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 Nairobi,
Kenya Africa 2008
A Letter of
Testimony From the Pastor of Christian Temple.
I would like to share with you about our trip to Nairobi,
Kenya. My wife, Sister Irene, and my daughter, Stephanie, with her
husband, Bro. Andy Beachy, went by invitation of Pastor Jean-Claude
Mikoka in February of 2008.
Pastor Mikoka is from the Republic of Congo,
and currently pastors a small church in Nairobi, Kenya. Pastor
Mikoka has been receiving audio sermons through our mailing list
for over a year; sharing the sermons throughout the country of
Africa. Pastor Mikoka testifies of growing and learning from the
CD's, and has witnessed quite an interest for the message of the
Revelation of Jesus Christ within his countrymen's hearts and the
people of Africa.
In January, Pastor Mikoka contacted Christian Temple via email
requesting us to come to Nairobi to hold a Pastor's Seminar in
honor of his churches one year anniversary. In spite of several
travel advisories from the US Embassy, news reports about tribal
conflicts and phone calls from friends and ministers begging us to
postpone our trip, I had a peace from God, and felt that it was
the Lord's will to continue with our travel plans to Nairobi,
Kenya.
On February 12th my wife and family boarded the plane prepared for
our 17 hour flight to Nairobi. I had complete peace in my
spirit, knowing that God had prepared the way for us. I remember a
conversation with my late Pastor, George L. Pike, he asked me one
afternoon, "Brother Rob do you want to just go and preach, or
do you want to go where the Lord has prepared the way?" He went on to say that sometimes the Lord prepares the way for a
minister by allowing hurricanes, earthquakes and natural
disasters- or in this case- the tribal conflicts and war- to
prepare the hearts of the people of Africa to hear the Word of
God. I can honestly say that because of the conflicts and killings
in Nairobi that the people had a contrite and broken spirit, which
God can use.
Once in Nairobi, Kenya we were greeted with open arms by the
Pastors and Ministers. We had a total of 71 ministers register for
the 3 day free seminar. We started off the seminar in the same way
Apostle Paul had, telling the Brothers there that I would like to
"speak to them as unto spirituals." I told them
that they were going to be challenged in the Word of God, and that
a wise man will hear the end of the matter. We found that the
Pastors of Kenya were hungry for the Word of God. I'm sorry to say
this, but the Pastors here in the USA, as a rule, are not
interested in the mysteries of Godliness, nor do they long to
understand the heights, depths, widths and length of God's Word. I
wish so badly that I could have the kind of reception with
Pastors and ministers around the world, as I had with the brethren
in Kenya. They received the Word gladly.
Many of the ministers were challenged in doctrine. We dealt with
many doctrinal issues. I find that false doctrine is a global
problem. The Bible says in Matthew 23:25, "They surpass land
and sea making two-fold more the child of hell." There
are so many false ministers that are using the TV's and radios to
get their false doctrines out to people. Brothers and sisters, I
feel so small in God, but I have been blessed to have had my eyes
opened to the wiles of the Devil. There are so many false teachers
bringing forth false doctrine- and their blind to the fact that
their being used by Satan. The blind leading the blind. You can
not get them to settle down to receive the Word of God. The
apostle Paul had to be struck down to get the shucks off his eyes.
You and I know that Paul was also very confident that he was
right, but after God struck him down, he found that all of his
learning was dung. This is a revelation that many ministers from
around the world need to come to. The Bible tells us that they are
puffed up in their fleshly minds, thinking they know something
when they they know nothing at all. We were so encouraged to see
the hunger and drawing for the Word and truth of God in the hearts
of our African brethren.
The seminar began each morning at 9 AM and continued until 4 PM
daily, with a break for lunch in the afternoon. We were blessed by
the music and singing in both English and Swahili. During the
course of the seminar we covered many spiritual topics in depth
including but not limited to the following:
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Teachings on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Heavens
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Why A Woman Is Saved In Child Bearing
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Proper Teachings on Baptisms (water, blood
& spirit)
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What is the Woman's Place in the Ministry
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Doctrine of Sin- Can a Christian Sin?
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Teachings on Death and Sleep
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Teachings on the Gifts Of God (The Gifts
and callings are without repentance. The rain falling on
the just and unjust.)
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Teaching on the Seed. (water seed, blood
seed and spirit seed)
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Manifestation of the Sons of God
On Friday afternoon we had the opportunity to
visit an Ethiopian and Rwanda refugee camp on the outskirts of
Nairobi. The "camp" was at the fairgrounds, and the
government was using the livestock stalls to house families. We
were in awe at the living conditions of the people. Our hearts
broke for the people, the families, and the expectant mothers that
had been uprooted from their homelands and who were now living in
make-shift cattle stalls and chicken coops.
One memory that we will all carry with us is the sight of a young
girl prepping dinner for her family. The girl was chopping up
chicken feed (it looked like dried sardines) to feed her little
brothers and sisters. Our guide explained that the chicken feed
was very inexpensive and provided high nutrients to the children.
This is a picture of what the children were eating
How do you erase such an image from your mind? I was recently at a
restaurant eating with friends and family looking at the food that
was being left on our plates- and I picture the young girl picking
through chicken feed to serve for dinner. I can't begin to express
with pen and paper the impact of seeing those children eating
dried chicken feed has had. As I recall the memory, tears flow
down my face. God help us! Help us remember the children and families
of Africa.
- Pastor Rob Coones
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Special Thanks &
Honor:
Render therefore to all their dues:
tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to
whom fear; honour to whom honour. Rom. 13:7
Pastor Jean-Claude Mikoka hosted and
organized the seminar in Nairobi, Kenya. We would liked to acknowledge
all of his extensive labors and sacrifices in reaching out
to churches and ministers-near and far- making everyone
welcome.
We would also like to extend our gratitude and well wishes to our
drivers, Pastor Bernard Bwala and Brother Robert. Your
friendship, help and kindness were much appreciated. We cherish
the memories and the love of your families.
Testimony Letters
From Africa
...I attended your
seminar for the last three days of your meeting. I proudly say
that God is great and I believe I am among the many who received
his blessing. The teachings have been inspiring, and more so educational. It
is my sincere prayer that our heavenly father grant you with more
light for those who are in darkness.
Yours Faithful, Evans Wangila
Thank God for you and your family! You have become
a blessing to me! You are my parents from now on. I will be
praying for you because you have created a new thing in me.
As the mountain surrounds Jerusalem may the presence of the Lord
cover you and the glory of the Lord raise upon you. I will never
forget you. We give God glory and welcome you back again. Yours in
Christ,
Hannah Wanjiru Mbuguah
I thank God for you, for what he has put in
your heart for the church. Your ministry has opened up my spirit
with knowledge impact that I will not remain the same. You have
been sent by God for my purpose.
I have desired to be a Timothy. God Bless you,
Rev. David Kimani Mbugua
Dear servant of the Most High God. The Lord has
called you and ordained you to give others hope, comfort,
encouragement and the truth of the Word of God. I am always in
prayer for you as an individual and as the corporate Body of
Christ.
Yours In God's Service,
Rev. Josphat Karanja
Pastor, you had a great impact to the pastors
you ministered to here in Kenya, as you delved deeply in the word
of God. Your exposition of God's word through the Revelation of
the Holy Spirit was so inspiring and uplifting. You challenged us
to go deeper in the word of God. Some of our beliefs that we have
had for so many years were brought to light through the word. May
the Lord bless you so much for allowing yourself to be used of God
to bring glory and honor to him. The teaching and revelations on
dimensions was very new to us, but yet very important for us to
know- so that we can learn how to discern and operate. Your stand
for truth with boldness and humility was touching to me in
particular. Many lives were touched by your generosity to the
displaced people in the camps. God really sent you to Kenya with a
message of hope to us. We really enjoyed the fellowship. You
prayed with Sister Laurianne and she said something happened to
her, and the healing virtue of God flowed to her as we
prayed.
In Him,
Pastor Bernard Bwala
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