Two more added

[Note: I had considered writing just one overview of our week with the campaign group from Oklahoma, but instead decided I will write several entries over the next few weeks covering different aspects of our work together.  More to come!]

While we never want to take credit for the increase God gives, and we really aren’t aware of the ultimate fruitfulness of a mission effort, we are grateful to report that two more souls were added to the Lord’s kingdom in Tulwei Village this past weekend.

Lolit (“Low-leet”) is a 19 year old girl who has regularly attended studies and worship with her widowed Christian mother for several months.  In conversations with Shawnda she frequently expressed her concern for her sins, and her desire to have them forgiven.  Lotlit has also been a faithful part of our Friday teen studies, and has learned a lot of Bible basics from those lessons.  Following three of our evangelistic gospel meeting lessons, and a Bible study with Shawnda while preparing laplap together, Lotlit made the great decision to put her life into Jesus’ hands by being immersed for the forgiveness of her sins.  Please be praying for Lolit in her new walk, especially that she will be wise as she reaches the age of marriage.

Annette is the wife of the first convert in Malekula (Alsen), and has also attended numerous public studies, worship, and private studies with Shawnda.  Alsen is constantly (though gently) encouraging her to put her faith in Christ.  Who knows how many times she has been asked “are you ready?” and said “not yet.”  But on Sunday morning Shawnda asked her again and she said yes.  We rejoiced along with the angels in heaven at her decision, as we witnessed her being baptized into Christ.  Alsen and Annette have two young daughters, Silvi and Shawnda. 

Photos to come...