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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
First Time Experiences Bring A Burden For The Lost
by Zach Bridges
Many people often ask after a trip" How many people were saved?" Honestly, from our trip I have no idea. What does matter is how many seeds were planted in their hearts and how are we going to help in some way to water those seeds to help them grow. I know I'll be back for sure. When you live in among a group of people that does not know Jesus' name it takes time for people to believe. This is the reason we as followers of Christ should help in some way, shape, or form. It really helped me realize how much I had and how selfish I was and how selfless I need to become. This trip was a life changing experience and I learned a lot. Thank you everyone who could help in any way and thank you to my team as well.
Wow, words cannot explain what this trip to East Asia taught me.. but I will try. This was my first time for many different things. I had never been on a plane and flying both ways was close to 40 hours! That was an experience but that was not what mattered. Another new experience was travelling overseas and being among an unreached people group. I was told ahead of time that this people group was very lost and had little knowledge of the gospel. I knew that there would be people who did not know the name Jesus but, I had no earthly idea that almost EVERYONE did not know his name.
The fact that I had the chance to meet these kids and share what I could with them was a life-changing experience. There were several kids and one teacher that were already believers. One girl particularly stood out to me, for security reasons I will call her B. During an English Corner she pulled out her cross necklace and said " I believe in Jesus and so does my family." When she said that my jaw dropped.. I was honestly in awe. That would have been the last thing that I expected to hear from anyone.
We also had a teacher who had previously heard about Jesus. After several conversations he told us he had many questions about God and the Bible but NO one to answer them. Although I had hoped to one day return, hearing him express his questions just made me want to stay even more.
Many people often ask after a trip" How many people were saved?" Honestly, from our trip I have no idea. What does matter is how many seeds were planted in their hearts and how are we going to help in some way to water those seeds to help them grow. I know I'll be back for sure. When you live in among a group of people that does not know Jesus' name it takes time for people to believe. This is the reason we as followers of Christ should help in some way, shape, or form. It really helped me realize how much I had and how selfish I was and how selfless I need to become. This trip was a life changing experience and I learned a lot. Thank you everyone who could help in any way and thank you to my team as well.
Student Center Opens in Central Asia
From Branden and Annie
Last week we said good bye to some wonderful friends. A group from TSC came and helped work at the student center. Click on the link to watch the video of our work here. Last week was our official opening of the center. Also last Friday I taught them pumpkin carving. They had never seen it or made jack-o-lanters. We all had a blast! If any of you are interested they are planning trip in 2012 maybe in Feb we will keep you posted.
Blessings
Branden Annie
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