It’s a new year and God is presenting us with new plans, goals and ministry opportunities. We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 111 Sunday Schools. God has now placed a new goal in our sights; 212 Sunday Schools by 12/12/12. Tom and Linda Maher have traveled to Madagascar to set up two new MSSM circuits. There are six individual Sunday Schools in one complete circuit, so a total of 12 Sunday Schools will be starting out of the two circuits in Madagascar. The Maher’s have already purchased two motorcycles and a copy machine that will make it possible for them to reproduce Sunday School material from our CD that contains all of the materials needed. Bob Bland, our director, states that this particular region in Madagascar is an extremely needy area steeped in witchcraft and darkness and is in dire need of the Light of the Gospel. Our goal is to bring the Light through these 12 Sunday Schools. They will be like 12 candles shining bright through the spiritual darkness of that area. We will keep you all updated on what’s happening with the two new Madagascar Circuits in the months to come. We are confident that God is faithful and He will complete the work He has begun in our ministry for His Glory and Honor.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

We have not received our reports from Malawi for the month of January, so we decided to share with you some of the inspiring stories from our other MSSM Sunday Schools all around the world.

Here are a couple stories from our MSSM in Zambia. They are a testament to God’s Faithfulness.

SUN VALLEY C.U. SUNDAY SCHOOL

Praise and honor be to our God and Father for His love and mercy. As 2012 comes, our expectations are high, believing that God is going to see us through. Our Sunday School teaching has been so helpful to the community as many have accepted Jesus as their Savior and some now know how to read and write. A lot of kids know God’s Word and their lives are being changed. Everything to them is exciting. MSSM lessons, quizzing and games have been so interesting to the children that come. The kids are growing up in their prayer lives. Martin and Grace – both from one family, among others, have learned how to pray to God Almighty. Marjory explained that her kids really surprised her because they have disciplined themselves to pray. She explained that through the prayers of her kids, none of them have been sick from malaria or any other diseases. She testified that her children used to get sick often, but now she knows this God is truly mighty because He has been protecting them and keeping them safe. Many people who are in bondage with the enemy have seen the power of the true God. Nkulumashiba is one of the unreached areas in Zambia. By His grace through the ministry of MSSM many lives have been touched. Last year in this village many people were saved. This year it is our prayer that many people will be touch and be converted to Christ. This year I believe God we will do an even greater work through His strength, that many lives will be transformed.

JESUS LOVES CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL

In December six kids from Kapepa attended the Lord’s Boot Camp for the first time. These kids were all from our quizzing class and all learned a lot. Boot Camp is now over and they all came back with new attitudes sharing with their friends everything they had learned. They have really improved in quizzing and can recite their verses easily. Gift, age 14, is one of these kids. She has been sharing her Boot Camp experiences with family members. She recites her verses at home as a way of sharing the Gospel to the members of her family. She explained that Acts 4:12 and Isaiah 41:10 were her favorite verses. She now believes in Salvation and trusts God will see her through. Luis, age 15, also explained that he’s finding it interesting to recite memory verses to his Father who has been drinking for so long. Last week when Luis recited and explained Matthew 11:28-30 to his father he was really touched. He believes for the change in his father’s life. Not only do these kids recite verses, but also they are now encouraging others to join SS classes. All glory to God!

This next story comes from one of our Sunday Schools in Cameroon.

THE BIBLE QUIZ FELLOWSHIP CIRCUIT

2011 has come and gone this past year we saw the Lord work miracles in the lives of so many though our Sunday School. The MSSM ministry has proven that God can rescue lives despite the attacks of the enemy and we saw His mighty hand on us during the hard times we encountered. We saw several lives effected by the large fire outbreak at the nearby area. We also had a motorbike accident that involved a child, no one got severely hurt but it scared the child and reminded us all of how quickly people can get injured out here in the bush. So far 2012 has been a year full of learning, growing and stretching of faith, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for us the rest of this year.

The last stories we want to share are from our half circuit in Malawi.

WELLMAN SS OF HOPE & FAITH

It is so encouraging to watch the Lord take the reigns and work in the lives of so many people through this Sunday School. Our Literacy Class has grown so much. Many children now know how to pronounce many sounds of letters. This has become an important class because many children are now able to combine some words on their own. Even parents and teachers have recommended them and have seen a big improvement. For example, many children were failing to say this word “example,” but now many children are using it. A girl called Prisca, 12 years old has attended our Sunday School faithfully for quite some time now. One day after we finished teaching the Sunday School lesson she came to a Circuit Rider and said she has been listening to many Sunday School lessons, but the lesson of that day “our helper when we fail” has lifted her up in her spiritual life. Prisca says that God spoke to her and the lesson reminded her that God is her strength. We want to Praise God for the many lives that are being saved. Almost every week we have two or three people accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. All praise to Him!

WELLSMAN SS OF GOD’S CHILDREN

Attendance at Quizzing, Sunday School and Literacy Classes has been consistent and continually a blessing as we are challenged everyday by the Lord. The positive effect our Sunday School has had on the local community and the villagers is exciting. The chief of the village encouraged us saying that from the moment we started MSSM in his village, children have completely changed. He continued to say that prior to our arrival children in his village were known for only evil songs and evil games. But now when they chart, it’s no longer evil, they chart Bible stories. When they sing, he now hears only christian, phonics and alphabet songs. He is so thankful and grateful that our Sunday School is in this village. We are also joyful over being here and being able to effect the lives of so many with the Gospel of Christ. God moved in the life of Chisomo Banda through the classes taught at Sunday School. He explained to us that he was a good fighter at school and home, but now he is a new creation in Jesus. Chisomo said his favorite verse is Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” He loves that verse because he knows that God created a new heart and creation when he was saved.

WELLMAN SS OF ALL GOD’S CHILDREN

This past month we were excited to see God move in the life of Precious. Our Literacy Class has benefited Precious so much. He used to struggle with combining words, but is now able to combine words with ease and skill. Precious has also learned word pronunciation and can now read some English words. Quizzing has also proven to be very beneficial. The children are now able to say John 3:14-16 all by themselves. Evance is a boy who has attended Sunday School lessons on a regular basis, but he was one of the children that liked to cause trouble. Evance would purposefully confuse his friends while they tried to learn and would disrupt the class often. But through prayer, God is changing him little by little. We have seen glimpses of obedience and it’s very encouraging. What an amazing God we are privileged to serve. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

It’s a new year and God is presenting us with new plans, goals and ministry opportunities. We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 111 Sunday Schools. God has now placed a new goal in our sights; 212 Sunday Schools by 12/12/12. Tom and Linda Maher have traveled to Madagascar to set up two new MSSM circuits. There are six individual Sunday Schools in one complete circuit, so a total of 12 Sunday Schools will be starting out of the two circuits in Madagascar. The Maher’s have already purchased two motorcycles and a copy machine that will make it possible for them to reproduce Sunday School material from our CD that contains all of the materials needed. Bob Bland, our director, states that this particular region in Madagascar is an extremely needy area steeped in witchcraft and darkness and is in dire need of the Light of the Gospel. Our goal is to bring the Light through these 12 Sunday Schools. They will be like 12 candles shining bright through the spiritual darkness of that area. We will keep you all updated on what’s happening with the two new Madagascar Circuits in the months to come. We are confident that God is faithful and He will complete the work He has begun in our ministry for His Glory and Honor.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

We have not received our reports from Malawi for the month of January, so we decided to share with you some of the inspiring stories from our other MSSM Sunday Schools all around the world.

Here are a couple stories from our MSSM in Zambia. They are a testament to God’s Faithfulness.

SUN VALLEY C.U. SUNDAY SCHOOL

Praise and honor be to our God and Father for His love and mercy. As 2012 comes, our expectations are high, believing that God is going to see us through. Our Sunday School teaching has been so helpful to the community as many have accepted Jesus as their Savior and some now know how to read and write. A lot of kids know God’s Word and their lives are being changed. Everything to them is exciting. MSSM lessons, quizzing and games have been so interesting to the children that come. The kids are growing up in their prayer lives. Martin and Grace – both from one family, among others, have learned how to pray to God Almighty. Marjory explained that her kids really surprised her because they have disciplined themselves to pray. She explained that through the prayers of her kids, none of them have been sick from malaria or any other diseases. She testified that her children used to get sick often, but now she knows this God is truly mighty because He has been protecting them and keeping them safe. Many people who are in bondage with the enemy have seen the power of the true God. Nkulumashiba is one of the unreached areas in Zambia. By His grace through the ministry of MSSM many lives have been touched. Last year in this village many people were saved. This year it is our prayer that many people will be touch and be converted to Christ. This year I believe God we will do an even greater work through His strength, that many lives will be transformed.

JESUS LOVES CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL

In December six kids from Kapepa attended the Lord’s Boot Camp for the first time. These kids were all from our quizzing class and all learned a lot. Boot Camp is now over and they all came back with new attitudes sharing with their friends everything they had learned. They have really improved in quizzing and can recite their verses easily. Gift, age 14, is one of these kids. She has been sharing her Boot Camp experiences with family members. She recites her verses at home as a way of sharing the Gospel to the members of her family. She explained that Acts 4:12 and Isaiah 41:10 were her favorite verses. She now believes in Salvation and trusts God will see her through. Luis, age 15, also explained that he’s finding it interesting to recite memory verses to his Father who has been drinking for so long. Last week when Luis recited and explained Matthew 11:28-30 to his father he was really touched. He believes for the change in his father’s life. Not only do these kids recite verses, but also they are now encouraging others to join SS classes. All glory to God!

This next story come from one of our Sunday Schools in Cameroon.

THE BIBLE QUIZ FELLOWSHIP CIRCUIT

2011 has come and gone this past year we saw the Lord work miracles in the lives of so many though our Sunday School. The MSSM ministry has proven that God can rescue lives despite the attacks of the enemy and we saw His mighty hand on us during the hard times we encountered. We saw several lives effected by the large fire outbreak at the nearby area. We also had a motorbike accident that involved a child, no one got severely hurt but it scared the child and reminded us all of how quickly people can get injured out here in the bush. So far 2012 has been a year full of learning, growing and stretching of faith, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for us the rest of this year.

The last stories we want to share are from our half circuit in Malawi.

WELLMAN SS OF HOPE & FAITH

It is so encouraging to watch the Lord take the reigns and work in the lives of so many people through this Sunday School. Our Literacy Class has grown so much. Many children now know how to pronounce many sounds of letters. This has become an important class because many children are now able to combine some words on their own. Even parents and teachers have recommended them and have seen a big improvement. For example, many children were failing to say this word “example,” but now many children are using it. A girl called Prisca, 12 years old has attended our Sunday School faithfully for quite some time now. One day after we finished teaching the Sunday School lesson she came to a Circuit Rider and said she has been listening to many Sunday School lessons, but the lesson of that day “our helper when we fail” has lifted her up in her spiritual life. Prisca says that God spoke to her and the lesson reminded her that God is her strength. We want to Praise God for the many lives that are being saved. Almost every week we have two or three people accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. All praise to Him!

WELLSMAN SS OF GOD’S CHILDREN

Attendance at Quizzing, Sunday School and Literacy Classes has been consistent and continually a blessing as we are challenged everyday by the Lord. The positive effect our Sunday School has had on the local community and the villagers is exciting. The chief of the village encouraged us saying that from the moment we started MSSM in his village, children have completely changed. He continued to say that prior to our arrival children in his village were known for only evil songs and evil games. But now when they chart, it’s no longer evil, they chart Bible stories. When they sing, he now hears only christian, phonics and alphabet songs. He is so thankful and grateful that our Sunday School is in this village. We are also joyful over being here and being able to effect the lives of so many with the Gospel of Christ. God moved in the life of Chisomo Banda through the classes taught at Sunday School. He explained to us that he was a good fighter at school and home, but now he is a new creation in Jesus. Chisomo said his favorite verse is Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” He loves that verse because he knows that God created a new heart and creation when he was saved.

WELLMAN SS OF ALL GOD’S CHILDREN

This past month we were excited to see God move in the life of Precious. Our Literacy Class has benefited Precious so much. He used to struggle with combining words, but is now able to combine words with ease and skill. Precious has also learned word pronunciation and can now read some English words. Quizzing has also proven to be very beneficial. The children are now able to say John 3:14-16 all by themselves. Evance is a boy who has attended Sunday School lessons on a regular basis, but he was one of the children that liked to cause trouble. Evance would purposefully confuse his friends while they tried to learn and would disrupt the class often. But through prayer, God is changing him little by little. We have seen glimpses of obedience and it’s very encouraging. What an amazing God we are privileged to serve. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

- Jeremiah 29:11

It’s a new year and God is presenting us with new plans, goals and ministry opportunities. We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 111 Sunday Schools. God has now placed a new goal in our sights; 212 Sunday Schools by 12/12/12. Tom and Linda Maher have traveled to Madagascar to set up two new MSSM circuits. There are six individual Sunday Schools in one complete circuit, so a total of 12 Sunday Schools will be starting out of the two circuits in Madagascar. The Maher’s have already purchased two motorcycles and a copy machine that will make it possible for them to reproduce Sunday School material from our CD that contains all of the materials needed. Bob Bland, our director, states that this particular region in Madagascar is an extremely needy area steeped in witchcraft and darkness and is in dire need of the Light of the Gospel. Our goal is to bring the Light through these 12 Sunday Schools. They will be like 12 candles shining bright through the spiritual darkness of that area. We will keep you all updated on what’s happening with the two new Madagascar Circuits in the months to come. We are confident that God is faithful and He will complete the work He has begun in our ministry for His Glory and Honor.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

THE BIBLE QUIZ FELLOWSHIP CURCUIT

2011 has come and gone this past year we saw the Lord work miracles in the lives of so many though our Sunday School. The MSSM ministry has proven that God can rescue lives despite the attacks of the enemy and we saw His mighty hand on us during the hard times we encountered. We saw several lives effected by the large fire outbreak at the nearby area. We also had a motorbike accident that involved a child, no one got severely hurt but it scared the child and reminded us all of how quickly people can get injured out here in the bush. So far 2012 has been a year full of learning, growing and stretching of faith, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for us the rest of this year.

IN HIS STEPS SUNDAY SCHOOL

This month we have seen our Sunday School program impact many children. 42 children have been consistently showing up to each Sunday School lesson and we have watched them grow in the Lord and in their studies every time they come. It has been so exciting to see them memorizing scripture, learning their ABC’s and growing spiritually through the Bible Lessons taught. We praise the Lord for all He is accomplishing here. Glory to Him!

HIS LITTLE ONES SUNDAY SCHOOL

We are experiencing growth and consistency in attendance here. 34 are now coming to Sunday School. Each child brings something different and unique to our classes and we thank God for working in the hearts of these little ones. The MSSM ministry has been a huge blessing to the local village and community around us we couldn’t be more grateful to God for sending us the MSSM program

MT. ZION SUNDAY SCHOOL

We thank God for everything. His guidance and leadership to see us through has been steady and unchanging. We praise him for the work he has done in our classes being taught. As more children are coming more growth is happening. 34 attend our Sunday School lessons and these 34 are becoming stronger in the skills taught. They all love to play the games and enjoy the chance to get out and play with the friends they have made here at Sunday School. We pray that God continues to grow our Sunday School so that more can hear the Gospel message of hope. Many have yet to hear the Good News of Jesus and we pray for the Lord to our Sunday School in the spreading of His Gospel

TELLING THE TRUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Holy Spirit has moved through our community and brought us many people to disciple and minister to. The people surrounding our Sunday School are hungry for the Word of God and need the joy it brings. It’s incredible to think that Almighty God is using our Sunday School to bring joy and hope to the lost and dying people around us. We are staying steadfast with the teaching and memorizing of Scripture, quizzing, phonics crafts. The children that come to our Sunday School are challenged to share what they learn with their loved ones and we have seen many people come to our SUnday School through the children sharing what happens at each Lesson. We know God is going to shower us with so many blessing this year and we thank Him for all He is completing through the MSSM ministry.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

It’s a new year and God is presenting us with new plans, goals and ministry opportunities. We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 111 Sunday Schools. God has now placed a new goal in our sights; 212 Sunday Schools by 12/12/12. Tom and Linda Maher have traveled to Madagascar to set up two new MSSM circuits. There are six individual Sunday Schools in one complete circuit, so a total of 12 Sunday Schools will be starting out of the two circuits in Madagascar. The Maher’s have already purchased two motorcycles and a copy machine that will make it possible for them to reproduce Sunday School material from our CD that contains all of the materials needed. Bob Bland, our director, states that this particular region in Madagascar is an extremely needy area steeped in witchcraft and darkness and is in dire need of the Light of the Gospel. Our goal is to bring the Light through these 12 Sunday Schools. They will be like 12 candles shining bright through the spiritual darkness of that area. We will keep you all updated on what’s happening with the two new Madagascar Circuits in the months to come. We are confident that God is faithful and He will complete the work He has begun in our ministry for His Glory and Honor.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

WELLMAN SS OF HOPE & FAITH

It is so encouraging to watch the Lord take the reigns and work in the lives of so many people through this Sunday School. Our Literacy Class has grown so much. Many children now know how to pronounce many sounds of letters. This has become an important class because many children are now able to combine some words on their own. Even parents and teachers have recommended them and have seen a big improvement. For example, many children were failing to say this word “example,” but now many children are using it. A girl called Prisca, 12 years old has attended our Sunday School faithfully for quite some time now. One day after we finished teaching the Sunday School lesson she came to a Circuit Rider and said she has been listening to many Sunday School lessons, but the lesson of that day “our helper when we fail” has lifted her up in her spiritual life. Prisca says that God spoke to her and the lesson reminded her that God is her strength. We want to Praise God for the many lives that are being saved. Almost every week we have two or three people accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. All praise to Him!

WELLSMAN SS OF GOD’S CHILDREN

Attendance at Quizzing, Sunday School and Literacy Classes has been consistent and continually a blessing as we are challenged everyday by the Lord. The positive effect our Sunday School has had on the local community and the villagers is exciting. The chief of the village encouraged us saying that from the moment we started MSSM in his village, children have completely changed. He continued to say that prior to our arrival children in his village were known for only evil songs and evil games. But now when they chart, it’s no longer evil, they chart Bible stories. When they sing, he now hears only christian, phonics and alphabet songs. He is so thankful and grateful that our Sunday School is in this village. We are also joyful over being here and being able to effect the lives of so many with the Gospel of Christ. God moved in the life of Chisomo Banda through the classes taught at Sunday School. He explained to us that he was a good fighter at school and home, but now he is a new creation in Jesus. Chisomo said his favorite verse is Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” He loves that verse because he knows that God created a new heart and creation when he was saved.

WELLMAN SS OF ALL GOD’S CHILDREN

This past month we were excited to see God move in the life of Precious. Our Literacy Class has benefited Precious so much. He used to struggle with combining words, but is now able to combine words with ease and skill. Precious has also learned word pronunciation and can now read some English words. Quizzing has also proven to be very beneficial. The children are now able to say John 3:14-16 all by themselves. Evance is a boy who has attended Sunday School lessons on a regular basis, but he was one of the children that liked to cause trouble. Evance would purposefully confuse his friends while they tried to learn and would disrupt the class often. But through prayer, God is changing him little by little. We have seen glimpses of obedience and it’s very encouraging. What an amazing God we are privileged to serve.

WELLMAN SS OF HOPE & FAITH

We want to share with you how much God has been working through MSSM and reaching the Muslim population surrounding the Hope and Faith Sunday School. From the moment we began our Sunday school we have seen God working in the life of all the children who come. Many children that attend our Sunday School are born into Muslim families. We thank God for moving in the hearts of the parents so that the children can come to Sunday School. We are excited to see that many of the children are understanding who Jesus is and through the many Bible stories we tell, they are understanding the nature of our Lord. God is continually using this Sunday School to impact the local villager’s lives and we are humbled that He uses us to accomplish His Glory. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

It’s a new year and God is presenting us with new plans, goals and ministry opportunities. We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 111 Sunday Schools. God has now placed a new goal in our sights; 212 Sunday Schools by 12/12/12. Tom and Linda Maher have traveled to Madagascar to set up two new MSSM circuits. There are six individual Sunday Schools in one complete circuit, so a total of 12 Sunday Schools will be starting out of the two circuits in Madagascar. The Maher’s have already purchased two motorcycles and a copy machine that will make it possible for them to reproduce Sunday School material from our CD that contains all of the materials needed. Bob Bland, our director, states that this particular region in Madagascar is an extremely needy area steeped in witchcraft and darkness and is in dire need of the Light of the Gospel. Our goal is to bring the Light through these 12 Sunday Schools. They will be like 12 candles shining bright through the spiritual darkness of that area. We will keep you all updated on what’s happening with the two new Madagascar Circuits in the months to come. We are confident that God is faithful and He will complete the work He has begun in our ministry for His Glory and Honor.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

GATEWAY FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL

God is continually amazing us with the growth our Sunday School is producing. The rainy season has hit us hard and it does make the journey for our Circuit Riders a lot more dangerous. But despite the challenges, this past month of January has brought so much encouragement. Mibende is developing not only in agriculture, but also in education. As the ministry of Teen Missions we’re excited to give hope and light to the many people in need, especially the school going children and parents. We started teaching early March 2010 with only six adults who wrote their exams and made it to grade 8. One of our Circuit Riders said this about all of the incredible work of the Lord, “I am writing this expressing my heartfelt words of excitement for the new grade 8 who wrote their grade 7 exams last year and made it with flying colors. I am also expecting better results for the grade 9’s that write their exams last year. Thank you TMI for phonics classes.” Kids have improved greatly in literacy and quizzing, they are even impressing their teachers. Praise the Lord!We have seen most of the older children setting examples for their friends, living out the change that has taken place in their lives. This is the beginning of the New Year. A lot of things happened last year as many lives were touched with the message of our Lord Jesus Christ. I believe this year God will see us through and there will be a lot of achievement. We thank God for this year, for the chance to live and minister His Word to the unreached poor people. By the grace of God, things will happen this year through your prayers and support.

SUN VALLEY C.U. SUNDAY SCHOOL

Praise and honor be to our God and Father for His love and mercy. As 2012 comes, our expectations are high, believing that God is going to see us through. Our Sunday School teaching has been so helpful to the community as many have accepted Jesus as their Savior and some now know how to read and write. A lot of kids know God’s Word and their lives are being changed. Everything to them is exciting. MSSM lessons, quizzing and games have been so interesting to the children that come. The kids are growing up in their prayer lives. Martin and Grace – both from one family, among others, have learned how to pray to God Almighty. Marjory explained that her kids really surprised her because they have disciplined themselves to pray. She explained that through the prayers of her kids, none of them have been sick from malaria or any other diseases. She testified that her children used to get sick often, but now she knows this God is truly mighty because He has been protecting them and keeping them safe. Many people who are in bondage with the enemy have seen the power of the true God. Nkulumashiba is one of the unreached areas in Zambia. By His grace through the ministry of MSSM many lives have been touched. Last year in this village many people were saved. This year it is our prayer that many people will be touch and be converted to Christ. This year I believe God we will do an even greater work through His strength, that many lives will be transformed.

J. LEE STEELE MEMORIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL Z-103

MSSM is doing a great job in the Muchinshi area in terms of Spiritual growth. There is great improvement in the children who are coming to our Sunday School. God is moving them from one level to another and they are having a good response to the Word of God. Games are being played, lessons are being taught and there has been a good response. The kids are now familiar with the memory verses. Half of them are able to stand and say 20 of the TMI verses and the others are still learning. Our attendance is down because some of the children who used to come have had to shift to farms helping their parents cultivate the land. We ask your prayers for them as they work in the fields. Parents are appreciating the change they have seen in their children’s lives and appreciate Teen Missions for the ministry of MSSM in our village. Give God the Glory!

VIRGIL BIXLER MEMORIAL

It is our prayer that God shall see us through in everything we are doing to bring many into His kingdom as we expect more from God for His guidance and divine will to be done. Most of the children that attend Sunday School have desires of what they trust the Lord to do for them. I sat down with the kids to share about their past experiences and their new expectations. Most of them answered the same; they thank God for the lives they have. As for Mitildah, age 13, she said that knowing God has brought a great change in her life. Mitildah remembered one lesson from last year that brought a huge change to her daily life. She told God that if He really exists, He should help her to pass the exams. She sat for exams in October last year and got 3^rd place out of the 47 people in grade 7. Matildah explained with excitement that God exists and really answers prayer. This orphan believed that the God who helped her pass the exam is the same God who will help her finish school. She apologized to God for the doubts she had in answering her prayer, but on the other hand she thanks God for His love to answer my prayers. We couldn’t be more grateful to God for sending the MSSM ministry to us.

LIVING BY FAITH MINISTRY CHOIR SS

When we hear from God he expects us to understand His Word and see us grow in our spiritual life. It is so encouraging, interesting and wonderful to see fruits coming from the lives we are touching. In so many different ways people get their knowledge. Mitambwa is in a very typical rural location with no proper schools. This has been a great challenge to the kids in this area. The only community school is located at the community Catholic church. These community schools have very limited resources and the teachers are not well educated themselves. For the past 18 months, ever since the ministry started in this area, it has been so helpful in terms of learning. Five kids who have been attending our phonics classes have gone to a basic school about 40 k’s away to sit for their grade 7 exams. This is the first time anyone from this area was able to go to a basic school and write their exams. By God’s grace Memory, Ben, Idah, Immanuel, Susan and Christine have all qualified to grade 8. Susan said the phonics classes have been so helpful in terms of reading. She said she hopes that everyone in the future follows in her footsteps attending SS and phonics classes, which will enable a person to read. She also said she will continue to attend SS phonics classes despite going to the basic school. Literacy has been so helpful to the community and those who are committed are beginning to read. Mary, the teacher said the ministry of MSSM has been a blessing to the community, especially to the kids and those that are being transformed. Last month there was an outbreak of typhoid that claimed the lives of five little children, one of which attended our Sunday school. The village well became dry so most of the villagers were forced to drink from the streams around them. During this period of time the streams are all contaminated and can cause many sicknesses and diseases. If we were to dig three deep wells they would provide enough clean water for the 14 villages, about 1700 people. There is a great need for clean healthy water for most of the villages and we request your prayers on this difficult situation. We praise the Lord through the storms of this life and thank Him for his provision in all areas of life.

JESUS LOVES CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL

In December six kids from Kapepa attended the Lord’s Boot Camp for the first time. These kids were all from our quizzing class and all learned a lot. Boot Camp is now over and they all came back with new attitudes sharing with their friends everything they had learned. They have really improved in quizzing and can recite their verses easily. Gift, age 14, is one of these kids. She has been sharing her Boot Camp experiences with family members. She recites her verses at home as a way of sharing the Gospel to the members of her family. She explained that Acts 4:12 and Isaiah 41:10 were her favorite verses. She now believes in Salvation and trusts God will see her through. Luis, age 15, also explained that he’s finding it interesting to recite memory verses to his Father who has been drinking for so long. Last week when Luis recited and explained Matthew 11:28-30 to his father he was really touched. He believes for the change in his father’s life. Not only do these kids recite verses, but also they are now encouraging others to join SS classes. All glory to God!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

It’s a new year and God is presenting us with new plans, goals and ministry opportunities. We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 111 Sunday Schools. God has now placed a new goal in our sights; 212 Sunday Schools by 12/12/12. Tom and Linda Maher have traveled to Madagascar to set up two new MSSM circuits. There are six individual Sunday Schools in one complete circuit, so a total of 12 Sunday Schools will be starting out of the two circuits in Madagascar. The Maher’s have already purchased two motorcycles and a copy machine that will make it possible for them to reproduce Sunday School material from our CD that contains all of the materials needed. Bob Bland, our director, states that this particular region in Madagascar is an extremely needy area steeped in witchcraft and darkness and is in dire need of the Light of the Gospel. Our goal is to bring the Light through these 12 Sunday Schools. They will be like 12 candles shining bright through the spiritual darkness of that area. We will keep you all updated on what’s happening with the two new Madagascar Circuits in the months to come. We are confident that God is faithful and He will complete the work He has begun in our ministry for His Glory and Honor

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

GRACE CHAPEL CU SUNDAY SCHOOL

We have the privilege of educating and training up all those who come to our Literacy and Sunday School Classes. One of our Circuit Riders had the opportunity to speak at the Child Health Week meetings and conference, and his talk about the type of teaching our Sunday School does was highly effective. The leading man of the Child Health Week encouraged all local parents to come to our Sunday School with their children in order to see what we do. It is apparent that the Lord’s hand is on this ministry and that He is completing the work started here. All glory and honor to Him!

GREAT HOPE SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Lord God is gracious and always provides for the needs of His children. God has provided for our Sunday School in so many areas this past month. The number of children coming to our Sunday School has been consistent and we are seeing so much growth out of the Lord’s work. One elderly woman was taking care of her granddaughter. The elderly women’s daughter had abandoned the child in January of 2011 and the grandmother was left to take care of the child. One of our circuit riders visited her and noticed that she was very sick. He advised her to go with him to the clinic to test for HIV; she tested positive. The woman immediately started treatment. “I feel so bad for her and I’m worried about her future,” said the grandmother. She found out that her granddaughter had also contracted HIV from her mother, “I do not understand how such a small child could be effected with HIV, but now I understand.” She went on to say, “My granddaughter does not give me any problem when taking medicine; she is on a sweet syrup medicine. The medicine has helped her to grow strong.” The grandmother thanks Teen Missions for the prayers and advice she is getting from our Sunday School. The number of children that attend our Literacy Class is now at 225, our Sunday School Class is not at 222. The children are doing very well, they are learning a lot and enjoy participating in Sunday school.

MARY MARTHA GRILEY LEISLER SUNDAY SCHOOL

What a difference the community is seeing as a result of this Sunday School. The villagers are very appreciative of the ministry and the work God is doing in their lives. The 210 children that attend Sunday School thank God for what He has done in their lives.“ There’s no other place where we can get medicine so easily.” They appreciate the good English teachers and the teaching of God’s Word. They are also thankful that Christ is the head of this ministry and as a result people are being healed, treated medically, reading, writing, etc. As more children come and we see the effects of the ministry God has planted here, we will be praying that God continues this wonderful work in the local villages. The entire community is saying, “Thank You!”

KAREN, HOLLY, JULIE SS OF HOPE SUNDAY SCHOOL

Attendance at this Sunday School has been such an encouragement to the teachers and the villagers. Sunday School attendance was 193 and 190 were present for the Literacy Class. But our outreach has gone further than only children and we have one elderly woman that never misses a single Sunday School. She refuses to stay home while Sunday School is running. She said, “No matter how I feel, I’ll attend Sunday School.” the reason for this is because she doesn’t want to be left out or miss a single lesson. She can attend church, but if she doesn’t attend Sunday School, she says, “my week is incomplete.” She took her daughter to town and on her way back before she got home, she first had to stop by Sunday School before returning home. She said that MSSM has brought peace to her mind and to her home. She also doesn’t want to harden her heart to God’s Word and received Christ as her personal Savior. She is thankful for the opportunity to learn each week and for the many workers the Lord has sent there to minister to her community.

WAYNE HAINES MEMORIAL SUNDAY SHCOOL

The incredible power of the Lord God has been clearly seen at our Sunday School. We thank God for what he did in the life of a demon possessed mother. On December 2^nd two children came to one of our Circuit Rider’s resting place around 10:00 pm. They burst in asking for his help. The children said, “our mother is manifesting, she is possessed with demons.” They all went together to see their Mother and found three other women and the mother’s sister watching her. The Circuit Rider asked them what was going on and they said, “she always does this when the moon sets.” He asked them what their beliefs were, and if they honestly believed she could be healed; they said yes, but only if he would pray for her. The Circuit Rider prayed for the mother and the evil spirits left her body. The mother was free from the demons. The following week she came to thank the Rider saying, “I have lost a lot of things, including money and the baby.” She said the problem is that in her congregation, they don’t believe in casting out demons. “This is the greatest miracle I have received! I feel very light.” She said in the past she used to feel like there was something very heavy on her back, as if she was carrying a baby. Now that burden is gone. Thank God for this MSSM ministry and for the salvation of the mother!

ETHEL RICHMAN MEMORIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

What an amazing God we serve! Our Literacy Class now has 223 attendees and we are blown away at all the amazing things God is doing in the 223 lives that come to each of our Sunday Schools. When God is on your side, everything is possible. This was shown through the astonishing story of a Circuit Rider. “On December 3^rd I slept with a snake under my sleeping bag. Around 2am I felt something moving toward my head. I woke up looking for a match. When I lit the candle I saw a big black snake, about 2 meters long on top of my sleeping bag looking at me. I was still in my sleeping bag and the spitting cobra was looking straight into my eyes. I couldn’t move my legs because I didn’t know what would happen next. I started to speak the name “Jesus” for about two minutes. The snake went down from my bed and went to the corner of the small house where we put charcoal. I got out of bed and woke up the child I was with. We went outside looking for sticks to kill it and then we prayed. I know that someone, somewhere was praying for me. If God is on your side all things are possible.” Praise God for all He is accomplishing. 

Greetings in the Name of Jesus! Good things are happening in the ministry of MSSM. During August I was in Cameroon to set up a new Circuit in that country. It was a blessing to travel to the villages and share with the adult leaders how MSSM would benefit them. They were so excited that many offered their own homes to host the Sunday schools. Pray with us for this new Circuit. The Lesson has also been on the road the past eight weeks and the reports are positive and encouraging. Please keep praying we reach our goal of 111 Sunday schools by 11/11/11.

GRACE CHAPEL CU SUNDAY SCHOOL/REDEEMER’S NEW LIFE PAVILION 110

We are grateful for this Sunday school. We are having an average of about 65 kids each week and about 20 adults. Many of the children in this area experienced some sickness and our numbers were down. One man brought a daughter who was mentally disturbed and wanted prayer. We were able to pray for her and encourage her in the Lord. We have had several decisions for Christ this month. Pray with us for the new believers.

GREAT HOPE SS/BETHEL SS PAVILION111

The average attendance this month was 56. We had one accept Jesus as personal Savior. A 29 year-old woman came to Sunday school looking for medicine for pain in her back. We offered to pray with her and at first she refused. Later the pain was so bad that she agreed we could pray. The next week she came back to tell us she had been pain free since the prayer we had for her. We then spent time sharing the Gospel with her and she accepted Christ. We are so grateful this mother of three gave her life to Christ. The Literacy classes are also well attended and making a difference in the lives of so many.

MARY MARTHA GRILEY LEISLER SS/JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH PAVILION112

This past month we were averaging 25 children and 10 adults in the Sunday school. When the American team traveled with the Circuit this summer there was a fisherman who received Christ as Savior. Since then the friends he was fishing with came curiously to him asking why this man was now catching so many fish. He gave God Glory for this. The men came to Sunday school and both gave their lives to Jesus. We praise the Lord for the impact this Sunday school is having in the lives of others!

KAREN, HOLLY, JULIE SS OF HOPE/BOB GROS MEMORIAL PAVILION113

This is one of the fastest growing Sunday schools we are averaging 80 in an area where there is a lot of witchcraft. We have been asked to pray with numerous people who are victims of these practices. Please join us in prayer for the people in this area. We have had four adults faithfully attending the Teacher Training courses and are so thankful for them. The children do love the colour pages so much out here where a luxury like crayons is not common.

WAYNE HAINES MEMORIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL114

We are seeing the Lord bless so much at this Sunday school and it is such an encouragement to us. We had an old lady come to Sunday school carrying a basket of bananas. She had walked very far. She gave the bananas to the Sunday school in appreciation for the spiritual growth she can see in her three grandchildren. Because of her age and the distance it takes to reach our location she can’t manage to come on a weekly basis, but she hears the story from the children each week. She was so happy about the ministry and the work that was going on to further the Gospel. We told her we would come and visit her at her home which blessed her even more.

ETHEL RICHMAN MEMORIAL SS/A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS PAVILION115

We are seeing an average attendance of 53 children and 15 adults this month at the Sunday school. Two of our boys were so excited to share with us this one day. Their church had a 3-day conference with different competitions, one of which was Bible quizzing. The top two scorers received bicycles. These two boys from our Sunday school won the competition. They were praising the Lord because they had learned the skill and love of quizzing through MSSM.

We hope and trust you enjoy this update of this Circuit. We are so grateful for your faithful prayers and financial support. Together we are making a difference in the lives of so many.

Blessings,

Mrs. Linda Maher

Motorcycle Sunday School Mission

Greetings in the Name of Jesus! Good things are happening in the ministry of MSSM. During August I was in Cameroon to set up a new Circuit in that country. It was a blessing to travel to the villages and share with the adult leaders how MSSM would benefit them. They were so excited that many offered their own homes to host the Sunday schools. Pray with us for this new Circuit. The Lesson has also been on the road the past eight weeks and the reports are positive and encouraging. Please keep praying we reach our goal of 111 Sunday schools by 11/11/11.

GATEWAY FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL

We are having a consistent attendance of 45 at this Sunday school each week. The favorite story this month was about Jeremiah. James 1:22 was the favorite verse they learned this month. It is a blessing to see them excited about learning the Word of God. One lady came and shared with us how the ministry of MSSM has borne fruit in her life. She was uneducated and after attending the Literacy classes she is now able to read and write. She is now the chair lady of one of the clubs in the community, something which was once a dream.

SUN VALLEY C.U. SUNDAY SCHOOL

The ministry of MSSM has been a great help to this community. One day a man came with a problem of witchcraft. After hearing the Gospel for a period of time, he came to us and said he wanted to be finished with this sinful act. He accepted Christ as His Savior and we have counseled him how to grow in the lord by reading the Word of God, praying and meeting with other Christians. He is happy and at peace. In the area of Literacy we are seeing great improvement in the lives of so many.

J. LEE STEELE MEMORIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

We have had an average attendance of 78 each week at this Sunday school and this month 29 accepted Christ as their Savior. The great blessing to many this month was receiving exercise books and pencils for school. The children could not stop praising God because without these items they would not have been able to do well in school. There are no stores and shops out here so these items brought in by the MSSM riders make a big difference.

VIRGIL BIXLER MEMORIAL SS/ BOB GROS MEMORIAL PAVILION

Our ministry here in this village has been wonderful this month. This a place where most of the villagers are drunkards and have nothing to do with God and we saw a pattern of the children following in their footsteps. This month the Bible lessons touched the hearts of the kids and 98 fully gave their lives to Jesus. They poured out their hearts with tears. We are making sure they are being discipled and will understand how to grow in the Word of God.

LIVING BY FAITH MINISTY CHOIR SS/SIMS MEMORIAL PAVILION

We have an average attendance of 63 this past month at the Sunday school. We are seeing that the kids are enjoying the program more and more. They love the craft time so much. God has been so good to us as we see people growing in the Lord. The Literacy classes make a difference for the kids and better prepare them for school.

JESUS LOVES CHILDREN SUNDAY SCHOOL

We have been having an average attendance of 63 this month at the Sunday school. We are seeing a lot of growth in the lives of the kids as they apply God’s Word into their lives. One girl Juliet, who is 25 years old has turned into quite an evangelist. She was saved last year in Sunday school and continues to bring new people plus shares her stories of witnessing to the others.

We hope and trust that you enjoyed this update for the Steele Circuit. We are so grateful for your faithful prayers and financial support.

Blessings,

Mrs. Linda Maher

Motorcycle Sunday School Mission

Greetings in the Name of Jesus! Good things are happening in the ministry of MSSM. During August I was in Cameroon to set up a new Circuit in that country. It was a blessing to travel to the villages and share with the adult leaders the benefits of having MSSM. They were so excited that many offered their own homes to host the Sunday schools. Please join us in prayer for this new Circuit. The Lesson has also been on the road the past eight weeks and the reports are positive and encouraging. Please keep praying we reach our goal of 111 Sunday schools by 11/11/11.

WELLMAN SS OF HOPE & FAITH/WORDS OF LIFE PAVILION

We continue to be a Light in the darkness here in this village. The Literacy classes and the Teacher Training are what will earn us the right to be heard with the Gospel message. As the leaders see the benefit of these programs it opens doors for the Sunday school lessons to be heard and obeyed.

WELLMAN SS OF GOD’S CHILDREN/BOB & BERNIE BLAND PAVILION

We are excited as the number of Christians are growing in this location This month 30 people accepted Christ as Savior! We are seeing a positive response to all that we are doing. Bezayi is 20 years old and was not coming to Sunday school or Literacy class because he was ashamed that he could not read. We convinced him to come and now is so happy to be helping with the children and learning himself. He is a good boy and is respectful and kind which is a good example.

WELLMAN SS OF ALL GOD’S CHILDREN/RISEN SON PAVILION

The kids enjoy this Sunday school so much. We are seeing that the kids tell their friends the message of the Bible lessons and many of the children are asking for specific prayers. The school master reported that many of the children had good exam results. We know it is because of the Literacy classes.

I hope and trust you enjoyed this report. We are so grateful for your faithful support of this Circuit. You are making a BIG difference in the lives of so many!

Blessings,

Mrs. Linda Maher

Motorcycle Sunday School Mission

Greetings in the Name of Jesus! Good things are happening in the ministry of MSSM. During August I was in Cameroon to set up a new Circuit in that country. It was a blessing to travel to the villages and share with the adult leaders the benefits of having MSSM. They were so excited that many offered their own homes to host the Sunday schools. Please join us in prayer for this new Circuit. The Lesson has also been on the road the past eight weeks and the reports are positive and encouraging. Please keep praying we reach our goal of 111 Sunday schools by 11/11/11.

SPRING OF LIVING WATER SUNDAY SCHOOL

We had three accept Christ as their Savior this month! Although this is a Muslim area we are seeing a good attendance and the Gospel message is being received. The kids love quizzing here and have a willing heart to memorize all they can. We are seeing practical changes in many of the lives of the kids and that is encouraging to the adults in the village.

KING OF GLORY PS. 24:8 SUNDAY SCHOOL

We are so excited that we had 5 this month give their lives to Christ! The Bible lessons are loved by all the children and you hear them repeating them throughout the village. The Chief of the village attended the Teacher’s Training this month as he is curious about the ministry. We are seeing his heart soften toward the things of the Lord, pray with us for his salvation.

TENT OF THE UPRIGHT PROVERBS 14:11

We are seeing good attendance here at this Sunday school and thank the Lord for it. One of the kids recently shared that he went home and retold the lesson to his mother and she accepted Christ. The mother came to Sunday school to tell us of her decision. It is a great blessing for us to see the children living out the messages from the Bible lessons.

DEFENDER OF LIFE PS. 27:1

We are seeing a great improvement in the character of the kids here at this Sunday school. They are paying attention to the Bible lessons and understand that they can grow in Christ. The Literacy classes are making a difference that is being noticed as well. Pray with us that we can get interested adults for the Teacher Training program.

BEAUTIFUL CROWN IS. 28:5 SUNDAY SCHOOL

We had 7 people receive Jesus as Savior this month! The Bible lessons are what everyone is so interested in here at this village. The kids are coming frequently and learning so much in the Literacy classes as well. They are praising God because they are learning English.

WAY OF UNDERSTANDING PROV. 9:6

Generally, all the kids in this location are showing that they have improved in their spiritual walks. They love to sing here and do memorizing of God’s Word. We are seeing kids who were once stubborn and naughty having a good testimony. One such girl is Origani. She used to be a challenge but now is leading singing and doing well even at the age of 12. We are grateful for how the Lord is working.

We hope and trust you enjoyed this report. We are so grateful for your faithful support. Together we are making a difference in lives to the Glory to God.

Be Blessed,

Mrs. Linda Maher

Motorcycle Sunday School Mission