September 25, 2024

Domestic Preaching: Baptisms of African Immigrants

Christadelphian families who have fled Africa as refugees have found themselves spread throughout North America.

By MARK CARR

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By the the hand of the LORD, many Christadelphian families who have fled Africa as refugees have found themselves spread throughout North America. Some are blessed to be near existing ecclesias, but sadly, others are in isolation. Brothers and sisters, ecclesias, and Bible Schools have responded to the call to provide pastoral care to those who make a new life so far from the home they know.

Four students were baptized in June and have been in the same class over the last two years in classes done over Zoom. All the students attend regularly on Sunday afternoons every week. The classes are in English, Swahili, and French. We had tremendous support from Bro. Benoit Mukendi of Toronto West, Bro. Jack Bizo Tchumbula of Quebec and Bro. Abedi Ndjelekulu of Kilcoy, Guyana to translate.

Following a good confession of their faith, Sis. Azola Inga Nomake (main article picture; daughter of Bro. Jack and Sis. Vuyo Tchumbula), and Bro. Jonathan Cyril Mulumba (son of Bro. Christophe and Sis. Elizabeth Mulumba) was baptized into the saving name of Jesus Christ on June 16, 2024, in Montreal, at the Archibald’s house. The meeting was conducted in Swahili, French, and English. Bro. Dale Andrews gave the word of exhortation. Two friends joined the wonderful occasion.

Additionally, following a good confession of their faith, Sis. Marcelina and Bro. Daudi (sister and brother in the flesh) were baptized into the saving name of Jesus Christ our Savior on June 23, 2024, in Quebec City. Marcelina and Daudi are the children of Sis. Halinw Mari Kalenga, and our late brother Kalenga Mulimbi Malungu. The baptism took place at a hotel, and the memorial meeting was at Sis. Halinw’s home and was conducted in Swahili and French. Bro. Jack Bizo Tchumbula gave the words of exhortation. A few friends of the family joined us on this moving occasion.

Mark Carr,
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