1 Corinthians 4:11-12 and Matthew 5:10
Ten years ago, a miracle began. With a handful of believers, in a mud stick structure, Sezakofi Baptist Church was planted. Pastor George, impressed by God to make an impact among the Zigua of Sezakofi village, began ministry.
“At the beginning there was much stress. We prayed a lot because the rest of the village was ignoring us. We were cheated in the shops and life was very hard.”
The difficulties culminated in the burning of the church structure through arson.
However, today, through the providence of God and the enduring love shown through the pastor and believers present, Sezakofi Baptist Church is making an impact in the village which ten years ago was 99% Muslim.
“Today almost 20% of the people in the village are believers.”
The church has begun a faith garden, selling the harvest and using the proceeds for a new brick church building.
Water is a major problem in the area of Tanzania where the Zigua live. These 20 litre containers are trucked in full of water, unloaded in the village and sold for $0.30 each. With an income of only $1.00 a day, $0.30 is a lot to pay for five gallons of water. I know that my water usage habits would change drastically living in these conditions.
*Ask God to move among believers giving them a burden for the Zigua people.
*Pray against persecution for those believers presently living among the Zigua.
*Pray for the Holy Spirit to move over Zigua villages opening hearts and minds ready for the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ.