Greetings from the Mid-Atlantic US & the Motherland of Africa!
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“Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.” (Proverbs 25:4-5)
Dear Raul, Lynda, and FOMM Family,
Greetings from Washington, DC! Despite the recent challenges caused by a deceitful faction that has arisen within our churches, I am grateful at how these hardships have served to unite our church family and purify God’s movement. The LORD has enabled us to strengthen and protect the hearts of many disciples across the movement as we strive to honor Jesus’ sacrifice through our unity (John 17:23). Patrique and I are grateful for the Morenos’ faithful leadership as we continue to pray for God to grant us the wisdom and righteousness needed to win this lost world.
In our recently planted mission teams to Raleigh (North Carolina) and Columbia (South Carolina), their young leaders were sadly deceived and led astray by sentimental relationships and the “fine-sounding arguments” of the faction (Colossians 2:4). Nevertheless, the mature disciples on both teams were able to stand firm and reject their baseless claims with courage and faithfulness. Remarkably, even some baby Christians displayed the strength of their convictions as they chose to obey the Biblical direction to “make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” by remaining in God’s movement. (Ephesians 4:3-4). We look forward to replanting these great cities with leaders of integrity in the near future!
God has blessed our perseverance through these trials as He continues to forcefully advance our efforts across the mid-Atlantic and the Motherland of Africa! Blaise & Patricia Feumba and all of our French Africa leaders are united with God’s movement as we continue to forcefully advance the kingdom and strengthen our congregations despite Satan’s schemes. We are family…to the End!
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Mid-Atlantic: Washington, DC USA
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| It was great to give a warm welcome to Ryan & Jodianne Lumpkin and James & Jody Park as they placed membership with the DC Church on October 6th! |
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| Jose (a single professional), Nigel (a Howard Univ campus student) & and Brailin (a single professional) were baptized on October 6th! |
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| It was a joy to welcome Sal & Patricia Velasco to DC from LA on October 10th! They inspired us with the Braveheart Ministry – a program dedicated to helping disciples master their emotions and “draw out the heart” of others! (Proverbs 20:5) |
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| The LORD continues to add to the diversity of the DC Church as Enyu Ling (center), a University of Maryland campus student of Chinese heritage, was baptized on October 13th! |
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| Our International Day on October 20th highlighted the diversity of the DC Church, as the brothers prayed in multiple languages, including Korean, Edo, Spanish, Vietnamese, French and English! |
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| The Asian disciples in the DC church represented China, Vietnam and Philippines and Korea! |
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| The Latino disciples of the DC Church were also very proud of their heritage, as they have roots from El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Mexico and more! |
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| The motherland of Africa was also represented, in particular Nigeria, Central African Republic, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia! |
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| The disciples with Jamaican heritage were one of the strongest contingents in the DC church! |
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| Our Campus Ministry was on FIRE at their annual Campus Sunday Service on October 27th, as it featured disciples from six different campuses in the DMV area! |
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| The Campus Service concluded with two incredible baptisms – Samson (Gallaudet University) and Mily (Howard University)! |
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| Due to the faction’s schemes, the disciples in Raleigh and Columbia were abandoned by their young leaders. Patrique and I traveled to Columbia on October 27th to gather and encourage the remaining sold-out disciples. Their maturity, faith and courage inspired our hearts! |
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| Our trip to Barcelona, Spain from October 30th to November 3rd for the 2024 Global AMS/Singles Conference & EMC was a welcome refreshment to our hearts as almost 700 disciples were united to be “Always Triumphant” in Christ! Our MERCYww Day was inspiration as we took selfies together to share the impact of MERCYworldwide around the world! |
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| My dear brother in the Battle, Michael Williamson, was a gracious host as he and Michele welcomed us with open arms! It was a great joy to celebrate the baptism of his beautiful daughter, Mia Grace, as one of the nine baptisms at the end of the conference! Thank you Williamsons! |
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Mid-Atlantic: Delaware USA
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| Naveah, a campus student at the University of Delaware, was baptized on October 20th! |
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| The disciples in Delaware warmed our hearts as Patrique and I traveled to them from November 15-17th to encourage the church. The Delaware disciples are ready to win the million souls of the “First State” as they seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness! |
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| Please pray for a great harvest in this young church as Beaman and Christian (third and fourth from right), students at the University of Delaware, are eager to progress in their Bible studies! |
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West Africa: Lagos, Nigeria
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| Kikelomo Johnson is a 28 year old Creative Artist who was baptized on September 10th! She was first introduced to the church four years ago when her sister placed membership from the ICOC. Kikelomo’s heart was broken when our dear sister Abigail Akinfenwa passed away in September and was inspired to study the Bible the day after Abigail’s funeral. After she forgave the men who had abused her, she was ready to be baptized into Christ! |
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| Daniel, Emeka and Tomiwa were baptized on September 11th! Daniel is a DJ, Emeka is a professional handyman, and Tomiwa is a musician! To God be the glory! |
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| Eniola Shojobi (center), a student of Accounting at Lagos State University, was baptized on September 22nd! |
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| Damilare (center), an Accounting student at Adekunle Ajasin University, was baptized on October 27th! He is the brother of a campus brother in Lagos! |
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| Hope Sunday (center), a fashion designer, was baptized on November 10th! She was invited by her former boyfriend, who broke up with her to become a true disciple about three months earlier! |
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West Africa: Accra, Ghana
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| Lady Vanessa Derry (center) a student of English and Political Science at the University of Ghana was baptized! |
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| Yanimife Adeleke (center), a student in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ghana, was baptized on October 23rd! |
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| Joshua Audifferen (center), a Marketing student at Lancaster University’s extension campus in Ghana, was baptized on October 27th! |
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| Melvin Sakyi (center), a law student at Wisconsin International University, was baptized on October 30th! |
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| Jean Ziza (center), an international student from Gabon, attending the College of Intercom Programming and Manufacturing Company (IPMC) was baptized! |
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East Africa: Nairobi, Kenya
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| The disciples from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania celebrated their East Africa Congregational Service on October 6th! |
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| My dear son in the faith and the fiery Nairobi Evangelist, Tolani Abiodun, welcomed the disciples from Kampala, Uganda to Nairobi for their Congregational Service. The disciples were joyful despite traveling for over 13 hours! |
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| Brian Otieno, a campus student at the University of Nairobi, was baptized at the Congregational Service on October 6th! |
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| Myra Minayo, a recent University graduate, came out of the waters rejoicing at her baptism at the Congregational Service! |
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| The East Africa disciples are united in their efforts to win the their respective countries for Christ! |
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| Arnold Mugabo, a Nairobi disciple, was recently featured in November on a sport podcast for an interview as one of the few Sports Performance Trainers in Kenya! |
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| Purity Nyaga (center), a student in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Nairobi, was baptized on November 3rd! |
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| Deji & Gbemisola Aregbesola (left), leaders of the Kampala Church (Uganda) are grateful for the mentorship of Kate & Tolani Abiodun as they dream to win all of East Africa for the LORD! |
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Southern Africa: Johannesburg, South Africa
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| The Joburg Church celebrated their national Heritage Day on September 24th! Ntandazo and Ma Jeanette were stunning in their traditional attire! |
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| Peraldino Chelengo (center), a Mozambique national, was baptized on Wednesday, September 25th! His story is miraculous, as he had come to South Africa to take English classes over six months earlier, and was frequently invited by a Joburg brother, Stephen (left), but to no avail. On a return trip home to Mozambique to have his passport stamped, he sat next to a brother from our newly planted Maputo Church, Musa, who of course knew Stephen! On Peraldino’s return to Joburg, he eagerly studied the Bible and was baptized! |
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| Peraldino (center), was greeted by the Maputo disciples when he arrived in Mozambique! Musa (second from left), the Maputo disciple who met Peraldino, was encouraged that the united faith of the kingdom inspired Peraldino to become a Christian! It is awesome to witness how the “complete unity” of God’s kingdom inspires people to seek the LORD! (John 17:23) |
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| Our dear sons and daughters in the faith – the Joburg Cradle Choir – greeted us at the airport when we arrived in Barcelona, Spain on October 29th! They had been invited to perform at the Global AMS/Singles Conference & EMC and were an inspiration to the European disciples! |
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| The Joburg Cradle Choir were looking sharp on the Banquet Night of the EMC! God blessed the faith of these Joburg disciples by approving their visas and providing donors for their flights and hotel rooms! Their dynamic performances brought the disciples to tears. Well done! |
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| At Midweek on November 6th, Zweli Bhengu was baptized! He first came out to the 2023 “Tap Into Your Talent” (an AMS showcase) and had studied the Bible. Sadly, he didn’t make it at that time. Rotshi (right), a Joburg brother, inadvertently sent him a text message meant for another person to study the Bible, and Zweli came! This time he was ready and has become your brother in the LORD! |
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| The Joburg disciples were ready to Run4MIssions as they fundraised to reach a goal of R180,000 (approximately $10,000)! |
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| By the grace of God, they blew out their goal, reaching over R200,000 (approximately $11,000)! To God be the glory! |
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| At their Special Missions Service on November 17th, Neo Mokoenene, a student at the University of Johannesburg, was baptized! |
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Southern Africa: Lusaka, Zambia
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| Patrique and I are so proud of Nick Winn & Christine Alamu, the vibrant leaders of the Lusaka Church, as they celebrated their 1st Anniversary on October 6th! |
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| The LORD blessed them with 60 visitors in attendance for glorious worship! |
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| Severine (left) and Charlie (third) were appointed as ministry interns at their Anniversary Service! |
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| The Lusaka brothers celebrated a precious baptism on October 20th! |
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| Chindalo Mubanga (left), a Zambian national converted in Sydney, Australia, has returned to his native country to preach the word as a new ministry intern! |
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| Paul (red shirt), a business student at the University of Zambia, was baptized on October 30th! |
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| Please pray for Wamunyima Yeta (left), a school friend of Charlie (Lusaka ministry intern), who loves the vision for Southern Africa! He works for the Lusaka Chamber of Commerce, and travels often between Zambia and Angola! |
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| Bertha (third from left), a lawyer and the physical sister of Cynthia (fourth from left) was baptized on November 17th! She is now eager to persuade other women to seek the LORD with all their hearts! |
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| God continues to move powerfully across the Mid-Atlantic US and the Motherland of Africa! Thank you for all your prayers, financial support and love as we dream to win the nations in THIS generation for God’s glory!
Much love,
Andrew & Patrique |
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