Tale of Two Cities

The East Bernstadt team are staying busy, very busy. On the schedule was two crusades. The first one was mentioned in an earlier blog. There was a lot of opposition. The unbelieving men of the village even organized the children to chant very loudly when the preaching began. Atlthough we see many times where the message is rejected, it was sobering to hear those children. It makes the Bible Clubs seem that much more valuable. The children will not grow up as empty slates. Our hope is that God will put them in a setting where they can hear the Gospel.
The second crusade was in a different village about one and a half hours away. Pastor Norm, from the team, preached another clear message. This village only has one family that are Christians. The father is a godly man and great example to his neighbors. You may be able to imagine what it would be like to not have any Christian friends or family. You may also be able to imagine what it would be like not to have a church body to teach and encourage you.
After the message some came forward to reject there way of life and become Christians. Even the next morning a few more came. The team will go back and visit the new believers tomorrow.
I would like for you to pray for this new church body. It will contain mostly babes in Christ. Satan will surely attack it, so we pray that the people will be strong. Please don't forget about the first crusade either. Pastor Norm has thrown the seed on the hard soil. We are doing our part and waiting on the Lord to work a miracle in the hearts of the unbelievers in Ghana.