Members of my last team gave me permission to publish their most memorable moments. Some didn't actually give me permission. Sorry. They're too good for me to hold onto.
Here we are, the whole team, jumping for joy, or something.
Michelle Scott
My most memorable moment occurred on the last day of our evangelism. It was after a long week where God had already been humbling me left and right. He also opened my eyes and changed the very perspective I see this world with.
So picture this: Sun beating down on your shoulders, sweat dripping down your back, and I am off to face the day. We start with words of encouragement and prayer with my Sudanese pastor Edward I had been working with for the past few days. That was a special day. We got to go around to three primary schools on a motorbike. So we hop on and I am literally in awe as we drive from one place to the next. The lush mountains scaling in the background underneath God’s beautiful blue sky. So we get to the second school of the day and the children swarm me with giant smiles and warm hearts as I approach. I get a little anxious because there was like 15 kids. I prayed for clear words and the Holy Spirit to be with me and in the hearts of the children as they introduce me. I gave my presentation and said things more from the heart and well I think God was really working. I know they listened at the very least and when I asked who wanted to accept Jesus into their hearts a few slowly raised their hands and then almost all of them did. In that moment it all came together for me. This trip, the point of missions, the power that God can do ANYTHING, even use us imperfect humans. It was a moment I hope to never forget. I think God for his beautiful earth, the amazing emotions and senses he as equipped us with, and that he has invited us to spend eternity with him. Praise God.
- Michelle
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Kate Ousley
On the first day of sharing we visited a school of 500 children. Close to half accepted Christ that day. Two days later, as my translator and I were beginning our 30 minute walk to the village, 10 school children passed us on the road. After they greeted us and continued walking, one of the children turned around and yelled, “Hey, we want Jesus.” My translator told me what they said so we stopped. I shared the Evangecube with them a second time. At the end I asked who wanted to accept Jesus. Every one of them raised their hand. All prayed. Then two people sitting close by asked to hear about Jesus and accepted also. We continued on our walk to the village.
- Kate
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Kari Owens
I felt the whole trip was such a clear picture of Christ and His disciples. The command was “Go.” As a group we each encountered a unique part of what that meant. Praying for the sick, preaching and teaching the Word, encouraging other believers and most of all sharing the Gospel! The “highlight” for me was simple. I connected with the women, especially the six who cooked for our church in Litoba. We spent a small amount of time together each day. The last day we were there, we cooked together and fetched water, talked, laughed…we had so much fun. We shared our testimonies and prayed for each other. Mike Congrove was right…women are the same no matter what country they come from.
- Kari
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Steve Grote
Ministry was very challenging in Kajo Keji. Tuesday was our first full day of work. We went from hut to hut sharing our testimonies and the gospel. All of us felt a lot of resistance. We did not feel like our message was getting across. As we shared Tuesday evening, we were all feeling a bit discouraged. Wednesday morning as we arrived at our church site, we heard a very encouraging story. Tuesday evening after we had left, the pastor and some of the church members were walking home after the evening service. Along the way, a spirit possessed man came from the tall grass along the path and raised his hand to strike the pastor, Kenneth. Those with Kenneth surrounded the man and prevented the attack. The man kept screaming, "Why did you bring these people here? This is my territory. Go over the boarder to Uganda. Leave from here!" He again raised his hands to strike the pastor and once again he was diverted. They all commanded him to leave in the name of Jesus. After some more dialogue, the man ended up running away, back into the grassy field.
Though the story left me a bit uneasy, it also left me very encouraged. After experiencing a day in which we felt like we were hitting barrier after barrier, God was still moving. He was moving so much, that Satan's strongholds were beginning to be dispelled.
We never truly know where God is working and moving in the lives of people. We are only called to be faithful in sharing the Gospel. This experience reminded me to not rely on my understanding, but to trust that God moves in our obedience.
- Steve
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Jonathan Owens (center)
It was the typical scene: A woman with several children, her husband had left her. An old woman (the tallest, thinnest, most elderly lady I’ve ever seen)was with us. She was the grandmother. There were several kids sitting around.
This lady was sick though. The translators said it was malaria. After the EvangeCube presentation she talked about how when her husband had left it was hard and she turned to alcohol. She said that several times she had thought about suicide. Dying would be easier than taking care of her children on her own. She said this with tears streaming down her face. And it was then that she told us she had just accepted Christ into her life. We gave her a New Testament. That encounter impacted me.
- Jonathan
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Chastin Scharfe
I am departing Sudan with many precious memories. I have experienced the full range of emotions while on this trip. There have been tears shed from witnessing the extreme poverty and the inability to help due to my luggage being lost. There was trepidation entering into villages of unknown people groups with unknown expectations. There were feelings of incompetency in sharing the gospel. Mostly there were many memories of laughter and joy especially as many beautiful African faces greeted us with smiles and waves. That is one of my favorite memories I will carry with me from Sudan. The Sudanese people would stop anything to warmly greet the white Americans.
My other memorable moment was during the last cell group meeting. More than 25 men and two women gathered on wooden branches to listen to three white American women teach them about prayer, giving, and discipleship. They listened intently for three hours as we shared what the Bible says on these topics and how to practically apply the info. We witnessed the Holy Spirit dispelling cultural myths and deception taught in some local churches. God’s word was used to break strongholds from false religious teachings formerly taught. Lives were changed as the people sought the Bible to address many issues relevant to their lives and culture. In our weakness God used our willingness to “go” and “share” His good news and I was blessed by seeing God’s strength and power he gave to complete His work throughout the week.
- Chastin
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