SODO GOSPEL CRUSADE, ETHIOPIA // 29 OCT - 1 NOV 2026
Updated: Nov 2
SODO Gospel Crusade, Ethiopia, DAY 1:
The hand of the Lord is heavy upon Sodo! What mighty miracles we witnessed tonight, both of salvation and healing. We have planned to come to Sodo ever since we began crusading in Ethiopia in 2017, but other locations took priority—until now! The time has come for In His Name to lift high the name above every other name, and already, we are seeing that name prevail.
As I usually do on the first night of our crusades, I preached from Isaiah 61, proclaiming the Gospel with heartfelt simplicity. I explained that the Gospel is good news because it solves the problem of sin, removing the barrier that separates us from God. When Jesus washes our sins away with His precious blood, He also heals our brokenness and breaks every chain of bondage. We then called on Jesus with one accord, asking Him to do this work in our lives. It was spectacular!
Prayer for the sick was followed by a stream of testimonies. Sometimes, the first night can be a little slow, with people feeling nervous about coming forward to testify publicly. Not in Sodo!
Bereket (20 years old) had a protruding tumour in his abdomen that was so large he struggled to walk. During prayer, it disappeared! He can now walk normally—and even jump, which he joyfully demonstrated on stage. And there is more: Bereket received Jesus as Saviour. God saved and healed him in a single service. Praise the Lord!
Tamrat (29 years old) had been unable to move his right arm properly since a car accident five years ago. He underwent surgery and had metal implants inserted into that arm, which terribly restricted its range of movement. His condition left him unable to work, forcing him to resort to begging to survive. Today, he jubilantly testified that he can move his arm again! We went down on his knees on stage, worshipping God.
Yohannis is a 42-year-old medical doctor. For a month, he had been experiencing pain in his chest around the heart area, which affected his ability to lift his arms properly. During prayer, he placed his hand on his chest and felt something moving. He can now raise both arms freely again, without pain.
Abraham is a 23-year-old bakery worker who had suffered from stomach pain for six years, describing it as a persistent burning sensation. Already a child of God, he attended the crusade specifically to receive a miracle. During the prayer, these symptoms suddenly disappeared. Miracle received!
Thank you so much for your continued prayers. This is just the beginning of what the Lord is going to do here. May His wonders increase and abound!
We also have a number of special guests with us, including dear friends from South Africa and Sweden, as well as a large group from Faith Church in Orlando, Florida. They have already been an incredible blessing to Sodo, equipping Christian businesspeople today and assisting us with crusade tasks. Over the next few days, they will also be ministering in the local prison and hospital. Please keep them in your prayers, too. We are thoroughly enjoying having them with us!
What a wonderful start to our Sodo Gospel Crusade. All glory to Jesus!
SODO Gospel Crusade, Ethiopia, DAY 2:
We have spent another wonderful day in Sodo! This morning, our team and guests ministered in the local prison, where many received the Lord as Saviour. Come evening, our crowd grew noticeably. Clearly, word is spreading about what the Lord is doing and people are coming with expectant hearts to receive from His outstretched, nail-pierced hands!
When preaching the Gospel over multiple services, I always like to approach it from different angles. Today, I spoke about the sickness of sin that infects our spirits and how Dr Jesus, through the medicine of His blood, can set us free from its torment. The openness of the people here is spectacular! They called on Dr Jesus with heartfelt eagerness, asking Him to do what only He can do. Prayer for the sick then followed, as Dr Jesus does not only heal spirits but bodies too. Some wonderful testimonies were heard, including these two.
Haptamu is a 30-year-old former painter. Already a child of God, he came to the service at the invitation of friends who told him there would be prayer for the sick. Haptamu had a large tumour under his right arm that restricted his movement. He also struggled to lift his right leg. These two conditions had left him unable to work for some time. Today, following prayer, the tumour disappeared and he can once again lift his right leg without pain or restriction. “I can work again now!” he declared ecstatically. “Today is my day. Jesus has healed me!”
Tadios is a 47-year-old teacher and father of four. For more than 15 years, he had suffered from serious stomach and digestive problems, as well as a constant soreness in his right leg. Following prayer today, he reported that every ailment had disappeared. His body feels strong and liberated. “I thank God!” he exclaimed. “I am completely free and happy!”
Tomorrow and Sunday, we will hold both morning and evening services, stepping up the pace to ensure that as many people as possible hear the Good News that Jesus saves and experience His healing power.
Thank you for praying for our team and the people of Sodo. The Lord is at work and it is our privilege to labour together with Him!
SODO Gospel Crusade, Ethiopia, DAY 3:
Today, we held two powerful services. Ev. Samuel Murrombe ministered this morning, preaching the Gospel with simplicity and boldness. I ministered in the evening, sharing the Gospel first—the stories of the lost sheep, coin, and son from Luke 15—and then thereafter, speaking on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how God wants to use every believer for His glory. We prayed for the sick in both services and some terrific testimonies were heard.
Babisu is a 49-year-old pastor from Selambar, a small town around 60km southwest of Sodo. Three weeks ago, he was involved in a motorcycle accident. Due to the severe pain that persisted—making walking extremely difficult—he travelled to Sodo to seek medical help at the hospital. Today, after hearing about the crusade, his brother carried him into the meeting. Marvellously, during prayer, Babisu was completely healed! He can now walk normally and even run. Praise the Lord!
Nathan is 65 years old. He heard the preaching from a distance while he journeyed through town. Curious to find out what was happening, he made his way to the crusade field. For the past two years, he had been unable to put any weight on his one foot, which made walking both painful and laborious. After prayer, he testified that he can walk without any difficulty. His foot has regained its full mobility. What a wonderful testimony!
Our team from Faith Church, Orlando, blessed the crowd this evening with an energetic dance they had prepared, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. It always touches me to see believers from around the world celebrating Jesus together—people from different backgrounds, continents, and cultures, united in Him. Once we have been washed by the blood of the Lamb, we become family!
Thank you for your continued prayers as we prepare for our final day in Sodo. Tomorrow morning, the evangelical churches of Sodo will gather on the crusade field for a combined mass meeting. Then, in the evening, we will hold our last service, during which we will pray for the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Sodo belongs to Jesus!
SODO Gospel Crusade, Ethiopia, FINAL DAY:
As I write this report from my hotel room, I can hear throngs of young people dancing through the streets on their way home, shouting “Jesus!” in the Wolayta language. Indeed, there is great joy in the city!
Ev. Samuel Murrombe preached this morning during a mass church service, while I led the evening service, first proclaiming the Gospel and then sharing one final message on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how to become a yielded vessel for His use—before praying for the fire to fall! In both services, we witnessed God moving mightily. Souls were saved, the sick healed and bondages broken. This evening, believers were also filled with the Holy Spirit and equipped for His service.
Testimonies are still pouring in. Yohannes, a 60-year-old pensioner, had suffered from debilitating back pains for the past two years. “I could not walk,” he explained. Already a believer, he attended the crusade to hear the word of God. The Lord blessed him two-fold, not only with fresh revelation from heaven, but a pain-free back as well. “My life has changed!” Yohannes voiced. “I am free, I can walk without pain. I thank God!”
On Friday evening, a young man named Tamrat came running towards our team, fell to his knees and desperately begged us to pray for his 11-year-old nephew, Beamlak, who had suffered a severe head injury in an accident. The boy was in intensive care and doctors were 99% certain he would not survive. We gathered to pray, as Tamrat clutched his nephew’s bloodstained shirt. The following morning, we visited the hospital and were greeted by spectacular news: Beamlak’s condition had miraculously improved overnight—he no longer even needed oxygen! He is now recovering remarkably well, with his mental abilities completely unaffected. We give God all the glory!
We presented Certificates of Appreciation to the pastors and volunteers and gave them free copies of the Amharic edition of my “Spirit of Fire” book, which teaches on the Holy Spirit and evangelism. We have just printed a new batch with a redesigned cover to better reflect the latest English edition and I must say, it looks smart.
We also prayed over all the prayer requests submitted during the crusade and spoke a blessing over the people, their pastors and the city of Sodo. We concluded with great rejoicing, as our team and guests joined the local pastors on stage for a wonderful time of dancing and celebration. What a glorious way to end our time together!
Thank you so much for every prayer and donation that has made our time in Sodo possible. Through your generosity and faithful support, thousands of people have encountered the goodness of God. We are deeply grateful to each of you. Heartfelt thanks!
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