ZAMBIA: Leonard Chibende wrote: "ln August 1996 we set up our first literature stand at the main market in Mufulira by faith. Soon we came in contact with Fred Morris author of Manna Publications (USA). In the ten years since that time, we have reached and sold a lot of Manna books to hundreds of believers and non believers. Every Manna book sold prayerfully is a seed which brings forth a fruit. We have experienced this and have received many testimonies of the book ministry. Literature is a powerful means of spreading the gospel. Manna books are written in Easy English. No wonder they are easy to print and quickly sold out. We have printed many different titles and have easily sold them. The latest to be published is the UK edition of MARK which is selling well at our stands.
Ever since we started the ministry ten years ago, we have never lacked books to sell. Our dependence is on God (1 King 17:16). We are also thankful to those who have prayed and supported us. We also thank our many customers."
DAVID PAGE VISIT: “ The first week of October was an exciting week for us. David Page, Manna Editor from UK and wife Jenny stayed in one of the Sunnyside guest cottages and David took two meetings most days. Those who did not know about Manna Publications were informed and David's ten-point outline of Manna's "Method of operation" will live on in the minds of many. The local newspaper also did a good piece when David spoke at the Downtown Prayer Luncheon. Thank you David for sharing your time and talents with Manna supporters and interested people in Harrisonburg.
NEPAL: Manna Representative Loknath Manaen has translated the Manna Old Testament commentaries into Nepali. He is not satisfied and wants to come to Harrisonburg and polish up his translation. We have been offered a "missionary apartment" at the Massanetta Conference Center within walking distance of our building. It is available January to April 2007, free of charge in exchange for minimal services, help with archives and help at the front desk two or three evenings a week. This is a wonderful answer to prayer. Loknath wants to fix for himself. He will need a computer.
ANTHONY YAKOBO (Uganda): In October Anthony visited Kenya on behalf of Manna and met some of his and our contacts to encourage them and evaluate their potential. Manna-Kenya has been in limbo for some years now. Pray for the contacts made. Anthony also printed the first paperback commentary (Genesis Parts 1-4) in one book of 160 pages for mass market distribution. Pray for good sales and that this will lead the way into the mass market.
INDIA (Northeast States): Few people know anything about this part of the world - the Northeast States of Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Nagaland, etc. The Lord is opening these "closed" lands to us and raising up people to translate and print Manna books for the largely Christian populations. A brother from Pittsburg area will lead a team to Meghalaya and Manipur in March 2007. His brother is a pastor in Manipur. Our latest contact is Rev. Khawsiama from Mandalay, Burma who is a Mizo speaker. A pastor brought him to meet Peter Skinner in UK and Peter gave him samples of MARK 1 - 8 which he has translated into Mizo. Pray that he will find help to check his translation and prepare it for the printer.
PAPUA-INDONESIA: This part of New Guinea used to be called Irian Jaya. A new contact there wrote, "I myself am planning to start English Bible studies with college age people here in Indonesia. Their English is usually very basic, but they desperately want to improve that. At the same time I see a great need for Bible education in the local churches. Would I be able to buy a Manna Bible study commentary for instance for one Bible book to try that in our study group?"
[Ed Note: We were quick to answer "Yes," to this brother who has decided to begin with GENESIS.We have sent a sample of this book to him and he has agreed to print copies for his study group. We pray that friends and neighbors will see the Manna commentaries and become interested.]
A TESTIMONY from Wa Land : "My heart filled with joy as I took pencil and paper to write to you. I thank you a lot for the Manna Publications. I have one of your Manna books - it is truly a blessing! We need a school so we can teach the people a Bible education. We need your help. Now my Wa people will learn about the Bible from your Manna books. Once again, thank you very much!"