MAY 2024 FIELD REPORT
Beloved in Christ Jesus.
We appreciate the Almighty God for His mercy and love toward us all and for the progress so far recorded in the year 2024 at the BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN located at Butu -London, Butubutu village via Badeku/Jago Ona-Ara Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria.
We also appreciate you all for your partnership, support and sacrifice. May the Lord continue to bless all our work together in Christ Jesus, amen.
HARVEST OF SOULS AND RESTORATION OF ERRING BRETHREN:
The just concluded break/preaching trip by our year-2 students and vocational studies by year-1 students resulted in thirty-one conversions and eighteen restorations in Kwara, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, and Edo States.
Bro. Sunday Dada, Richard Renfro Timothy, and Bro. Osarenren Nosa recorded the highest numbers of conversions of six each in their area of service and restoration of four and seven, respectively. To God be the glory and honor.
FOURTH SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN:
The final semester of the 2023/24 academic year commenced on May 13th, 2024. Twenty-three year-1 and six year-2 students returned to Butubutu village campus for the start of 4th semester classes. We are grateful for our dedicated instructors: Bro. Eniafe Olukayode, Bro. Ebenezer Olugbenga Ojo, Bro. Makinde John, Bro. Israel Tajomavwo, Bro . Samuel Effiong, Bro. Oladokun Samuel, Bro. Isaac Olaniyan, and myself (Bro. Makinde Ebens). Bro. Folorunso Richard and Sister Oyenuga Esther continue their valuable service as computer instructors. The semester concludes on July 5th, followed by a one-month teaching practicum for the students.
VOTI, MISSION PRINTING TRACTS , HOW GOD SPEAKS AND OUR LOCAL TRACTS AID IN CONVERSIONS OF SOULS.
A report reaching our office from recipients of VOTI, Mission Printing's trifolds, small songbook ,How God Speaks, and local tracts indicates that these resources played a significant role in the conversion of eighteen (18) individuals and the restoration of faith for twenty -three (23) believers in Oyo and Akwa-Ibom States, Nigeria, during May 2024.
We are deeply grateful to Brother Jerry Bates and his wonderful VOTI family, Brother Richard Renfro for his leadership and the Mission Printing crew for their tireless efforts in producing these vital resources. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Brother Chad Wagner and his associates for their unwavering support for African evangelism, particularly in Nigeria.
May the Lord continue to bless our collaborative efforts as we work together to share the Gospel message.
SWKA - BUTUBUTU VILLAGE, IBADAN, OYO STATE - Resumption of Third Term
According to the Oyo State Basic and Secondary Education Schedule, the Southwest School of Evangelism Kiddies Academy resumed their third term on April 29, 2024.
**Appreciation**
We want to express our sincere appreciation to all our donors, both local and international, for their continued support in training the children of underprivileged families in our community.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to all our partners, especially the Gahanna-Jefferson Congregation, Zach & Kim Van Tassel, Cherry Lloyd and family, and Bro. & Sister Chad Wagner and associates. Your timely support and sacrifice are instrumental in nation-building. May the Lord continue to bless your work for Him in Christ Jesus' name, amen.
OJOKU MASS EVANGELISM OUTREACH / WBS SEMINAR
The students and staff of the school in collaboration with the WBSFUW in Osun and Ondo States actively participated in 3 days mass evangelism outreach/ WBS- Seminar at Ojoku town, Ona -Ara Local Government Area, Oyo State from the noon of May 24 till May 26.
We evangelized the town in the noon of May 24 and morning of May 25 and stage an open -air Bible Lectureship that centered on God's plan of Redeeming Mankind .
The following were the speakers in the two days Open -Air: Brothers Amos Olusegun, myself (Makinde Ebens), Adeyiwolu Isaac and one of our year -2-students, Umoh Sunday.
Even though, there is no conversion presently, but we were blessed with a restoration and many prospects in this town of about 5,000 inhabitants.
Our next preaching trip is coming up on June 7-9,2024 Lord's willing.
FORTHCOMING BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN 22nd ANNUAL BIBLE LECTURESHIP 2024
We, the eleven instructors of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN, located in Butubutu Village, Ibadan, Oyo State, convened an online meeting on Thursday, May 17th, 2024.
During our meeting, we extensively discussed various topics for our upcoming Annual Bible Lectureship scheduled for August 22-24, 2024, at the Doug Wheeler Events Center, God willing.
We are pleased to announce the selected theme and topics:
Theme: Christ In You - The Hope of Glory
Topics:
1.What Shall I Do With Christ?
2. The Character of Christ
3. Jesus Christ: The Answer in Hopeless Situations
4. Jesus Christ: Our High Priest
5. Maturity in Christ (Ephesians 4:13)
6. Christ In You: The Hope of Glory
7. Jesus Christ and the Many Mansions of John 14
8. Jesus Christ and Crisis Management (Matthew 18:15-18)
We believe these topics will provide a rich and inspiring exploration of our faith. We would be honored to have you join us for this important event. As we delve into these themes, we pray that God will impart His word deeply into our hearts and guide us on our spiritual journeys.
ABOUT A STUDENT:
Bro. Asamu Michael Adewale is one of our year-1- Students. Admitted into our ministerial program on August 2023. Born in Oyo town on January 15th, 1994 to Bro. & Sister Tunji Asamu. He became a member of the Lord's church in 2012. Currently studying Painting and Decoration along with his ministerial program.
Bro. Adewale aspires to become a minister in the South Western States of Nigeria and beyond after completing his ministerial training.
May the Lord continue to bless our combined efforts in service to Him. Amen.
I remain yours in His Grace & Love as a servant ,
Makinde Ebens
The Chief Servant of BVBIN & SWSE-IBADAN and WBSFUW