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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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

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

October 2010

Dear Prayer Partners:

Greetings in the Name of Jesus:

In the village of Sibasa, in Southern Africa, there was only one source of waterfrom a well dug in 1984. Two tribes lived there, the predominant tribehad grown more innumber than the other tribe. Somehow, they had taken on the role of leadership andno-one else felt it was worth going against them, as everyone just wanted to make suretheir family had food to eat and water. Some of the younger men in the smaller tribefelt i

was not right and grew rebellious, as the well did not belong to anyone in particular, it was tobe used by all the village...Thus, arguments and fighting often broke out when localscame to draw water. The elders in charge of the village could not control the menUltimately tempers flared, violence broke out and a major fight took place; The "smalletribe" were outnumbered by the "predominant tribe" who beat them unmercifullyalmost killing two of the young men. Their honor wounded, they left and tried to figure ouhow their families would survive.

A young student from Bible College returned to his village for winter break, andwas heartbroken when he saw what had taken place. He wrote us begging Br. John tohelp his village, to dig a new well, so that all the people could have water. Our IndigenousPastor, Br Lukas, who had planted a church very close to this village, met the student ashe 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 iwe could help them dig a new well on the Mission church property , which was alreadyfenced, allowing the villagers to draw water whenever they needed to. This would bring thepeople into the property and create an opportunity for him to minister to them, inviting themto attend church to hear the Gospel and they would get saved. Most people would come tothe well daily.

Whata great opportunity to reach the lost for the Lord

We felt the urgency and contacted a brother in S. Africa who digs wells, asking himto look into the matter on our behalf and report back. Br. Izak was so touched that he saidhe 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 noticebut he assured us that he was not asking for payment right away, we could pay him whenwe 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 inChrist who Loves God and the mission field (he has a passion for souls to be saved). Weask you to please pray in the funds to help pay for the new water well.

I looked up to see Anita with a notewe had received from the field - THEWATERWELLHASBEENCOMPLETED- Everyone testifies that there is a complete change in thevillage. People live together in peace now, no more fighting, Praise The Lord- and Glory beto God, the Mission Church has grown adding8 new families who got saved, baptized andjoined the church, a totalof 41 new members. Whata blessing!!

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Field News

Extra Christmas

Love Offering

Harvest Kits Bibles

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Field News:

Our mission truck in S. Africa needs repair work. Several years ago, we raised the funds to buy thistruck with your help, you, our donors and prayer partners gave generously. After close to 300,000 milesand lots of wear and tear on the bad roads, it needs an auto transmission plus 4x4 transfer case, shockabsorber, tires etc. These major repairs will cost about $7900.00. This is a large expense, but incomparison to the price of a new truck $70,000.00) it seems quite small. Without this "Tool ofEvangelism" work comes to a complete halt, and we know it is a necessity , and not a luxury. Please

help and pray these funds in. God Bless you.

Extra Christmas Love Gift: Thank you for prayerfully considering to share your love with ourIndigenous families by sending an extra $100.00 love gift for Christmas. Designate your early gift,and we will forward it to them before Christmas.

Harvest Kits: Thank you as you help us raise funds for 12 graduating third year Bible Schoolstudents to give each of them a Harvest Kit @$300.00 each.

Bibles/Study Bibles: Are in great demand. We can never have enough Bibles to distribute to newconverts 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 inSouthern Africa.

As I was praying about the pressing needs in Africa, trying to prioritize which need wasgreater, I felt overwhelmed, because, during the last four months of each year, we askyou to

pray in the Year end needs" for Bible School graduates; a Harvest Kit; Monthly support asthey venture out to plant new churches to raise up congregations where they will minister theWord of God; Tuition and boarding for new students enrolling at Bible School; Bibles forConverts and Pastors' wives; Com Grinders; Donkey Taxis; Christmas Love Offerings forPastors and their families; Aids orphans, and helpers at the orphanages; Bicycles; a little here,a little there, to help ease the burden on our Native Indigenous workers; Thank you for helping.

Without the help of friends like you, CFAM would not be able to reach and minister to the thousands of

unsaved souls in Southern Africa who are seeking to fill the longing in their hearts to be a part of God's family.We prayerfully distribute your love gifts as designated.& undesignated gifts go "Where Needed Most" to help

our brethren on the field in S. Africa.

May the Lord bless you richly for your continued prayer and support

Please Pray For:

Special Year End donations: Pastor's Christmas Offering

Bibles; Bicycles; Corn Grinder & Donkey Taxi Ministry; Harvest Kits;

Pastor and Bible Student support; Angola; Botswana; Lesotho, Malawi;

Mozambique - Br. Wynand Jordaan; Namibia; Swaziland; Zimbabwe;

Spring Valley Outreach - Br. Knoetze - Pastor Absalom Sindane;

South Africa Inner City Youth - Vivienne Van Rensburg;

Prayerfully, With Love,John & Anita Newton.

John Newton got saved October 28 1953 - He surrendered to preach in February 1954Celebrating 57 Years in Gods Service

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