September 2008
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Greetings in the name of the Lord. Hoping this letter finds all well. We are doing fine except for the getting older way of life. God is wonderful as usual. Thanks so much for your support and especially for your prayers.
The 20th year celebration in the "bush" went great. We had just over 1700 of our kids from our Churches registered with several hundred more coming as visitors, so around 2000 were there with 192 getting saved and 98 re-dedications to the Lord as well. The messages were powerful and right on as the kids and teachers at for days learning more from God's Word. After 4 days of VBS, the Adults came in and we had over 8000 registered with 110 of our Churches registered in attendance. Of course not every member came and over half could not come because of distance and money problems. God came down and met with us and the Nationals along with the team from the USA led by Pastor George Grace preached and preached and preached and taught and taught and taught. Hundreds and hundreds came for re-committment and to give their lives in taking the Word throughout Africa. Fifteen deaf were saved along with many more hearing who gave their lives to Jesus. We had 95 baptized down at the river, and of course had our group of watchers to make sure there were no crocs around, amen. We had a group of 35 visitors from the USA, with a team of Doctors and Dentist led by Dr. Jim Elias. They all performed well and ministered to all the people tirelessly. We had several of the Drs. re-dedicate their lives to the Lord and even had one of them saved. Wow, came all the way to Africa to find Jesus, is that great or what. All is all it was a wonderful celebration in Zambia. Many thanks go out to all who had a part in helping feed all the children who came to the Conference.
We are back in the USA now traveling from church to church. Please continue to pray for the work there and for our needs. We have a 40ft. container sitting fully packed with thousands of Bibles, SS material, Pastors bicycles, but we do not have the money to ship. Please pray and help if you can. Please pray for the works in Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana, Angola,Mozambique,Zambia, and of course the new ones just beyond the next river. God bless you and thank you for your support.
Bobby & Becky Bonner
IAM Ministries
