October 2010

God’s Thoughts are not our thoughts …

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your

ways my ways, saith the Lord." Isaiah 55:8 KJB.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

God’s Thoughts are

not our thoughts
Dear Prayer Partners:
Field News Greetings in the Name of Jesus:
Extra Christmas
In the village of Sibasa, in Southern Africa, there was only one source of water
Love Offering from a well dug in 1984. Two tribes lived there, the predominant tribe had grown more in
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number than the other tribe. Somehow, they had taken on the role of leadership and
Harvest Kits – Bibles no-one else felt it was worth going against them, as everyone just wanted to make sure
their family had food to eat and water. Some of the younger men in the smaller tribe felt it
Prayer Requests was not right and grew rebellious, as the well did not belong to anyone in particular, it was to
be used by all the village... Thus, arguments and fighting often broke out when locals
Our Mission came to draw water. The elders in charge of the village could not control the men;
Emphasis Ultimately tempers flared, violence broke out and a major fight took place; The "smaller
tribe" were outnumbered by the "predominant tribe" who beat them unmercifully,
almost killing two of the young men. Their honor wounded, they left and tried to figure out
how their families would survive.

A young student from Bible College returned to his village for winter break, and
was heartbroken when he saw what had taken place. He wrote us begging Br. John to
help his village, to dig a new well, so that all the people could have water. Our Indigenous
Pastor, Br Lukas, who had planted a church very close to this village, met the student as
he was leaving to return back to Bible School. They talked about the well problem, and
Pastor Lukas said he would pray about the matter; He felt led to write to Br. John, asking if
we could help them dig a new well on the Mission church property, which was already
fenced, allowing the villagers to draw water whenever they needed to. This would bring the
people into the property and create an opportunity for him to minister to them, inviting them
to attend church to hear the Gospel and they would get saved. Most people would come to
the well daily.
What a great opportunity to reach the lost for the Lord

We felt the urgency and contacted a brother in S. Africa who digs wells, asking him
to look into the matter on our behalf and report back. Br. Izak was so touched that he said
he would start right away to dig the well. We asked how much it would cost and he replied
$8,000.00 (Normally the cost would be closer to $18,000.00 which includes parts, labor and
transportation to the site) ... we said we did not have that kind of money at such short notice,
but he assured us that he was not asking for payment right away, we could pay him when
we were ready. He was willing to donate his time, labor and travel costs to help our work -
as unto the Lord. We have known this man and his family for years, he is a brother in
Christ who Loves God and the mission field (he has a passion for souls to be saved). We
ask you to please pray in the funds to help pay for the new water well.

I looked up to see Anita with a note we had received from the field - THE WATER
WELL HAS BEEN COMPLETED - Everyone testifies that there is a complete change in the
village. People live together in peace now, no more fighting, Praise The Lord - and Glory be
to God, the Mission Church has grown adding 8 new families who got saved, baptized and
joined the church, a total of 41 new members. What a blessing!!
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Field News:
Our mission truck in S. Africa needs repair work. Several years ago, we raised the funds to buy this Our Mission
truck with your help, you, our donors and prayer partners gave generously. After close to 300,000 miles Emphasis is
and lots of wear and tear on the bad roads, it needs an auto transmission plus 4x4 transfer case, shock
absorber, tires etc. These major repairs will cost about $7900.00. This is a large expense, but in To serve the
comparison to the price of a new truck $70,000.00) it seems quite small. Without this "Tool of Indigenous
Evangelism" work comes to a complete halt, and we know it is a necessity, and not a luxury. Please Church in
help and pray these funds in. God Bless you. Africa.
Extra Christmas Love Gift: Thank you for prayerfully considering to share your love with our
Indigenous families by sending an extra $100.00 love gift for Christmas. Designate your early gift, Our Method is
and we will forward it to them before Christmas. to let God
present a need .
Harvest Kits: Thank you as you help us raise funds for 12 graduating third year Bible School .. and for us to
students to give each of them a Harvest Kit @$300.00 each. match it with
passion to
Bibles/Study Bibles: Are in great demand. We can never have enough Bibles to distribute to new serve.
converts and Pastor's wives. Please designate your donations clearly, as the Lord lays it on your heart,
and be blessed as your gift makes a significant difference in the lives of these Indigenous workers in
Support for
Southern Africa.
Christ For Africa
As I was praying about the pressing needs in Africa, trying to prioritize which need was Ministries
greater, I felt overwhelmed, because, during the last four months of each year, we ask you to comes from
pray in the “Year end needs" for Bible School graduates; a Harvest Kit; Monthly support as gifts by friends
they venture out to plant new churches to raise up congregations where they will minister the like you.
Word of God; Tuition and boarding for new students enrolling at Bible School; Bibles for
Converts and Pastors' wives; Com Grinders; Donkey Taxis; Christmas Love Offerings for We are not
Pastors and their families; Aids orphans, and helpers at the orphanages; Bicycles; a little here, funded or
a little there, to help ease the burden on our Native Indigenous workers; Thank you for helping. endowed by any
group or
Without the help of friends like you, CFAM would not be able to reach and minister to the thousands of Corporation, as
unsaved souls in Southern Africa who are seeking to fill the longing in their hearts to be a part of God's family. we are an
We prayerfully distribute your love gifts as designated.& undesignated gifts go "Where Needed Most" to help Independent
our brethren on the field in S. Africa. Faith Mission.

May the Lord bless you richly for your continued prayer and support John & Anita
Newton
Please Pray For:
Hold to the
Special Year End donations: Pastor's Christmas Offering King James
Bibles; Bicycles; Corn Grinder & Donkey Taxi Ministry; Harvest Kits; Bible
Pastor and Bible Student support; Angola; Botswana; Lesotho, Malawi;
Mozambique - Br. Wynand Jordaan; Namibia; Swaziland; Zimbabwe;
Christ For
Africa
Spring Valley Outreach - Br. Knoetze - Pastor Absalom Sindane;
Mission
South Africa Inner City Youth - Vivienne Van Rensburg;
P.O. Box
Prayerfully, With Love, 536
John & Anita Newton. Tahlequah
OK
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Celebrating 57 Years in God’s Service Email:
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