A Night Visit

A few of us had the opportunity to go back and visit a family my team visited during the day that was open to watching the Jesus Film.

After our discipleship training (outside at sunset overlooking the mountains), we ate a very quick dinner and headed on the road again. We originally planned to visit two homes, but one was too far down the mountain for it to be considered safe to travel there at night because of wildlife. This was confirmed on the way when two leopards were on the road!

We were so surprised when over 25 were at the home, since we had thought we would be coming the next night. We spent some time taking pictures and singing some songs with hand motions with the kids before we started the Jesus film. To give them more room to watch the movie, it was decided that only one team member stay inside with them. Somehow I got the privilege, and it was wonderful getting to watch them and pray for them as they experienced this film on the life of Christ. Some adults and children in and out, but the room always stayed full.

Thankfully we had brought more than one copy because the first one messed up before we got to the crucifixion scene. It was also amazing because when it was time for Christ to be on the cross, the father had everyone (including the rest of the team) come in to watch the remainder of the story. Amazingly we all squeezed in. After the film was over, our translators had some conversation with them and asked and answered questions.

We left at almost 11 p.m., even though they really wanted us to spend the night with them! It was an amazing time.

Please pray that the images of the movie will continue to replay in their minds. Pray for one of the sons, who has been exposed to Christianity at the university and has quite a bit of knowledge about it. Pray for their son, who is a very famous Garwhali singer that travels around the world performing. Imagine the impact he could possibly make for the kingdom if he became a believer! Pray that the eyes of this family will be opened and they will be willing to leave behind all their traditions related to false gods and that they will follow the one true God and share Him with their neighbors and friends.