TANZANIA Story by: Jacqueline Mwende
JESUS IS WINNING A MAF flight carrying evangelists to a remote north-eastern airstrip was cause for special celebration when it resulted in Kiyapi – a “traditional healer” – receiving salvation!
Thousands of MAF supporters will know the name the wonderful decision to shun his trade, surrender Elisha Moita. He’s been spreading the gospel in his life to Christ and come to faith. Tanzania for many decades, and he loves flying with MAF. What a miracle! “Evangelists arrive within a short time,” says Elisha, “and are still energetic to preach the Good News.” It’s quite likely that he’s the most frequent flyer in our entire history. As head of Malambo Bible College, Elisha was among the evangelists arriving on that flight to the isolated village for a three-day mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am ready to come to Jesus, receive Him as the saviour of my life, and leave my old ways. — Kiyapi’s joyful words “The Maasai believe that the charms of traditional healers can protect them from life’s adversities and heal the sick,” Elisha explains. “Many people visited Kiyapi for consultations and he received payment for his services.” But, after Elisha visited Kiyapi in his home and taught him about God’s Word, the traditional healer made 28
