Our purpose in this place is to share the love of Christ with a people who haven't experienced it. We are here as teachers of the Bible to a people who haven't heard what it says. We find joy in seeing the Lord move, and are humbled to be used for His Kingdom."I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth."
1 Corinthians 3:6-7
The Spirit is moving amongst these people in an obvious way. Never could we have expected people to be so receptive to the gospel or hungry for God's Word. The Lord is drawing people to Himself and changing their hearts. They are learning how to be obedient, and are making decisions based on their faith apart from our leadership.
"And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."
1 Corinthians 2:1-2
As we present the gospel, teach Bible studies, and answer questions, we find comfort in knowing that the salvation of others doesn't depend on our words. Language barriers and noisy roosters and spiritual darkness await us at every turn, but nothing can stop us from testifying to the cross.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
Matthew 28:19-20One man made the decision to follow Jesus, and started leading others to do the same within a matter of days! One girl took the scripture that was explained to her, and used it to lead her grandparents to pray to receive Christ! God is moving in a mighty way. He is ready to use us. All we have to do is obey.
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| Luigi, Makenzie, and Joe teach a group of kids how to use their hands to illustrate the gospel message, so that they can tell others what Jesus has done for them. |