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1 tell how much God has done for you. Luke 8:39 from the President...2 Statistics Jun 2011 to May Guinea Bissau...4 Gambia (Banjul)...6 Sierra Leone (Koidu)...8 Sierra Leone (Jagbaima Fiama)...10 Sierra Leone (Korkoima)...12 Sierra Leone (Moyamba)...14 Sierra Leone (Rutile)...16 Sierra Leone (Kambia)...18 Sierra Leone (Madina)...20 Sierra Leone (Kabala)...22 Sierra Leone (Kamakwie)...24 Guinea (Conakri)...26 Sierra Leone (Fintonia)...28 Sierra Leone (Kailahum)...30 Sierra Leone (Pujehum)...32 Sierra Leone (Loko Town)...34 Sierra Leone (Nongowa Chieftown)...37 Sierra Leone (Daru)...40 Sierra Leone (Mattru Jong)

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3 Rodney Cavett President INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION 260 Continental Dr Lewisville, TX Fax: Phone: Web Site: July 26, 2011 Dear Bob Moberg and the Witness Team, Earlier this year, Lily prepared the reports to be sent to you. She did her work, but I failed to do my part to completed the information and have it sent to you. You were very kind to remind me of needed reports. At that time, I was in Santiago, Chile and said that I would have the reports to you on Tuesday, July 10. On Friday last week, I had one of those pit in the stomach moments that when I realized this information had not been finalized or sent on to you. Please forgive me for poor reporting. I understand that there is no excuse and will work on a different plan to keep you updated in the future. The IC team of Mark Stovall and Larry Gardner do an excellent job working with Edward and all the African leaders. Their work includes training and equipping him for the work and holding him accountable for his ministry work which includes reporting to us. Each month Edward sends us reports from each project he has conducted. In May of this year, IC sent Edward to Kenya to attend the training that William Fondo holds for all of his promoters. William also spent extra time with Edward helping him to understand how to do better preparation in West Africa. It was an excellent time of training and fellowship for Edward. International Commission, Edward and I thank you for your partnership with us and for the financial support that South Canyon Baptist Church provides for Edward. Also, let me express my appreciation for the work you and the Witness Team do in overseeing and sending out the wonderful message of grace and salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ. This year your partnership with Edward has resulted in 19 national to national projects being conducted. This booklet contains reports from these projects. In these 19 projects 135 churches received a team made up from 366 participants from West Africa. In the projects 12,668 men, women and young people have indicated that they prayed to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior. Also, preparation is being made for an international project in which Americans will join other nationals to work in Freetown, Sierra Leone November 3-10 this year. This is part of a testimony from Korkoima, Sierra Leone Project conducted last September. We attempted visiting them again but this time with enough evidence about Jesus and His death on the cross. After a number of convincing biblical and scriptural presentations she said knowing Jesus is the best that would happen to any one. I now believe in this Jesus. As we ministered to her she said to us, I believe in Jesus. Right were we are she prayed to receive Jesus as Lord. Praise the Lord. You are a blessing to Edward Dumbuya and the Lord s work in Sierra Leone and other countries in West Africa. I ask you to prayerfully consider continuing your ministry partnership and financial support of Edward in your upcoming budget. Please contact me about any question you might have. For His Glory, Rodney Cavett, President 2

4 Project Name Month Year Churches Participants Decisions 1 Guinea Bissau Jun Gambia (Banjul) Jun Sierra Leone (Korkoima) Sep Sierra Leone (Jagbaima Fiama) Sep Sierra Leone (Koidu) Sep Sierra Leone (Moyamba) Oct Sierra Leone (Rutile) Oct Sierra Leone (Kambia) Nov Sierra Leone (Madina) Nov Sierra Leone (Kamakwie) Dec Sierra Leona (Kabala) Dec Guinea (Conakri) Jan Sierra Leone (Fintonia) Jan Sierra Leone (Pujehum) Mar Sierra Leone (Kailahun) Mar Sierra Leone (Loko Town) Apr Sierra Leone (Nongowa Chieftown) Apr Sierra Leone (Daru) May Sierra Leone (Mattru Jong) May TOTALS ,668 3

5 DATE: 12 TH 19 TH JUNE 2011 THEME: JESUS THE LORD OF THE HARVEST INTRODUCTION The crusade saw 14 evangelists with 8 churches making the final list. The churches that participated are: 1 Evangelical Mission Church 2 God is our Light Church 3 Faith Healing Church 4 Faithful brethren Christian Church 5 Mission of Hope Church 6. New Life Church of Bissau 7. Good News Evangelical Church 8. Evangelical Church of Bissau CRUSADE The crusade started on the 12 th June 2011 with an opening rally at the Evangelical Church of Guinea Bissau with 317 in attendance. This rally was colored with a testimony from one of the pastors who never wanted to be a part of the crusade because of lack of funds to run the crusade. He reluctantly accepted to be a part and prayed that the Lord provide their needs. During the course of the preparation the Lord used one of his Church members to provide money for the church to run the crusade. In his closing remarks he said, I know God is with us in this crusade. NUMBER OF DECISIONS At the end of the crusade 971 people prayed to receive Jesus Christ. The following are the decisions from the Churches: 1 Evangelical Mission Church God is our Light Church Faith Healing Church Faithful brethren Christian Church Mission of Hope Church New Life Church of Bissau Good News Evangelical Church Evangelical Church of Bissau There were also 343 rededications (people who backslides or fall from the faith.) 4

6 STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. A FARMER We visited a farmer with his wife and five children all boys. We discussed to the husband and father of the family who was just coming from a day s work. We had discussion with him about the love of Jesus and how he died for our sins. After some deep explanation from scriptures he understood but asks that he explain to the rest of the family how Jesus died for our sins. We made it very clear that each would have to stand before the judgment seat one day to give account. He did explain in detail and ask the rest of the family if they want to give their life to Jesus. They all answered in affirmation. Right at the farm hut the 8 of them prayed to receive Jesus. 2. HOW DO I KNOW I AM SAVED? A boy of about 17 years in one of the villages surrounding the crusade area came to one of the team with a question, How do I know I am saved. One of the team members Bro. Mattia took time to explain to him about the peace that permeate the individual after he or she is saved and the desire to know more about Jesus and His word. He was told there is several steps first which helps to facilitate him to experience a saved life. After several explanations he was willing to give his life. Right at that moment he prayed to receive Jesus. CONCLUSION The victory rally was conducted at the New Life Church in Bissau. We saw about 379 in attendance. The pastors, church leaders are all grateful to the sponsors of this crusade. May the Lord bless you all? Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 5

7 BANJUL DATE: 21 ST 27 TH JUNE 2011 THEME: JESUS THE BREAD OF THE WORLD INTRODUCTION The crusade was done in Banjul, The Gambia with eight Churches participating. The number of evangelists was 14. NUMBER OF CHURCHES The following churches participated in the crusade: 1. Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 2. Evangelical Church of the Gambia 3. Living Word of Faith 4. Wellingara Church of Christ 5. Flaming Evangelical Church 6. Grace Baptist Church THE CRUSADE The main strategy of our evangelistic campaign is the one on one campaign. We also used other strategies with which we go into farms, houses and market places. NUMBER OF DECISIONS At the end of the crusade 730 people prayed to receive Jesus. We also had 207 rededications (those who were saved but circumstances allowed them to turn their backs on Christ. After the crusade they rededicated their lives again). The following are the numbers from the Churches: 1. Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Evangelical Church of the Gambia Living Word of Faith 87 6

8 4. Wellingara Church of Christ Flaming Evangelical Church Grace Baptist Church REAL TRUE STORIES OF CONVERSIONS 1. A woman we met in the Market A group of four met a young girl in the Market and engaged her in conversation. Even though reluctant she was willing to talk to the group. The group leader Philip shared to her about the love of Jesus and told her about Jesus who cam e to die for our sins. That only Jesus would give her the freedom she desires. She thought about the slavery under her husband, no voice of her own, and no rights. All she does is to please her husband and to do whatever is required of her. The group made it clear that she can be treated that way her but in heaven she is free and will inherit the right to be with Jesus. The leader asked her if she wants to know Jesus. She said yes. Right there she prayed to receive Jesus. 2. When will this happen? A young man by the name of Mohamed came to us and ask us when would the world come to an end and when will our Lord Jesus came to take all Christians? I was in that group so I said to him, quoting from Matthew 24 and explaining all to him. I made mention of the signs of the end of the age in Matthew 24 but said the assurance we have is that all those who believe in Him (Jesus) will rise up and be with Him in Heaven. He asked us, what about Muslims. I said the Bible said all those who believe and confess Him as Lord will inherit the Kingdom of God. He said what about Christians? I mentioned to him that being a Christian does not automatically take you to heaven. You first of all must confess Him and Lord and believe in Him and do what is written in the Bible. Your good works only will never take you to heaven. After several other passages and persuasions the Lord spoke to his heart and right were we met him he prayed to receive Jesus. CLOSING COURTESY The crusade ended with a victory rally at the Grace Baptist Church of Banjul with 313 in attendance. Thanks to all who participated including those who supported the crusade with funds. The Churches are very grateful to you all and pray you will continue to support to see many come to know the Lord. Faithfully Submitted Edward Dumbuya 7

9 DATE: 5 th 11 th September 2011 THEME: The Lord our Savior INTRODUCTION KOIDU The crusade saw 17 evangelists with the opening rally done at the Central Baptist Church with 147 people in attendance. The following Churches participated in the recent concluded crusade: 1 Central Baptist 2. Shalom Baptist Church 3. Bungalow Preaching Station 4. Old Sefadu Baptist Church 5. Simbakoro Evangelical Church 6. Kissy Town Baptist Church NUMBER OF DECISIONS At the end of this 7 days crusade a total of 553 people prayed to receive Jesus Christ. The following are the decisions from the above Churches: 1 Central Baptist Shalom Baptist Church Bungalow Preaching Station Old Sefadu Baptist Church Simbakoro Evangelical Church Kissy Town Baptist Church

10 SPECIAL STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. I KNOW THERE IS A REDEEMER A girl met us who just sat to the Junior Secondary school external exams awaiting her certificate to enter Senior Secondary School. This period is about three months before the results are out. Before the results came out she entered into prostitution and was not willing to go back to school neither surrendered her life to Jesus. We met with her and one of the sisters shared the gospel with her and explained her own story to her but mentioned the Lord delivered her from the spell of the devil. With several scriptural references she said, I now know there is a redeemer who came to save mankind. Right were we were seated she prayed to receive Jesus in her life. She promised to go to the Church. Please don t share this out. She consented for us to take her photo but not to expose her. Please continue to pray for her, she wants to be committed and go to school. 2. I WANT TO TRY THIS JESUS There was this man who is a Muslim and is tired of praying and said to us, God has disappointed me and there is no need to pray to any God any further. He further said, I am an ardent Muslim praying 5 times a day but nothing seems to happen in my life. He has just gotten out of prison for a crime he said he did not commit. He said to us, what God would allow such a thing to happen to his child, especially when I see what is happening to those who do not know God. After the frustrations pastor Philip shared about the Psalmist who had the same feeling about the ungodly who flourish. He shared Jesus with him and after the presentation of the gospel he said, I want to try this Jesus. He immediately kneels down and prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and savior of his life. He made pledge to leave Islam and put his trust in Jesus and start going to Church. CONCLUSION The victory rally was done at the Central Baptist Church. We are thankful for those who contributed for the success of this crusade. Faithfully Submitted, Edward Dumbuya 9

11 JAGBAIMA FIAMA DATE: 19 TH 25 TH SEPTEMBER 2011 THEME: JESUS CAN SAVE! INTRODUCTION With a total of 17 evangelists and in the passion to see souls saved the Churches accepted the evangelists distributed according to the needs of the Churches. The Opening rally took place at the Christ the King Baptist Church. The following Churches participated in this crusade: 1. Jagbaima Fiama Baptist Church 2. Baiama Baptist Church 3. Tekuyama Baptist Church 4. Christ The King Baptist Church 5. UMC Church THE CRUSADE The crusade saw the 17 evangelists and the volunteers the Churches provided to accompany the evangelists. At the end of the crusade 679 people prayed to receive Jesus into their lives. The following are the decisions from the Churches below: 1. Jagbaima Fiama Baptist Church Baiama Baptist Church Tekuyama Baptist Church Christ The King Baptist Church UMC Church STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. Eager to know about Jesus A woman was eager to hear about Jesus and when the team visited his village she was excited and asks the team to come to her house. She was alone and asks us to share about Jesus to her. After the sharing and one of the team members ask whether she believes in Jesus, she positively yes and that she would like to give her life to Jesus. She said she has been waiting for this opportunity to hear people who would be used to convict her from the wrongs she has been doing. She prayed to receive Jesus right at her house 10

12 2. We would have missed God s plan for our lives Two older men have been friends for over 26 years and have never seen once in their lives to allow people to share about Jesus to them. They have rejected every opportunity. We went there and first step we took was to send someone to befriend them and not to say anything about Jesus or God. After three days the brother that was sent to them asked if he can invite his friends to have some discussion with the. They gladly accepted the offer and we visited the three of them, the new friend who happens to be a Church member and the two friends. We identify our purpose to them even though reluctant but they never wanted to disappoint their new friend so they accepted us. After we finished sharing with them they said to us, we would have missed God s plan for our lives. Right there they prayed to receive Jesus. CONCLUSION The victory rally took place at the Christ the King Baptist Church. Gratitude goes to all those who supported this crusade and to IC for being a blessing to the Churches in West Africa. Faithfully Submitted Edward Dumbuya 11

13 DATE: 24 th -30 th September 2011 THEME: Jesus is Alive INTRODUCTION KORKOIMA The Churches in the area were well informed during the retreat about their participation and cooperation. There were 17 evangelists and were distributed after the opening which was done at First Baptist Church PARTICIPATING CHURCHES The following Churches participated during the crusade 1. First Baptist Church 2. Dayspring Baptist 3. Yengema Baptist 4. Countess of Huntingdon Connexion 5. UMC Church Yengema 6. Turner Street Baptist CRUSADE IN ACTION At the end of the crusade 604 prayed to receive Jesus Christ with 61 rededications. The following are the Churches and the decisions 1. Turner Street Baptist Church Countess of Huntingdon Connexion Dayspring Baptist Church Yengema Baptist Fellowship Unitede Methodist Church Yengema First Baptist Church STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. Knowing Jesus There is girl who had lost hope and is disappointed with life altogether. She was a drop out from school and was being sent away from the home by her step mother for no just reason but because she not her daughter. We met her staying with her friend we had appointment with on Andrew card. This was a Christian but had stopped coming to the Church for a long time so the Church members thought it wise to include her in the list of visitations. As we 12

14 were talking to the friend she walked in and was asked by her friend to join with reluctance after listening to the gospel she said to us I can t see myself to influence by this your Jesus. We attempted visiting them again but this time with enough evidence about Jesus and His death on the cross. After a number of convincing biblical and scriptural presentations she said knowing Jesus is the best that would happen to any one. I now believe in this Jesus. As we ministered to her she said to us, I believe in Jesus. Right were we are she prayed to receive Jesus as Lord. Praise the Lord. 2. A fellow pastor we met at a particular village has abandoned his calling and was there hauling firewood for a living. No one even knows he is a pastor or a Christian. Two of our team members visited that village and came back with this report when we had our sharing time in the evening. They could not talk to him because he is a pastor and they are not sure they have words rich enough to share with him. I met him the next day and engaged him in talking. We sat down and started sharing about what his problems seem to be. He said to me, pastor I was faithful to God and what have I to show for it but poverty and neglect. I cannot even take care of my family with my wife gone and children gone astray. I shared few scriptures with him and referring to Paul s suffering, John s imprisonment in the Island of Patmos. Many others have suffered because of the faith and people have not had food for days trying to take the gospel to foreign lands. I said to him being a Christian does not exempt us from suffering. With other supporting scriptures he came to realize that he is called of God to serve and it is left with the Lord to reward and bless us. Right there he promised and prayed to maintain his calling to do the Lord s will. He prayed and rededicated his life for faithful service. CONCLUSION We are grateful to all those who in diverse ways have supported this crusade and the lives that have been won to the Lord and in the Church. 13

15 MOYAMBA AREA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 2011 DATE: 2 nd 8 th October 2011 THEME: Jesus in Moyamba INTRODUCTION: The crusade saw 18 evangelists and 7 Churches. The following are the Churches: 1. Bright Hope Baptist Church 2. Salina Baptist Fellowship 3. Gbahama Baptists Fellowship 4. Gbograma Baptist Fellowship 5. Madina Baptist Fellowshp 6. Falabah Baptist Fellowship 7. The Assemblies of God in Moyamba THE CRUSADE The crusade started on the 2 nd October with an opening rally at the Bright Hope Baptist Church with 237 in attendance. After the crusade 567 prayed to receive Jesus and the following are the decisions and the Churches: 1. Bright Hope Baptist Church Salina Baptist Fellowship Gbahama Baptists Fellowship Gbograma Baptist Fellowship Madina Baptist Fellowshp Falabah Baptist Fellowship The Assemblies of God in Moyamba TOP STORIES 1. I don t want to live A man who was contemplating suicide because his wife left him with the children was fortunate to come in contact with us. He shared the situation and Rev. Johnson shared the gospel with him and informed him of life without Jesus and made him to know the consequences of taking his own life. Rev. Johnson shared the gospel with him and he finally prayed to receive Jesus. We encouraged the pastor to help find the woman and help heal the situation. 14

16 2. Come share about Jesus to me A boy by the name of Mohamed called us after an afternoon prayer. She was teasing us and asked us to share about Jesus but all is geared towards mocking us while we share. He wanted to know more about the Trinity and the virgin birth. I personally shared from a theological point of view. With several addition questions he understood well about the meaning of the Trinity and the reason for the virgin birth. At the end of the conversation and sharing he knelt down and prayed to receive Jesus. CONCLUSION The victory rally was conducted at the Salina Baptist Fellowship with 189nin attendance. We are grateful and thankful for the brethren who supported this crusade. May the Lord replenish all that you have contributed? Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 15

17 DATE: 15 th 21 st October 2011 THEME: Jesus the Lord of your life! INTRODUCTION: RUTILE AREA The crusade was organized with the collaboration of the Banta Imperi Baptist Association with 21 evangelists and 5 churches. These Churches are: 1. Samaria Baptist Church 2. Sierra Rutile Baptist Fellowship 3. United Methodist Church- Sierra Rutile 4. Community Baptist Church 5. Faith Healing Christian CRUSADE The crusade started on the 15 th October with an opening rally with 126 in attendance at the Samaria Baptist Church. NUMBER OF CONVERTS At the end of the crusade 716 prayed to receive Jesus in their hearts. 1. Samaria Baptist Church Sierra Rutile Baptist Fellowship United Methodist Church- Sierra Rutile Community Baptist Church Faith Healing Christian SPECIAL STORIES 1. A woman was very much in distress and in need of prayers when we arrived at Banta Imperi chiefdom. The Lord used one of the Evangelist Pastor Solomon Queency Tucker who prayed for her and she recovered from a 16

18 terminal disease. She immediately throws herself and asks the entire group to pray for her. We presented the gospel to her and prayed to receive Jesus in her life. 2. We witnessed a group of young men who were waiting for a boat to cross over to the village we are going. We remembered Jesus on the bank of the river sharing the gospel with some of them. Few listened and the Lord drew four of these men and after the presentation of the gospel the four prayed to receive Jesus Christ. CONCLUSION The victory rally took place at the Sierra Rutile Baptist Church with 219 in attendance. We are grateful for the support of faithful friends of IC and the local churches in the area. Faithfully Submitted, Edward Dumbuya 17

19 KAMBIA DATE: 5 TH 11 TH NOVEMBER 2011 THEME: JESUS IN KAMBIA INTRODUCTION The crusade was done in the area of Kambia with 4 Churches and 18 evangelists. The opening rally was at the Kambia Baptist Church with about 273 people in attendance. THE CRUSADE At the end of the six days evangelistic work 593 prayed to receive Jesus Christ. These are the decisions based on the Churches 1. Kambia Baptist Church Hope Baptist Church Mange Baptist Church Pentecost Church of Kambia STORIES 1. I came to this crusade to criticize what is been done and what is been done explained a a devoted and adherent of Islam. But to his dismay several searching questions were answered. He said to us,after I have listened to you I was challenged and I began to see the too many errors he has made and the several opportunities he has missed knowing and confessing Jesus. The next day he comes to us asking us to lead him to the sinner prayer. Right there he prayed to receive Jesus into her life. 18

20 2. A lady came to us asking us about wanting to to join the Church and becoming a Christian. We made it clear that being a Christian is not like joining a fan club. Pastor Paul explained that one must first hear the gospel(romans 10:14) and one needs to make a decision to either follow Jesus or reject Him. After sharing the Good News she asked us she wants to pray to receive Jesus Christ. Right there she prayed to receive Jesus Christ CONCLUSION The victory rally was done at the Kambia Baptist Church with 271 in attendance. We are grateful to all who supported this crusade. Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 19

21 MADINA AREA DATE: 8 TH 14 TH NOVEMBER THEME: JESUS THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD INTRODUCTION The introduction to this area gave us the opportunity to penetrate a strong Catholic area; where Churches are being influenced by Catholicism. We are also honored to have Rev. Mark Stovall Vice President Africa area to be our guest evangelist. We had 18 evangelists. The opening rally was done at the Bayande Baptist Church in an unfinished building with 241 in attendance THE CRUSADE At the end of the crusade 644 people prayed to receive Jesus in their lives. The following are the Churches and decisions: 1. Bayande Baptist Church Madina Baptist Church Madina Wesleyan Church Kafta Baptist Fellowship Sammy Town Baptist Fellowship Waterloo Lower Tonko Baptist Fellowship Mile 14 Baptist Church A team with Edward and Mark Stovall visited a village Church where one of the pastors was the leader and we visited his home and realized his mother is unsaved and is willing to listen to us as we share the gospel with her. The old woman was above 70 years old. Mark Stovall shared the gospel with her the end of the exercise she prayed to receive Jesus into her life. The 20

22 pastor shared how happy he is to see her mother respond to the gospel. He mentioned the a prophet is not honored in his own home town. Later she said to her son how can some one come all the way from America to tell me about Jesus and the son said to her because the same Lord Jesus had for us to come and die for us is the same love that cause him to come all the way to share the gospel with you. The mother appreciated and said she will continue to come to Church till she dies. 2. We also visited a sick woman with a very strange disease but is willing to hear about Jesus. Pastor Solomon shared about Jesus and the lady prayed to receive Jesusd we prayed for her illness and said heaven is a perfect place with no illnesses or disease. She smiled in hearing about this and commented that if this is so she is prepared to meet her Jesus. 3. We also visited a school where Mark Stovall shared with over 300 students with Mark sharing to these students and after the sharing over 21 students prayed to receive Jesus into their lives. The both the school and Madina town has invited us in March. This is a called evangelistic campaign and we are trusting the Lord for funds for this crusade. CONCLUSION The victory rally was done at the Madina Wesleyan Church with about 313 in attendance. One of the pastors testified that nothing like this has ever happened in their town and employed us to come again and help them. They also ask us to train their Church members to reach out to others. Faithfully Submitted Edward Dumbuya 21

23 DATE: 2 ND 7 TH DECEMBER 2011 KABALA THEME: JESUS CHRIST THE REDEEMER OF THE WORLD INTRODUCTION: The crusade saw 14 evangelists with five churches with several other villages and farms covered during our campaign. The Churches that participated are: - Kabala Wesleyan Church - Emmanuel Nigeria Baptist Church - New Pentecostal Church of Kabala - Bafodia Wesleyan Church - Bafodia Nigeria Baptist Church The opening rally took place at the kabala Wesleyan Church with 176 in attendance. CRUSADE During the crusade a total of 575 prayed to receive Jesus Christ with several others rededications (those who have backslide from the faith and making fresh commitment. - Kabala Wesleyan Church Emmanuel Nigeria Baptist Church New Pentecostal Church of Kabala Bafodia Wesleyan Church Bafodia Nigeria Baptist Church

24 STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. A man by the name of Pa Santigie came to us asking us to lead him to pray to receive Jesus Christ. We were very much surprise to experience such a thing realizing that in the African setting the preacher is supposes to start the process. We first shared the message of Christ with him and share as to how it is important for him to get further with the Lord, which is going to Church and making conscious effort to stay with believers to further enlighten him as to the way he should go. 2. A young girl came to one of meetings and during the meeting she feel down and was foaming on the mouth. The entire team prayed for her and when she came round she explained what happened during the course of her situation. She said while we were praying she saw a man in white who touched her head and said to her, don t test my powers She said she now knows what we have is greater than what she has. She was identified by some people as a witch and has been tormenting people in the village. We ask her if she want to receive Jesus, she answered yes and right there she prayed to receive Jesus. CONCLUSION The Victory rally was done at the Emmanuel Nigeria Baptist Church in Kabala with 203 people in attendance. The Churches showed appreciation to those who supported the crusade and thanked International Commission for partnering with them. Faithfully Submitted Edward Dumbuya 23

25 KAMAKWIE DATE: 17 TH 23 RD DECEMBER 2011 THEME: THE THIEF COMETH BUT TO KILL, SEAL AND TO DESTROY. INTRODUCTION The crusade was organized by both the churches in Kamakwie area and the Churches in Sanda. There were 15 evangelists put together for this trip. The Churches signed up for the crusade were: 1. Kamakwie Wesleyan Church 2. Faith Assembly of God Church 3. Konsio Wesleyan Church 4. Christ Embassy Church 5. Felloship of Christ Church 6. Evangelical Baptist Church The opening rally was done at the Kamakwie Wesleyan Church with 147 participating; CRUSADE At the end of the crusade 607 prayed to receive Jesus and we had 153 rededications. Below are the Churches. Below are the results from the different Churches: 1. Kamakwie Wesleyan Church Faith Assembly of God Church Konsio Wesleyan Church Christ Embassy Church Felloship of Christ Church Evangelical Baptist Church STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. A man who was in possession of secret the scrolls of his secret society was haunted by the spirit of the ancestors. He came to us for prayers with tears pleading for us to come to his house and get rid of these things. We went there and took the items out and prayed on them and later prayed with him. Before we left he said to us, what must I do now to prevent 24

26 these things from haunting me. We declare that he needs to know Jesus and profess to serve Him. He said to us I need this Jesus now, right there he prayed to receive Jesus. 2. We visited a farmer who happens to be Muslim by birth but now a practicing one. He hardly prays or fast during the month of Ramadan. During our discussion we ask him if he should die this day where does he think he will go. He hesitated and said only Allah knows. At this we discussed about the price Jesus paid for our sins and invitation He gave to all who would believe and the assurance of salvation after receiving Him. With this he said what more do I need than to know Him. Right there he prayed to receive Jesus. CONCLUSION The Victory rally was done at the Evangelical Baptist Church with 264 in attendance to give pray to the Lord for these fruits. The Church thanked the team and the International Commission for the relentless effort to see souls are saved in their area. NB Please pray with me for a camera for the crusades. The camera I am using sometime malfunctions, the pictures are some time not very good. At other times it is even not taking any shots at all. Faithfully Submitted Edward Dumbuya 25

27 CONAKRY DATE: 21 ST -27 TH JANUARY 2012 THEME: MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS INTRODUCTION The crusade saw the Churches exploring several alternatives to make ends meet due to lack of adequate funds. We had 20 evangelists and 23 from the Churches who supported the evangelists from Sierra Leone. The opening rally took place at the Great Evangelistic Baptist Church with 187 participants. CRUSADE The crusade saw a total of 798 who prayed to receive Jesus Christ. We also saw a total of 162 rededication(those who left the faith for reasons known to themselves and when hear the gospel again and turned back and make a fresh commitment. Below are the Churches and the numbers who prayed to receive Jesus: NAME OF CHURCH DECISION 1. Englise Baptist de Guinea Living Light Church Call of Hope Evangelistic Church Great Evangelistic Baptist Church Jesus is Alive Church Simbeck Pentecostal Church First Baptist Church Freedom Pentecostal Church STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. Team two visited a man who was on the list on the Operation Andrew card who was a Muslim and has been criticizing the way Christians worship. His major problem was why Christians wear shoes in the Church. For him that is desecrating the sanctuary and that the God does not dwell in such places. After the explanation he understood and was able to identify himself with what we are doing. He asks how one can join the Church. The team 26

28 made it clear that we did not join the Church; we gave our lives to Christ. He then said, I want to give my life to Christ. Right there he prayed to receive Jesus. 2. We visited a group of students studying for their exams with just one candle with seating accommodation in about five areas around the room. We were able to afford them with more candles and ask if we they could spear some time with us. They agreed and stopped their session to listen to us and after sharing the gospel with them a total of 7 of them prayed to receive Jesus Christ. NAME OF EVANGELISTS 1. Mohamed Kamara 2. Santigue S. Kanu 3. Musa Senesie 4. Bockarie Samura 5. Umara Samba 6. Dura Fornah 7. Mariam Kanu 8. Hawa Bockarie 9. Samba Sesay 10. Pst. Sahr Foyor 21. CONCLUSION 11. Rev. Mark Taylor 12. Evg. Mustapha Sesay 13. Evg. Tamba Musa 14. Bro. Sanpha Bangura 15. Mohamed Dumbuya 16. Francis Tamba Momoh 17. Tommy Lamin 18. John Baimba Kamara 19. Matthew Fofanah 20. Zainab Koroma The Victory rally was done at the Freedom Pentecostal Church with 213 in attendance for the service. All are grateful for the love of God that was poured out in the lives of these new converts. I pray the Lord bless those who helped support this crusade? I pray the Lord replenish what you have given to the Lord Faithfully Submitted, Edward Dumbuya 27

29 FINTONIA DATE: 7 TH -13 TH JANUARY 2012 THEME: I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH INTRODUCTION: The crusade was organized in the boarder between Sierra Leone and Guinea; a very difficult area to go by transport. The Opening rally took place at the Fintonia Baptist Church with 14 evangelists and 137 in attendance for the service with the distribution of evangelists at the climax of the service where evangelists were distributed to Churches. THE CRUSADE The crusade took us to several places in areas where the Churches are located with commitments from both Muslims converts and animists alike.( those who believe in worshipping spirits and ancestral spirits.) there was witness in schools, market places, the river sides and homes that are on the Operation Andrew cards. At the conclusion of the crusade a total of 674 prayed to receive Jesus Christ into their lives. These are the Churches and their numbers: NAME OF CHURCH DECISION 1. Fintonia Baptist Church Weslayan Church Pentecostal Assembly Church Pentecostal Church of Fintonia Faith Healing Bible Church Assemblies of God Church

30 NAME OF EVANGELISTS 1. Mohamed Kamara 2. Santigue S. Kanu 3. Musa Senesie 4. Bockarie Samura 5. Umara Samba 6. Dura Fornah 7. Mariam Kanu 8. Hawa Bockarie 9. Samba Sesay 10. Pst. Sahr Foyor 11. Rev. Mark Taylor 12. Evg. Mustapha Sesay 13. Evg. Tamba Musa 14. Bro. Sanpha Bangura 15. Mohamed Dumbuya 16. Francis Tamba Momoh 17. Tommy Lamin 18. John Baimba Kamara 19. Matthew Fofanah 20. Zainab Korom STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. A house on the Operation Andrew cards was having a party the day we visited them. We were invited to pray for the birthday celebrant. During the prayer I took the opportunity to share about Jesus to the celebrant and the invitees at the hall. At the invitation right the party 8 girls and 4 boys prayed to receive Jesus. 2. One of our team went to a conservative Muslim home to visit two girls on our Operation Andrew cards. The team was not allowed to go into the house; in fact they were pushed out of the house. The girls actually find a way to see the team and did listen to them. At the end of the gospel message and right at the street they prayed to receive Jesus. These two girls need our prayers as these months ahead would be difficult for them. CONCLUSION The crusades ended with a Victory rally at the Fintonia Baptist Church with 197 in attendance for the service. Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 29

31 DATE: 9T 13 TH MARCH 2012 THEME: JESUS WILL SAVE INTRODUCTION KAILAHUN The crusade was organized with 9 churches in attendance. The one church that was added is a fellowship which was under the Harvest Ministries Church in Kailahun. The opening rally was done at the First Baptist Church in Kailahun with 274 in attendance and a total of 20 evangelists. CRUSADE The crusade saw these Churches with the towns and villages receiving the evangelists in their Churches. At the end of the crusade 571 conversions was recorded. These 571 people prayed to receive Jesus Christ CHURCHES AND DECISION The following Churches took part at the decision derieved during the crusade: 1. First Baptist Church 2. Jefferson Baptist Church 3. PAW Church of Kailahun 4. Free Pentecostal Church 5. Harvest Time International Church 6. Faith Healing Church 7. Pelehun Church 8. The Methodist Church 9. New Harvest Ministries 30

32 STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. An old man that had lived all his life believing in ancestral protection but had never had peace was visited by one of the team. The shared abut Jesus and the love He had to die on the cross for our sins. He was attentive as the speaker shared about sensitive facts about the Christian faith. After sharing in-depth about Jesus and His sacrifice for mankind and especially for Him, he prayed to receive Jesus Christ. He was 79 year old. It is very rear to see a male figure from that part of Sierra Leone to make a public denouncement of all ancestral powers for Jesus but this old man did and right there he prayed to receive Jesus. 2. A young woman during one of our evangelistic services came to the service but did not believe in Jesus. Some one who knew her shared to one of the evangelists and she was taken in one corner of the Church and the message of the gospel was shared to her. We went to her the next day and shared about Jesus again. She said to the tem leader, if this is what Jesus has done for us, and then the whole world should acknowledge Him and believe in Him. CONCLUSION The victory rally was one at the Jefferson Baptist Church with 315 in attendance. We are grateful to all those who supported this project to IC who facilitated. May the Lord replenish all that you have given. Faithfully Submitted Edward Dumbuya 31

33 DATE: 15 TH 20 TH MARCH 2012 THEME: PUJEHUN FOR JESUS PUJEHUN INTRODUCTION The crusade started with an opening rally at the World Evangelistic Baptist Church. There were 18 Evangelists who went for the crusade. CHURCHES THA PARTICIPATED The following Churches participated during the crusade: 1. New Harvest Ministries 2. World Evangelistic Baptist Church 3. Pentecostal Assembly of the World Church 4. Pentecostal Church of Pujehun 5. Faith Healing Church 6. God is our Light Church 7. Jefferson Baptist Church 8. Fellowship of Love brethren NUMBER OF DECISIONS At the end of the crusade 604 prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Lord. Below are the Churches and the number who prayed to receive Jesus: 1. New Harvest Ministries 2. World Evangelistic Baptist Church 3. Pentecostal Assembly of the World Church 4. Pentecostal Church of Pujehun 5. Faith Healing Church 6. God is our Light Church 7. Jefferson Baptist Church 8. Fellowship of Love brethren STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. A man by the name of Pa Santigie came to us to hear about Jesus. We were just about taking the day s rest when he came to us and asked to hear about Jesus. He explained after our arrival he heard a voice telling him to come to us as we have a message for him. He refused at first but he never was comfortable and he finally yielded to the voice. I shared the gospel with 32

34 him and he listened attentively and right there he prayed to receive Jesus. After everything he said to us, I can now go in peace and live for God and Christ. 2. Two high school girls who were attending a Catholic school came to us and asked us some question regarding Catholicism, especially the bowing to images. They have been tormented by this for a long time but had no want to ask about this. We introduce them to the ten commandments where it is written you shall not make for yourself an idol whether in form of anything that is in heaven above or that is on earth beneath( Ex. 20:4). We also shared about being Born Again citing the story of Nicodemus. With these the two girls prayed to receive Jesus Christ right were we spoke to them. CONCLUSION The victory rally was organized at the Pentecostal Church of Pujehun with 233 in attendance. We are grateful to those who supported this project and to IC. Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 33

35 LOKO TOWN DATE: 14 TH 20 TH APRIL 2012 THEME: THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD-JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION Loko town is an area situated by a tribe known for selling coconuts we buy in the streets of Freetown. These people came and populated themselves in this area. Almost all of the people found in this area are low workers which makes that the Churches found in these area are all small. This place is known to have a population of about 17,000 and has several mango trees that identify this area. This place is also known for witchcraft and sorcerers. CRUSADE The crusade saw 26 evangelists being sent into 13 Churches in the environs of Loko Town. During the 7 days encounter a total of 918 decisions were registered. We also had 16 Baptism and 71 rededications (those who have fallen from the faith but due to our evangelistic campaign came back and made a fresh commitment to the Lord.) We did the house to house visitation with the Operation Andrew cards. OPENING AND VICTORY RALLIES These rallies attracted several people two of which are very important people in the community (a sorcerer and the counselor of the community). During the Opening rally the evangelists were distributed to the Churches that participated in the Preparation Retreat. There was joy as the teams and Churches acquainted themselves and share about the work for the 7 days crusade. 34

36 The Victory rally saw 294 in attendance as the people celebrated the number of converts and the stories in the Field. A woman gave a testimony that after giving her life to Jesus she heard a voice saying good bye to her and that she has fire allover her and that the spirit saying good bye cannot come close to her again. She was thanking God for what He did for her. CHURCHES AND NUMBER OF CONVERTS 1. Faith Evangelistic Baptist Church African American Baptist Church Nigerian Baptist Church Kuntorlo Baptist St. John the Baptist Church Go Baptist Church Victory Baptist Church Olivet Baptist Church Winners Baptist Church Tombo Baptist Church Jefferson Baptist Church Mayeime Baptist Church Redeemed Baptist Church EVANGELISTS FOR THE PROJECTS 1. Santigie Koroma Makeni 2. Morlai Sesay.. 3. Alimamy Turay. 4. Sheka Tarawalie 5. Foday Samura Mabinty Kanu.. 7. Sorie Mansaray 8. Thomas Bangura.. 9. Sallieu Sankoh. 10. Solomon Kamara Mbalu Samura Sayman Kamara 13. Sanpha Sesay. 14. John Samura.. Kono 15. Maxwell Kamara... 35

37 16. Philip Bangura Peter Kargbo 18. Raymond Kargbo. 19. Saidu Samura 20. Mariatu Sankoh. 21. Sallay Mansaray. 22. Ballay Conteh Lunsar 23. Fatu Mansaray 24. Saffie Turay. 25. Momoh Bangura 26. Alpha Cole. STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. The counselor who happens to come from this area was one of those who is a traditionalist, believing in ancestral spirit. One of the team members met with him and share about the Lord s mercies. He put up some arguments as accusing us of forgetting our roots for the white man s religion. We mentioned Christianity is not a white man s religion but those accepted the Lord to be their personal Savior. After several convincing Biblical evidences he prayed to receive Jesus Christ. 2. A sorcerer threatened to cast spell on any one who listens to the Christian. A lot of the people were afraid but we told the people not to worry that he is just bluffing. That nothing will happen to them. The people responded to the gospel and threatened again that that night a lot those who accept the Lord will die. In the morning non died and in fact he was the one who was sick and needing our help to reverse the illness. We went to his hut and offer to pray for him which he accepted. About four hours after the prayers he came to us with joy that he has been healed. Right there he prayed to receive Jesus Christ. He came to the Victory rally and gave a testimony. 3. We visited a Rastafarian who had long believed in the prophet hood of Bob Marley. We had a long encounter with him which was fruitful as during our discussion he came to realize that all that he had believed was not true and that Jesus is the true Messiah who died for our sins. With these facts he prayed to receive Jesus. APPRECIATION Our appreciation goes to our sponsors who made this evangelistic campaign Possible and to all the workers in the office who acidulously work behind the Scene. God bless you all. Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 36

38 NONGOWA CHIEFDOM DATE: JESUS REDEEMER OF THE WORLD THEME: 6 TH 12 TH APRIL 2012 INTRODUCTION Nongowa Chiefdom is situated in the Eastern part of Sierra Leone, Kenema as it s capital city. This area is known to have diamonds, gold and crops such as Cocoa, Coffee and grow a lot of rice which is supplied to the Western Area. The people are predominantly farmers and make a lot of money out of their crops. This area also has the largest Muslim population in the entire country. The population of this area is estimated to be 63,700 inhabitants. There is also a sizeable number of Lebanese in this area wit shops and they also run hotels. THE CRUSADE The crusade saw a total of 583 people who profess Jesus Christ as Lord. During this time we also had 47 people who made fresh commitment with the Lord (they left the faith but after our visit they made another commitment). 1. Star Baptist Church Crossroad Baptist Church Jefferson Baptist Church Assemblies Of God Church Faith Tabernacle Church Free Pentecostal Church Harvest Time International Church Faith Healing Church Gbetema Baptist Church The Methodist Church New Harvest Ministries

39 EVANGELISTS AND AREA 1. Santigie Koroma Makeni Area 2. Morlai Sesay.. 3. Alimamy Turay. 4. Sheka Tarawalie 5. Foday Samura Mabinty Kanu.. 7. Sorie Mansaray 8. Thomas Bangura.. 9. Sallieu Sankoh. 10. Solomon Kamara Mbalu Samura Sayman Kamara 13. Sanpha Sesay. 14. John Samura Kono Area 15. Maxwell Kamara Philip Bangura Peter Kargbo 18. Raymond Kargbo. 19. Saidu Samura 20. Mariatu Sankoh. 21. Sallay Mansaray. 22. Ballay Conteh Lunsar Area 23. Fatu Mansaray 24. Saffie Turay. OPENING AND VICTORY RALLIES The opening rally saw Churches making acquaintance with the evangelist sent to them and making plans for the 7 days evangelistic campaign. Also we experience 2 who profess Christ and settled to know Christ, right at the Opening rally they prayed to receive to Jesus. The Victory rally saw 319 people in attendance with two testimonies from a farmer and the village headman where we had the rally. We also experienced seven people who prayed to receive Jesus Christ. STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. A farmer we visited came to us during the Victory rally and said, after you came and shared the Message of Jesus with me and I prayed to receive Jesus the Lord told me to share my crop with the Church. He brought some rice and other farm product which he handed over to the Chairman of the planning committee. He further said that day he shared the gospel with his family and the wife and children accepted the Lord through 38

40 him. He was excited and ask us to come to his house again and talk to his family again to make sure what he did is correct. 2. The headman of the village we had the Victory rally came to and said, whiles you Were sharing with my workers I was listening to what you were saying but I was not convinced of what you were saying. He said last night he had a dream of man who came to him and said what those people said to you yesterday is the Truth, follow them. I have come he said to know more about your God. After some explanation he prayed to receive Jesus and made a public confession of Jesus Christ and maintained to all is subject that he is now a Christian- he was a Muslim and the keeper of the Mosque funds. APPRECIATION We do appreciate those who supported this crusade both financially and morally with prayers and planning. We also appreciate all IC staff for good work especially working beyond limits to meet deadlines. To our able President who I admire a lot for his Steadfastness and commitment to work- God bless you sir for all the good work. Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 39

41 DARU DATE: 14 TH -20 TH MAY 2012 THEME: DARU FOR JESUS INTRODUCTION Daru is situated in the eastern part of Sierra Leone with a military garrison in the center of the capital town. The town is surrounded by several villages with farming as the main occupation. The crops grown in this area are coffee, cacao, corn, banana etc. the 1991 rebel war that took the lives of over a hundred thousand lives started in this area. The people are now picking the ashes of this war and are trying to rebuild their lives. With their plantation gone they are trying to make with what is left with their lives. They are presently trying to grow new crops which have now in an harvest stage. The population is estimated to be 67,000 inhabitants. OPENING AND VICTORY RALLIES Both rallies attracted a total of 627 worshippers with testimonies of God s goodness. An old woman who thought she was too old to accept the Lord not to say Baptized. She thanked International Commission and the team for helping her understands what it means to know Jesus. She said to us, this day is a day which my grand children will know and realize as a remarkable day in my life and all of them. As they are with me I will teach them the way of Christ. She is grateful she now has a new life. CHURCHES AND DECISION 1. Jefferson Baptist Church Four Square Church Christian Church of Daru Barracks New Life Ministries United Brethren in Christ STORIES FROM THE FIELD 1. HOW CAN JESUS BE FOR OLD PEOPLE An old woman from Daru town who happen to be on the Operation Andrew cards was visited by our team and was asked if they could share Jesus with her. She was very much surprised and asks us, How can Jesus be for old people. She was with the opinion that Jesus is for young people and that the old people are not included. After sharing about Jesus with her she prayed to receive Jesus into her life. 40

42 2. We met a couple who have lived without a child for six years and have concluded that God has abandoned them. They were Muslims but stopped going to the Mosque because they have no children since they have lost all hope of having children. The team shared about Jesus and mentioned about children of children coming from the Lord and that even when there are no children we still have to worship the Lord. We share about the life after without Christ and the relationship with Christ. After our encounter with them they both prayed to receive Jesus Christ right where we met them. EVANGEISTS WHO ATTENDED THE CRUSADE AND AREA 1. IBRAHIM KAMARA LUNSAR 2. MOHAMED FOFANAH MAKENI 3. SAHR GBORIE FREETOWN 4. KALLEH FORNAH. FREETOWN 5. SAMBA SESAY.. FREETOWN 6. MOHAMED KAMARA...FREETOWN 7. EDWARD WILLIAMS.FREETOWN 8. THOMAS IDRISSA DUMBUYA FREETOWN 9. ALIE BANGURA.FREETOWN 10. ADAMA CONTEH...FREETOWN 11. NDAMOH BANGURA PORT LOKO Faithfully submitted Edward Dumbuya 41

43 MATTRU JONG DATE: 23 RD -29 TH MAY 2012 THEME: MAKE JESUS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION Mattru Jong is in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone known for fishing and the training school for nurses. The town is along the coastal lines of Sierra Leone with a population of 43,000 inhabitants. The town and her surrounding is also a farming community with people growing rice, millet and cassava. The people who live in this area are Mendes the second largest tribe in Sierra Leone and they also have the highest literacy in Sierra Leone. THE CRUSADE The crusade saw 21 evangelists in 10 Churches for this seven days campaign which was organized and carried out by these Churches in partnership with International Commission. At the end of the crusade 594 people prayed to receive Jesus Christ. OPENING AND VICTORY RALLIES Both rallies saw 587 in attendance from the 10 Churches with testimonies and joys from Pastors, Church members and converts. One Pastor expressed to me in this way, I know I now have a great task of following up these young converts that have been entrusted into my care. One convert who happened to have a Muslim husband said this, this faith will not only be enjoyed by me but I will share it also with my husband through my words and example as a new person. 42