Oct. 1, 2021

 

 

 

68 Saved On Mt. Elgon, New Sanctuary & Bricks for Bible Institute

 

 

The reports coming out of Kenya and Uganda are lengthy to record as a result of the shear workmen like attitude our brethren have with regard to preaching the gospel. Add to that, an intense love for Christ accompanied with a burden for the lost and we see a book of Acts type ministry unfolding before our very eyes. We simply praise the Lord and we stand in awe of the number of souls saved, baptized and New Testament Churches planted. So many new villages are being reached on a monthly basis that it is difficult for us to keep up with. Sister Terry and I personally worked in over fifty villages during our years in country but that number has more than doubled since 2015. Some of those villages are at the base of Mt. Elgon and some are near the peak on the Kenya and Uganda border. Newly reached villages include: Kamachei, Nakoba, Mianga, Namanje, Matili, Kimatuni and Chesamisi. Additionally we have great news that our ministry is preparing to cross the border into another neighboring East African nation. I'll share those details on that expansion in the coming month's. (Above) Picture is one of our Landmark Baptist Evangelists preaching at the village of Nakoba where twenty eight received Christ. Families of Faith   As you can see from the below picture, Grandmother, Mother and her two children recently trusted Christ in Nakoba. Men and Women of Nakoba   (Left) These are some of the ladies of Nakoba who have gathered together to hear God's Word preached. Notice nobody has a Bible in their hands. Since this picture was taken we have sent dozens of Bibles for these new converts. (Below) are a group of Men from Nakoba gathering to discuss starting worship services. The old man in the suit has surrendered to the ministry and is currently being trained to become their Pastor. John & Romans Arrive For Evangelism (Top Left) you will notice boxes of Swahili John and Romans provided by FISH Ministries which the Landmark Baptist Evangelist are using to share the gospel and to teach them about the life and ministry of Christ.   Heb. 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.   (Bottom Left) This is a picture of a tent frame being provided for the LBC at Chelikei on Mt.Elgon. We have purchased two new tents and five replacement tops for existing Churches to give them a place to worship as they patiently wait for a permanent building. Building Supplies Arrive Lake Victoria (ABOVE) Picture: From left to right, Pastor George of the Landmark Baptist Church of Siaya. His wife Ann and a Church leader from LBC Ndivisi who accompanied the steel trusses and poles to Lake Victoria. You can clearly see the joy Pastor and His wife have on their faces as they know God has provided and blessed their faithness. We thank our Ministry partners who continue to prayfully and finanically invest in the Lords work in East Africa. Thirteen Baptized in the Kerio Valley The below pictures are of the recent baptism of new converts in the Kerio Valley by Missionary Timothy Loquardo. All of those baptized belong to the Pokot tribe near Kacheliba. Would you pray for these new converts as they start their walk with Christ in the newness of life and are added to the Lord's Church? Solar Audio Bibles Continue to be Distributed ABOVE) Solar powered audio Bibles in the Pokot and Karamojong language continue to make their way into the hands of new converts in the Kerio Valley. We are making every effort to get these Bibles to new Christians to help them to grow in their faith. We thank God for our Ministry partners who provide this much needed tool to those who cannot read or write. New Roof at Lukhome The (ABOVE) picture is a group of members of the newly planted Church at Lukhome. If you will take a close look you will notice that they are holding twenty pieces of Mabati= (Tin Roofing) our ministry has provided. It is important to note that we do not provide a sanctuary for every new Church plant and in the case of Landmark Baptist Church at Lukhome, they built their own indigenous structure. We received word that a storm has blown the thatch grass roof off and they needed help. This is a great insight into our methodology as we encourage these new works to do what they can by depending on God and then partner with them as we see the need arise.   Bricks for 2nd Bible Institute   As you can see from the (below) picture, bricks are being made by the thousands for our second Landmark Baptist Bible Institute to be located in the Kerio Valley. I can't adequately describe the immense amount of work it takes to mix mud, make and bake bricks with limited amounts of water available in a semi-arid region. This Bible Institute is needed to train preachers coming out of Uganda and those in the Kerio Valley. They are making bricks without any support believing that God will bless the work of their hands and provide the necessary resources for building a dormitory. Would you pray for God's provision and consider partnering with these Men of God? Special Thanks to 1st Baptist Church of Kingstowne and FISH MinistriesWe thank our God for the Churches of the American Baptist Association as well as individual friends, family and brethren who partner with Sis. Terry and I in East African and Florida. Please keep us and the Lord's Churches in Prayer as we push towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus. In His Service, Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez AKA: Missionary Loboduk & Mama Terry Your Missionaries 

 

August 6, 2021

 

 

As summer draws to an end, we can look back and see how God has blessed the Florida Plant in so many ways. We continue to see folks receiving Christ and following Him in scriptural baptism. Discipleship is taking place on so many levels as we train new converts, new teachers and a new preacher of the gospel. Its good to reflect on the past when it seems like such a blur due to the heavy work load. We stand amazed and humbled by all God is doing in our very midst. To God be the glory, great things he hath done!

Texas Group Helps with VBS, Thank You Denson Springs MBC!

VBS was one of the highlights of our summer. God sent servants from East Texas to partner with us and they were a huge encouragement to our people. Pastor Jamie Hogan, His wife Regina and the entire Denson Springs MBC crew (above) did such an amazing job of organizing, decorating and teaching. They traveled a long distance, they slept in RV's and they worked in rain and the Florida summer heat. We have great ministry partners but Pastor Jamie, Sis. Regina and His Church family have truly given sacrificially to the Lords work here in Florida. During our Cosmic Crusade we saw a dozen youth profess Jesus Christ as Lord. 

As our teams went out into the community and we were able to reach new kids for the Lord. The impact of all the hard work and long hours will be seen for years to come.

 Sis. Terry and I saw two of our Grandchildren make professions of faith as well. Amen!

Six Follow Christ In Baptism

 

We recently baptized three adults and three youth (below) at the Florida Church plant. Please pray for these new converts as they walk in the newness of life in obedience to Christ. We praise the Lord for adding to His Church as we plant and water the seeds of the gospel. Matt. 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matt 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

 

National, State & Local Meetings

 

The (below) picture was taken at the Annual ABA messenger meeting in Charleston, West Virginia. We also regularly attend State and local Missionary Baptist meetings to promote the work the Lord is doing in East Africa and Florida. This can be some of the most rewarding yet grueling part of mission work. We welcome those who think Missionaries are on perpetual vacation to join us in this Godly endeavor. We also know that we cannot do all that we do without Gods faithful people supporting God called Missionaries. We are bound to thank God always for you!

THE UNSUNG HERO OF THE MISSION FIELD

 

As you can see from the (below) pictures, the Unsung Hero of the Mission field is the Missionary's wife. Sis. Terry is always behind the Missionary and behind the scenes working countless hours for the Lord. Many Pastors and Missionaries Wife's remain on the sidelines as they are an easy target of the enemy. I am thankful Sis. Terry has learned to endure hardness as a good soldier in Christ Jesus and her love for the Lord inspires me to keep pressing towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.   She follows two true loves most of her life, Often alone during great stress and strife:Leaving loved ones for homes far away, Not knowing just how long she will stay. Some have to learn a new way to cook and eat, Sometimes they can't even talk to the people they meet. Their families move from place to place, Completely dependent on God for His grace. She is the one who keeps him in prayer, And mends his socks and pants when they tear. She stretches the food like you've never seen, You wouldn't believe what she does with sardines. She is his cheerleader as he tries to win the world, And he never has doubts that she is his girl. She keeps things going when he is away, And teaches her children to go not Astray. She helps wherever she can with his ministry, Trying to assist him in any way she can see. Her life she has given to God and this man, Praise from others was never in her plan. She's her children's schoolteacher, tailor, and cook, Trying to keep them in control with that look. Teaching them to try to fit in where they live, Yet holding on to morals that will not give. She's given her life helping and serving others, Leaving behind her sisters and brothers. The unsung hero of the mission field, The missionaries wife, whose life we have revealed.

 

Special Prayer Request

 

After six years of renting a building we are reaching the place where we need to think about purchasing a facility for a more permanent place for the Church. We will have some exciting news in our next post. Please make this transition a matter of prayer as we look for Gods will with regard to potential properties as well as His provision. We also want to thank our God for the Churches of the American Baptist Association as well as individual friends, family and brethren who partner with Sis. Terry and I in East African and Florida. Please keep us and the Lord's Churches in Prayer as we push towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.   In His Service, Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez AKA: Missionary Loboduk & Mama Terry Your Missionaries   Sending Church: 1st Baptist East Bay 10102 Big Bend Rd. . River View, Florida 33578   Co-Sponsoring Church: Dean Springs MBC 2106 Dean Springs Rd Alma, Ark.

 

Latest News on those Jailed at Lake Victoria

Released From Jail! Praise the Lord!

 

We have received word from our Mt.Elgon Pastors that they were successful in facilitating the release Pastor Dan Opyiyo (above) and seven members from the Landmark Baptist Church located at Wichlum Bay, Lake Victoria. (below)

 
It's unfortunate, but this is the realty of the perilous times we are living in. Our forefathers in the early Church endured persecution and it looks like this will continue and get worse as we see the return of Christ drawing nigh. Special thanks to Secretary Treasurer, Rodger Stuart for bringing this case to the attention of the Lord's Churches. We also Thank God for those of you who have prayed for these dear folks and those who have contributed financially to secure their release. May God continue to bless His Church and His people.

 

In His Service,

 

Chuck and Terry Fernandez

Kenya/Uganda/ Florida

 

Brethren Arrested & Bible Update

Brethren Arrested & Bible Update

 

July 26, 2021 The (Below) Picture is a rare stock photo of the inside of a Kenyan Jail. The reason I have included it in this report is because as of the time of this post, (eight) of the members of the Landmark Baptist Church at Wichlum, Lake Victoria remain in Jail for worshiping the Lord last week. It seems that the Pastor and Members were not aware of the latest round of CV-19 lock downs in certain counties of Kenya, so there were twelve arrested and taken to jail. Schools are open, markets are open but Churches are closed in thirteen counties. We sent two of our Pastors from Mt. Elgon to access the situation and have managed to secure the release of four of the members. The fines are steep so the Landmark Baptist Churches near Mt. Elgon and Lake Victoria are taking love offerings to help pay for their release. We ask those of you reading this report to pray for God's grace to be great upon them during these times of tribulation. Rom.1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

 

 

Bibles Update

 

As you can see from the below pictures, Swahili Bibles are being distributed to new converts in numerous villages in the Mt. Elgon region. We thank God for the Churches and Individuals who have given to this worthy cause. As new villages are reached with the good news of the gospel we are now able to provide the evangelists with God's Word to distribute and grow them in their new faith. The cost of one printed Swahili Bible 1000 Ksh. equates to approximately one weeks wages in Western Kenya. Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 

New Villages Reached

 

Several newly reached villages in the Mt. Elgon region where many have come to Christ are the village of Mateka, the village of Kamachi and Makhonge. These are three villages where the new believers have been scripturally baptized and organized into New Testament Churches. Praise the Lord they now have God's Word to teach, preach and grow thereby.

AUDIO BIBLES ARRIVING IN THE KERIO VALLEY
Solar Powered Audio Bibles are slowly trickling into the Kerio Valley Via USPS. It is not the most efficient way of getting them to the Pokot and Karamjung tribes but it is the only method we have available at this time. Usually, I hand carry hundreds on my annual trip to Kenya and Uganda, however due to the CV-19 restrictions we have been relegated to mailing them. Furthermore when we mail them we have to mail them in small quantities as not to draw the attention of customs to avoid heavy duty taxes. As you can see from the below pictures, the boxes are arriving a little beat up but slowly & surely.

 Heb. 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword

  Two New Plots Purchased by Faith

 

We have recently by faith purchased two new plots in Kenya to prepare for building. The Landmark Baptist Church at Siaya has been meeting under a tent for some time now and the Landmark Baptist Church at Chelikei had constructed a mud sanctuary which was recently washed away by the heavy Mt. Elgon Rains. Would you consider partnering with these Churches to provide a permanent meeting places?

Special Thanks to New Home Baptist Church, Watumpka Alabama and FISH Ministries

 

We thank our God for the Churches of the American Baptist Association as well as individual friends, family and brethren who partner with Sis. Terry and I in East African and Florida. Please keep us and the Lord's Churches in Prayer as we push towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.   In His Service, Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez AKA: Missionary Loboduk & Mama Terry Your Missionaries   Sending Church: 1st Baptist River View 10102 Big Bend Rd. River View, Florida 33578   Co-Sponsoring Church Dean Springs MBC 2106 Dean Springs Rd. Alma, Ark.

 

Florida Church Planting Update May 11, 2021

The Florida Plant continues to move forward and continues to bear fruit by the grace of God. ur annual campaign of "EACH ONE REACH ONE IN 2021" is providing us with a steady flow of visitors which in turn has yielded a steady of number of salvation's and baptisms. Now, the more difficult of work of disciplining these new converts provides the greatest challenge. It Seems people in this day and age who are willing to trust Christ as their personal Savior and to follow Him in scriptural baptism get distracted and sidetracked so easy that it makes it difficult for us to help them grow in their new faith. Bible prophecy teaches us about a time when people will be running to and fro and men's hearts will be failing them from fear and anxiety. Sure looks like the days of Noah again and we need to be more faithful now as we see the day of the return of Christ drawing nigh.

                                        NEW DEACONS ORDAINED
We recently ordained two new Deacons at the Florida Church plant. Bro. Kenny Saltmarsh and Bro. Maynard Saucier have proven them self to be of honest men of good report and full of the Holy Ghost. I'm a firm believer in having a solid leadership team in place to help guide the Church Plant to the next level. These men were great servants of God before they were ordained and are now are serving the Lord as ordained Deacons. We thank Missionary Temple Meek for helping officiate the ordination service. By the way, please pray Bro. Temple as he continues to mourn the lose of His dear Wife Annie who went home to be with the Lord last year. And, as a foreign Missionary for sixteen years in India, He would be an excellent addition to your Faith Promise or Mission Conference this year. You may reach him through our Sending Church at First Baptist Church of East Bay in Riverview Florida.

Youth Ministry and Van Ministry

As you can see from the (below) pictures, our youth ministry has a large part of Sis. Terry and my hearts. We love the children as they will make up the future Church. Fifty percent of our attendance is by youth who attend with their families or are brought in through our van ministry. As Sis. Terry and I transitioned from full time resident foreign Missionaries back to Florida Church planting, we were told that we would not be able to reach people for Christ like we did in Kenya and Uganda. While that statement is true to a certain extent, we purposed in our hearts to reach those who would receive the gospel message. We know from experience that children will receive Christ with soft hearts when many times adults will not. Consequently God has allowed us to bring many children to Christ over the last five years of Church planting as well as a good number of adults. Remember the Words of Jesus, Matt 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Prison Ministry Update

The Prison Ministry is another area where we regularly see much fruit abound. Our primary growth has been in the Spanish class as we are seeing MS 13 Gang members come to the Bible Study on a regular basis and seeing them place their faith in Christ and allow us to disciple them. God has brought Pastor Quintin Story of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mascotte to teach and preach with me at Cross City Correctional Institute over the last year Together we are able to cover twice as many cells in confinement and are seeing many professions of faith. 

 Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 

 Special Prayer Request

 After five years of renting a building we are reaching the place where we need to think about purchasing a facility for a more permanent place for the Church. Please make this transition a matter of prayer as we look for Gods will with regard to potential properties as well as His provision. We also want to thank our God for the Churches of the American Baptist Association as well as individual friends, family and brethren who partner with Sis. Terry and I in East African and Florida. Please keep us and the Lord's Churches in Prayer as we push towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.

In His Service,

Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez

AKA: Missionary Loboduk & Mama Terry

Your Missionaries

Sending Church:

1st Baptist River View

10102 Big Bend Rd. .

River View, Florida 33578

 

Co-Sponsoring Church:

Dean Springs MBC

2106 Dean Springs Rd

Alma, Ark.

Thank You For: