2015 Impact Magazine Year End

FIELD REPORTA PUBLICATION OF DANIEL KOLENDA AND REINHARD BONNKELUSAKA MBARARA DOUALA KUMASIZAMBIA UGANDA CAMEROON GHANAHighlights from USA Crusades in Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois

CONTENTS 48 Lusaka, Zambia Mbarara, Uganda The whole country could hear the Cold, unrelenting rain turned out to crusade on their radios! be a blessing in Mbarara! 12 16 Kumasi, Ghana Douala, Cameroon Over 1,000,000 souls, including a king, heard Dangers, toils, and snares almost prevented the Gospel preached at this remarkable crusade! this crusade from happening! 20 USA Crusades Houston, Texas | Chicago, Illinois Mighty waves of salvation are beginning to sweep across the USA at the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusades!2

FROM THE PRESIDENT 700 % Increase Evangelist DANIEL KOLENDADear Missions Partner,What we are seeing in our Gospel Crusades is beyond miraculous. God is rapidlyincreasing the harvest. Just look at the results from our past few crusades:• In our recent crusade in Douala, Cameroon, 212,980 people recorded theirdecisions for Christ. That’s more than double our two previous crusades inDouala, Cameroon (in 1987 and 1992) – COMBINED!• The last time we were in Kumasi, Ghana, was in 1983, and 190,000 salvationdecision cards were completed. On our recent return, the count of salvationdecision cards was 583,480!• In 1997, our Gospel Crusade in Zambia resulted in 49,000 documented salvationdecisions. We just had a crusade in Lusaka, Zambia, and 384,110 people registeredtheir 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 previouscrusades, and by the work of other missionaries. And YOU have sown seedsthrough your prayers and financial support. Now God, Who alone can give theincrease, is allowing us to bring in an unprecedented harvest of souls. Thank you forlaboring with us, shoulder-to-shoulder in these harvest fields. God Bless You!Yours in the Harvest,Evangelist Daniel KolendaPS: We can’t thank you enough for your continued support. We believe this increasewe are seeing will only continue, and that the best days of harvest are still ahead!Thank you for standing with us! 3

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA THERE IS ELECTRICITY FOR THE GOSPEL Over 250,000 people gathered to hear the Gospel in Lusaka. 384,110 decision cards were signed by people who turned to Jesus for salvation during the CfaN Gospel Crusade.4

AFRICAOver 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 Kolendawrote: “It seems as though the air is charged with electricity!”Several local pastors stated repeatedly how extraordinary thechurch participation was. One top bishop said that in the past theystruggled to get just a few hundred churches to work together. Butfor this Campaign, more than 1,000 churches participated. Thatwas a miracle in itself, and a testimony to the credibility and trustCfaN has in Africa. We pray that one of the lasting impacts of thisCampaign would be ongoing church unity. – continued on page 6 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. 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 as 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 broadcasted 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 For two years this woman sat in a never heard or spoken was wheelchair, unable to walk. Jesus healed on the first night. Daniel Christ healed her on the third day in counted out loud for her, and she Lusaka. She was overcome with joy. repeated after him. A mad man who sat on the ground A woman who was deaf in her right eating dirt suddenly came to his right ear was completely healed. When mind. When he came on the platform, Daniel asked who had healed her, he declared the wonders of God with she declared boldly that Jesus was such enthusiasm, one pastor on the the one who had given her the platform proclaimed, “He’s preaching!” ability to hear! The Lord healed a woman who was Unable to walk, this woman had to deaf for five years. Our translator be carried to the Campaign meeting. knew her personally, and was able to She testified that after receiving confirm her testimony. prayer, she could walk perfectly.6

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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 Mbarara. The worship team continued to Evangelist Kolenda greets the first lady of lead the crowd in songs of praise Uganda. She opened the final meeting by professing her faith in Jesus Christ. despite the cold rain.8

AFRICAThe 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 longperiods 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 blessingsof God would rain down on Mbarara.That evening, the skies cleared and thousands responded to the messageof salvation. A man who had been totally blind for three years was healed, awoman’s huge tumor vanished, and a deaf woman began to hear.On the second night, it poured the entire length of the service. The peoplestood in the rain, prayed, sang and worshipped. Thunder crashed and lightningflashed, and yet amazingly, the people stayed to hear the message! – continued on page 11 9

MBARARA, UGANDA testimonies A woman whose leg had been broken in A mother brought her son who was a motorcycle accident had not been able born with a hole in his neck. After to walk properly for a year and a half. prayer, she said the hole vanished. Friday night she was healed. She even Jesus had healed her son and she did squats and danced on the platform. was grateful. A woman who was deaf for 46 A man who had been blind for years was totally healed on the three years, joyfully testified that third day. he could see again.10

AFRICA ...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 9Later that evening, Evangelist Kolenda wrote, “As I sit in my room after tonight’sservice here in Mbarara, Uganda, completely soaked to the bone, the thing mostpronounced in my heart is what an amazing honor it is to minister to theseprecious people.”The next night we heard amazing testimonies after praying for the sick. A verywell-known witch doctor in Mbarara brought her young son and he was healed.She testified that she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ!On the final night of our meetings, the First Lady of Uganda opened the service byprofessing her faith in Jesus Christ and encouraging the thousands in attendanceto surrender their lives to Him. 11

KUMASI, GHANA Kumasi, Ghana as thousands A GREAT VICTORY gathered at one of FOR THE GOSPEL CfaN’s largest crusades. 583,480 decision cards were counted in Kumasi, Ghana, and passed to local churches for follow-up. New believers are guided to become disciples.12

AFRICAWhen 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 youto 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 theground dried up! Not a drop of rain fell that first night and the crowd started outat 115,000 people! That night, the people responded to the Gospel with great joyand many remarkable miracles took place. Kumasi was buzzing with excitement!The rain returned on the second night, but the crowd more than doubled to240,000, and grew to over 300,000 people by the third night. Evangelist DanielKolenda preached about the blood of Jesus and many thousands responded tothe Gospel. The sick were prayed for and curses were broken as idols, amulets – continued on page 14 13

KUMASI, GHANA Altogether, we saw – continued from page 13 1,060,000 and charms that had been given to the people by witchdoctors, were burned. 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 Evangelist Kolenda prays for the king of the Ashanti platform. They had never witnessed an event like this before. Kingdom, his top deputies and his 104-year-old mother.14

AFRICA TESTIMONIESA crippled and paralyzed little girl A man who could not walk A woman who had a stroke andwas healed. without a stick was healed. was paralyzed on her right side After the prayer for the sick, eight years ago, received full use he started running. of her arm and leg.A 7-year old boy who was born deaf A woman with two blind eyes and aand dumb was able to say “Mama” paralyzed arm was also healed. Shefor the first time in his life. could see and she could move her arm perfectly! 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. 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 Before nightfall, the crowds in Douala, Cameroon, which hosted more than 370,000 had grown significantly. people. The response to the invitation for salvation was enormous. A staggering 212,980 people made decisions for Thousands upon thousands Christ during the meetings. As the crusade progressed, the gathered on the final night crowd doubled in size each night. of the crusade. 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 – continued on page 1916

AFRICA This crusade faced struggles andmany obstacles from day one – to the point that it almost did not happen. 17

DOUALA, CAMEROON A crippled man, whose legs were A very excited mom cries tears crushed in an accident eight years of joy! Her son had never walked earlier, danced and rejoiced on the platform. before in his life. testimonies This lady testifies she had suffered from many This woman was instantly healed from painful fibroids throughout her body and was severe infections in her mouth that were so painful she had difficulty chewing. healed at the crusade.18

AFRICA... I have come in the name above allnames – the only name given underheaven 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.” 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 youngman with an injured arm didpush-ups on the platform. Thecrowd rejoiced!A woman who was crippledfrom rheumatism was touchedand healed by Jesus. 19

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. This man’s hearing was restored! He had been 90% deaf in his right ear since a childhood accident left him impaired. A volunteer embraced a new believer in Jesus! The beauty is captured in witnessing the miracle of one’s salvation!20

USA The altar is flooded with people whoboldly 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.We are rejoicing at what took place over two nights at Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke in his element, excitedly the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusade at the BBVA sharing the Gospel with thousands in Houston. 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 apowerful Word.Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was able to preach the Gospel inbeautiful weather, and thousands flooded the altar during thecall of salvation. What a blessing it was to witness so many acceptJesus as their Lord and Savior.Each night after the call for salvation, Evangelist Daniel Kolendaprayed for God to heal those who needed a touch in their bodies.Hundreds upon hundreds testified of being healed instantly bythe power of God! A mighty wave of salvation is sweeping acrossthe USA at the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusades! 21

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Thousands stepped forward in response as Evangelist Reinhard The holy spirit Bonnke delivered the call of salvation. 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. You can celebrate with us over what God did in Chicago- land! 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. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke as he delivered a powerful As the arena filled with enthusiastic people ready for this message of salvation to the crowd in Chicago, Illinois. 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!22

USAThis young girl had been unable to seefrom the back of her classroom. When thesick were prayed for, she found she wasable to read signs across the entire arena!A volunteer assists a womanwho made the bold step insigning a decision card toproclaim her acceptance ofJesus Christ.Two major car accidents and achildhood injury left this womanwith back and knee pain. Shewas able to dance and walk upthe stairs after receiving prayer.After being in a relationshipwith a woman for three years,this lady felt she was completelydelivered from the homosexuallifestyle she had been leading. 23

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