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AMBUKA 2013 UPDATES

Dear friends, Greetings from your friends in Africa- Burundi; I hope you are doing well. We thank the Almighty God who made us friends and partners. We always glorify God when we think about you. The love you have always shown us by generously supporting us spiritually, morally and financially. Thank you for supporting ICM and us the Ambukas family. You are very special our dear friends, God loves you and we love you too and constantly pray for you.

FAMILY God was faithful to us in the past year 2012. Our family was healthy and continued successfully each in his or her school. Darwin moved to 3rd Year and Luke to 2nd Year in medical school in Uganda. Charity is now in her 3rd Year doing Education in a Kenyan University. Israel who is in grade 6 changed from day school to boarding school which is 10 miles away from his former school. Rose graduated with Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Mount Kenya University.

SPIRITUAL LIFE Amidst many challenges, the Lord kept us strengthened through Isaiah 43:1-3 and we have kept the spiritual fire burning bright to the glory of Gods Name. The 2012 ICM International Council (IC) Meeting we held in Uganda was quite impacting to me. Some of the things the Lord impressed on my heart, I have watched them unveil and I am grateful to Him. MINISTRY At ICM Seminary, both English Language and Bible &Theology students have continually received their training. Currently we have 205 students taking certificate in English Language at 4 different levels. We also have 21 students taking certificate training in Bible and Theology. On Nov 21, 2012 we graduated 65 students with a certificate in English Language and 23 with Bible & Theology certificate.

During the Year 2012, we conducted 24 different seminars to leaders, women, men, youth, and children and gave out donated clothes and Bibles to needy people. In total, 5,587 people went through our seminars. Together with teams from USA and Germany, we reached police, military, pastors and bishops in different conferences.

The Motorbike we received through Rev. Greg Snell has enabled us conduct Christian film shows in different provinces monthly where many people are giving their lives to Christ. We then set up two to three days Prayer, Leadership and Bible seminars for pastors, women, men, youth and children where we teach the Word of God.

In each of these meetings, many souls come to Christ; others recommit their lives to Christ. This is in pursuit of the great goal we have to train Burundians in Gods Word and mobilize the whole country into intense prayer for the nation.

BUILDING We deeply thank God and thank the Living Grace Church that has worked tirelessly to enable us fence one side of our property. Their hard work and generosity have seen our first floor completed, Thank you very much. May God bless you as you serve Him with us here.

STAFF & PARTNERS In the Year 2012, we had 3 join our staff and we are trusting God to get the 4th one who will help us establish and run ATS Seminary programs in our new campus.

BUJUMBURA MARKET Sunday Jan 27th 2013 witnessed the burning of our public main central market. This center is the source of income for many Burundians and there was a lot of mourning from citizens whose properties got burnt in fire. Some are back to square one and are so desperate that they do not know how they will educate their children. This great loss may affect our economy drastically, we kindly request for your prayers. PRAYER REQUESTS 1. Burundis Economy 2. The schooling of my children: Gods Grace, Health, Ability 3. That we (ICM Burundi) shall remain focused to the calling of God 4. That the people of Burundi shall experience transformation. 5. That fencing of ICM property (the remaining 3 sides) shall be realized. 6. That the completion of ICM ministry Center building shall be realized. 7. A faithful person with Bible & Theology training to join our staff. We could not have come this far without you, your prayers and your moral support. Thank you for being a part of our ministry and a great asset in the Kingdom of God. With love, Painito & Rose Ambuka To support ICM and the leadership training in Burundi, please use (USA) 4201 Ardmore Avenue, Suite 6 Bakersfield, CA 93309 OR visit us at www.icmusa.org OR (CANADA) I.C.M. 34181-17790#10Hwy. Surrey, BC V3S8C4 604.614-4473 email: office@icmcanada.org OR visit us at www.icmcanada.org OR contact us Painito & Rose Ambuka PO Box 734 Bujumbura, Burundi. Email: pambuka@icmburundi.org ; rombuka@yahoo.com Tel. +257-79456744

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