After spending two weeks in our first barangay (village), we
have firmly set our feet in Nu E, a barangay fifteen minutes away. We
have settled in to our new living conditions and new vision for reaching out in the community. We have had a lot less reception to Bible studies locally, but for those who are open, the fruit is beginning
to show.
We are seeing people searching for the truth
and desire to have hope. One man asked me, “Is the answer to how to get to
Heaven in the Bible?” Another lady said, “We have been wanting to hear the Good
News. We are happy to see you. Please come anytime.” Like Revelation 3:20 says,
Jesus is at the door and knocking, and the people are so close to letting Him
come in.
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| With visiting adult team |
Having been sent out from our church back in Tennessee, they happily sent us a one-week, adult team to aid and encourage us
in ministry and to show the church a picture of the support & involvement we can have in missions. Personally, I am overjoyed that our church is not just
committed to reach the nations financially, but also through prayer, sending,
and going.
Prayer: Please continue to pray for team unity and team
bonding. We do not want any team conflict to prevent the Gospel from being
spread.
Pray also that we have sharing the Gospel as the first priority on our
heart. We love the people and love spending time with them, and we love how we
are growing in the Lord, but if we do not share the Gospel with them, then we are being selfish and serving God in vain.
Finally, pray for
our families, friends, and churches. Pray that they are all encouraged to reach
the unreached and to take it to heart that God wants people from all nations to
be in Heaven one day, and that they will be, so we need to be a part of it.
-Christian
Tropical Harvester Team (Journey Church)
Philippines
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| Everyone wants in the picture! |