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Sons Of Thunder MissionWe Need a Miracle
In a country rich in so much physical abundance,poverty does not make sense.
Sons Of Thunder MissionTo Feed Africa
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed cloths and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me.”
- Matthew 25:35-36
Sons Of Thunder MissionAre miracles still possible? Is this a social problem?
Sons Of Thunder MissionFamine and Starvation
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.Psalms 34:5-6
Can we change a sick world
to a healthy happy world?
Sons Of Thunder MissionAfrica has abundant resources
Sons Of Thunder MissionWe can harness the abundant recourses of Africa
There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. Psalm 72:16
Sons Of Thunder MissionThe Problem of Zambia’s Poverty
The spirit of the Zambian enterprise must be transformed……
…because this is both a social and moral problem.
Transformed from: – handouts to contributor– welfare to enterprise– helpless to helpful– poverty to prosperity
Sons Of Thunder MissionWe must boldly transform poverty!
This will requires a long-term commitment to transform both the individual and local community.
– Lifestyle – Economics – Education– Land reform– Child care – Sexual behavior
Christianity's miracle at the Sons of Thunder Farm:– Teaches the family to provide through farming– Transforms the individual through the accomplishments of hard work– Faith and love moves Zambians from war and theft into community– Pride from hard work replaces the panic of relief.
Sons Of Thunder MissionThe miracle of family, farm, community and church.
• • Two year family Christian farm training program• A plot of land, home, oxen, plow and seed on credit• Awareness that this is a blessing from God• Education program for children• Hard-working every day ethics• Crops enough for:
• The family• Pay-back farm• Power to help others
• Integrates with tribes and local government• Foundation of Christian principles that
made America prosperous
Sons Of Thunder MissionSons of Thunder Land – Farm Ministries
• 37 families on farms• 60 head of cattle• 2,700 fruit trees• 3 Dams• Highway & railroad access• 4 Deep wells (Clean water)• Farm training and management programs• Christian family values practiced• Farm business principles• Individual responsibility• Pride of ownership• Self-sufficiency
Sons Of Thunder MissionSons of ThunderFood Ministries
50% of the crop goes to relief?– The use of land and
equipment– Seed and water– The gift of training– The blessing of giving
back to the community
Sons Of Thunder MissionHealth Ministries To Rescue, Save, Prevent and Transform
• Services 300+ who live on farm
• Unknown walk ins for surrounding bush
• 27 Orphans
• Visiting doctors
• Remote patient retrieval
• HIV AIDs
• Health Training
Sons Of Thunder MissionEducation Ministries – Changing Body, Mind and Soul
• 1999 -- 35 Students; One location• 2004 -- 260 Students in two Locations• 2005 -- Estimate 600+ students• Reputation of excellent quality beyond city schools• Children walk long distances through the bush to
school• Children build community relationships at school• Students coming in from other farms• Students have a passion and pride in learning• The children are loved
Sons Of Thunder MissionChristian Ministries
• Community Chapel for farm and neighboring• Support town and bush ministries• Work with other orphanages and programs • Deliver food for old-age ministry• Pastoral training program• Collaborate with local mission community• All farm programs are Christian-based• Ministry school on farm with well respected
teacher in community
Sons Of Thunder MissionThe miracle of God’s Grace working through you
• Open your heart• Get your hands dirty• Pray for Africa • Pray for the Missions• Share the message of God’s Miracle• Donate whatever you can• Be apart of the miracle• Let God use you
Sons Of Thunder MissionThe Miracle of Sons of Thunder Farm
The “Miracles” of God’s Grace
– in children with a promise
– in song and praise– in farming– in learning– in healing– in faith – In your own
transformation
Sons Of Thunder MissionDoes God keep his promise? Do miracle still happen?
In Jesus’ name they do.
Sons Of Thunder MissionSons of Thunder Ministry Feed Africa Farms© Information
Sons of Thunder
P.O. Box 7
Damascus, MD 20872
Phone: (301) 253-4939
Fax: (301) 414-0460
E-Mail: sthunder@erols.com
Web: www.sons-of-thunder.org
Sons of Thunder is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the laws of the State of Maryland. All gifts are tax-deductible.Sons of Thunder is a member of the ECFA.
Produced by: Chrysalis MarketingPhotography: Richard Close chrysalismtg@aol.com
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