Day 5

N is a lady who works for the church in a city in the north. Daily she sees refugees and takes request for aid as well as counsels with them. We participated in ministry with her today giving out food portions, milk, diapers and gospel literature. She told us of a lady who came today desiring food. N took time to talk to the refugee about Jesus. Her knowledge of Jesus was limited to what she had been taught. She was taught to hate Christians and those who love Jesus. As she talked with N she said “you are not as they said”. N spoke to her asking what did she know that Jesus did. Muslims know about Jesus and believe Him to be a great teacher. They know He did miracles and helped people. They deny His death and resurrection as well as His deity. N asked her if there was a church leader who cheated on his wife and killed others would he be a good teacher or bad. The lady replied “He would be wicked.” N agreed. Then she said “think about what you know of your prophet and what he did. Jesus did good. That is what Christians teach. Why would you fear us?” The old lady shook her head in I acknowledgement. The church here provides portions so that when the time is right the Message of eternal life can be shared. Please pray for N and her safety. She lives in a very dangerous place. Keep praying for the laborer a in the city we are staying in. They too proclaim the gospel with boldness. They take the scripture seriously, “To live is Christ and to die is gain.” We will be praying for you our American church friends as you worship tomorrow. Please pray for Les before you go to bed. He will be preaching before you wake up in the morning. We love and miss you guys.