Update from The Gambia

Church

In God’s providence, Grace Reformed Church in Brikama is gradually progressing, and our members are very appreciative of the Doctrines of Grace which are being taught in the Church. These Doctrines are a valuable asset to our members, particularly in comparison to the heresies being taught elsewhere. Some of our members are travelling from a distance to attend worship on the Lords Day, noting that our doctrine are rich in theology and practice.

Mission Work

We have set up several meetings throughout the month. These include the Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship, Youth Fellowship, Children’s Club, Pastors Fellowship, and a Teachers Fellowship. In all of these fellowship groups we have seen people expressing interest in Reformation. Recently we had the Sabbath School graduation where the children sang Psalm 67. We also recently held a women’s conference, which dealt with the issue of abortion.

Evangelism

Evangelism has been carried out on a weekly basis. We have seen a lot of families, whose children are on scholarship schemes in our mission school, coming to church as a result. Some are sending their children to church secretly, due to fear of persecution.

Interestingly, our form of worship is considered preferable to Muslims, as we worship without musical instruments or dancing, as some of the charismatic churches do. Some have commented that if they were to attend a church, they would attend ours due to the reverence of the worship.

Prayer Requests

Pray for the Church in Brikama, that the Lord would make disciples of many generations, raise up leaders and enable us to plant new congregations and eventually establish a Gambian presbytery.

Pray for my family, which has recently had a lot of health challenges, and all who support the work, especially the RPCS.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all your prayers and support towards the work in Gambia. May God richly bless you and reward your labour of love.

Pastor Sylvester Konteh