This week, two young men from Mt. Hagen Baptist Temple came by the mission home to learn more about soul winning. We sat down and looked at the Scriptures, noted key verses, watched a few CPR Missions videos of real-life witnessing encounters, and then went to the streets to pass out tracts. I explained the gospel to several people while they listened, and then they each explained the gospel themselves. They were thankful for the instruction and plan to study CPR: The Biblical Guide to Soulwinning to learn more. Please pray that God will use them greatly!
If you recall last week’s update, Peter had gotten saved and has been coming to the mission home to study his Bible. He asked his wife to come from their village called Jimi (about 8 hours away), where she heard the gospel and was saved. She had been searching for the gospel; however, their village only has false, works-based teaching.
Pastor Camulus at Mount Hagen Baptist Temple put me in contact with a national pastor closer to Peter’s village. We are currently making plans to go into Peter’s village for an evangelistic outreach meeting and take the gospel to people, many of whom have never heard that the payment for their sins has already been made—if they will only believe. Missionary Chad Wells and his family will be guiding us to distribute literature, invite people to a meeting, and preachers will be preaching the gospel. We are praying for this to happen in March. Please pray for this!
While giving the gospel on the street outside the mission home, a young man stopped to listen. He wore a ball cap with a cross on it and said he was a member of a church where his father was the pastor. Shortly after, a lady came out of the mission home to ask Theresa about the message she was hearing. Though interested, she was not clear on the gospel. We invited them inside and discovered they were brother and sister. Their father, the pastor, was staying at the mission home and soon joined us at a table in the main room.
I carefully explained the gospel, and all three came under conviction. They said they had never heard the gospel of grace presented so clearly. Each expressed that they were turning from trusting in their works to trusting in the finished work of the Savior. They left full of joy. I also gave the pastor a sermon outline showing the many times in Scripture where God required the shedding of blood for the payment of sin rather than works. Please pray that God will help this pastor take the truth back to his congregation.
Saturday, my family and I took an easy day. I took Theresa out to eat at a nearby restaurant so she could have a break from cooking dinner. The waitress at the Squash Club was very friendly. She said she was raised as a Christian; however, does not attend church because she uses beetle nut (a natural, mild drug) which is characteristic for making your mouth and teeth red bright red. When she heard that Jesus had already died to pay for her sins, and that there was no work left to do to be saved, and filled up with joy. She simply believed in the finished work of the Saviour and he washed her clean with his blood- beetle nut teeth and all. Grace is 100% absolutely free. Please pray for her new life in Christ and that she will live a life pleasing to the Lord.
Our social media presence has slowed way down; however, the Lord has opened great doors here that is difficult for many to see. It is difficult to convey in a letter because culture does not always translate well on paper, but the opportunities here can be tremendous.
Our family is doing well, but I do ask for your prayers. Bigger doors often mean bigger spiritual attacks—and they are very real. We are truly behind enemy lines and need prayer warriors on the other end to “hold the rope.” Satan has had a strong hold on Papua New Guinea for thousands of years, and he will not turn loose without a fight. God will fight the battles, and ultimately, the Lord wins the war. (I’ve read the back of the Book).
You can visit CPRmissions.org to download our free booklet on soul winning, and follow CPR Missions on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. A special thank you to everyone who supports this ministry. People’s eternities are being changed.
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