The focus of our summer
was to partner with local believers to reach the “N” people with the Good News
through medical outreach and English lessons. Most of my time was spent working
at the mission hospital with the nurses and doctors. I was also able to join Emily
(from our team) and the rest of the group teaching English at Island E. Because
we worked in an almost exclusively Muslim environment, the task is slow and
focused on showing God’s love by spending quality time learning about their
beliefs and their daily lives and demonstrating that we care.
One example of this came
from an English lesson in a village of the “N” people. We had a time of
questions and answers during which the class asked us why we were there. They
couldn’t believe that we came just for them and that we cared about them. Also,
as they shared their hopes and dreams for the future, we were able to connect
with them and show them that they are important, and that God has a purpose and
plan specifically for them.
God is using this
English course, which was already in place and will continue while we’re gone,
to open minds and create a foundation for the Gospel to be known. The soil is
rich, and the seeds are being sown. These people are ready to hear.
Join us in praying that God will draw the “N”
people to Himself.