It has been a few weeks since I last updated you about the progress of the Senegal Project.
On Monday, of this past week, we took the team to the Missionary Health Institute's Travel Clinic where the nurse outlined the risks and precautions we should be aware of as we prepare to travel to Senegal. Hearing about some of the potential risks drove home the reality of the trip. After the health session, she began the painful task of immunizing our students. Our students are making a sacrifice of time and energy to communicate the gospel cross-culturally in a climate that is quite foreign to them. We pray that God would be gracious to us and grant us health, strength and joy as we share with those who need to hear about Christ.
To this end, the team spent yesterday afternoon in and around the Eaton Center. With gospel tracts, they asked people who are milling about to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. If the person was willing, our students shared with them a simple gospel presentation. This is the second year that we have incorporated direct evangelism into our training. It has been a joy to watch our students take a very definitive stand for Christ and be numbered with Him.
All of our students had had an opportunity to share the gospel with at least one person yesterday. They all returned with stories to share about how God granted them wisdom to speak with clarity and with boldness. Needless to say, I am very proud of our students and their willingness to step outside of their "comfort zone" and outside of cultural norms, to approach strangers, strike up conversations with them and ultimately point those people to Jesus Christ.
On Saturday, January 2, the team will be gathering together for a day of training and preparation. Each of the students has been paired up and is preparing a Bible lesson, craft and activity that will be used to point the Senegalese children to Jesus Christ. We will be going over these items on Saturday. As well, we will be receiving training from a local street evangelist who will be teaching our students how to present the gospel through interactive paint demonstrations. The day will end with a parent-information session.
Would you join us in praying for open doors for the gospel to be proclaimed in Senegal?
Would you join us in praying for sufficient prayer and financial provision to take us to and from Senegal?
Would you join us in praying that we would be a blessing, encouragement and joy to the Radfords?
Have a Merry Christmas!
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