July 20, 2012
Today was our last working day in Chiwoza. We will be helping in the church service on Sunday, but no more storying, no more VBS, no more teaching. There was sadness as we left and the children shouted to us, “Azungu (White foreigners).” Still, there were many decisions for Christ.
Across the river Steve returned to meet some of the people he had been working with during the week and also walked around and met several people with whom he shared the Gospel. Adam met with a group of people, smaller than yesterday, and did more teaching on discipleship.
Allison, Emily, and Hannah also returned to visit people they had worked with. They spoke with them about a number of spiritual issues, each taking turns speaking. In the afternoon they were down by the river where they met with a group of children. They told them stories and sang Christian songs with them.
VBS went quite well. Constance told the story of Peter preaching, and Jessica worked with her to teach the children their Bible verse, “Let your light so shine among men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” The best part: the lesson was held by the river, and the kids from the other village came across the river to take part. There were over one hundred children with paper candles waving them and singing “This little light of mine” in their language.
Today I spoke to the adults in Chiwoza about the lifestyle of deacons, as models of church leaders. I asked for questions, and one person offered this comment: “Every Christian should live this way.” I thought, they really are understanding this. We talked about the truth of the comment.
Tomorrow we begin urban ministry. Please pray that we will find people with whom to share the Gospel. And thank God with us for the work He is doing here.
Ray Smith
