Lots and Lots and Lots of Kids
Enamored with the Guitar
First Person Led to Christ
Baby that Came to Gene with Open Arms
First person led to Christ!
Matthew Wilson is our youngest team member at 15 years of age. He has been going out with his team for two days and has been able to share a few things, but finally this morning he was able to fully share the Two Kingdoms illustration. His team had gone to a home in the compound but found that only the teenager was home. She came out and was seated on the porch, so Matthew sat with her and drew the illustration. He shared the gospel with her through our interpreter and then I watched in amazement as I saw him lead her to Christ in her heart language. It’s awe inspiring to think that the first person he ever led to Christ was in Africa.
Lost Man Leads Family to Christ
Our team approached a family that was sitting on their porch. I was struck by the sight of a senior adult man, which is rare considering that the average life span of a male in Zambia is 46 years. His name was Nelson and he was the patriarch of this group which included his daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and his great nephew, who he was raising because of the death of the boy’s father. When we offered to tell our story, he said he would like for his entire family to hear it. Our interpreter offered to translate in Njanja, but he said that he would like to do the translation for his family. So, as I shared the gospel in English, he shared it with his family in Njanja. This led me to believe that he was a follower of Christ and wanted his family to know the Lord as well. In the end, it turned out that he was not a believer, and as he prayed in English to receive Jesus, he translated the prayer for his family, literally leading them to Christ as he was being saved.
Finding Other Followers of Christ Along the Way
Another Person of Peace
One of our teams approached a lady named Celia today. They offered to share our story with her, but she was already well aware that we were in the compound. She told the team that she was so grateful that we were there sharing the gospel. She then mentioned that she was the director of an NGO (non-government organization) that cares for orphans and widows. She didn’t ask for anything, but knew that our presence would spread the love of Christ, and that would cause people to care for these vulnerable groups.
Another Evangelist
One of our teams went to share with a young man named Felix. They could see the excitement come over him as he stated that he was a follower of Christ and wanted to learn to share the gospel. Although he was already a believer, the team took time to demonstrate the Two Kingdoms story. He loved it and insisted that they write out the details on a drawing so he could keep it and use it to share Jesus. Only in heaven will we know how many people will be led to faith through this divine encounter in Kanyama-Lions compound.
Our team shared the gospel today with 94 people and saw 57 people trust Jesus for eternal life.
Massive Mission Vacation Bible Schools-
Running two VBSs has proven to be a real challenge that has taken us out of our comfort zone. Fortunately, one of them begins at 1pm and the other at 2pm, so our music team can open both of the large group times. It is stunning to hear these children singing songs to the Lord with such passion that they can be heard throughout the compound. Our original VBS at Grateful Trust School doubled today going from 70 to 140 kids and with the 110 at Geneva School we ministered to 250 children today.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TEAM AND INTERPRETERS- THIS MINISTRY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SWELL TO HUNDREDS MORE KIDS WHICH WOULD REQUIRE US TO CHANGE OUR APPROACH COMPLETELY.
1. Pray against weariness in our bones and distractions in our minds
2. Pray that God would send the kids He wants at VBS and that we will be able to adjust accordingly
3. Pray daily that the people of Kanyama-Lions will embrace the new church that will begin on Sunday
4. Pray for team members health. Some are struggling with:
· breathing and sinus issues related to the dust that blows through the compound
· wind and sunburn
· muscle spasms in the back
· leg cramps
· stomach issues
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