March 2007

Isn't this horrible, that I'm having to go all the way back to March to catch yall up...

In March, Dave took a wonderful trip to Kenya, Africa. He and his dad went to visit Brother Eddie Williams (who is one of the coolest missionaries I know!!) where he is a missionary in Turkana. They had an absolutely phenomenal time!
Over the course of 2 weeks, they were able to show the Jesus film, part of The Passion of the Christ, and even The Ten Commandments (yep, Charleton Heston). They did some local evangelism (they sat under a tree in the shade and gave a Gospel presentation to anyone who would listen--everyone!). They saw over 350 professions of faith--Praise God!!!
At one village, they showed the Jesus film and then Brother Eddie gave an invitation and asked anyone who wished to accept Christ to stand. THE WHOLE VILLAGE STOOD UP!!! Eddie actually tried to pursuade some of them to sit down, but they insisted that they wanted Jesus! How cool is that!!
Dave came home ready to go back! I was relieved. I was afraid he'd be miserable with the heat, and he was hot, but loved getting to present the Good News of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. People readily accepted Christ over there. When asked why they accepted so quickly, they told Dave and his dad, "You've come so far to tell us--why would you lie?" That really convicted me about how lazy and selfish we are as Americans. If only we were as hungry for Jesus as those who aren't so "privileged".