APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH OF PORTLAND

NAMIBIA

2017 CAMP MEETING REPORT

This year’s camp meeting was a camp meeting of faith in action. There were challenges before

the camp meeting kicked off but God gave the victory as saints moved by faith. Adequate preparations

were embarked upon in earnest for the camp meeting and the tabernacle was renovated. New tiles

were fixed on the floor and the entire tabernacle was repainted. Prayers were rendered for the

manifestations of God’s presence in unusual ways.

PUBLICATION/JINGLE

In order to sensitise the general public about the camp meeting convention,

handbills and invitations were published and circulated.

DAY 1: SATURDAY, 29 APRIL 2017.

The Camp meeting activities kicked off on Saturday, 29th April, with delegates arriving across

Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Angola.

The Sunday school teachers gathered for the weekly round table lesson review. The lesson reviewd

was “The Covenant Renewed”.

The day’s activities was brought to a close with choir practice as the choir and orchestra members

prepared for the camp meeting concert and Sunday worship.

DAY 2: SUNDAY, 30 APRIL 2017

The Sunday worship activities started with Sunday school classes for various groups. These include

the Elementary, and senior classes for the English, Portuguese and Oshiwambo languages.

The Sunday school worship service opened with a short organ prelude featuring “Come Thou

Fount of Every Blessing”

Bro. Agostinho Cassinda leading the congregational song

Prayer by Bro Bigirimvano Bonaventure Bro. Evans Mhlanga teaching

The organ prelude was followed by

congregational songs. The songs

rendered include:

“Revive us again” and “Even

me”

The congregation sang heartily in

anticipation to having a blessed camp

meeting.

Bro. Evans Mhlanga

taught the adult

English class, while

Bro Oscar Hucui

delivered the

Portuguese adult

lesson. Bro. Lesedi

Gaogane from

Botswana taught the

elementary class.

Interpretation was

arranged for other

languages.

Kinyarwanda class Oshiwambo class

Elementary class Portuguese class

Devotional Service:

After the Sunday school lesson, the devotional service started with a short music prelude: Violin solo

preceded the choir vocal rendition.

Violin solo Bro Samuel Jegede conducting

The combined choir rendered “The Voice of Singing”. The congregational songs were led by Bro

Samuel Jegede. The congregational prayer was followed by the announcement during which Rev.

Newton Jaravani delivered camp meeting goodwill message from the Southern Africa district’s

headquarters, Zimbabwe.

Rev. Newton Jaravani congratulating Bro. Samuel Jegede, the Youth leader

Rev. Joseph Jegede delivering the first sermon

During the

announcement,

Rev. Newton

Jaravani

announced the

Youth leadership

of the Apostolic

Faith work in

Namibia

Bro Samuel

Jegede was

appointed to

become the Youth

Leader.

The first sermon was

delivered by the

Namibian Country

Superintendent,

Rev. Joseph F.

Jegede. The sermon

was titled

“Blessings that

Follow Those

Who Are Thirsty

and Hungry after

Righteousness”

Bible references

include Matthew 5:6,

Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm

55:1-5, John 8:3, I

Sam 16:14, Luke

15:17-19 among

others.

Excerpts from sermon:

“Hunger and thirst are

natural needs on human

beings. When we had our

first born, he was always

restless when hungry, but the

mother was always prepared

ahead of time to supply food.

But that was only physical.

Psalm 42:1-2. Like the hart,

God wants us to draw near to

take the living waters. That is

exactly why we come to this

camp meeting. It should not

be an occasional exercise.

God wants us to be hungry

continuously. If there is a

little hunger in you, God will

satisfy you.”

Youth Service:

The Youth took over the afternoon session as they had their first Youth Service.

Bro. Samuel Jegede, the Youth leader, delivering the first Youth service sermon.

Evening Service:

Theme: The Most deadly disease

Rev. Newton Jaravani

Testimonies:

“I was born in the

gospel but that

didn’t save my

soul, until one day

when I decided to

seek for salvation.

God saved my

soul”

“God delivered me

from social media

addiction that

enslaved and

pulled me into sin”

Rev. Jaravani delivering the

first revival sermon

DAY 3: MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017

Workers’ conference:

The third day of the camp meeting was opened with a workers’ conference. Gospel Workers’ manual

was discussed and the senior ministers made inspiring contributions.

Cross section of workers during the seminar.

“We have deadly

diseases that

plagued the

world today, but

the most deadly

disease that is

plaguing many

people today is

sin.” Gen 2:27, I

John 3:4, Psalm

68:3-4.

“We were all

born sinners. A

little child is a

little sinner and

as they grow,

they grow with

sin.

It may start with

a little lie.

There’s no little

sin

That little sin will

lead to hell fire.

However, the

good news is that

Jesus brought

deliverance.

The gospel is

powerful. When

you are saved,

you have the

power to go and

sin no more.

The Camp Meeting Concert:

Music is an integral part of the gospel. Our musicians are not entertainers but gospel workers who

preach the Gospel through music renditions. Camp meeting concert is a legacy that has been practiced

through the gospel history. We thank God for the unity exemplified in the gospel. The Music

department is no exception as the choir and orchestra members across the Southern African district

are always ready to join the Namibian choir members during the annual camp meeting.

Concert Preparation:

Combined and individual practice/preparations for the concert.

The amazing

thing about the

camp meeting

concert was the

brevity of

preparation and

practice time.

Choir members

outside Namibia

had only three

days to practice

with their

Namibian

counterparts.

This portrayed the

spirit of oneness

and dedication.

The 2017 Camp Meeting Concert was tagged “GOD WILL DO IT AGAIN”.

During the intermission, the congregation was led in songs after which the elementary class presented

a short program.

Dr. Alexander Alagba giving the vote of thanks.

The last item on the program was the popular “Hallelujah Chorus” by G.F. Handel. The

congregation rose up to the “King of Kings” during the rendition.

At the close of the

concert, one of the

guests, Dr. Alexander

Alagba was asked to

give the vote of thanks.

He expressed his

delight about the

performance. He also

remembered the last

time he watched such a

classical music

performance in Lagos,

Nigeria. He expressed

his delight in watching

such performance in

Ondangwa.

He enjoined the

leadership of the

church to make a

plan to extend such

classical music

performance to the

general public at a

public utility facility

where more people

could have the

opportunity of

listening to the

gospel message in

music.

The concert was brought to a close with a short message on “Why do you need Jesus” by Rev. Zac

Oyedokun. We need Jesus because of our past, present and the future.

The audience went down on their knees to seek Jesus in earnest.

Concert pictures:

Elementary program

The orchestra playing “Themes from The Water Music” and “I belong to Jesus”

DAY 4: TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017

Bible Teaching:

Theme: “Working The Works of God”

Rev. Zac Oyedokun

Rev. Zac Oyedokun conducting

Rev. Zac Oyedokun and the interpreter.

John 6:28

“It is our hearts’ desire to hear

the great salutation: welcome,

well-done”. Matthew 25:35-40.

“Everyone is working for a

reward. Who is your employer?

There are natural rewards and

these are proportional to how

much work you are able to do.

There are also supernatural

rewards and they are

proportional to favour and

grace: rewards that outweigh

your efforts. There are

important questions to ask

yourself: Who am I working for,

and what is my reward? Are my

rewards natural or

supernatural? Luke 18:28-30.

If you are not working for God,

automatically you will be working

for the devil. When you were

born, you were automatically

under the devil’s payroll.

When you align yourself with

God’s covenant, goodness and

mercy will follow you. At

salvation, you get your

employment letter to work for

God. Appetizers: joy in the Holy

Ghost, victory over

circumstances, good health and

many more. What should be the

attitude of a good worker? Focus

on the supernatural reward, be a

cheerful giver, obedient follower

and a humble leader. The choice

is yours. Come to the altar.

DAY 5, WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2017

Bible Study

Theme: Holy Living of The Sanctified.

Rev. Newton Jaravani

Bro. Israel Awotunde conducting

Testimonies:

Rev. Joseph Jegede testifying.

“God saved me when I

was a young man.

Before I got saved, I was

religious and was

ringing the church’s bell

to announce time for

church’s services. While

doing this, I was dating

the pastor’s daughter.

But after Jesus saved

my soul, I broke up with

her. God put a deeper

hunger in me and I

prayed through to the

other Christian

experiences.”

Rev. Newton Jaravani and the interpreter

Excerpts: Matthew 5:47. Why do we need to be

sanctified? Leviticus 19:1-2. This is a

requirement for every on who wants to make

heaven. Psalm 51:1-3.

After we have been forgiven, we need to be

cleansed from this sin. After sanctification, we

have a peace that surpasses understanding.

Psychologists cannot explain this

transformation.

I Peter 1:15-16, John 17:17, this was Jesus

praying for us, who want to work the works of

God.

Ephesians 5:25. God wants a church without

spot, wrinkle or blemish.

Holiness is possible. John 17:14. Jesus expects

us to do more than others are doing because we

have been born twice. We have Jesus’ royal

blood in us.

When we claim we are saved and sanctified, are

we really different to others?

Matthew 5:20. The righteousness is a gift from

God. It must exceed that of the Pharisees. If you

discovered that there is no change after you

claim to be saved and sanctified, go back and do

the first work.

“What do ye more than others? This is a

question we must answer. John 1:12. They have

been empowered to do more than others. II

Peter 1:3-4. At sanctification, we have the divine

nature Of God.

Sanctified people can forebear and forgive

anything because God forgave them all. The

grace of God makes life easy. Philippians 2:5.

God expects us to do things without murmuring

and disputing. If you are not saved or

sanctified, today is another day for you.

Come and answer this question today. “What do

ye more than others?”

Evening and Evangelistic Service, 3 may 2017

Theme: Jesus is a Specialist

Jesus did it for me:

“Jesus of Nazareth

is a Specialist. The

blind Bartemaeus

got Jesus’ attention.

He believed on

Jesus.

Tonight, just call on

Jesus’ attention.”

DAY 6: THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017

Bible Teaching

Theme: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Rev. Evans Mhlanga

Rev. Evans Mhlanga

Testimonies:

Excerpts: John 14:2. While

we are still alive, there are two

things that await us- Rapture

or death. In our lifetime, we

have to prepare for either of

these events. Luke 17:26.

Noah was told to prepare an

Ark. It was business as usual in

his days, while he was building

the ark.

Judgement is due to be

executed, but thank God, God

will not destroy the righteous

with the wicked.

The coming of the Lord

would be preceded by the

falling away. Sin would

become fashionable.

Today, preaching against

sin is not popular.

Preparation goes beyond

church membership. Don’t

think you will resurrect if

your life is not hid with

Christ. How do you feel

when you remember that

Jesus is coming? As sure

as the rising of the sun is,

Jesus is coming. Come and

prepare.

“When I came to

the gospel, God

saved my soul. One

day, our car was

stolen. We prayed

and after four days,

it was found at

Mozambique

boarder. God

directed the police

to an unusual road

and it was

discovered there”

Revival and Evangelistic Service

Theme: “Faith Cometh By Hearing”

Sis. Helena Tomas

Sis. Helena Tomas with the interpreter.

Testimonies:

Rev. Newton Jaravani testifying

Rev. Zac Oyedokun testifying

“Jesus saved me when I was in

grade school. I was involved in a

plane crash but Jesus gave me a

second chance. God provided a

place of worship for us in

Windhoek this year.”

- Zac Oyedokun, Windhoek,

Namibia

“I thank God that Jesus saved

my soul. God reached out to me

in an unusual way. We had an

attack and sustained bullet

wounds. Christians came to us

and prayed for us. God healed us

all. I never thought God could

heal gunshot wound. I intended

to take revenge, but in the

process of that, God saved my

soul. I visited the person

responsible for the attack in

prison. I was a man of many

women but since Jesus saved my

soul, I have only one woman- my

wife.”

- Newton Jaravani, Harare,

Zimbabwe

DAY 7: FRIDAY, 5 MAY, 2017

Bible Teaching

Theme: Baptism of The Holy Ghost

Rev. Joseph Jegede

Rev. Joseph Jegede and the interpreter. Sis. Lulu Gaogane playing trombone

It is the way to victory. Put on the whole armour. Acts 1:8. This was a commandment to the disciples. Then

“unto the uttermost part of the world” That includes us today. We need the power. What is the benefit of a well-

built car with a beautiful brand without power? It is of no use, but let there be an engine, petrol and other

necessary things, then fire it, and it moves. Coming to the Apostolic Faith is good but without the power of the

Holy Ghost, you will not be active.

Ordinance: Water Baptism, The Lord’s supper and washing of the saints’ feet.

A candidate during water baptism

Excerpts: “The Baptism of the

Holy Ghost prepares us for

heaven. Ephesians 6:10 10

Finally, my brethren, be

strong in the Lord, and in

the power of his might.

The Power of the Holy Ghost

enables us to stand against

principalities. Our fight is a

spiritual battle. We are very

much concerned here about

the three basic Christian

experiences, it is the way to

victory. When we listen to your

testimonies, we want to hear

that you prayed through to

salvation, sanctification and

the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Afternoon:

Water baptism was

conducted in the

afternoon for those

who were saved

during the camp

meeting and those

who have been

saved previously

but have not had

the opportunity to

be baptised. Six

people were

baptised.

Evening:

After the evening and

evangelistic service,

the saints gathered to

observe the Lord’s

Supper and washing

of the saints’ feet. It

was a wonderful time

altogether.

DAY 9: SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017

Sunday school

“The Tabernacle in The Wilderness”

English adult Sunday school class

Bro. Seyi Olowoniwa teaching the Sunday school. Rev. Evans Mhlanga teaching the junior class

Devotional Service:

Sermon: The Christian Armour

Rev. Zac Oyedokun

Rev. Zac Oyedokun preaching

2. Deception: The devil must deceive you before he can defeat you.

3. Intimidation: The devil roars like a lion. Actually, he is not the lion. Jesus is the Lion of Judah.

4. Laziness: Laziness allows you to fall easily. An idle hand is a devil’s workshop

5. Success: Are you surprised? Success destroys people more than poverty. If your riches increase,

don’t set your mind on them

Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his

might.

It is you who must do the standing. Use what God has given you. Prepare for war to have peace. It is

not when war comes that you will rush to pray. David was fully dressed before the battle.

“You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free”

Have you believed unto salvation? Not emotions. For you to survive, you need the truth.

What are you doing for God? Do you want your life to be beautiful? “How beautiful are the feet of

them that bring good tidings”. You need to pull the trigger, and God will release the blessings. Wait

on God. It is easy for the devil to kick somebody who is in a hurry. God is not unrighteous to forget

your labour of love.

John 10:11. “Jesus Christ is a Captain that has never

lost a battle. He will take care of you. If you are not

saved, you can see what you are missing.

“You are the light of the world” Light cannot shine

without the oil. “You are the salt” don’t allow your salt

to lose its savour. Your association with sinners will

cause a chemical reaction that will make your salt to

lose its savour and remove you from God. II

Corinthians 5:17. Read the riot act to the devil. Tell

him you are a new creature.

Ephesians 6:12. This list should not intimidate you.

Your number one enemy is the devil, and he has many

agents. If you are not afraid of the master: the devil,

you can order his agents to depart from you.

“We are not ignorant of his devises” There are five

devises that Satan uses

1. Your mind: He that controls your mind controls

you. That is why it is good to renew your mind with the

Word of God.

The Altar service:

At the close of every service, seekers rushed to the altar to seek God. Many souls received various

blessings as workers joined them to intercede. We thank God that He has never failed to answer any

sincere seeker that fully surrendered to Him. God blessed the seekers in the old time way.

Seekers during altar service The benediction

Marriage seminar:

The ministry is concerned about the well being of the members and one crucial area is the home. A

marriage seminar was conducted on Wednesday, 3 May 2017. During the seminar, young people were

reminded of the basic needs required before going into marriage. These needs include spiritual,

financial and resources. Questions and answers session was allowed to respond to various queries.

Evangelistic outreach:

Throughout the camp meeting, a group of inspired and dedicated workers regularly go out for

outreach evangelism to convey the gospel good news and plead earnestly with people to come and

partake of the camp meeting blessings.

CAMP MEETING PICTURES:

Delegates from South Africa (Bro. Israel Awotunde and family) Delegates from Zimbabwe

Delegates from Botswana Delegates from Angola

Windhoek, Namibia delegates some “catching up” before departing

Time out: Delegates outing/excursion

God bless our Kitchen department:

Worship Communication:

Precious memories:

Time to say goodbye:

After the devotional service, delegates across the border and Namibia prepared to return to their

various stations. The same God who granted journey mercies to campers while coming proved

Himself strong and mighty again. We received news of victory that God granted all camp meeting

delegates safe journey back to their various destinations.

CONCLUSSION:

The 2017 camp meeting was a step of faith and God did not fail to honour His words. Saints

contributed willingly, we had 10,000 in our account but we spent up to 65000. Most contributors

were young people who contributed nearly half of their salaries. Campers were fed free of charge and

99% accommodated freely. After the camp meeting, there was an outstanding of 10400 to pay back.

Only heaven has the accurate record of the blessings that accrued during and after the camp meeting.

The peak attendance was 58.

If Jesus tarries, our prayer is that the Great God of heaven will make the camp meeting blessings

permanent and keep us all till we meet again by next year’s camp meeting.

May God continue to raise up an army for the gospel work in Namibia.

Apostolic Faith Church of Portland, Namibia.