Friends, 

"Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave." (Matthew 20:26-27) Jesus shared this qualification for leadership with his disciples and also demonstrated it. Life to Life Africa is blessed to be led by Arthur Nhau, who has demonstrated servant leadership so well that it is emulated by the other team leaders and by each team member. In this troubled world it is difficult to lead in this way, but Jesus told his disciples in John 14:1 & 27, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God and believe also in me...Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you...Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." 

Shelton, the LTLA Community Ministry team leader, and his wife, Tinotenda, have found great comfort in the peace that comes from believing in Jesus over the past two months. As I shared last month, Shelton and Tinotenda lost their first child at 7 months of pregnancy in late June. In the midst of their despair they have experienced the Lord's abiding presence to help bring healing and restore hope in their lives. They are grateful for the many prayers on their behalf, for the comforting words (particularly from Uncle Mark Chidister), and for the encouragement by the ministry to spend time with a counselor that has proved very helpful as they process their loss. 

 

Shelton & Tinotenda Nhundu 

 When Arthur and I were discussing how to care for Shelton & Tinotenda, he confided with me that he and his wife, Mildred, would also benefit from spending time with a counselor. The stresses of life and leading the ministry, especially during the pandemic, had taken a toll on their relationship. In this fallen world we face the effects of sin within us, the effects of sin from others upon us, and the reality that the Devil enjoys attacking people, especially God's servants. I am encouraged to report that the counseling sessions are helping Arthur & Mildred strengthen their relationship and their relationship with their children, Donnell & Daisy.

 

Arthur, Mildred, Donnel & Daisy Nhau 

 As you pray for LTLA, I ask that you pray for Arthur & Mildred and for Shelton & Tinotenda, as well as for the marriages of the other team members: Otillia and her husband (Norman), Prestege and her husband (Musa), Brian and his wife (Privilege), Mr Lunga and his wife (Matilda), Mr. Chigwida and his wife (Mary), and for me and Julie in our marriage. In a world where marriages are under attack, we ask that these unions will reflect God's design and the blessing of marriage. 

 

Gratefully in His peace, 

Mike Sulc 

Life to Life Africa