Lanny was outside walking around and praying when one of the gatekeepers came over and asked him to talk Jesus with him. He said that every day we drive thru the gates, passing him by to go out to the villages to speak Jesus. Lanny led him to the Lord. I am not sure if Lanny will ever come down off this cloud!!! He's is high in the Spirit!!
The Gate Keepers, Patson and Medson.
Lanny gave Patson his ball cap and Medson his shoes...
Medson's soles were coming off.
I am not sure where we ended up today but it is certainly a day I won't forget. We worshiped in a village church and Lanny preached. Then Lanny, our interpreter Harold and I were left there to evangelize until time for the Jesus film.
Lanny and Jority dancing with the congregation.
We simply walked from house to house, Harold calling in Chichewan "Come, come to hear the gospel". People were coming from everywhere bringing chairs or mats for us and welcoming us with their beautiful smiles. We watched the children as they sat down in front, the adults sitting or standing behind listening to one of us share the Good News.
As we walked to the next open area the children ran along with us singing and dancing as we went. They were singing about "Yesu", following Him, or serving Him or just loving Him. Several of the women of the local church went along with us and it was an amazing day. I wish I could tell you all the stories of little ones that nearly cried when they first saw us but that ended up letting me hold and love them. They just want to touch and be close and never tire of shaking hands, I wish I could tell you the feeling as they listen to every word and then raise their hand to accept God's gift of salvation.
The women of the church led songs about Jesus!!
As the sun began to set we headed back to the church area to set up the film. The YouTurn men have it all perfected. Poles and sheets, generators and small laptops...they can set up and take down in minutes and the children sat patiently waiting to see the film. They play Gospel Music Videos to call the people to come and the videos are about Naaman or Joseph or serving God. Colorful, joyful dancing and again, those melodious voices of the people.
Harold sat all the children down and chose some to lead in music. He has been a wonderful interpreter for us and we feel now as tho we have known him all our lives!
The pastors wife led the children in the Chichewan version of "We are the soldiers of the Lord."
The people watching and waiting for the film.
The moon was not out so the night was black and the stars were unbelievable. I could not help looking up at the sky and was just in awe of my Fathers creation. We saw the Milky Way and Southern Cross and a shooting star.
Lanny preached after the Crucifixion scene and Harold says that there were 800 people there...it was dark so I could only see the little ones sitting around the front. There really are no words.
The truck returned to pick us up just as we were tearing down the equipment and we headed back to Lilongwe, again like a pack of sardines, but so, so happy!
We got back to the Baptist apartments around 10 and Lisa, Sara and Jennifer made grilled cheese sandwiches for us. What a perfect end to a perfect day.
One more day for us here...bittersweet....
Brandon and Soko, his guide.
Lisa and Chibwenja, the YouTurn Country Director.
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