February 21, 2025, was a day a local pastor and his congregation in Cuamba, Mozambique, had long prayed for. Deep in his heart he had known that the most effective way to reach millions of people scattered across the countryside was through radio. He and another pastor showed up hours before the opening ceremony of FEB Mozambique’s seventh radio station. With much joy he shared how today his prayers had been answered!
The day before, FEBA Africa director Jurie Vermeulen and I had witnessed the connecting of the transmitter cable to the top of the forty meter-high antenna, and the subsequent testing in the brand-new studio. When the signal finally hit the airwaves, we all thanked God for His provision. FEB Mozambique’s national director, Bright, was not done, however. He directed the construction team on the final touches, and was on the phone constantly to ensure local people would attend the opening ceremony the next day, and that government officials would be kept up to date on this joyous event.
Today was finally the big day when God’s word would start to reach a radius of more than 300 km, according to Bright. A far reach, because being a small city in a relatively flat landscape, there’s very little interference from structures and other FM stations. Slowly, people from Cuamba and nearby villages started to trickle in, sitting against the compound wall to stay out of the intense heat. The hundred-plus visitors enjoyed a piece of bread and drink provided by Bright and his team, followed by a message of hope by director Jurie, which was translated into the national language Portuguese and the local tribal language, Chichewa.
On the same day and the days that followed, people began to call in to the radio station, some thanking God for this new medium and others to inquire about Christianity. As the opening ceremony drew to a close, I asked the local pastor how to say God bless you in his local tongue; he and his other pastor friend responded with a joyful “Mulungu Torera!” The Gospel in their heart language, in Chichewa, had arrived on the airwaves.
Until all have heard!
Bright and his team; that they may continue to produce life-changing programs on FM radio and social media in the Portuguese, Yao, and Chichewa languages.
That many may respond and establish Listener Clubs and draw in people from the nearby communities. For local leaders to guide these Listener Clubs.
For resources to maintain the radio stations, buy new radios for Listener Clubs, as well as bibles and other Christian literature, and training resources for leaders.
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