AFRICA RESPONDS! November 3-20, 2011 MANY SEEKERS I recently returned from Uganda and Kenya where God blessed the open air evangelistic meetings (crusades), youth meetings, and pastor/wives conference. It is estimated that over 200 Africans sought Christ, one of which was a police woman! Many believers sought spiritual renewal, married couples received counseling, youth made commitments toward sexual purity, and numerous individuals with health issues were prayed for. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Dr. Luis San José, a medial doctor, pastor, and friend, accompanied me on this trip. He was a great asset as he held seminars on health, examined many, and performed surgeries at the Tenwek Hospital in Kenya. SURPRISE! And what a surprise and blessing it was to have my son, Peter, join me, coming all the way from Azerbaijan for the Kenya crusades. It was also a blessing to be with my brother, Hubert, president of World Gospel Mission, while in Uganda. GRATEFUL Both Dr. Luis and I are grateful to the missionaries and to the Africa Gospel Church (170 churches in Uganda and 1,600 in Kenya) for their warm and gracious hospitality, and for organizing the events that we were involved in. HUNGER PREVAILS Africa still remains wide open to the gospel. And in spite of high unemployment, social problems, poverty and aids, people are hungry for the Gospel and are finding forgiveness and new life in Christ. One example was the conversion of the Muslim hotel manager where we stayed while in Uganda. THANK YOU My deepest thanks to my wife, Karol, who "held the fort" during the three weeks I was gone, and to all of you for your prayers and support which makes this ministry possible.   In His Service, David H. Harriman David Harriman Ministries www.davidharrimanministries.org   return to top of page BOLIVIA REPORT September 5-18, 2011 In September I traveled to Bolivia, the country where I spent most of my childhood and teen years as a missionary kid, and where my parents served for 37 years planting the Good Seed. Their efforts, along with many other missionaries and Bolivian Christians, have resulted in a vibrant and growing church with more than 100 congregations. Travels in the country took me to two tropical cities, Trinidad and Ascención, and to El Alto, located in the Andean Mountains at 13,000 feet. Because of the intense speaking schedule, David Kerney (a young World Gospel Mission missionary serving with his family in Bolivia) accompanied me and did a splendid job in conveying spiritual truths and practical helps in the leadership conferences. God blessed the open air evangelistic crusade in the city of Ascención. Advertising through TV and radio, churches united to make it happen. Several hundred attended the meetings and more than 100 people sought Christ for the first time. Local pastors are doing follow up work with those individuals to provide discipleship. During the two youth rallies held in Trinidad and El Alto, many made spiritual commitments and pledged to live lives of purity, in a society where sexual temptations and pressures are endless. I was also privileged to speak on TV and radio in Ascención, and in the capital city of La Paz. Both pastors and church leaders who face incredible challenges, were refreshed, renewed and challenged to do the work of ministry with integrity. Preliminary plans are now underway to return to the city of El Alto next year to hold a Christian musical festival for the purpose of winning many more to Christ. Thank you for your prayers and support which makes this ministry possible. God's Spirit is still at work! In His Service, David H. Harriman David Harriman Ministries www.davidharrimanministries.org   return to top of page GUATEMALA REPORT July 21 – August 8, 2011 OPEN DOORS AND OPPORTUNITIES It was my privilege, along with Tom Dunbar (retired World Gospel Mission missionary), to spend over two weeks in Guatemala City and other areas of the country. We traveled approximately 1300 kilometers (around 800 miles) overland to seven different cities and communities, speaking over 30 times to 1500 to 2000 people whether it was to congregations, pastors, lay leaders, married couples, young people, not to mention the outreach on radio. We were treated royally with great hospitality and blessed with a daily diet of beans, tortillas, eggs, and coffee. A LAND OF BEAUTY Guatemala, meaning the land of the trees, is a beautiful mountainous tropical country located in the heart of Central America. Even though Spanish is the official language, there are 24 indigenous languages that are still spoken. And thanks to the past efforts of pioneer missionaries and the present ministries of numerous churches and denominations throughout the land, Guatemala now has a very high percentage of evangelical Christians. Yet, there is much more work to be done as as the country faces a formidable crime wave. RENEWAL AND REVIVAL God moved in hearts as many night after night came forward seeking forgiveness and purity, many with tears who poured their hearts out to the Lord. Church leaders and pastors also responded and eagerly absorbed the Word, and were challenged to live pure and spirit-filled lives in their communities and churches. Couples received marital counseling on how to have a stable and lasting marriage in the midst of today's pressures and temptations. Numerous young people made spiritual commitments and vows toward sexual purity. God be praised! THANK YOU My deepest gratitude to the Francis Asbury Society, faithful donors, and to the generous offerings of the Guatemalan churches that made our trip to Guatemala, and travels in the country possible. Our heart-felt thanks to pastors Ana and Rivera who arranged the meetings in Guatemala City, and to pastor Elías who provided transportation and coordinated all of the events that were held in other regions of the country. And last but not least, a big thank you to my wife, Karol, who packs my suitcase and follows me with her prayers during the days I am away from home. I am grateful for her support. In His Service, David H. Harriman David Harriman Ministries www.davidharrimanministries.org     return to top of page   A TRIP TO REMEMBER February 23 - March 8, 2011 LAND OF THE INCAS Last week I returned from Peru where I led a World Gospel Mission and evangelism work tour of four men from North Dakota, Minnesota and Ohio to the city Cuzco, Peru. This city has over 350,000 people and is located in the Andean Mountains at 11,200 feet above sea level. Once known as the capital of the Inca Empire, it takes in 1,500 tourists per day during the tourist season, who come to visit the nearby Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. WORKING HANDS The team did an awesome job working on church-related projects, whether it was preparing a floor for cement pouring, or building a roof and sanctuary platform. We also worked on two homes, installing walls, a water tank, and temporary windows for a lady and her two children who had been living in a tent. What a testimony and impact the men made on lives as they reflected the spirit of Christ in spite of the language barrier. RECEPTIVE HEARTS I also was privileged to speak in five different churches, where God wonderfully blessed His Word at two youth rallies, two leadership workshops on evangelism, and congregational meetings. Over 20 people sought Christ for the first time, such as the husband and wife who were saved following a church dinner; or the invalid grandmother who received Christ in her home; or the teenage girl who eagerly sought Jesus following a Sunday morning service; or the young man selling ice cream, who after reading a track given by a work team member, repeated the sinner's prayer. THANK YOU The team is deeply grateful to David and Cathlene Strong, World Gospel Mission missionaries in Cuzco, who hosted us and did a beautiful job organizing the work schedule and speaking engagements. And my heartfelt thanks to each of you who, through your prayers and contributions, made this trip possible. In His Service, David H. Harriman David Harriman Ministries www.davidharrimanministries.org return to top of page