We had spent so much time at the first new church that we arrived very late at the second new church Pastor Timothy's place. Also a new IVCM pastor and a new village church. This was basically a coconut shed converted for us to rent as a church building. Some people had left but the majority stayed behind for over an hour as they wanted to hear what God had to say and to meet us. Pastor David thought we would just pray for them and leave, but we felt the Lord saying we had to speak. Kym did a shortened version of her Treasures in jars of clay story, and I spoke from Mark 5 about the jailers sick daughter. How profound that turned out to be!
These people also were so happy to spend time with us and to have a second service immediately so to speak! We were all wondering if we should have come so late, but we felt the Lord say we must. A dear friend and former pastor sent me an email which i read before sending this quoting Jeremiah 1:7b-8 How prophetic these words turned out to be, as I had not planned to speak on Mark 5! The thrust was that Jesus said in verse 36 "don't be afraid just believe".. that was what i was asking them to do. 3 People stood up at once and asked to commit their lives to Jesus!
Then one young girl called Selvi (see pic with pastor Timothy) who was one of those who stood up was asked to be prayed for by her mother! she was a very SICK girl!! She had gone to one of the best hospitals and could not get any treatment or help. I asked everyone in the church to pray for her and we kneeled around her and prayed for healing. We BELIEVE she will be healed, please pray alongside us as this will be a powerful testimony in this village. After talking to her she said "I believe my Lord will heal me" her own words!! Then she said I feel better already !
Just as we were leaving we met the Hindu lady who owned the land and the shed which we use, she asked if we could pray for her arm as she had fallen and it was bandaged... this was a great privilege. I asked her if she could also believe that God could heal her, and she said yes I think so.... Lets ALL be praying and that she will also accept Christ.
The day is not over and I cannot wait to see what happens next, sorry for the long ramblings but this is what mission is all about! Awesome!
