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1 A PUBLICATION OF DANIEL KOLENDA AND REINHARD BONNKE FIELD REPORT LUSAKA ZAMBIA MBARARA UGANDA DOUALA CAMEROON KUMASI GHANA Highlights from USA Crusades in Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois

CONTENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT 700 % Increase Evangelist DANIEL KOLENDA Dear Missions Partner, What we are seeing in our Gospel Crusades is beyond miraculous. God is rapidly increasing the harvest.

That s more than double our two previous crusades in Douala, Cameroon (in 1987 and 1992) COMBINED! 4 Lusaka, Zambia The whole country could hear the crusade on their radios!

16 Douala, Cameroon Dangers, toils, and snares almost prevented this crusade from happening! The last time we were in Kumasi, Ghana, was in 1983, and 190,000 salvation decision cards were completed.

We just had a crusade in Lusaka, Zambia, 384,110 people registered their decisions to receive Jesus as Savior. That s 7X the number of salvations! Glory to God!

Now God, Who alone can give the increase, is allowing us to bring in an unprecedented harvest of souls. Thank you for laboring with us, shoulder-to-shoulder in these harvest fields. God Bless You!

2 CONTENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT 700 % Increase Evangelist DANIEL KOLENDA Dear Missions Partner, What we are seeing in our Gospel Crusades is beyond miraculous. God is rapidly increasing the harvest. Just look at the results from our past few crusades: In our recent crusade in Douala, Cameroon, 212,980 people recorded their decisions for Christ. That s more than double our two previous crusades in Douala, Cameroon (in 1987 and 1992) COMBINED! 4 Lusaka, Zambia The whole country could hear the crusade on their radios! 12 Kumasi, Ghana Over 1,000,000 souls, including a king, heard the Gospel preached at this remarkable crusade! 8 Mbarara, Uganda Cold, unrelenting rain turned out to be a blessing in Mbarara! 16 Douala, Cameroon Dangers, toils, and snares almost prevented this crusade from happening! The last time we were in Kumasi, Ghana, was in 1983, and 190,000 salvation decision cards were completed. On our recent return, the count of salvation decision cards was 583,480! In 1997, our Gospel Crusade in Zambia resulted in 49,000 documented salvation decisions. We just had a crusade in Lusaka, Zambia, 384,110 people registered their decisions to receive Jesus as Savior. That s 7X the number of salvations! Glory to God! This harvest has come from seeds seeds that were sown in previous crusades, and by the work of other missionaries. And YOU have sown seeds through your prayers and financial support. Now God, Who alone can give the increase, is allowing us to bring in an unprecedented harvest of souls. Thank you for laboring with us, shoulder-to-shoulder in these harvest fields. God Bless You! Yours in the Harvest, 20 USA Crusades Houston, Texas Chicago, Illinois Mighty waves of salvation are beginning to sweep across the USA at the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusades! Evangelist Daniel Kolenda PS: We can t thank you enough for your continued support. We believe this increase we are seeing will only continue, and that the best days of harvest are still ahead! Thank you for standing with us! 2 3

3 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA Over 250,000 people gathered to hear the Gospel in Lusaka. THERE IS ELECTRICITY FOR THE GOSPEL 384,110 decision cards were signed by people who turned to Jesus for salvation during the CfaN Gospel Crusade. Over 80,000 people were in attendance at the first meeting of our Great Gospel Campaign in Lusaka, Zambia. Two days later, more than three times that many had gathered. Expectancy was high from the beginning and Daniel Kolenda wrote: It seems as though the air is charged with electricity! Several local pastors stated repeatedly how extraordinary the church participation was. One top bishop said that in the past they struggled to get just a few hundred churches to work together. But for this Campaign, more than 1,000 churches participated. That was a miracle in itself, and a testimony to the credibility and trust CfaN has in Africa. We pray that one of the lasting impacts of this Campaign would be ongoing church unity. continued on page 6 4 5

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA continued from page 5 On the second night of the Campaign, Daniel preached on the Blood of Jesus and broke the power of witchcraft curses.

That is exactly what happened in Acts 19.

It caused quite a stir in the crowd. But that is the kind of interruption we welcome!

In addition to the hundreds of thousands who heard the Gospel on the Campaign field, Radio Christian Voice broadcast the meetings live all across the country.

testimonies A 7-year-old little girl who had never heard or spoken was healed on the first night. Daniel counted out loud for her, and she repeated after him.

A mad man who sat on the ground eating dirt suddenly came to his right mind.

4 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA continued from page 5 On the second night of the Campaign, Daniel preached on the Blood of Jesus and broke the power of witchcraft curses. He encouraged people to bring all of their idols, fetishes, charms, amulets or juju especially talismans given to them by witchdoctors to be burned that night. That is exactly what happened in Acts 19. As Evangelist Kolenda preached, a witchdoctor came forward with a big white bag full of paraphernalia and placed it in the drums to be burned. It caused quite a stir in the crowd. But that is the kind of interruption we welcome! On Sunday night, the last meeting, the crowd grew to 250,000 people and many miracles took place. In addition to the hundreds of thousands who heard the Gospel on the Campaign field, Radio Christian Voice broadcast the meetings live all across the country. Testimonies of changed lives have flooded in from all over Zambia. Testimonies of changed lives have flooded in from all across Zambia. testimonies A 7-year-old little girl who had never heard or spoken was healed on the first night. Daniel counted out loud for her, and she repeated after him. For two years this woman sat in a wheelchair, unable to walk. Jesus Christ healed her on the third day in Lusaka. She was overcome with joy. A mad man who sat on the ground eating dirt suddenly came to his right mind. When he came on the platform, he declared the wonders of God with such enthusiasm, one pastor on the platform proclaimed, He s preaching! A woman who was deaf in her right ear was completely healed. When Daniel asked who had healed her, she declared boldly that Jesus was the one who had given her the ability to hear! The Lord healed a woman who was deaf for five years. Our translator knew her personally, and was she able to confirm her testimony. Unable to walk, this woman had to be carried to the Campaign meeting. She testified that after receiving prayer, she could walk perfectly. 6 7

MBARARA, UGANDA Despite earlier rain, the crowd continued to grow in Mbarara. SHOWERS OF BLESSING 67,994 individuals received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior in Mbarara, Uganda.

meeting of our daytime Fire Conference in Mbarara was rained out by a cold, unrelenting downpour.

The rainy weather was an ongoing challenge for our team, but the local Christians were encouraged as they felt it was a sign the blessings of God would rain down on Mbarara.

5 MBARARA, UGANDA Despite earlier rain, the crowd continued to grow in Mbarara. SHOWERS OF BLESSING 67,994 individuals received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior in Mbarara, Uganda. A campaign that began with disappointing circumstances when the first day of the Fire Conference was canceled due to cold, unrelenting rain, turned out to be a blessing to the people of The first meeting of our daytime Fire Conference in Mbarara was rained out by a cold, unrelenting downpour. The region, which is inhabited by 400,000 people, has a dry, tropical climate and frequently sustains long periods of drought. The rainy weather was an ongoing challenge for our team, but the local Christians were encouraged as they felt it was a sign the blessings of God would rain down on Mbarara. That evening, the skies cleared and thousands responded to the message of salvation. A man who had been totally blind for three years was healed, a woman s huge tumor vanished, and a deaf woman began to hear. The worship team continued to lead the crowd in songs of praise despite the cold rain. Evangelist Kolenda greets the first lady of Uganda. She opened the final meeting by professing her faith in Jesus Christ. On the second night, it poured the entire length of the service. The people stood in the rain, prayed, sang and worshipped. Thunder crashed and lightning flashed, and yet amazingly, the people stayed to hear the message! continued on page

MBARARA, UGANDA testimonies...the thing most pronounced in my heart is what an amazing honor it is to minister to these precious people.

She said that during prayer, something came out of his ear. The pus stopped draining, and the boy was healed. Then the woman identified herself.

She testified that she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ, receiving Him as her personal Savior! She told the people that she would never practice juju again!

continued from page 9 A woman whose leg had been broken in a motorcycle accident had not been able to walk properly for a year and a half. Friday night she was healed.

Jesus had healed her son and she was grateful.

6 MBARARA, UGANDA testimonies...the thing most pronounced in my heart is what an amazing honor it is to minister to these precious people. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda This lady brought her young son to the platform to testify. His ear had been continually draining pus for many years. She said that during prayer, something came out of his ear. The pus stopped draining, and the boy was healed. Then the woman identified herself. When the people realized who was talking, they shouted and jumped for joy! She was a well-known witch doctor in Mbarara. She testified that she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ, receiving Him as her personal Savior! She told the people that she would never practice juju again! Everybody was overjoyed and began to dance, rejoice and sing. continued from page 9 A woman whose leg had been broken in a motorcycle accident had not been able to walk properly for a year and a half. Friday night she was healed. She even did squats and danced on the platform. A mother brought her son who was born with a hole in his neck. After prayer, she said the hole vanished. Jesus had healed her son and she was grateful. Later that evening, Evangelist Kolenda wrote, As I sit in my room after tonight s service here in Mbarara, Uganda, completely soaked to the bone, the thing most pronounced in my heart is what an amazing honor it is to minister to these precious people. The next night we heard amazing testimonies after praying for the sick. A very well-known witch doctor in Mbarara brought her young son and he was healed. She testified that she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ! A woman who was deaf for 46 years was totally healed on the third day. A man who had been blind for three years, joyfully testified that he could see again. On the final night of our meetings, the First Lady of Uganda opened the service by professing her faith in Jesus Christ and encouraging the thousands in attendance to surrender their lives to Him

7 KUMASI, GHANA Kumasi, Ghana as thousands gathered at one of CfaN s largest crusades. A GREAT VICTORY FOR THE GOSPEL 583,480 decision cards were counted in Kumasi, Ghana, and passed to local churches for follow-up. New believers are guided to become disciples. When our team arrived in Kumasi it was raining, and the crusade ground was a swamp. The weather forecast called for a 90% chance of thunderstorms all week. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda asked many of you to pray, and we were praying ourselves that the Lord would hold back the rain. Just before it was time to head to the field, the sun began shining brightly and the ground dried up! Not a drop of rain fell that first night and the crowd started out at 115,000 people! That night, the people responded to the Gospel with great joy and many remarkable miracles took place. Kumasi was buzzing with excitement! The rain returned on the second night, but the crowd more than doubled to 240,000, and grew to over 300,000 people by the third night. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda preached about the blood of Jesus and many thousands responded to the Gospel. The sick were prayed for and curses were broken as idols, amulets continued on page

KUMASI, GHANA continued from page 13 and charms that had been given to the people by witchdoctors, were burned.

Peter van den Berg and Evangelist Daniel Kolenda were invited to visit with the king of the Ashanti Kingdom (which was the largest

The king told them he had heard reports of what was happening at the crusade and asked if Evangelist Kolenda would pray for him.

The local authorities brought in fire engines and began to douse the crowd with water cannons to cool them off!

was quite ironic, considering we had been praying all week that it wouldn t rain).

We are rejoicing with Heaven over the many lives that were changed for eternity.

Evangelist Kolenda prays for the king of the Ashanti Kingdom, his top deputies and his 104-year-old mother.

8 KUMASI, GHANA continued from page 13 and charms that had been given to the people by witchdoctors, were burned. TESTIMONIES Altogether, we saw 1,060,000 attend the Gospel Crusade in Kumasi! Peter van den Berg and Evangelist Daniel Kolenda were invited to visit with the king of the Ashanti Kingdom (which was the largest African Kingdom in history, spanning over several countries at one point). The king told them he had heard reports of what was happening at the crusade and asked if Evangelist Kolenda would pray for him. On the final day, the crowd was so dense that there was enormous heat coming off the crowd - so much heat that people began to faint. The local authorities brought in fire engines and began to douse the crowd with water cannons to cool them off! All throughout Evangelist Kolenda s message, fifty to sixty foot-tall jets of water moved around the crowd, spraying the people (this was quite ironic, considering we had been praying all week that it wouldn t rain). Altogether, we saw 1,060,000 attend the Ghana Gospel Campaign, and 583,480 decision cards were registered! We are rejoicing with Heaven over the many lives that were changed for eternity. The leading bishops and apostles of the region sat on the platform. They had never witnessed an event like this before. Evangelist Kolenda prays for the king of the Ashanti Kingdom, his top deputies and his 104-year-old mother. A crippled and paralyzed little girl was healed. A man who could not walk without a stick was healed. After the prayer for the sick, he started running. A woman who had a stroke and was paralyzed on her right side eight years ago, received full use of her arm and leg. A 7-year old boy who was born deaf and dumb was able to say Mama for the first time in his life. A woman with two blind eyes and a paralyzed arm was also healed. She could see and she could move her arm perfectly! 14 15

DOUALA, CAMEROON THERE IS ONLY ONE NAME BY WHICH WE ARE SAVED 212,980 received new life through Jesus Christ in Douala and completed decision cards.

Evangelist Daniel Kolenda held a four-day Gospel Campaign in Douala, Cameroon, which hosted more than 370,000 people. The response to the invitation for salvation was enormous.

9 DOUALA, CAMEROON THERE IS ONLY ONE NAME BY WHICH WE ARE SAVED 212,980 received new life through Jesus Christ in Douala and completed decision cards. This is part of our important follow-up program that links our Gospel Crusades with numerous local churches where new believers find their spiritual homes. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda held a four-day Gospel Campaign in Douala, Cameroon, which hosted more than 370,000 people. The response to the invitation for salvation was enormous. A staggering 212,980 people made decisions for Christ during the meetings. As the crusade progressed, the crowd doubled in size each night. A government representative was sent to open the meeting and read a very diplomatic speech about how Christians were joining prayers with those in the mosques and temples for Cameroon. The joining of prayers, the representative believed, was the answer for the problems of the nation. Kolenda recounted, When I finally got the microphone, I thanked the representative for his kind words, but respectfully disagreed with him. I told the people that I am also a representative, and I Before nightfall, the crowds had grown significantly. Thousands upon thousands gathered on the final night of the crusade. This crusade faced struggles and many obstacles from day one to the point that it continued on page

DOUALA, CAMEROON... I have come in the name above all names the only name given under heaven whereby men must be saved the name of Jesus!

saved - the name of Jesus. Only Jesus is the answer for Cameroon. Every other solution is a dead-end road.

This lady testifies she had suffered from many painful fibroids throughout her body and was healed at the crusade.

testimonies This woman was instantly healed from severe infections in her mouth that were so painful she had difficulty chewing.

Countless stories of healings were evidenced during these meetings.

injured arm declared his healing and began doing push-ups right on the platform. The atmosphere was electric.

10 DOUALA, CAMEROON... I have come in the name above all names the only name given under heaven whereby men must be saved the name of Jesus! Evangelist Daniel Kolenda continued from page 16 have come in the name above all names the only name given under heaven whereby men must be saved - the name of Jesus. Only Jesus is the answer for Cameroon. Every other solution is a dead-end road. A crippled man, whose legs were crushed in an accident eight years earlier, danced and rejoiced on the platform. This lady testifies she had suffered from many painful fibroids throughout her body and was healed at the crusade. A very excited mom cries tears of joy! Her son had never walked before in his life. testimonies This woman was instantly healed from severe infections in her mouth that were so painful she had difficulty chewing. In addition to the many thousands who surrendered their lives to Christ in Cameroon, there were also many people healed. Countless stories of healings were evidenced during these meetings. A young boy who had never walked began to walk, a woman was healed of rheumatism, a man with crushed legs danced, and one young man with an injured arm declared his healing and began doing push-ups right on the platform. The atmosphere was electric. As the crusade drew to a close, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda pronounced blessing upon the nation, city, economy, churches and the people gathered. They received it with joy and great faith. We are confident something historic took place that week and believe that Douala will never be the same! To prove his healing, a young man with an injured arm did push-ups on the platform. The crowd rejoiced! A woman who was crippled from rheumatism was touched and healed by Jesus

HOUSTON, TEXAS USA The altar is flooded with people who are boldly stepped forward to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior!

their Lord and Savior in Houston, Texas. Daniel Kolenda proclaims, Anyone can pray for the sick to be healed!

One had been healed of foot pain; the other had stiffness disappear from his hand.

Despite the 85% chance of thunderstorms, we prayed, moved forward in faith, and a total of 27,034 people came together for worship and a

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was able to preach the Gospel in beautiful weather, and thousands flooded the altar during the call of salvation.

The beauty is captured in witnessing the miracle of one s salvation!

11 HOUSTON, TEXAS USA The altar is flooded with people who are boldly stepped forward to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior! the gospel touches hearts At our largest USA crusade to date, 2,750 individuals responded to the call of salvation and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior in Houston, Texas. Daniel Kolenda proclaims, Anyone can pray for the sick to be healed! As an act of faith, he encourages the crowd to pray for those around them. These soldiers both had testimonies to share. One had been healed of foot pain; the other had stiffness disappear from his hand. We are rejoicing at what took place over two nights at the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusade at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, TX. Despite the 85% chance of thunderstorms, we prayed, moved forward in faith, and a total of 27,034 people came together for worship and a powerful Word. This man s hearing was restored! He had been 90% deaf in his right ear since a childhood accident left him impaired. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was able to preach the Gospel in beautiful weather, and thousands flooded the altar during the call of salvation. What a blessing it was to witness so many accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. A volunteer embraced a new believer in Jesus! The beauty is captured in witnessing the miracle of one s salvation! Each night after the call for salvation, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda prayed for God to heal those who needed a touch in their bodies. Hundreds upon hundreds testified of being healed instantly by the power of God! A mighty wave of salvation is sweeping across the USA at the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusades! Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke in his element, excitedly sharing the Gospel with thousands in Houston

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS USA Thousands stepped forward in response as Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke delivered the call of salvation.

Both nights hundreds of people hurried to the altars to make a decision to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke as he delivered a powerful message of salvation to the crowd in Chicago, Illinois.

On June 26th and 27th, the Allstate Arena was packed with people seeking for God to move in their lives.

power of God to help make this event happen.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke preached a powerful Gospel message, and Evangelist Daniel Kolenda prayed God would heal the sick.

12 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS USA Thousands stepped forward in response as Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke delivered the call of salvation. The holy spirit is on the move Over 18,000 people came together to worship and participate in the Great Lakes Gospel Crusade. Both nights hundreds of people hurried to the altars to make a decision to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. A total of nearly 2,000 people made decisions for Jesus in Chicago. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke as he delivered a powerful message of salvation to the crowd in Chicago, Illinois. You can celebrate with us over what God did in Chicagoland! On June 26th and 27th, the Allstate Arena was packed with people seeking for God to move in their lives. Over 460 churches across denominational, cultural, and racial lines worked together, prayed together, and believed that their region would be shaken with the power of God to help make this event happen. As the arena filled with enthusiastic people ready for this historic moment, the Planetshakers worship team led the crowd in anointed praise and worship. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke preached a powerful Gospel message, and Evangelist Daniel Kolenda prayed God would heal the sick. A mighty miracle occurred when thousands boldly stepped forward to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior! This young girl had been unable to see from the back of her classroom. When the sick were prayed for, she found she was able to read signs across the entire arena! A volunteer assists a woman who made the bold step in signing a decision card to proclaim her acceptance of Jesus Christ. Two major car accidents and a childhood injury left this woman with back and knee pain. She was able to dance and walk up the stairs after receiving prayer. After being in a relationship with a woman for three years, this lady felt she was completely delivered from the homosexual lifestyle she had been leading

13 WINNING MILLIONS TO CHRIST... TOGETHER! Up to this point in our Campaign ministry, we have printed and given out well over 98 million of our Now that You are Saved booklets in over 60 languages (to be exact: 98,363,360 copies). It is a non-stop undertaking. Our follow-up system is simple and very effective. However, the demand for our materials has increased dramatically and become a tremendous challenge. The literature budget is huge. But it is not too much if we all pull together. It would be a wonderful privilege if you could stand with us for these upcoming Great Gospel Campaigns with your donations. Partner with us at: CfaN.org/Donate CfaN Impact is an official publication of Christ for all Nations Its purpose is to update friends and supporters of the ministry with news of the impact their prayer and financial support is having throughout the world. Founder/CEO Reinhard Bonnke President Daniel Kolenda Vice President/ Int l Director Peter van den Berg Assistant Int l Director Russell Benson USA National Director Mary Kathryn Manuel Creative Director/Designer Jaclyn Cavalier Photographer Oleksandr Volyk Christ for all Nations Global Offices United States: Post Office Box Orlando, FL Continental Europe: Postfach Frankfurt am Main Germany United Kingdom: Highway House 250 Coombs Road Halesowen West Midlands, B62 8AA United Kingdom Canada: Post Office Box London, Ontario N6H 5C4 Australia Pacific: Locked Bag 50 Burleigh Town QLD 4220 Australia Hong Kong: Post Office Box Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office Hong Kong Southeast Asia: Singapore Post Centre Post Office Post Office Box 418 Singapore Southern Africa: Post Office Box West Beach, 7449 Republic of South Africa Brazil: Av. Sete de Setembro, Conj Bairro Batel Curitiba - PR Brazil

Plundering hell. to populate heaven. The First Decade. The story of the mission organization Christ for all Nations Africa shall be saved!

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