Dear Friends,
This New Moon is the sixth new moon of the year 25/120.
Today the first International Conference of the African church for many centuries
takes place. By the end of this day we will all be in place in Nairobi and talking
about the work of God in Africa.
I was most interested to see the efforts made by God's people to be there at
the conference. The leaders are working hard to work together and to be together
to achieve God's work.
It was of great interest to me to see that God used a man here to make people
aware of the power of the Feasts and Holy Days, New moons and Sabbaths. Many
of the people used by God had powerful messages but could not sustain the power
and pace of the work.
I have seen people throw the faith away and fail in the long run to work for
the faith.
It is important to defend the faith to the death.
Never fail or shrink from the duties imposed upon us.
It is a great honour that we are able to be with one another and work for the
faith.
Encourage one another. We all need to be encouraged and to give that same encouragement
to one another.
Pray for one another and encourage one another.
I have never ceased to be amazed at the power of our people and the young coming
up with the power of the spirit.
I was given a question yesterday from a young man who is dear to me and his
sister was waiting with him for the answer. They are fine examples of God's
people.
I am always privileged to speak with God's people and I am encouraged to hear
their power and conviction as young people to deal with the faith as they see
the problems develop.
Our hope and faith is in our youth. Without the vision of the faith in the parents
and in the nation our people perish through lack of knowledge.
I was amused to see my old friends in South Africa determine to come to Bali
for the feast even though some were "old marrieds" and not young singles.
Our people love one another and it is a great joy and encouragement to see them
develop and grow in the faith.
Please pray for the conference of leaders in Africa and ask for God's direction
and guidance in this matter.
Love one another and pray for us all. Work for the faith.
Wade Cox
Coordinator General
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