Faith Journey E-Newsletter
Sammy Wanyonyi International Ministries (SWIM), 1130 Grove Circle, Victoria, MN 55386; Phone: 612-220-7999; Web: www.swimmin.org
Dear Ministry Friend,
Looking back on the Journey that the Lord has brought us over the last twelve months, we give thanks for the many things He has done in and through SWIM. On the 15th this past week, for instance, fifteen people prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at the 23rd annual city of St. Paul prayer breakfast. Dave W. Anderson, founder of Famous Dave’s chain of restaurants and U.S. undersecretary for native Indian affairs shared his testimony following which I gave a salvation message and invitation. The date also marked our 2nd year anniversary since the launch of SWIM.
Earlier in October, SWIM’s work with leaders, especially in Africa, was highlighted at the Transforming Church Conference at Bethel University and Seminary. I also spent time with students at Oakhills Christian College in Bemidji, Minnesota, inspiring and encouraging them in their walk and service to God.
Here are some highlights that we are thankful to the Lord for as we look back starting Nov 2006-Nov 2007:
* Proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ to over one hundred thousand people in five different nations.
* More than four thousand people have given their lives to Jesus Christ through our direct ministry
* Nearly two-thousand leaders have been equipped, encouraged and inspired in their service to God and society
Indeed, the Lord continues to honor His Word as He changes lives through our efforts of obedience to take the Good News around the world.
As we begin the holiday celebrations this Thursday, I thank you for your partnership and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Jesus’ cry over the nine ungrateful lepers healed in the Gospels reminds us of the discipline of giving thanks (Luke 17:11-19). May we pause long enough to remember the Lord’s faithfulness and provisions in our lives. May we extend smiles and embraces of gratitude to our friends, family and neighbors as we lift up our eyes together in honor of Jesus Christ.
Looking ahead to 2008, we believe God is opening greater and wider doors to impact more and more people for the Kingdom. We re-affirm our commitment to our calling to proclaim Jesus Christ to all lost peoples around the world, to mobilize the Church to embrace the Great Commission, and to equip the present and next generation of leaders in their spiritual quest and service to God and society.
Once again, I invite you to continue to partner with SWIM in this noble task until all know. As the Lord speaks to your heart, consider supporting us with an end-year gift to enable us to execute plans for 2008. Kindly note our current contact information above. For more information on SWIM, visit our website www.swimmin.org.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sammy Wanyonyi
SWIM President
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