Busy week

It has been busy around here the past few days. We had a wonderful service on Sunday. Bro Greg preached a great message from Colossians 1 and we had several visitors. One of the visitors named Peter frightened me when I first met him. He was barefoot, very dirty and didn't speak to me when I greeted him. He obviously had been sleeping outdoors on the ground because his clothes and hair were full of dirt and he had a particular odor on him. He interrupted the service a few times with random babblings. I kept a close eye on him. After the service ended it was suggested that a few of the members gather with Peter and pray with him. Afterwards, one of the ladies volunteered to take him home and feed him lunch. He was apprehensive and asked if she was going to beat him. They tried to reassure him that she simply wanted to help him. I don't know if he allowed her to feed him or not but he certainly needs to know Jesus, the Bread of Life. Pray for Peter please.

It occurred to me the other day that I asked you to pray for Daniel concerning his health but I haven't given an update on him. He is doing very well now. His fever left shortly after he started taking an antibiotic and he is back to his normal self. The swelling that was in his lymph nodes is completely gone. Thank you so much for your prayers.

In just a few days we will be co-hosting a visiting group from the USA. The 26-person group is coming to help Greg and I minister to the community of Kingereka. We have been putting together all the details for the various ministry and work projects that will take place. One of the most exciting works will be our "Double V" youth rally. It is our version of VBS, which will take place July 10, 11 & 17. I expect that we will have several hundred kids and many parents attend the rally. Pray for souls to be saved, safety as we play the games (Big ball games) and the security of the whole program and staff. I was told that there was one missionary who nearly had a riot take place at one of his VBS weeks. The kids were picking up stones to throw in protest of something we're still not sure of. I don't expect that trouble at all but you will still pray about the security of the rally, wont you?

While talking to the principal at the local school, I was invited to teach the religious studies class on Fridays. This will be a great opportunity to minister to the children and their parents. Pray that this invitation becomes official and that I am effective in this ministry.