Listen for Love with Côte d’Ivoire missionaries

As you prepare for Christmas, what are you listening for?

The Rev. Jean Claude Masuka Maleka and Francine Ilunga Mbanga Mufuk, a married couple from the Democratic Republic of Congo who serve as United Methodist missionaries to Côte d’Ivoire, do great ministries to strengthen women, children and families.

Their story is an inspiration.

Listen for Peace with missionary David Makobo

As you prepare for Christmas, what are you listening for?

David Makobo N’Shikala knows the peace of the farm. After studying agriculture at United Methodist Africa University, he moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to Dakar, Senegal where he leads Senegal United Methodist Mission.

David teaches farmers how to grow food in poor soil and how modern technologies can help them work with their land most efficiently.

Listen for Joy with missionary Israel Painit

As you prepare for Christmas, what are you listening for?

The Rev. Israel Painit learned from his family what it means to listen to God, and he is still listening. After serving as a pastor and District Superintendent, Painit heard God calling him to a new way of doing ministry.

Today he is serving in Laos, sharing the love of Jesus in a place where there are very few Christians.