‘Friends of Jesus’ House

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These are pictures of a property in Kampala that we are praying God will make available to us to use as home for a number of prostitutes and their children who are coming to faith in Christ through The Rooftop Care and Share initiative. These ladies are longing to change their lifestyle but need to be able to provide for their children. ‘Friends of Jesus’ House will provide them with a place to live and the opportunity to learn new skills which will enable them to find new employment.

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Hope finds Hope in Kampala.

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This is Hope Akiibu, one of four ladies who gave their lives to Christ as a result of The Rooftop Care and Share outreach in Kampala.

The circumstances of Hope’s life have meant that she has become a prostitute but now that she has become a follower of Jesus, she wants to change. This is a challenge as Hope has children that she needs to feed and clothe! Richard Tumwesigye, The Rooftop National Pioneer in Uganda is looking into ways of providing a home for Hope, and others, where they can learn new skills and be helped to find other ways of generating the income they need as they seek to follow Jesus.  The House will be called ‘Friends of Jesus’ House.

Friends of Jesus

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Dennis Pethers writes:

‘This picture was taken during my most recent visit to Uganda. I was privileged to speak to a group of prostitutes who are being reached through The Rooftop Care and Share initiative “Friends of Jesus”.

Just the other day, I received a message from Richard, our National Pioneer in Uganda — it thrilled my heart:

“We were overjoyed today at “Friends of Jesus” fellowship under Care and Share initiative when four ladies gave their lives to Christ. Two of them brought their drugs and witchcraft for burning. Victory belongs to Jesus!”

We are praying that Friends of Jesus will spread and more and more people who are ‘beyond the walls of the church’ will come to know God’s forgiveness and free gift of eternal life.

Leaders Being Equipped in South Africa

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From Chris Dikana, The Rooftop Pioneer in South Africa.

It was great to run a series of session equipping leaders!

We had 20 leaders in attendance and people who are passionate about evangelism

The training was very interesting in that I ran through the whole thing in four days meeting from 5pm every day. The discussions were very vibrant especially about our relationship with those outside the walls of the church and how we need to disciple people towards salvation and after salvation. Another point of discussion was on the need to place new converts in accountability groups and be direct in keeping interest on how they are coping with dealing with sin.

These deep truths that are being learned by the leaders in South Africa are so appropriate in every country of the world. Jesus commands us to ‘make disciples who will make disciples!’

Jesus – Friend of Sinners!

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Richard Tumwesigye recently updated from Uganda on Facebook:

In Matthew 9:9-13, we see Jesus eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners. There has been a burden on my heart to start a rehabilitation home where we can care and share with the children of these friends of Jesus; the ladies, who earn their bread as commercial prostitutes, that we, as The Rooftop , reach out to with the gospel and love of Jesus in partnership with Teen Challenge and Freedom Centre Cathedral. Every time we meet with these ladies, my heart melts for these little ones. Their mothers do this commercial prostitution in the same houses they share with their children. Imagine what these little ones are exposed to at an early stage! They are being raised in unhealthy and immoral environment. I trust we can do something practically through the ministry of Jesus Christ.

I strongly believe that, if these children are a given the opportunity to be raised in good and healthy environment, they can become great women and men of God. I have shared this idea with their mothers who are more than ready to entrust them to us and even partner with us where possible to raise them as God desires. If you feel touched to be part of this project. Please inbox me. God bless you.

Great Response in Bradenton Florida.

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Update From Dennis Pethers, International Pioneer.

I just spent a great day with the people of First Baptist Church, Bradenton Florida. It was so good  to speak at the morning, and then specially arranged evening, gathering and to encourage the church to Join Jesus in His Mission by living out and sharing the gospel with people who are beyond the walls of the church. At the end of the evening gathering the entire congregation responded to the invitation to come to the front of the building, stand on the platform, turn around and look out beyond the walls of the church building. They then cried out to God for those people that they see in the places where they live and work—they asked God to help them to see these people as He sees them. It was great, afterwards, to talk with so many people who had received a fresh vision of God’s heart for the lost.  Praise God!!

Leaders gather in Washington D.C.

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John Whaley, The Rooftop U.S National Pioneer writes:

Washington D.C.: Ever since our first visit to Washington D.C., God has granted us favor with pastors and leaders as we prepare for the D.C. Citywide Rooftop Encounter on May 16, 2018. There is a clear burden and desire on the hearts of everyone I have met with to see the church awakened to God’s heart for the lost and a breakout of a gospel movement across the city. In June, I had the opportunity to take several leaders to the top of the National Museum of the Bible while under construction to pray over the city. God also opened the door for me to spend time with the Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, Dr. Barry Black. God is at work!

Poster For Multi-City Rooftop Encounter released.

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The Poster for The Rooftop Multi-City Encounter has now been released. Click on the link to view.

The Encounter will be taking places in up to 20 cities across the world on 20th May 2018 (Pentecost Sunday). Cities include London, Washington DC, and Cape Town.

People ‘Join Jesus in His Mission’ in Kenya.

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Praise be to God almighty for what He has done. It was on Sunday 17/9/17 at youth service when I was sharing the message of hope from the book of 2nd Kings 3-20,James 1:2-4 and Romans 8:28 among other related scriptures on how to overcome the spirit of Defeat/fear in relation to sharing the word of God and pursuing our visions and dreams and take courage no matter the challenges that may come our way . Towards the end of the sermon, a group of youth from the crowd came forward and gave their lives to Christ. After the service five people joined the rooftop ministry ambassadors and will participate in the forthcoming 23rd. 09.2017 The Rooftop ministry ambassadors evangelism mission at South Coast, Kwale County of Kenya. To God be the Glory.

Boniface Ojode (National Pioneer – Kenya).

The Rooftop goes West in Uganda.

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Richard Tumwesigye, the National Pioneer, Uganda.

A recent update from Richard:

“Casting the vision and mission of The Rooftop International Ministries to the pastors and leaders in Mbarara Western Uganda. It was a success. Thank you Pr. Bukenya Everest and Kigula Daniel Pastor for the mobilisation. Victory belongs to Jesus!!