As you probably know, Seed Ministry gets many people who come and make requests. We usually have a pretty full plate, but sometimes we just can't pass up the opportunity.
One day a man named John came and said he was a student at one of the Senior High Schools near Nyankpala. He wanted us to come and preach. He also asked for some Bibles. He had a paper with the names of the Christian students and wanted me to meet them. We said that we would look at the schedule and try to find a Sunday that would be good for them. He called and visited a few other times, always asking for teaching and Bibles. Finally we said we would come the next week.
Toby, Joy, Seth, and Caleb pulled into the parking lot and were given a very warm welcome. There were 23 Christian students, the Parkers, and the Head Mistress of the School (and the non-believing day guard sat in on the sermon) in a classroom. The worship was so sincere and they were so hungry for God's Word. I have never talked to a more engaged congregation. The teaching lasted well over an hour, followed by some question and answer time. It was a blessing to see these young people staying true to their faith even though they were very far from their families.
They were missing two things. First, no grey hairs. I talked to them about some of the inherent problems with their young congregation. They needed to seek out wisdom from older Christian men and women. Secondly, we agreed that they needed Bibles.
A few days later John, Wumpini, Seth, and Caleb took a Bible for each of the 23 Christians. The students immediately asked for more teaching. Seth, Caleb and the guys loved their visit at the school and, of course, want to go back as soon as possible. Seth reminded them of a Bible story where some young people, far from home, did not give into temptation no matter the cost.
Caleb took some pictures of their time at the school. He said that these young men and women will become godly leaders and were a great example to follow.
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