Mukekete, northern Namibia
Amana Mission serves Mukekete and communities across northern Namibia as a place for spiritual teaching, fellowship and the growth of the local church.
For three days in August, families and believers gathered, cooked, sang, listened to God’s Word, asked questions and shared fellowship together at Brother Theo’s place.
Learn more about Amana MissionAmana from aboveThe northern landscape surrounding the mission
The weekend story
Three vehicles left Windhoek early for the journey north. The road carried the group to Amana together with a water tank for the mission.
Brother Theo welcomed and hosted the travellers when they arrived at the mission base.
Saturday began early, with food being prepared while buses went out to bring people from the surrounding communities. By the time everyone had gathered, more than 100 people were present.
Songs of celebration and worship opened the gathering. Brother Malachi van der Merwe then shared Wearing the Wedding Garment, followed by Brother Lemuel van der Merwe with The Victorious Christian Life; both messages were translated by Paulus Hamutenya. In the afternoon, Brother Paulus Hamutenya shared Flee Youthful Lusts, translated by Brother Emmanuel Kapuire.
Questions after the messages showed a sincere desire to understand how God’s Word applies to daily life. Meals were shared, groups spent time in fellowship, and the vehicles went out again in the evening to take people home, with the work continuing late into the night.
Sunday began with sunrise over Amana and a time of prayer together in Brother Theo’s kitchen. The camp was then packed up and the group began the long journey back to Windhoek.
Everyone travelled safely and returned grateful for a blessed weekend of fellowship.
Message 01
01Matthew 22:1–14
Brother Malachi van der Merwe
Translated by Paulus Hamutenya
Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast shows that we cannot enter clothed in a righteousness made by our own works. We need the true wedding garment—the cleansing and righteousness that come through Jesus Christ alone.
The response: The message was received seriously. Many questions centred on how a person may be sure that they are wearing the right wedding garment and have been cleansed by Christ.
Listen to the messageMessage 02
02Isaiah 30:21
Brother Lemuel van der Merwe
Translated by Paulus Hamutenya
The victorious Christian life is lived by hearing the Lord’s voice in our daily walk, following His leading and keeping our feet clean from the dirt of the world.
The response: People shared personal struggles and asked what the Bible says about the choices of daily life, and how to hear the Lord’s direction while facing those struggles.
Listen to the messageMessage 03
032 Timothy 2:22
Brother Paulus Hamutenya
Translated by Brother Emmanuel Kapuire
Those who have been clothed by Christ and desire to walk in victory must flee temptation and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
The response: Many questions turned to fellowship—how believers can gather, strengthen one another and help one another remain on the right path with the Lord.
Listen to the messageAn answered prayer
A borehole has been drilled and good water was found. The Lord also provided a tank so that water can be stored at the mission.
The next need is a pump and the remaining work required to make the water system fully usable. This is an important step for daily life and for hosting larger gatherings more easily.
Good water foundThe borehole is ready for the next step: providing and installing a pump.
Amana August 2026
Remember Amana
Brothers and sisters in Christ
Throughout the weekend there were many opportunities to enjoy one another’s company, speak together about the Lord’s things and meditate on the truths heard from His Word.
These quieter moments strengthened relationships and encouraged believers to continue walking together with the Lord.
Praise and worship
The gathering began with songs of celebration and gladness. Singing continued throughout the day as those gathered worshipped the Lord together.
With gratitude
We remember the weekend with gratitude to the Lord—for His protection, His provision and the opportunity to gather around His Word. May the teaching received continue to bear fruit at Amana and throughout northern Namibia.