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There were Three
By jpnnana | November 19, 2004
Dear Prayer Partners:
On October 27 we stood on the cold, windy beach and looked out at the ocean where the two men had died the week before. We watched as three new Christian men testified to their new life and faith in Christ by following Him in baptism. After the baptism we all ran back to the beach “shanty” restaurant where we fellowshipped together as we ate our usual “raw fish” and grilled clams. The Christians shared Scriptures with the new converts to encourage them in their walk with Christ. As they shared we could see the growth of each one who has followed the Lord these past two years!!! What a wonderful experience!!! God is so good. Also, thank you for praying for the typhoon not to come!! It went another direction!!!!
Fellowshipping After Baptism
Usually we sing and pray on the beach together before the baptism, but that day since we were the restaurant’s only customers and it was windy and cold, we sang and prayed together in the “shanty” restaurant before going out to the beach. It was a great witness to the owners. We have been witnessing to the family who runs the restaurant each time we have a baptism; giving them tracts, Digest Bibles, CD’s. etc. As we waited for the meal, I was able to share the gospel in more detail with one son. He said that he and his family were Buddhist and that one of them offers an offering to their ancestors and the “gods” every morning at the family altar. Pray the Holy Spirit will open the eyes of this family, the parents, the two sons, their wives and children. Pray they will read the tracts and Bibles. Pray that this entire family will trust Christ as their Savior and be baptized on the beach right outside their restaurant!!
The three men who were baptized, Mr. Mu, Mr. Ma, and Mr. Ya are coming to Wednesday worship. They come to worship and then go to work to sell their newspaper subscriptions. They are memorizing scripture and sharing their faith with their family. The last two weeks these men have brought someone with them to worship. Pray they will be bold in their witness. As they travel together in their work, pray for them to grow and encourage one another in their walk with the Lord. Pray for healing for Mr. Ma’s sister who recently had brain surgery and for his mother who had a stroke. Both are in the hospital. Pray for Mrs. Ya who sees a difference in her husband and Mr. Ma and seems open to the gospel. Pray for all the family members to be saved.
Many of you have been faithful to write and tell us that you are praying, especially for Mr. K. Thank you very much. He still has not been saved and remains close to death. Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw him to Christ. Claim him for Christ as you claim God’s promise “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.
Claiming His Promises for His Glory.
Tak and Lana
Eph. 3:20-21
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