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FIRST WORD
By a PIONEER in Chad
My team leader and I were told to follow a young man through a corrugated tin door in a mud-brick wall. We followed him until we reached a room with no furniture except a television on top of a bureau of sorts. There were maybe a dozen men there, mostly between 15 and 20 years old, but there were three men who looked to be around 40. We were seated and served boiling hot sugary tea. After a very short introduction they said, "So did you bring it?" They were referring to the book I had promised to bring them, the Gospel of John in their language, so we could discuss it and examine further the things it says.
Note that the Gospel of John was translated into Chadian Arabic, the common language of this city of over 70,000, only five years ago – in 2004!
I told them I had chosen three passages to read that may address some of their questions—the betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, the death of Christ on the cross, and the resurrection. As soon as I began to read, it was silent. These people had never had the Word of God read to them.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Praise: Celebrating New Life!
• Pray: China Earthquake Anniversary
• Give: Summer Missionaries
• Learn: Red Card
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CELEBRATING NEW LIFE!
By a PIONEER in Central Asia
Our little sister, Fiona, has been sharing with her dear friend about Jesus Christ. Her friend came to my house one day and watched the Jesus film. She recognized the truth of the gospel, but feared that her family would kick her out of the house if she made a decision for Jesus. But today she did make a decision! Fiona called me bursting with joy (and talking so fast it was hard to make out all she was saying)! But she and her friend came to my house to share the good news and celebrate.
How beautiful it is that all the evil forces of this world cannot stop our God or the establishment of His Kingdom! Even death itself is only a temporary separation for us. We are victorious. We have secure places in the Kingdom as priests and kings! The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind.
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CHINA EARTHQUAKE ANNIVERSARY
By a PIONEER in China
May 12 is the one-year anniversary of the 8.0 earthquake that happened near us. This will be a big time of remembrance and reflection for everyone living here. There are still many people trying to get their lives going again after the destruction of or damage to their homes and villages. Many lost family members as well and are still grieving. There is an immense amount of depression and suicide still in these areas. This anniversary will also be a unique time of many people thinking about what they really are trusting in.
>>Pray for us and other brothers and sisters who can speak truth and point them to Jesus Christ.
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RED CARD
Red Card is an eight-week curriculum that engages the entire family in exploring God's heart for children at risk. Parents and children learn, process, pray and take practical steps together. Interactive, hands-on lessons inspire participants to act on behalf of vulnerable children. For more information and a sample lesson, click here. Content is age appropriate for children grades four and up.
- "An incredible learning experience for our whole family which opened our eyes to the needs of children around the world."
-K. Brooke
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