Ministry News from Dr. Mike Peper
Sierra Leone
Vicki and Abdul Conteh
Dr. Mike and Diane Peper
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June/July Newsletter “....one of the greatest harvest fields found anywhere on this earth.”
​Dear Pastor and Church,
Because Sierra Leone is one of the most impoverished countries in the world, it makes daily living a tremendous challenge, especially to those of us who are use to the ‘creature comforts’ of America. Sometimes you find yourself struggling with the everyday problems you face...until you remind yourself that you are working in one of the greatest harvest fields found anywhere on this earth.
For instance, in a small village called Myata, we had the privilege of bringing the wonderful Gospel message to these people for the very first time. They had never heard about Jesus Christ before. So many of them received Him as their Lord and Saviour. Two months ago, you responded to their need for a building in which to worship before the heavy rains began to fall.
Two weeks ago, one of our preachers went to that church and led them in dedicating their new building to Christ. They had about 70 people who have been saved that gathered for the service that morning. They were so grateful. I wish you could have heard them express their thanks on video for bringing Jesus Christ to them and for their new place of worship.
There are thousands of cities, towns, and villages just like Myata that need to hear the good news. Please pray for more laborers for this harvest field. The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 10:14, “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”
That is why I have asked our pastors in Sierra Leone to ask their people to pray for 50 full-time students to enroll in our Institute for ministry. This is why I am asking you to pray and to consider providing one of those students with a one-year scholarship of $130.00
for their tuition.
Thank you so much for partnering with us in this great work.
In Christ,
Mike & Diane
​Mike and Diane
Mike and Diane Peper
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Now in front of their new church building the proud congregation stands just two weeks ago at the church dedication service.
As you may know, the Rawlings Foundation has invested in Youth camps in countries around the world and one of those countries is Sierra Leone. My Son-in-law and daughter are privileged to represent the Rawlings Foundation by overseeing the camp. The camp is located on 42 acres of beach-front property. The Foundation is in the process of developing the camp and have already completed a pavilion, kitchen, dug a well, and have a good start on landscaping the property.
Youth Camp with over 500 Senior High from Muslim School hearing about and singing about Jesus
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Although the camp has not been completed, it has already hosted thousands of young people with thousands of young people being saved. Though Sierra Leone is a predominately Muslim country, the camp has already proven itself to be a bridge in reaching the Muslim young people of this country.
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Two weeks ago an Islamic high school came to the camp with 543 students in attendance. Out of that number, 378 accepted Christ along with the Principal, the Vice Principal, and 6 of the teachers. We are so excited about the future of this ministry.
