“I tried to end my life four times,” said a young woman named Elena. “Nobody knows about this. But I want to try again.”  Elena had a difficult home life, and had decided to give up on life. As we shared Christ with Elena, telling her about God’s love, Elena began to cry.  “I’ve wanted to become a Christian for a long time. I’ve really wanted to go to a church, to be baptized and publicly confess my belief.”  We prayed with Elena, and she put her faith in Jesus.  We encouraged her to join a church, finding one near her. Please pray for Elena as she begins her journey with Christ.

“I Praise the Lord for the time given to me to read how  the 10 commandments are useful in our day-to-day and eternal Life.  The topics like, sufficient grace, what money can’t buy, keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, were great reminders of how God said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’  Again the promise is that God is all we need, He will take care of us, He knows what is best for us.  I was happy to read this 10 Commandments topic.”

~ Joshua R. (commenting on “Being Content”, part of the “Ten Commandments for Today” blog series)

“This was a great opportunity to contact a mass of people.  Good work!  The videos for our corn roast at Milton brought several Muslim families in, who were thankful for the meal and heard a powerful Gospel message of man’s ruin in sin, and God’s remedy in Christ.  It was the best attendance at these functions we’ve had from immediate neighbours and very encouraging for the assembly.”

~Doug S.  (Elder at Milton Bible Fellowship)

Andrei was in an accident and was seriously injured. He was left paralyzed on his right side, unable to walk, and blind. “My friend thinks I’m cursed,” said Andrei. “It’s been really hard. My parents are taking care of me, but sometimes they yell. It makes me want to…I just want it to end.  “I’m always lonely. I feel helpless. What if I have to live like this for the rest of my life?” Andrei reached out to the hosts of FBH in Ukraine. He believed in God, but hadn’t given his life to Jesus. Alex and Nadia shared God’s heart with Andrei, telling him the Gospel and inviting him to put his faith in Jesus.  Andrei prayed with us, asking Jesus to come into his life and make him new. “I put my life in Your hands,” he said.  Please pray for Andrei as he begins his walk with Jesus.

“The FBH video campaign was extremely helpful.  As for numbers, I was personally pleased. We averaged 35 to 40 a day, about 15 of those were from the community and not affiliated with the chapel in any other way.  One girl stands out: Sarah*, a shy girl who came as a result of her mom seeing the video about the week.  Speaking with the mom on Friday, she reported that Sarah had enjoyed the week and her mom said she wanted to sign her up for Sunday School and Awana. I found out a couple days later that this has actually happened. There were other connections made between community families and those in the assembly.”  (*Name changed to protect identity)

~Brian C.  Host of the DVBS event.

Salma* lives in a country in North Africa. While studying her religion, she encountered doubts and questions.  Seeking answers, she discovered Arab World Media’s online ministry and connected with a responder who explained the basics of the Christian faith.  Despite her fear of her family’s reaction, Salma grew convinced that Jesus Christ is God and wanted to follow the truth she found in Him.  Her passion led her to ask for help understanding the Bible, resulting in daily Scripture reading, a weekly Zoom Bible study, and several prayer meetings.  As she grows in her faith, she prays that she will become a light to her family.  (*Name changed to protect identity)