Newsletter Sep 2013 – Passion holds 2 day Seminar

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Please find our latest  Newsletter for Passion for Converts International:

The inevitable co-existence of Muslims and Christians side by side calls for a re-think. The constant challenge of Islam to the existence of Christians and their freedom to worship freely especially in Northern Nigeria, is a plight. The ignorance of Christians about Islam and Muslims, why they do what they do, is not a small burden.

The inability to reach Muslims with the Gospel which is a command that is in no way to be compromised, demands a concerted effort to effect changes. In this clear and visible challenge, Passion remains determined to reduce the polarity to the minimum through seminars and training.
Rev. Muhammed Ibrahim
Thank you for remembering Passion for Converts International in your prayers..

Thanksgiving and a Call for Concern

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Thank God for the success of the just concluded Seminar. The attendance of the Anglican Bishop of Zonkwa, Rt. Revd. J.W. Kwashi and of Kwoi, Rt. Revd. P.S. Zamani, was much appreciated.

It is concerning that, until now, virtually no instruction has been available to the christians in and around Zonkwa as to how they should learn to love their Muslim neighbours. The desperate need for educating Pastors, leaders and church congregations will now be addressed as more Passion for Converts Seminars and other meetings are held in the future..

Passion holds 2 day Seminar

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After several planning meetings in Zonkwa, Passion held a first-of-its-kind Seminar on the 28th & 29th of August, 2013 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Zonkwa. The Seminar was attended by church leaders of almost every denomination in Zangon Kataf Local Government including the Bishops of Zonkwa and Kwoi Anglican Dioceses.

Topics presented included:
1) Forgiveness as God intended it: a tool for evangelism in Northern Nigeria.
2) Christian should love Muslims.
3) History of Christian–Muslim relation and faith building.
4) Holistic discipleship of Muslim background believers.
Thirteen Pastors/church leaders renewed their commitment to focus on Muslim mission.

The response to this initiative by Passion is very encouraging.  The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Zongon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state, Nigeria with the representatives of the various denominations in Zonkwa, the Local Government Headquarters of Zangon Kataf L.G.A. resolved that:

1) Seminar DVDs should be sent to all community leaders.
2) A separate seminar should be organized for all community leaders on the same topics.
3) Such seminars should be held twice a year in view of their significance.

Representatives of the leadership of the Pentecostal Churches Fellowship in Nigeria (PFN) Asoh, Abuja chapter attended the Seminar and also resolved that such a Seminar be held in Asoh, Abuja for all church leaders of the PFN on 27th and 28th September, 2013.
There will be a Guest speaker from the USA at the next Seminar.

Rev. Muhammed Ibrahim,  opening the Seminar at  St. Andrews Anglican  Cathedral, Zonkwa.

The Bishop of Zonkwa, Rt. Revd. J.W. Kwashi, delivering the Keynote address.

Leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
Zonkwa branch, Passion for Converts and members of the  Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Asoh Abuja branch,  pictured at the Seminar.

Some of the thirteen Pastors and church leaders who made a commitment at the Seminar to undertake specific  ministry to Muslims, guided by Passion for Converts  teaching principles.

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Worth reading – Miraculous Movements

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Miraculous Movements documents amazing changes within Muslim communities in Africa as they hear and embrace the truth of Jesus Christ.
“This is a paradigm shifting movement of God that anyone committed to making disciples must read and apply!
I passionately recommend it.”
Chip Ingram.  Senior Pastor, Venture Christian Church

 

Author: Jerry Trousdale.
ISBN 978-1-4185-4728-8

 

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About Zonkwa

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Zonkwa, the venue of the just concluded Seminar in the southern part of Kaduna state in the north central region of Nigeria has existed for over 200 years as a settlement. The Muslims had lived in Zonkwa for over one hundred years before the post-election violence in 2011. Afterwards, many of them left their homes unprepared and unplanned.

No one has ever organised a meeting to tell the Christians about Islam until the recent Seminar held by Passion for Converts International Ministry.
WE MUST DO ALL IT TAKES TO EDUCATE..

A remarkable conversion story

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Recently an Uztaz, a prominent Islamic preacher living in Saminaka, Kaduna state, met Jesus in his sleep and woke up in the morning with a conviction that Jesus is Lord. He went to a Church Pastor in Saminaka. Without any delay, he was led in a prayer of confession. The entire Muslim Ummah (community) reported his conversion to the Nigerian Police station in Saminaka after they (Muslims) took his two wives. The children refused to join the wives. The Uztaz and his three boys now live in a pastor’s residence and Passion is planning to move them to an undisclosed place for discipleship..

Upcoming Events

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A Seminar will be held in Zonkwa, in the southern part of Kaduna State, on 28-30th August.

About 500 church leaders are expected to attend.
Rev. Ibrahim will present a paper entitled ‘History of Christian Muslim relation.’

 

 

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Newsletter Jul 2013 – Nigerian President acts on militants in three N.E. states

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In a country where change of faith simply means forfeiting everything in life including the right to live, where should such a person go to for help if not to the brethren? Who will help him/her if the Church does not? The aim of confiscating everything from a convert is to persecute him/her to see if a convert will return to Islam. Passion is committed to the sustainability of such people and wishes to partner with them to ensure that they never return to Islam.

Rev. Muhammed Ibrahim

Thank you for remembering Passion for Converts International in your prayers..

Update on ‘Ai’shah’

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Our new sister has been given some support from our friends in Australia and New Zealand.  She is currently doing well and now lives in a rented apartment.

… and another convert

 

 

 

 

The young man pictured above has come to faith recently.  He needs some suitable accommodation..

WORTH READING …

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You may have been surprised to read in last month’s newsletter about Jesus appearing to ‘Ai’shah’ and saving her. This phenomena is now so common, particularly in Muslim countries, that books like ‘Dreams and Visions’ have been written about it.


Author: Tom Doyle.
ISBN 978-0-8499-4720-9.