I was able to start the Bible study in the nearby village today!
We gathered around 7 to leave to the village. A few groups were going to be passing tracts and witnessing in the village. My group would station under a tree and start a Bible Lesson once a group gathered.
Mercy and Abigail were so excited to be able to ride in the back of the truck! As we waited to leave, they kept asking when they could ride in it.
The village is about a 30 minute drive. As soon as we stopped the truck, we had a group begin to gather under the trees.
We set out some chairs and benches for any women who may come. Then Shadrick and the kids went around inviting kids to come to the Bible study.
Moreen, Philip, and I stayed behind. The kids continued to gather and just sit staring at me. Neither Moreen nor Philip speak English, but I was able to get Moreen to help me teach the kids some new songs. The kids were singing the chorus to Jesus Loves me and My God is So Great when Brother Shadrick returned.
As we taught the lesson, people continued to gather, until we had quite a group by the end of both children and adults. When we played the review game, the women especially loved getting involved and probably answered more questions than the kids! Even a few men gathered to listen to the story. Their favorite part is Isaac, my puppet.
Eric and Pastor Nelson are meeting with the village chief (as I’m writing this) for permission to start a church in that area.
Please continue to pray for this ministry. Pray that the Lord will prepare hearts to receive the Gospel and give me the words to speak that I may clearly present it. No matter how many times I’ve taught, I feel I greatly need the Lord’s wisdom and guidance to clearly present the message He wants me to present.
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