“My daughter-in-law is a doctor. She goes to medical clinics in numerous little towns in Namaqualand. Her husband, Stephanus, who owns a garage, is reaching out to the communities establishing relationships at the schools. He asked his wife to join him on his next trip to treat patients in those places. Which resources by Derek Prince would you recommend them?”
This request was made by Stephanus’ mother, when she visited our office at the end of last year. The area of Namaqualand has a high population of colored Afrikaans-speaking people, and we were delighted to give her several Afrikaans books, including Derek's Self-Study Bible Course, Foundational Truths for Christian Living, Bought with Blood, Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting, and Spiritual Warfare.
The vision that God gave Stephanus and his wife is to establish a two-fold ministry, reaching out to communities to supply medical care, while simultaneously building up the local communities with Bible studies and courses that help with being set free from addiction. What a beautiful partnership—medicine for the body and truth for the soul!
Recently, Stephanus called our office with a brief report of their trip.
“I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for giving us spiritual resources for both adults and children in our area of Namaqualand”, he said.
“These resources have been a divine gift, opening doors to life-changing conversations and sparking Bible studies in some of the most remote places. Through these materials, God has been touching hearts and transforming lives daily. People who once felt isolated in their faith are now gathering, studying His Word, and growing spiritually.”
Already, a Bible Study group has been established at Hondeklipbaai and two more groups are likely to start later this year in Garies and Leliefontein.
Power to Break Curses
Stephanus shared how addiction to alcohol and drugs is the number one challenge in these areas. Many are drawn in at a very young age. He is looking to start a course to be freed from addiction, including getting Derek’s teaching on Breaking Generational Curses to them. What a joy that the Afrikaans translation of Blessing or Curse has just been printed! We believe this book will be a powerful tool in setting many free from addictions and poverty. The Word of God brings hope and has the power to break curses!
Stephanus continued,
“As part of this mission, we are currently sharing the Word with around 300 primary school learners, planting seeds of faith in young hearts and witnessing God’s truth take root in their lives."
"I truly believe that these resources were sent by the Father through Derek Prince Ministries, and I am in awe of how He is working in our community. This has been a testimony of His provision, His love, and His perfect timing. All glory to God for the lives being changed in Namaqualand.”
The area is quite barren, so Stephanus is keen to get some farming project going in that region, saying, "The Holy Spirit is planting seed in Namaqualand that is going to spring forth revival."
Stephanus and Franette are just two ordinary people, like you and me, whom God placed in strategic positions to bring both physical and spiritual healing. Please take a moment to thank God for them, and pray that Derek’s resources continue to bring breakthroughs. And as you pray, why not ask the Lord to show you ways to share the Good News, too!
