June 21st outreach

June 21

This morning was an early start as the team was on the bus around 6am, to arrive at KSTS high school by 7am. More the 1000 students were already assembled, and lined up in order, to hear the word of God. The choir sang, and Cisley gave her testimony. Josh preached the gospel to them, and each student was given a gospel bracelet. The rest of the team traveled to Nagies Angels school a few miles away, to organize another three concurrent gospel programs for all the students. We had hoped that the choir and others would arrive by 8am to help with the program, but due to delays we had to "improvise" as the headmaster suggested to me. There was some confusion to start, but in the end the choir and puppets also arrived and contributed to the gospel presentations for the students. The gospel message was heard by more then 1500 students today, and they were all presented with gospel bracelets. We have used the bracelets very effective to share the gospel in the schools, and other places. All these bracelets will carry the gospel message for a long time. We trust the Lord will use it help many hear and respond to the gospel.

We decided to go to our evangelism program at the hospital earlier, and skip our lunch. At the hospital, the chaplain led us into a waiting room where the choir sang a few songs. Perhaps our choice of "Nearer my God to Thee" might have sent the wrong message to the patients, but we hope they all appreciated the singing. In another strategic location we were able to preach to a noisy, and even larger crowd, using the paint-board. The choir also contributed with song, and Josh gave his testimony. The team then dispersed to hand out gospel tracts around the hospital grounds. With thousands of people moving about the hospital grounds it was easy to hand out many tracts. Some of us met some school children, who were on an excursion, and we were given opportunity to share the gospel with them through the bracelets; providing each child with one of the bracelets. We again did some preaching near the Emergency building where brother Shadrach works, and it was nice to see Shadrach join in our efforts also while waiting for his work shift to begin. The choir sang again, but by this time voices were wearing out, and voices began cracking. 

After a very busy morning and afternoon of evangelism the team took a nice break and did some souvenir shopping at the culture center. Meanwhile I headed downtown to buy a generator that will help us with our gospel outreach in Adumasa tomorrow evening. We arrived home for an early dinner of leftovers, before our devotional time. Today we learned about being a holy temple, and uniting with all in the body of Christ, rather then making divisions. The teens (and children) came out in good numbers for our Friday teen night activities, even though the rain might have discouraged their interest. God is giving us many opportunities to share, serve, witness, and rejoice in His power, leading, and grace as we serve together. Though tired, everyone is still healthy, rejoicing, and willing to press on for the gospel. Your prayers are carrying us into the battle, and we appreciate your vital partnership with us before the throne of grace.

Daniel for the team