Joyeux Noël - Merry Christmas - Feliz Natal
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)In this wonderful celebration of the birth of Jesus our Savior, may the Peace of The Messiah fills your homes and be your foundation throughout the year 2018.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From Dany, Anelie, Sarah and Tabitha Gomis.
En cette merveilleuse célébration de la naissance de Jésus notre Sauveur, que la Paix du Messie inonde vos foyers et soit votre assurance durant toute l’année 2018.
Joyeux Noël et bonne année !
De la part de Dany, Anelie, Sarah et Tabitha Gomis."Porque um menino nos nasceu, um filho se nos deu; e o principado está sobre os seus ombros; e o seu nome será Maravilhoso Conselheiro, Deus Forte, Pai da Eternidade, Príncipe da Paz." (Isaías 9:6)
Nesta maravilhosa celebração do nascimento de Jesus nosso Salvador, que a Paz do Messias inunda os vossos lares et seja vossa segurança durante todo o ano 2018.
Feliz Natal e bom Ano Novo!
De Dany, Anélie, Sarah e Tabitha Gomis---
"Out of Africa December 2017: The Legacy of the Gospel Message" Out of Africa in Johannesburg, Gauteng 1709 South Africa
Table of contents:
- New FSC Named in West Africa
- Words of Honor for Dr. Stan Toler
- The End of An Era
- Christmas Greetings
- Prayer requests
- New FSC Named in West Africa
Moïse Toumoudagou was born 01 Jan 1974 at Cobly, in northwestern Benin, to an animistic family. His mother later converted to Islam before she finally gave her life to Jesus. [His father died when he was young], and he was only taken to primary school when he was 9 years old. He obtained his certificate of Primary Study and then his certificate of Middle School Studies in 1986 and 1989, respectively, at the middle school of general instruction at Tanguiéta. He received his high school diploma, focusing on language, following training he completed in Cotonou in 2009 and 2010. He did his theological studies at Nazarene Theological Institute in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, and then in Benin, where he obtained a diploma in theology. Currently, he is enrolled as a student at SATS (South Africa Theological Seminary) where he is pursuing studies to obtain a bachelor's degree in theology.
Moïse gave his life to the Lord when he was 9 years old, and later he encountered the Church of the Nazarene in a suburb of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, where he assumed, successively, responsibility for Sunday School, Nazarene Youth International and choir director.
As he has served with the Church of the Nazarene, his responsibilities have also grown. When he returned to his country [Benin], he cultivated his learning through personal reading and study of several African authors. In 2000, he became a pastor under the leadership of Dr. Greg Crofford, the first pioneer missionary in Benin. In 2005, he was named the District Superintendent of the Benin - Togo District. He [inspired] a team of leaders from Benin and Togo to create the Savanna-Sahel Corridor, a trans-border movement that brings together Benin, Togo and Niger. [Hundreds of] churches were planted in this movement, and there are now five organized districts.
In 2009, he was named coordinator of the Sahel Countries, which include Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Togo. In 2012, Rev. Dany Gomis put confidence in Rev. Moïse by naming him the Assistant to the FSC for the Francophone countries of West Africa. Out of his concern to respond to the challenges of training a new generation of disciples who have not received formal school training, he relied on a more original concept of discipleship called, "community discipleship."
Rev. Toumoudagou is married to Marthe, a humble partner who is an important support to his ministry. They have a daughter, Evelyn.
In addition, we are also pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Vidal Cole as coordinator for the Anglophone countries on the Africa West Field, as of January 1, 2018. Rev. Vidal will replace Rev. Daniel Johnson who has faithfully served in this capacity for the last eight years. The Africa West Field is grateful for the servant leadership of Rev. Johnson as he will continue to serve the field in another capacity.
- Let us pray for Rev. Cole and his wife, Marie, (pictured above) as they take-on this new responsibility and as they continue in the work of the Kingdom.
Words of Honor for Dr. Stan Toler
I met Dr. Stan Toler 96 days after I was named district superintendent of the Benin-Togo District. It was in January 2006 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This meeting came as a response to the numerous training challenges we faced. During this time, many countries were left at the mercy of the books and teachings of [certain] [prosperity teachers] who polluted the Christian sphere in the sub-region.
It was in this unfortunate context that the conference speaker, Dr. Stan Toler, reeducated my spirit, which was still poor, hungry and thirsty. The teaching, under the theme "Helping Others Progress," invaded me and transformed me profoundly.
Dr. Stan Toler, wife, Linda, and sons, Seth and Adam
After I returned to my country, I became energetic and burning with passion. Helping others progress became a consuming passion. Several years after this important conference, our leadership in Benin and Togo were inclined towards a new image. This renewed image was centered on the potential of others and the need to reassert the value of others through the love of Christ that was shared through the cross. [Love that Christ shared at the cross.] As a result, 100's of churches planted by leaders who had been transformed, became themselves mentors of others. This pattern continues to this very day because the influence of this movement goes beyond Benin and Togo to impact the leadership in other countries of West Africa.Every leader in Benin and Togo knows by heart the 5 essential elements for the success of a team accord(ing to Stan Toler:
(1) Find them
(2) Make disciples out of them
(3) Form them
(4) Follow-up on them
(5) Inspire them
Today, we consider his death like a gigantic library that has burned, but one can always count on this library through the numerous works this man has left us.
God continues to arouse "Tolers" for the edification of his dear Church. (Rev. Moïse Toumoudagou, FSC Africa West Field
Translated from French)
The End of an Era
Dr. Darrel and Verna Stanton have been missionaries on the African continent for over three decades. This month they return to their passport country to do their final home assignment--sometimes called the "Victory Lap". The following are words of appreciation shared by their friends and colleagues who have served with them during this last part of their ministry in Kenya and at Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya.
Rev. Elizabeth Musimbi
In September 1993, I joined Kenya Nazarene Bible College. It was then that I met the Stanton's in Nairobi. They were missionaries in Tanzania at that time. We became friends, and anytime they could come to Kenya, they brought me some fruits.
In 1996, I graduated from the Bible College and was sent to Tanzania, but, unfortunately, they had been called to come to Kenya. They participated in my ordination in the year 2000. They invited all of the ordinands to their home for a meal. We were only three, and I was the only lady and the first female to be ordained on the Africa East Field.
While in Tanzania, Dr. Stanton invited me several times to take summer courses at ANU. I did not know it was a preparation to further my education. In June 2012, while I was in ministry on the Kenya Western District, Dr. Stanton called me on the phone and gave me the good news: I was among those students who had been approved for a scholarship. I was so excited. I started undergraduate degree in September 2012. Dr. Stanton taught me most of the units, and I graduated in 2015 with a B.A in Christian Ministries.In 2016 I started my masters, and Dr. Stanton has also taught me most of the units. Right now, I have my last unit with him, and I will sit for the exam on the 4th of December 2017. I know he will mark my paper before he leaves.
The Stanton's have been my friends, my family, my role model, my leaders and my encouragers. We have worshipped at the same local church (Ongata Ronga) for almost 10 years. I have listened to him teach and preach. They are humble people. I have learned a lot from them about humility and servant leadership. I will miss them so much. My family will miss them.
These are my last words to them:
1 Timothy 6:11-12, "But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight for the faith. Keep holding on to eternal life, to which you were called and about which you gave a good testimony in front of many witnesses."Rev. Augustus Musili
In our community, we gave new names to Dr. Darrel and Verna Stanton, to represent how we feel about them. Dr. Stanton was named Mutava, meaning adopted, or adopted in Kenya, and Verna is Mumbe, meaning beautiful. The Stantons have been like my parents for the past 19 years, and still remain my parents and my first DS on the Kenya Eastern District. Dr. Stanton is the one who started this district, which has now been divided into two districts. He is my teacher and my mentor. I often say I was raised by the Stantons as a minister of the gospel. They raised my family, our church and the district. We are happy for the Stanton's service in Kenya.
When I look back, I see a lot of leaders that the Stantons helped. God bless you Mama and Baba (Dad) Stanton as you start new chapter in you life. Thank very much for the good things you planted in my life.
Asante sana (Thank you very much).
Christmas Greetings
On behalf of the Africa Region Church of the Nazarene and all those who serve across the region, we would like to wish each person a very blessed Christmas season and a new year filled with the blessings of Jesus' love in your lives. We want to thank each person for their faithful prayers throughout 2017. We covet your prayers as we travel through 2018 with the call of Jesus to go and make Christ-like disciples in the nations.
- Pray for the Lesotho District and the families of Rev. Lepedi Mpusi and Rev. Lebina Lebina, who died last month in a tragic car accident. Rev. Mpusi was the DS and Rev. Lebina was the District Secretary. Both gentlemen leave behind wives and young children.
- Pray for Rev. Dany Gomis and his family as they transition to this new position on the Africa Region.
- Please remember to pray for the millions of people in the Horn of Africa and East Africa who have been effected by the recent drought and extreme famine. If you would like to give toward famine relief, please click here.
- Pray for the millions of people worldwide who are currently finding themselves in the position of being a refugee--more than 3 million in Africa alone.
- Remember the believers who are serving in Creative Access Areas whose lives and families are in danger on a daily basis.
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"New AWF FSC Announced" Africa Regional Office in Johannesburg, Gauteng 1709 South Africa
We are pleased to announce that as of December 1, 2017, Rev. Moïse Toumoudagou has been appointed to serve as the Field Strategy Coordinator of the Africa West Field. The appointment of Rev. Toumoudagou came from Dr. Verne Ward (Global Mission Director) with the approval of Dr. Carla Sunberg (Africa Jurisdictional General Superintendent) and the recommendation of Rev. Daniel Gomis (Africa Regional Director). Rev. Toumoudagou previously served as coordinator of the Africa West Field Francophone countries and District Superintendent of Benin Coastal and Togo North districts.
Rev. Gomis said, "I am convinced that Rev. Toumoudagou's passion for mission, leadership development, church planting and community discipleship will take West Africa to another level of maturity and growth."
- Please pray for Rev. Toumoudagou, his wife Marthe, and daughter Evelyne as they transition into this new leadership role.
Coordinateur de la stratégie du champ de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
J'ai la joie de vous annoncer la nomination du Révérend Moise Toumoudagou comme Coordinateur de la stratégie du champ de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.Rev. Toumoudagou a été nommé le 1er décembre par Dr Ward après approbation du Dr Sunberg, Surintendante Générale ayant juridiction sur l'Afrique.
Rev. Toumoudagou a précédemment servi comme coordinateur des pays francophones d'Afrique de l'Ouest et SD du Bénin maritime et du Togo Savane.
Rev. Gomis a dit: « Je suis convaincu que la passion du Rev. Toumoudagou pour la mission, pour l'émergence des leaders, pour l'implantation des églises et la formation de disciples communautaire seront des atouts majeurs pour porter le Champ de l'Afrique de l'Ouest vers un autre niveau de maturité et de croissance. »
- Prions pour le Rev. Moise, son épouse Marthe et sa fille Evelyne durant ces moments de transition. Que le Seigneur vous bénisse.
Temos a honra de anunciar que apartir 1 de Dezembro de 2017, Rev. Moises Toumoudagou foi nomeado para servir como Coordenador das Estrategias do Campo Ocidental de Africa. Rev. Toumoudagou foi nomeado pelo Dr. Verne Ward (Director da Missão Global) com a aprovação da Dra. Carla Sunberg (Superitendente Geral em Jurisdição em África) e sob a recomendação do Rev. Daniel Gomis (Director Regional de África). Rev. Toumoudagou serviu como Coordenador do Campo Ocidental de África dos Países francofonos e como Superitendente Distrital de Benin Coastal e o Distritos do Norte de Togo.
Rev. Gomis disse "Tenho a convição de que a paixão por missões, desenvolvimento da liderança, plantação de Igrejas e discipulado comunitário que o Rev. Toumoudagou tem, levarão o Campo Ocidental para um outro nível de maturidade e crescimento.
- Por favor orem pelo Rev. Toumoudagou, sua esposa Marthee sua filha Evelyne nesta fase de transição para esta nova responsabilidade.
Africa Regional Office
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