July 4, 2012, will be an Independence Day that all of us on the mission team will never forget! While Americans were watching fireworks light up the sky, we had fireworks of our own here in Juan Tomas! Last night about 10 pm, after the evening service, we saw four young men come to know Jesus as Savior! They had the best Independence Day that anyone could ever have -- freedom from sin through the blood of Christ! The drama was moving, and the message was clear, about Jesus being the light of the world. and our only hope. We heard many stirring testimonies from the campers last night, and while they still didn't come forward during the invitation at church, God's spirit broke through the darkness into four hungry hearts, and they came to the leaders afterward. We are all so touched and humbled. Everyone who came, everyone who gave, everyone who hsa translated for us, and everyone who has prayed has a part of these four decisions in eternity - adding crowns! Most importantly, one of the church leaders promised that there would be follow up and discipleship with the new believers.
On a lighter note, the campers say that they wish every day was the 4th of July! They enjoyed the 4th of July food, especially the hamburgers and the ice cream after church! I say if they ate like that every day, they would be fat like Americans! They were grabbing and wrapping up the extras for later -- there is not ready access to food in the village (or money to buy it), and it was a feast to them!
Our character quality yesterday was orderliness, and was exhibited in the extreme cleanliness in the cabins. That was a nice surprise! Everyone is happy with the way things are going - we are all seeing daily improvement in character, behavior and love for one another among the campers.
Off to class......
Debbie, for the DR team
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