After the programs on Sunday, we were amazed by how the Holy Spirit worked in each of us. He did not only show His power when we were preaching the Gospel to others, but He also empowered us individually when we needed the courage, strength and the right words to say. =) In the morning we headed out to different stores again to preach the Gospel. We were glad that Marion and Carolina teamed up with us and happily we dashed into the busy streets of Barquisimeto with our Gospel tracts and tools. Maybe because of the traffic and smog from cars I felt a little peculiar sometimes when I crossed the streets. It's like a parable reflecting the life of Chinese in this city, that they're obscured and choked by the smog of fear, because of the frequent robbery and kidnapping. Their souls are like the lost sheep in the Bible, and the Gospel is the only way to lead them to Jesus, our Good Shepherd. He is the Prince of Peace and King of Glory!
So off we went, we walked from door to door, and Praise the Lord that four more people accepted Christ as their Savior. One of them is Alex, who worked in a grocery store. He's born in Venezuela so he couldn't read Chinese. Our team prayed for his heart at the back while one of us was talking to him, amazingly he turned to Christ and accepted Him. Jesus says, if you have the faith as small as a mustard seed you could move mountains. Indeed during the trip we saw how God moved the hearts of people like the mountains. When Kevin, Nicole and Priscilla first talked to Aunt Wan, they were muddled by her Yanping dialect. For the first 10 minutes, as they didn't understand anything she said, they prayed to God in their hearts together. Then surprisingly they could understand what she's talking about afterward and shared the love of Christ with her.
Enoch, Marion and Nathanie went to revisit Carolina, and since Carolina was busy, Nathanie and Marion had a chance to share gospel with Carolina's sister, Lisa. Once again, Nathanie spoke in English, Marion translated and thank God that Lisa was willing to receive Christ. We also had a chance to visit a Manicure lady Fong Siu Lam, unbelievably, we share Christ with her for more than half an hour and she was so nice that she treated us some soft drinks. She showed immense interest about Christ and was moved by the gospel of God. Please pray that God will open her heart and she will be receiving Christ as her Savior
Enoch, Marion and Nathanie went to revisit Carolina, and since Carolina was busy, Nathanie and Marion had a chance to share gospel with Carolina's sister, Lisa. Once again, Nathanie spoke in English, Marion translated and thank God that Lisa was willing to receive Christ. We also had a chance to visit a Manicure lady Fong Siu Lam, unbelievably, we share Christ with her for more than half an hour and she was so nice that she treated us some soft drinks. She showed immense interest about Christ and was moved by the gospel of God. Please pray that God will open her heart and she will be receiving Christ as her Savior
At night we had a scrumptious supper cooked by the lovely brothers and sisters from IBCB. Their smiling faces and hospitality reminded us so much of AGCC. We enjoyed much the fellowship with IBCBers! It is Jesus' command to us that we ought to love each other, and that's what brought us here. :) Jesus is our shelter, and in Him, we share our laughter and tears, and we are one big family in Christ after all no matter where we are from.
After the dinner coffees were served, and Mr. Leung led us to praise God and devotion. Although there were things in the passage they didn't understand, they were eager to seek the answers and listened to Pastor Wan's explanations. Happily and freely they shared their points of view, and at the same time the kids were having a good time in the room as well. The church was filled with liveliness and joy.
After the dinner coffees were served, and Mr. Leung led us to praise God and devotion. Although there were things in the passage they didn't understand, they were eager to seek the answers and listened to Pastor Wan's explanations. Happily and freely they shared their points of view, and at the same time the kids were having a good time in the room as well. The church was filled with liveliness and joy.
Another heartening story of prayer I would like to share is about our Venezuelan sister Marion. Her parents are missionaries and she was taught how to pray for the nations since she was a child. Therefore she has a devoted and loving heart for God and His kingdom. Before the missionaries from Hong Kong and our STM team came, she already spent much time praying for IBCB. She mentioned that IBCB was like a baby in her eyes and growing in God's hands day by day. Not only she supported the church with prayers, she also joined us to preach gospel to Spanish-speaking Chinese. It's totally God's abundant grace He sent His daughter to serve the Chinese community! Even though she's not Chinese, her love and care to them reflected the love of Christ. How about us? Are we willing to pray for the Chinese Christians around the world, or even the people of different colors?
