This morning I believe the angels in heaven were rejoicing as little Issa's father and mother decided to become followers of Jesus, along with several others!!! We have a visiting pastor from Zambia, Pastor John, who is here to speak at the M. church leaders' "Unity Conference" this week. He went out to G. with Vicki and I this morning and preached a powerful message about the kingdom of God being like the treasure discovered in a field and the pearl of great price. He gave an invitation to believe at the end, and to our great joy, Issa's parents who we've been praying for since we met them, responded to Jesus.
Issa's father has been one of the building workers on our compound for a few weeks and has been considering believing in Christ. Today was the day! Those who responded stayed behind after the service and Pastor John shared John 5:24 with them to give them some assurance to hang onto: "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." Please pray for these new believers in G., that God will keep them in the palm of His hand and help them grow. Pray for Vicki and I as we continue to teach through the Bible, "Creation to Christ" in this village. Many of those who believed today come regularly to the sessions and we are slowly teaching through Genesis, trying to lay foundations. This community is very hungry to hear the word of God.
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