Sofia

Vincent sent me the story of Sofia. It lifted my heart. In a world of bad news, good news is welcome. Here is her story. I think it will lift your heart as it did mine. See, God isn’t dead. Satan isn’t winning. Good things are happening.

Nanyanzi Sofia is a former Manna recipient from Katanga. She was in the program from February through July 2018. She is a single mother, 30 years old and has 4 children. She was married to a Muslim man who was a taxi driver, but he left her alone with the children. When we found her she had nothing and was hopeless. A neighbor pointed her to us as one who needed help. She didn’t believe we would really help her until she saw us coming with the bags of food. Sofia heard the Gospel that was shared with her and was born again. She was the only one who gave her life to Jesus Christ on that day. I remember her telling me that this is my day. I thought she was joking about being a Muslim and confessing Christ in public while others were watching her, but she was serious. She told me she was tired of all the lies she received from religions. She was baptized 3 months after being saved and now has a house church that meets at her place on Monday’s. Sofia loves to share the message that changed her with others, and she has led many to Jesus Christ. Her life has changed and she is happy and grateful for the food and the message of Jesus Christ.

Through the Manna program Sofia listened to our teaching on saving money and starting a small business.  She saved 72,000 shillings, and she started a small business selling African pancakes and other eatables. She sells in Makerere University, Mulago Hospital and the local YMCA. Her business is growing and today she has 366,000 shillings which she is using as capital. You see Sofia has a dream. She has bought a piece of land that she wants to build upon. She is working hard and is challenging other women to work hard as well and teaches them to be proactive and to not just sit around waiting for their husbands to act when your children go hungry and there are needs.  She has encouraged not just me but also all the IMFC staff. I want to thank everyone who gives to these people in the Manna Ministry. You are making a difference.

Vincent

Jimmy