Saturday started in the new village, Barra (ba-ha). Dr. Diego shared Christ using magic tricks and jokes with the local kids. He's quite a character and even though we didn't always know what he was saying, he was very entertaining to watch.
Next we divided up into teams to visit house to house. There were a lot of strongholds to battle, but seeds were planted and decisions were made. Pastor Moab will have much follow up work to do in this village.
After lunchtime we finally got to see baby Wendi!!!!!!! She showed up to see us all and then Wendi, Daniel and Jennifer got to go to their house to visit with the family for a while and encourage them in the Lord. Damiana and her husband seemed to be growing in Christ since they accepted Christ. She had asked Wendi last year to pray for her husband because he was an alcoholic. God has delivered him from this stronghold and he is a changed man!!!!
Other teams went out in Solidao and God moved mightily!! There were several that surrendered their lives to Christ and were encouraged through prayer.
Later in the afternoon the guys and kids headed to the soccer field. They played a mean game of soccer and followed it up with the good news of the gospel after the game. It was a great time for many to fellowship together on the sidelines also.
We all learned many things today. Surrender was the theme. There seems to be great bondage of legalism here that wants to keep some from surrendering to Christ. Please pray that the bondage will be broken as they see that we are not here to represent a "religion" but that we are followers of Christ here to bring them peace, hope, and love that comes from Him.
Praise the Lord everyone is feeling well and healthy. Continue to pray for Him to sustain us. We are off to worship in two cities tomorrow. Keep praying!!!!!
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We were glad to hear such a wonderful report. We can't wait to see pictures of baby Wendi! We are proud of all of you and we will be praying for you.
Ok, it is great to hear the reports from the Outback, but, why did you differentiate between the guys and the kids? Isn't that one in the same? Oh well, I got the point. I am so thankful everyone is there safely and you are seeing great fruit from the previous labors as well as your current labors. It is a great encouragement to all of us who have been there before to hear of those who are growing in Jesus and it must be greatly encouraging to you also knowing that the work you are doing there is not in vain. It is so great to hear of the salvations, the setting free of captives and the growth of the saints, you are all saints! Press on! Do not come back to the States with spare energy, leave it all in the field, the Lord will sustain you and give you every ounce of energy and stamina you need and will give you a great rest in Him when you return. Praying for you fervently. I love and appreciate each and every one of you!
We are so excited you all are doing well and getting the awesome opportunity to see harvest from past trips. I can't wait to see baby Wendi as well! Also, praying in agreement with Tracy that you leave all your energy on the field. God will sustain and fill up. We're praying and fasting and trusting God's ultimate will for you all. Have fun.
Mike and Debra and family
Hey you all! I'm so excited about your trip! I know God has ordained every encounter and every conversation!
You are a blessed group of people and I am praying (even though I forgot to sign up on the official one!!)
Love from Colorado!
~Jennifer
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