Weekly Update #3
A strange, yet wonderful thing has taken place!
At the beginning of the week, a receptionist named Samson helped me translate sentences and Bible verses that I commonly use while witnessing. I wrote out the script several times and practiced saying it aloud. Using my notes with English and Pidgin side by side, I began sharing the gospel—and I saw people come under conviction and place their trust in Christ as their Savior. I truly sense the Lord opening my understanding to speak Pidgin, while also giving me discernment to recognize common snares as I help people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
By the end of the week, I was able to share the gospel with Samson and his wife at the mission home without using any notes, though Samson still corrected me when needed. They both acknowledged that they had been trusting in works for salvation and chose instead to believe the gospel of grace. The Spirit of the Lord was present, and their burdens were lifted. Samson then suggested starting a weekly discipleship class at the mission home so people can learn how to read their Bibles. Please be in prayer for this. Discipleship has already been a recent topic of discussion for new believers. When people come to the Lord, there is an instinctive trust, and I feel a deep responsibility to help new converts grow in Christ. What a joy it is to see that the Lord used the very notes Samson helped me with to save his own soul.
This week was also busy with projects to bring the mission home up to par. Still, between family responsibilities, work, and errands, I was able to share the gospel with employees, contracted workers, people passing by on the street, and even a man on the bus. This week, eight people professed Christ as their Savior. Of course, only the Lord truly knows the heart—I can only go by what people say. Three have agreed to ride with us to church this Sunday.
The Wells family invited us to attend their New Year’s Eve celebration at Loma Baptist Church near Pangia. We took a three-hour bus ride, attended the meeting, stayed overnight at the Pangia Ministry Team Mission Station, and returned the next day. It was a blessing to see so many familiar faces and acquaintances again. The warm greetings meant a great deal to us.
We closed out the week with a holiday party for our eight employees and their families. We enjoyed catered food and plenty of gifts. The families received gift bags with toys and useful items, while the employees participated in a white elephant exchange with the nicer gifts. It was a great way to break the ice, and everyone had a wonderful time.
Please be in prayer for the upcoming discipleship class. It is very manageable, but it carries a high level of responsibility.
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