Yesterday Pastor Jones (a new IVCM Pastor) got bitten by a dog, had to go to Gov't Hospital for rabies injections (preventative), but while on the bed a snake came and entered the room and the nurse ran out! it seemed everything was trying to stop him and us holding a service in this new unreached village.
This morning he was present and eager to conduct a meeting in his small rented rooftop building no ore than 1.5m x 6m long! It was packed and the worship was outstanding, people were eager and so happy to greet us. But then after preaching and sharing the gospel 7 new people out of a max of 30 attending stood up and made a decision to accept Jesus as Lord. Things just broke lose, there was rejoicing and celebration that was something to witness. One older man gave me such a large hug after receiving a new testament having committed to Christ.
People asked for prayer,(see pic of a grandfather asking for prayer for his granddaughter) and to spend more time with them. Even Hindu neighbours asked us to stay for food although we could not we gave their two kids pencils and teddies!
We gave bibles to many needy people, it was great to give the two women (in this pic) a bible each so they no longer have to share! This is why we value your support to enable us to distribute bibles.The need is huge! We gave several Saris to the widows, always a joy for Kym to do and they love her hugs!
We tried to leave and this boy came up and asked for prayer as he had some diabetic problems that seemed not to be able to be treated here (hard to understand); he is a lovely boy named Baraekumar... please pray for him and for God to heal him completely.
What a privilege to spend time in this new village church and with the new pastor, what an encouraging start! KEEP PRAYING
