I baptised 3 believers this morning and count a real privelige to do this and these people were delightful. The irrigation tank was outside near to the church building and many gathered to witness this event.
17 February 2010
Adopted.........by God!:
Our last service was a truly blessed one .... wonderful worship, good responses to preaching and to conclude with a baptism.
I baptised 3 believers this morning and count a real privelige to do this and these people were delightful. The irrigation tank was outside near to the church building and many gathered to witness this event.
Afterwards we came back in and had a good chat with our co-pastors in this region and also a wonderful time with the 20+ orphans who IVCM helps. We provide clothes, food and some basic education. It is absolutely minimal help as we don’t currently have enough funds to run a proper program. These are the kids who want to stay at our eventual new building on the land we own nearby.
The kids enjoyed having sweets, and all were given the knitted teddies (see pics), such a simple gift brought great joy to their hearts as they don’t get much help. Some bed sheets were also distributed.
It seemed strange to think this was our last service and time of ministry, all the programs, outreach, bible distribution had come to an end. We love these people as they are so special, warm and loving. They have so little compared to Western standards and yet are rich in Christ! Thanks for your prayers and support without them we would not have managed! We are now aiming to rest and take some personal refreshment, as we are totally zapped!
Bless you in Jesus name.
I baptised 3 believers this morning and count a real privelige to do this and these people were delightful. The irrigation tank was outside near to the church building and many gathered to witness this event.
Strange encounter?:
While sat having breakfast in this small hotel we are having discussions between ourselves about the Sunday service/baptism etc. At the far end there is a family also taking breakfast. Just as we are about to leave the husband comes over and says in very good English he heard our conversations, and asked if he could come to church with us! (be careful what you say in public is a useful reminder)….
We said that we were travelling at least one hour to the church and had a full program, and before we could say anymore he said that he needed to come as he had been baptised yesterday and did not have peace!
We then had to ask David if this was Ok and felt it was one of those God divine appointments. David was surprised and said why would he come so far but agreed. This man came in our car with his own driver following… much to his amazement and without his family (they had guests but he insisted he needed to come to church).
During our journey he asked many questions and also regarding his business, we kept speaking into his life, it was strange set of circumstances. Part way into the journey he then changed his mind and said could we go into his car as this might settle his driver who thought he was crazy, but we refused as my warning bells put me on high alert!
This man was a director of the hotel and had other businesses, also he spent 2 years in England a while back. So what was this mans true intentions? Again question after question came and he began to relax, then he suddenly said that he now had peace and need not come any further.
We prayed over him and he then got out and thanked us, returned to his car and we went ahead to our original destination. Where we gullible at his story of faith or was God using us to speak into his life? It’s hard to give all the facts here but it was an amazing encounter. We were kept safe and had a truly blessed morning!
We said that we were travelling at least one hour to the church and had a full program, and before we could say anymore he said that he needed to come as he had been baptised yesterday and did not have peace!
We then had to ask David if this was Ok and felt it was one of those God divine appointments. David was surprised and said why would he come so far but agreed. This man came in our car with his own driver following… much to his amazement and without his family (they had guests but he insisted he needed to come to church).
During our journey he asked many questions and also regarding his business, we kept speaking into his life, it was strange set of circumstances. Part way into the journey he then changed his mind and said could we go into his car as this might settle his driver who thought he was crazy, but we refused as my warning bells put me on high alert!
This man was a director of the hotel and had other businesses, also he spent 2 years in England a while back. So what was this mans true intentions? Again question after question came and he began to relax, then he suddenly said that he now had peace and need not come any further.
We prayed over him and he then got out and thanked us, returned to his car and we went ahead to our original destination. Where we gullible at his story of faith or was God using us to speak into his life? It’s hard to give all the facts here but it was an amazing encounter. We were kept safe and had a truly blessed morning!
16 February 2010
Liberated, lively and loved:
Our last youth meeting was amazing! In fact awesome!! Around 70 kids were expected but actually 140 showed up , so many that they literally filled the hall sat on mats. These were younger kids but some older ones and a few adults as well.
Again some minor problems setting up while they were in worship as again a late start. One song in particular was so lively they were all dancing and waving there hands, shouting what sounded like Jeshua!
They were a lively bunch and very responsive. We had two sessions (adjusted) went well and half way thru the first one I felt this oppression lift and felt free and liberated, I sensed that somebody had been praying! We concluded with a re commitment and prayer for believers, and an altar call for non believers. 26 people inc 3 adults came forward...Praise God!
Again some minor problems setting up while they were in worship as again a late start. One song in particular was so lively they were all dancing and waving there hands, shouting what sounded like Jeshua!
They were a lively bunch and very responsive. We had two sessions (adjusted) went well and half way thru the first one I felt this oppression lift and felt free and liberated, I sensed that somebody had been praying! We concluded with a re commitment and prayer for believers, and an altar call for non believers. 26 people inc 3 adults came forward...Praise God!
15 February 2010
Light in the darkness!!:
The last two days as a team we have felt a real spirit of oppression and there have been countless problems and difficulties as the numbers of those coming to faith have increased. We have been praying real crazy, and are also now physically exhausted and emotionally drained, this night we got home and into bed at 1.30am and had not eaten an evening meal. It sounds crazy and was not planned this way but the programs and events just turned out that way!
We changed the venue of this meeting due to the circumstances prev mentioned and unfortunately there were significantly less people who attended! Setting up equipment was fraught with minor problems and as usual time was much later than planned for.. Indian time takes some getting use to!!
A cultural show was put on and then it was time to speak after worship. Many children came as well as adults. Our theme was Jesus is the light of the world. Our visual aids included sparklers, glow sticks and magic candles. The gospel was preached and was interspersed with a short film clip on the stars and planets in relation to our world. Projection was thrown onto a tightly stretched bed sheet but it worked. it was not possible to play sound as the Audio people in the prev meeting left my jack adapter behind in their amp. I was too tired to check as we left late again!
Despite the problems the Gospel was preached and about 30 adults and 10 or so youth came forward, and as they were gathered the power went out and we were in total darkness in the middle of this vacant plot of land! But then all we could see was a scattered array of glow sticks which looked beautiful! Within minutes (to my relief) the power came back on and we could lead them thru the prayer of confession and give out New testaments.
We changed the venue of this meeting due to the circumstances prev mentioned and unfortunately there were significantly less people who attended! Setting up equipment was fraught with minor problems and as usual time was much later than planned for.. Indian time takes some getting use to!!
A cultural show was put on and then it was time to speak after worship. Many children came as well as adults. Our theme was Jesus is the light of the world. Our visual aids included sparklers, glow sticks and magic candles. The gospel was preached and was interspersed with a short film clip on the stars and planets in relation to our world. Projection was thrown onto a tightly stretched bed sheet but it worked. it was not possible to play sound as the Audio people in the prev meeting left my jack adapter behind in their amp. I was too tired to check as we left late again!
'Judo-Christian' school??!
We returned to our usual school which is for mostly Hindu children , but is operated entirely on Christian principals with a strong Bible influence and this is so evident amoung the teachers and children.
We were greeted by all the kids standing and waving in one long double human aisle all the way from the road to the new building at the far end. Having been showered with garlands, flowers and incense among several other traditional greetings we moved like some royal procession!
The children had put on several displays, programs including Judo and Karate, dances etc. This took up the whole morning! After lunch Kym preached to the staff in the newly opened Chapel, (still in need of some finishing touches when funds come in); it was amazing to think that last year only raw foundations were in front of our eyes!
I then was asked to talk to the parents and children (Peter having done his talk in the morning); so many parents turned up that even they were surprised! Some of the kids had sit outside as we were overflowing. At first this was a disappointment but I then realised the Lord had a purpose for me to aim my talk to the parents.
After concluding with the Gospel around 35-40 parents came forward and committed their lives to Christ, and we could introduce them to the Pastor who visits this school and runs a service on Sundays (currently only 10 believers) ...he travels 100k every time there and back by moped to get here. Pray that he can move nearer soon! Now his membership will increase. An awesome time spent on this day... Thank you Jesus
Finally Kym was given a beautiful Saris by the Principal (fine Christian lady) . see for yourself in this picture
The children had put on several displays, programs including Judo and Karate, dances etc. This took up the whole morning! After lunch Kym preached to the staff in the newly opened Chapel, (still in need of some finishing touches when funds come in); it was amazing to think that last year only raw foundations were in front of our eyes!
I then was asked to talk to the parents and children (Peter having done his talk in the morning); so many parents turned up that even they were surprised! Some of the kids had sit outside as we were overflowing. At first this was a disappointment but I then realised the Lord had a purpose for me to aim my talk to the parents.
After concluding with the Gospel around 35-40 parents came forward and committed their lives to Christ, and we could introduce them to the Pastor who visits this school and runs a service on Sundays (currently only 10 believers) ...he travels 100k every time there and back by moped to get here. Pray that he can move nearer soon! Now his membership will increase. An awesome time spent on this day... Thank you Jesus
Finally Kym was given a beautiful Saris by the Principal (fine Christian lady) . see for yourself in this picture
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