Sedgley International Christian Ministries

 

 

James Colton news

2009

 

 

Friday December 18 2009

James Colton update....... Now I am up again and well - now preparing for Seminars at Silas' church next week. And good news I have my new passport!.......click here for more

 

Sunday November 22 2009

James Colton update....... In fact this Sunday I will be ministering for Silas at his church at Urafiki, Dar Es Salaam...... click here for more

 

Thursday November 12 2009

James Colton Sunday report....... Each service concluded with a time of ministry praying for God to meet needs and to bless - each time almost all the congregation came forward for prayers....... click here for more

 

Saturday November 7 2009

News from James Colton....... I will speak at the English service at 7:30am and then after Sunday School to speak at the Swahili service....... click here for more

 

Saturday October 31 2009

James Colton ministry report....... It was part of a 40 day seminar on Evangelism, I had 3 days and spoke about Testimony. It was an encouraging time and the ministry was greatly appreciated. ...... click here for more

 

Monday October 26 2009

News from James Colton.......Last night I was taking the Bible Study at church, I was teaching about Spiritual Maturity - it was a powerful message (so Pastor Komba and some of the people were saying to me afterwards- all praise to God)....... click here for more

 

Wednesday October 21 2009

James Colton report...... Having been ill and a long time recovering, it was wonderful to be back in harness and be able to minister the Word of God at the English service at our church on Sunday morning....... click here for more

 

Friday October 16 2009

Transfer to James Colton......We have made a money transfer to James this week. Many thanks to all those that support him; in fact on the office desk right now are a number of receipts that will be sent over the next few days to some of James' supporters....... click here for more

 

Tuesday October 13 2009

James Colton update ..... The first packages have started to come through as on Friday I had 4 resource parcels........ click here for more

 

Tuesday October 6 2009

Peterborough AOG provides for a generator..... Peterborough International Christian Centre, led by Pastor David and Judith Weeks, has been able to bless James Colton in Tanzania with a generator....... click here for more

Thursday October 1 2009

Blessed visit to Tanzania.....Pastor David Weeks from Peterborough, together with his wife Judith, recently visited James Colton in Tanzania, strengthening the ties between the church in Cambridgeshire and James in Africa....... click here for more

 

Saturday September 26 2009

Health news from James Colton..... Making progress, feeling much better, though still tend to tire easily....... click here for more

 

Wednesday September 23 2009

Parcels on their way to Tanzania.....Courtesy of Stewart Bloor's preaching visit to The Endowed Mission on Sunday evening, a number of parcels will be making their way to James Colton in Tanzania over the coming weeks....... click here for more

 

Tuesday September 22 2009

Happy birthday James Colton..... Today is James' birthday and so clear your throat and join in with us....... click here for more

 

Saturday September 19 2009

James Colton prayer requests..... It has taken these 3 weeks to recover and even now I have small strength and am easily tired. It has also been draining emotionally and spiritually. But now I am beginning to lift up again. But it all has been very draining....... click here for more

 

Sunday September 13 2009

News from James Colton.....Today I went to the clinic to check that malaria was clear and all is OK....... click here for more

 

Thursday September 3 2009

Parcels posted to James Colton ..... This week we have sent a number of parcels to James Colton containing medical supplies. These are regular items that are despatched, and so no cause for concern as they are not related to his present battle with malaria........ click here for more

 

Wednesday August 26 2009

James Colton health update..... The following has just been received from Robert Chidundo in Tanzania....... click here for more

 

Friday August 21 2009

James Colton on a ministry tour..... I travel on the 24th August to Kahama, Shinyanga region; then on to Manyoni, Dodoma region; and finally to Kiteto - Magungu village....... click here for more

 

Wednesday August 19 2009

Money transfer to James..... In the last few days we have made a money transfer to James Colton in Tanzania. Thinking back to the 'old days' when any transfer made overseas was such an effort, it's such a blessing that all we have to do now is enter a few characters and within seconds, money is on its way to James' account in Africa. Couldn't be easier!....... click here for more

 

Saturday August 15 2009

Another visitor for James..... On Tuesday August 18, Melissa Perry will be spending a few days with James and the gang in Kibaha....... click here for more

 

Wednesday August 12 2009

James Colton health update .....I contracted malaria again and this time it was very serious, hence delay in emailing. It began the day we travelled to Pandambili for crusades and seminars, I did not feel well as we travelled....... click here for more

 

Saturday August 8 2009

James reports on visit..... They were a great blessing to us and to those they ministered to. They saw Silas and me in ministry and appreciate our work....... click here for more

 

Tuesday July 21 2009

Visitors for James Colton ...... The church in Peterborough is one that supports James in his work in Tanzania and so it will be great for them to see what is happening first hand........ click here for more

 

Monday July 20 2009

James Colton reports on successful seminars......All were pleased and blessed by the teachings received. For many it has "transformed their lives and ministries"....... click here for more

 

Friday July 17 2009

Back to full health .......Those who follow James Colton's progress in Tanzania will be aware that he has not been well recently....... click here for more

 

Saturday July 4 2009
Brief update from James Colton.......
But now busy preparing for ministry in Mikumi next week.It will be a full programme with 4 or 5 sessions each day for pastors and church leaders....... click here for more

 

Friday July 3 2009
The National Youth Camp ....... The camp went very well - people saying it was too short and wanted to stay for more. In the afternoons the youth went "door to door" and over the week there were 30 decisions for Jesus. ....... click here for more

 

Wednesday July 1 2009

James Colton health update .......So now recovered from malaria, blood pressure under control and on Saturday the tooth was removed........ click here for more

 

Tuesday June 23 2009

James Colton health update ........First I had malaria and had a rough time but recovered to a toothache. Went to the dentist but was told first to take a course of antibiotics so that the dentist could treat the tooth. Returning to the dentist she then wanted to know my blood pressure as she may have to extract the tooth. ....... click here for more

 

Friday June 19 2009

The power of the pen on the mission field ........We're referring to the opportunity of joining a letter writing rota to James Colton on the mission field in Tanzania........ click here for more

 

Saturday June 13 2009

Looking ahead for James Colton ........Certainly July is busy, first I have a week of seminars for pastors and church leaders at Mikumi, Morogoro Region from 7-12 July....... click here for more

 

Friday June 12 2009

James Colton malaria update ........  It badly affected my stomach which is still unsettled but I am feeling much better in myself, though as I say tired and without energy. ....... click here for more

 

Thursday June 4 2009

James Colton has malaria ........ Back home I was tired so rested. But developed headache which lasted all day, all night and into Thursday morning. So went to get malaria test at Mailimoja. Confirmed I had malaria........ click here for more

 

Wednesday May 27 2009

Snippets from James in Tanzania ....... Had very good day ministering on Sunday at my base church/home church in Picha Ya Ndege and Edward and I sang "And can it be." ....... click here for more

 

Monday May 25 2009

James Colton seminar report ....... The people were well ready to receive from God and as we prayed for each individually on Saturday they received from God and some began to evidence the working of the Holy spirit working in them and through them. Bishop Ezekiel as very happy and was wanting me to return for more seminars! ....... click here for more

 

Friday May 22 2009

A visitor from the mother country .......James Colton has a couple of visitors today from England........ click here for more

 

Monday May 18 2009

James Colton's June newsletter .......   We're now in the process of sending out James' June newsletter (paper copy by snail mail). The first batch of newsletters are being sent out today....... click here for more

 

Wednesday May 13 2009

James Colton photograph .......The photograph below is of James and Bishop Mhina praying for the pastor and his wife at Masasi, Mtwara Region....... click here for more

 

Friday May 8 2009

Forthcoming ministry for James and Silas.......I have just been invited to do a week's seminars from Monday 11th May....... click here for more

 

Monday May 4 2009

James Colton ministry report.......Sunday God mightily met with His people and blessed them. I spoke on the Holy Spirit and many received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, many received "something more" from God being refreshed and strengthened in their spirits........ click here for more

 

Wednesday April 29 2009

James Colton update ....... Just as well as on Friday I have three days of seminars with Pastor Patrick Kasianju - he is taking me to the village Masai. We will be travelling to and fro each day. ....... click here for more

 

Thursday April 23 2009

James Colton photograph......The following photograph was taken at the Kibaha Pentecostal Ministers' Fellowship where James spoke on 'marriage' and 'unity and reconciliation'....... click here for more

Monday April 20 2009

James Colton Easter news ...... After ministry we were fed and received tea to drink, not from a thermos flask but from a bucket! Before leaving one of the elders of the church took us to see his house - small and without windows. The kitchen fire is inside and next to the beds, which are hard and they sleep on cow skins (leather). ....... click here for more

 

Wednesday April 15 2009

James Colton photographs....... The following photographs are of James in Tanzania with the 'mamas' which is the term given to the ladies........ click here for more

 

Saturday April 4 2009

A busy week ahead for James ....On Monday Bishop Rwekiza is coming to my home, stopping overnight and then on Tuesday we travel together to Kiteto, in what was once part of Arusha Region........ click here for more

 

Thursday April 2 2009

Rain stops play for James Colton....We had to wait until the rain stopped. But despite the problems we had a blessed time and everybody was helped and encouraged through the teachings. Thank you as you supported me with your prayers. ....... click here for more

 

Saturday March 21 2009

James Colton update.......Then next week I am away to Mbagala, Dar Es Salaam for 5 days of seminars for Pastor Christina....... click here for more

 

Thursday March 5 2009

Ministry report from James in Tanzania.......On the Sunday morning the ministry of the Word - I spoke on the Place of Safety, Strength and Fulfillment - was followed by one and half hours of prayer ministry - praying with each person. I also prayed for each child and baby present praying God 's blessing upon them....... click here for more

Friday February 20 2009

James Colton's week of seminars......I am away next week on seminars with Bishop Mhina so will email again after 1st March........ click here for more

 

Thursday February 12 2009

News from James Colton.......The following are snippets taken from an e-mail to Stewart Bloor from James Colton. Although James doesn't have the same access to the internet as we would have in England, nevertheless he is able to make fairly regular communication that way....... click here for more

 

Saturday February 7 2009

Ministry opportunities .......James Colton reports plenty of opportunities: Concerning ministry I have had four pastors approach me for ministry in February and March.......click here for more

 

Monday February 2 2009

Five days of seminars for James Colton.......I had five days ministry at Pastor Christina's church in Mbagala, Dar Es Salaam. Each evening I had a seminar for the church leaders. We had a very good time together and felt God's presence with us....... click here for more

 

Thursday January 29 2009

James Colton water situation update...... The pump has been fixed but during the shortage many people attacked the pipes, breaking them open looking for water....... click here

 

Saturday January 17 2009

James Colton prayer request...... But we have had no water in our area. Many are seeking out small muddy streams to get water....... click here for more

 

Saturday January 10 2009

News from James Colton...... I am working on the Discipleship notes as I have chance, as well as preparing sermons and Bible studies. On the 21st I have 5 days of seminars for pastors and church leaders at Mbagala....... click here for more

 

 

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