Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Deaf School and Dalifort

Wow! What a day the team had. We were working in two places today. In the morning, we went to a deaf school run by Mrs. Radford's sister. The students were split into two groups. Half of them worked on crafts, led by James Tam, Katie Shau and the PCA team. The other half went to an adjacent field and played sports with the children. Trying to communicate with the deaf students certainly posed interesting challenges. Thankfully, the teachers at the deaf school were extremely gracious and patient with us. The entire experience was a rich blessing for all of us. We were moved by the genuine happiness expressed on the faces of these deaf students.

After spending the morning at the deaf school, we headed to Mr. and Mrs. Radford's house where Mrs. Radford had prepared a delicious and filling meal for the entire team. We spent the afternoon resting, playing games and preparing ourselves for the evening activities.

In the evening, we went to a neighbouring village called Dalifort. We split up into two groups and went through the village sharing the gospel with individuals and families. Josh Lau had a wonderful opportunity to preach the gospel to an entire family and had the privilege of seeing the whole family respond to the message by trusting Christ for salvation. Truly, the gospel is the power for salvation for all who believe!

Students continue to enjoy health and strength. We are encouraging them to get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of liquids. Other than some minor upset stomachs, all are well.

2 comments:

  1. Great Team Work! Praise the Lord! we are praying for you. The Lord bless your efforts and experiences you gain from this.
    David and Ann ( Samuel's parents)

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  2. The heavens rejoice!

    Hallelujah! Glory to God! Amazing grace, how sweet the sound! “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

    The gospel teams’ work in the village of Dalifort reminds me of the evangelistic work of those (the twelve and the seventy-two) sent by Jesus and of the work of our Lord Jesus himself! It also reminds me of the picture Luke painted for us (Ch 15) when a man found his lost sheep. “…he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’” Then Jesus added that there will be rejoicing in heaven when a sinner repents.

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

    Daniel and Joyce Lau (parents of Josh Lau)

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