A New Africa!

Just arrived to Dar-es-Salaam again after just under a week in Mbeya, in Sothern Tanzania. What an amazing week I have had. Yet another week lined up and orchestrated by the Spirit of God. Walking with God in the midst of His plan is just flat out amazing. There is no strife in the Kingdom. Hard work yes, but no stress. When God is building the house then we are merely His co-workers and we can rest in His peace even in the midst of the storms of life.

Before I share about what God has done this past week I feel I need to take some time to honor my dear friend Fiore Londino from Pittsburgh, PA. Fiore runs his own business offering leadership training to the top echelon of mid to large size companies. He is on Pastor Jeff Leake's board for Allison Park Church and his job takes him around the country. He is indeed a frequent traveler. We have had so much fun this past week. Working side by side for the Kingdom we have made a great team. The week before I arrived to TZ, Fiore brought Patty Edwards, wife of late Pastor Bruce Edwards, and her three daughters Leah, Ashley and Samantha to dedicate two water wells that were drilled in honor of Pastor Bruce. Fiore did it so well. The ladies had the trip of their lives. Then this week, the excellence that Fiore works with is refreshing. He is diligent and takes great  pride in his work. The team that comes with us to Mbeya will have a great trip because of the hard work of Fiore.

Thank you Allison Park Church and Pastor Jeff Leake for sending Fiore as your front man to Tanzania to work side by side with us in SOS. We are honored by his presence.

The people that God placed in our path this week is yet again amazing. We have for the last couple of years said in SOS that there is a new Africa on the rise and once again that is what we met. I was picked at the airport by our co-worker Mathias Msangi and the TAG Bishop of Mbeya, Donald Mwanjoka. What an amazing man he is. Great humble man of God.

Site for Mbeya Signs & Wonders Festival June 2014!

His assistant Bishop, Addison Mwajunga is of the same spirit. He is currently in the midst of a building project. As they were praying for land to become available the local government gave them the neighboring plot for free and as they continued to pray God said to him: Do not ask anyone for money! And he has not. The church has paid for the foundation on their own - over $125,000.

These men are praying their way up. They are believing that God takes care of His own. So refreshing to see in place after place in Africa.

On Thursday Bishop Mwanjoka had gathered the main Pentecostal bishops in the city for us. As I shared our vision for Mbeya, at one point I stopped to ask them what they were sensing the Spirit saying to them. They took turns and one by one they confirmed how God indeed works two ends. They have been praying and they see us coming as a big answer to prayer.

It is God's time for Africa!

C u soon!

Published: By: The Almqvists - 3:08 PM

Tanzania Again

I am back in Africa and Tanzania. I landed Friday night after an interesting trip. There were delays on every leg and i walked off one plane and on the next plane without waiting. In the Burgh, I was walked on a different plane that was "full".

Not sure if the United employee was an actual person or an angel. He over rode the entire system and all the other workers to get me on that plane. God works in mysterious ways...

In Newark I walked off one plane and on to the next - they were more than half way through boarding when I found my gate. Same thing happened in Zurich.

After all those very, very close connections I was very surprised to find my bag on the carousel in Dar...

On Saturday I met up with Fiore and the Edward ladies - Patty, Leah, Ashley and Samantha. They had been to Tanzania for a week to dedicate a well in honor of husband, dad and Pastor Bruce "indeed" Edwards. It was great to spend some time with them, helping them to barter in the markets of Dar.

Had a burger with Fiore at South African Spur's and then off to bed early.

Today my alarm went off at 330am. Off to the airport at 4 for my 615 flight to Mbeya. Was supposed to be a day not much planned. At the airport in Mbeya I am met by Mathias, our SOS worker in Tanzania and Bishop Donald Mwajiko. In the car he says that I am preaching at his church this morning. No way I was not.

Dropped off at my hotel, a quick breakfast and then prepared a message and off to church. Great church, great service. About 15 precious adults and equal amount of kids responded to the altar call for salvation.

There is no bad time to preach. Paul wrote to Timothy that we need to be prepared to preach the word in season and out of season (2 Tim 4:2). Some times it may not seem favorable but God's time is now!

C u soon again!

Published: By: The Almqvists - 2:01 AM

Give a Gift That Keeps On Giving

This Christmas, why not try something different. Give a gift that keeps on giving. By logging on to our donations page, you can sponsor follow up material for new believers at one of our festivals next summer or you can enable a pastor to come and attend one of our Pastor's Conferences.

Log in to giving.missionsos.org and designate your donation to one of the Give a Gift options. And once your donations has gone through, a nice certificate will be sent to you via email. You can then print it and give it as a Christmas gift.

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Miracles in Moshi - Blind Eyes and Weather

Yesterday we received our first weather miracle - the sun was shining all day. Not a drop of rain all day. God is so GOOD. We had a full day cleaning of all the mud from the gear.

Morning view from our hotel in Moshi!

Even before the festival began, people started to come to the ground. They sat around reading from our follow up booklets. Jesus is transforming lives in this city.

Reading our follow up material

As the crowd began to gather joy and expectancy filled the place. The people of Moshi are such happy people, full of JOY. During worship, demons began to manifest and throughout the night 12 people were delivered from evil powers and set free in the name of Jesus. Last night we had a major breakthrough.

Hours before the festival they begin to gather...

The POWER of God was thick on the field. Eyes that could not see began to function as they were created to. Crippled began to walk. This week Jesus is coming to town and walking the streets. We are writing history in Moshi. The pastors and bishops of the city are happy beyond words.

Jesus opens blind eyes!

Jesus opens blind eyes!

Tune back for more updates. You can also check Johannes Amritzer's blog or our Instagram feeds. Search for SOS Mission… Thanks for praying. Published: By: Unknown - 2:42 AM

Interesting first couple of days

My practical crew is now almost complete. The set up is moving ahead and we are making good progress. However this is Africa. Yesterday Sunday we were scheduled to move our containers to the field and at first it needed to happen fast. 8 hours later we were finally done. The crane broke down. One of the hydraulic hose fittings cracked and hydraulic fluid flushed out and pressure was lost. First stop - go get the tools needed. Second stop - get a new pipe and have it fitted. And all this was done in a Sunday afternoon.

God is still the God of miracles!

This morning we started early and the stage is coming together. After a full day, when darkness hit so did also a short rain. Felt so good after a day in the hot African sun.

I have an amazing team to work with. A great blend of people. Even here God performed many miracles this. Those stories will come in a later post. Tomorrow we continue setting up for the festival. The King is coming to town!

Check back for more updates!

Peter

Published: By: The Almqvists - 8:45 PM

Feet on the Ground

I am back in Africa and Tanzania. This time to the city of Moshi. It always feels good to arrive days before an event is about to take place. You can feel the anticipation in the air. Posters everywhere, large billboards advertising the event. Pastors that are eagerly waiting, anticipating, expecting great things from God.

Today we walked to the festival ground and I discussed the set up  with one of my rig masters, Kurt. Red African dirt - the ground is covered with it. Dry and dusty. Soon the field will be transformed in to a place of miracles. Jesus is about to show up and meet people where they are. He will come in light and power. 

SALVATIONS - HEALINGS - DELIVERANCES - TRANSFORMATION POWER

One thing is certain: Moshi will never be the same again!

Pray with us for a transformed city and souls added to the Kingdom in the thousands.

Tomorrow Sunday, our team will be preaching in 5 different churches, challenging them one final time to bring people to the event.

Peter

Published: By: The Almqvists - 3:58 PM

Videos from our summer festivals

Sorry for the delay in posting these. My blog has been at the bottom of my list of things to get done. I have decided to change that and try and get better at posting on this blog...

TANGA VICTORY REPORT from Mission SOS on Vimeo.

Mwanza victory report. from Mission SOS on Vimeo.

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