Testimonies

Becky A. is a Ugandan who came to Yida refugee camp in the year 2020. With no both parents to take care of her, she was all left alone and came under a friend who later abandoned her in Yida refugee camp and went back to Uganda. Born from a Catholic background parents who died in her early age, she has been suffering through her life and asked herself lots of questions.

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From Chronological Gospel partner Felix:

In the Yida refugee camp in South Sudan, an average of twenty women on a daily basis show up at the health facility with bruises and wounds. Wife beating has robbed many families. Some of the wives end up being maimed because of the beatings. Others divorce and leave their family, making living very hard.

After having taught the booklets, we received this testimony from Kavi Guwa Tutu of the Koalib tribe in the Nuba mountains:”

‘Growing up in a Muslim culture teaches us that we need to beat our wives. Beautiful as women are, we have been taught that they are useless unless we beat them.

My first wife divorced me after I almost beat her to death. My Muslim brothers told me that this is the way that we show the women that we are a man. So, I beat her, and felt good seeing her wounds.

When we were taught the chronological booklets, of God’s creation and how He created a woman from man’s rib, it hurt me so much to the point that I realized that even though I had beaten my wife, I was truly beating myself. I hated myself and was so sad that I couldn’t get my wife back.

I could then see that I am really bad, full of hate and violence, and not at all a loving man. Our children have suffered so much such pain and shame.

Now that I have heard the Good News of a loving God, I have believed and I want to walk with my God. This journey is a new journey. I am making a decision after learning the truth. Thanks so much for sharing these booklets with us.’

“Like Kavi, many are blinded by culture and it’s my prayer that we will reach them and bring them to the family of God.”

Felix

From a truck driver who listens to Wycliffe’s radio program:

“My name is Kennedy. I am a truck driver from Mombasa, Kenya to Kampala, Uganda. Most of the days, including Sundays, I am on the road.

I am hardly at home, so as a man, I have had several women on the road. Every town where I have slept, I have had a woman there. I almost forgot my son and my wife.

One day, on my way to Mombasa, I turned on the radio and I heard some teachings in my mother tongue. I got interested as I had never heard such teachings before. I parked the truck at the side of the road so that I could listen to the teachings.

The teacher said that God was sad with what He had created, and decided to wipe out everyone in the world. Only Noah and his family were left. People had turned away from God and had turned to prostitution, idolatry, and many other bad things.

The truth is that I was a prostitute. I was also an idol worshipper as I visited witch doctors to give me protection charms. A week ago, I lost a friend through an accident even though we all had the protection charm.

As I listened to the teachings. I started to discover myself. That day, I didn’t sleep in any town. I drove all the way to Mombasa. I was hurting inside.

The following week, as I was heading to Nakuru, Kenya, I heard the teachings again. I decided to go to a church that I saw on the way, but when I entered, the pastor was preaching nonsense so I left.

I have followed the teachings and decided to ask God to change me. I am back with my family. I listen to the teachings, and most of my questions are being answered. I believe that I will be completely changed very soon. Keep praying for me.”

Another listener from Wycliffe’s radio program in Kenya:

“My name is [name redacted]. The radio program has changed my life and my family. There is a difference in the truth taught over the radio and the heresy that we get in church. I can now confidently say that I have believed in Christ because of the teachings over the radio.

I now understand what sin is, and how it came to the world. I now know that God loves me and that He want my family and me to be His friends.

I have been a very bad husband. I have beaten my wife several times because I would come home drunk. I had even stopped her from going to church. Then, one Sunday, I heard Pastor Asigi teaching about the bad tribe and the good tribe–those of Satan and those of God.

The previous night, I had come home drunk, beaten my wife, and she had a swollen face. I looked at her as she served me tea, and I knew I was of the tribe of Satan. The pastor said that all evil and bad habits are from Satan while humility and love come from God. I hated myself that morning, and I begged my wife for forgiveness.

I haven’t met Pastor Asigi. I have met him only over the Radio. When the pastor asked if any listener wanted to be of God, I raised my hand. I knew the pastor wouldn’t see me, but I wanted God, my wife, and my children to witness my surrender to God.

I now have peace. I can now see the beauty in my wife. Before my children used to run away from me, but now they hug me. The radio is now our teacher. I desire to meet and hug Pastor Asigi for showing me the way to true life.”

Wycliffe is using the chronological lessons, interpreting them into the Luhya language over the radio every Sunday morning. This testimony is from that ministry:

“I am Imbayi from Vihiga county. I am a construction worker and a fan of radio. I listen to music, news, and many other programs. One day, when I was home with my radio, a new program was introduced about Bible stories. I got interested and wanted to listen.

I don’t go to church so this was a good opportunity for me to listen to the Word of God. My desire has always been to know more about creation and that was the beginning of the program. I listened to it in my mother tongue, Luhya-Maragoli, and I felt so good.

Through the program, I have learned a lot. I haven’ t met the teacher yet, but he is teaching us the truth which many pastors do not do. I am close to giving in to Christ as I now know who the Creator is, that man has fallen, and that we have sinned against God. On Sunday mornings, 8 am – 9 am, I am always with my radio learning about God.”

Rural Uganda, January 20, 2023

Tercilla and her husband divorced because Sheik Ibrahim is a Muslim and Tercilla is a Christian.

“My family didn’t know peace. My husband, Sheik Ibrahim was one of the re- known witch consultants in Bubalia,” says Sister Tercilla (Jane’s mother).

Since these teachings started, I learnt many things in the booklets. One thing is the story of people during Noah’s time. Noah built the ark, and his neighbors didn’t enter because of disobedience.

When my husband left me, due to my faith in Christ, my children choose to be with their father and I was left with one–Jane Achieng. In a period of two years, my daughter started behaviors I couldn’t understand and then ran mad, ending up in the street.

Life became so challenging. My daughter was so violent and could not want anyone to approach near her. Her food she picked [out of the garbage dump]. As a loving mother, I kept on watching after her at a distance.

One Monday morning, I woke up, and Jane was no longer in her normal place. She came after five months with a pregnancy from unknown man.

I became so scared of her and the baby. I spoke to my neighbors who helped me tie her with ropes and bring her home. I was told to try out the [witch doctor] but I refused. This brought more rejection and mockery.

After giving birth, my daughter left home–never to be seen again, I was a mother and a grandmother. I would feed my grandchild with porridge and milk. Thankfully, she is now 3 years old.

While I was listening to the teachings, I learnt that all these is because of the devil who doesn’t wish us anything good.
I shared with Felix and Joseph my problem and we prayed to God together.

It was on Thursday afternoon, while we were having open air crusade after sharing the chronological teaching in the church that from nowhere, the Lord brought my mad daughter to the crusade.

People prayed for her, and she gained normality. Thanks to God, I shared this with Felix and Joseph to go home, to take us home, and to pray with us.

The devil has lost the battle. Jesus has victory over my house, they assured me.

At night while I was asleep I heard a knock and was so hesitant to open, but I opened anyway. I could not believe the sight of my husband kneeling down asking me to forgive him. He said he has changed–that he dreamed about two young men going to pray with us in our family on 7th of January and the dream said he should come on Thursday, but due to fear, he came at night.

“I am no longer Sheik Ibrahim,” he says. “I want a new name.”

Through teaching, Ibrahim accepted the Lord Jesus Christ. He promised to bring the two children home.

What a reunion the Lord Jesus Christ brought through chronological teachings.
Thanks for continuous support and prayer.