Once again we greet you in the matchless name of our Saviour and God Jesus Christ. We trust you are kept encouraged in the goodness of God.
Praise God for what has been achieved in Indonesia thus far through the work of 18 REAP evangelists:
- over 42,000 gospel tracts distributed
- over 43,000 verbally given the gospel
- over 3,200 conversions to Christ, and
- 8 new churches planted
Thank you for advancing the cause of Christ in Indonesia as a partner. Below are your REAP evangelist's reports for your prayers and thanksgiving.
M is a 50 year old male who is married and has four children.
Ministry report January - June 2019
Number of tracts distributed - 380
Number of people evangelised - 350
Number of conversions - 85
Number of people baptised - 35
Prayer Requests
Pray for:
1) The believes to grow and mature in faith
2) The 35 recently baptised to remain faithful to God
3) Praise God our second child has completed studies and is starting work, while the first is graduating this September 2019. Our fourth child is in class VII.
4) My leg operation awaiting the needed funds
5) The house renovation delayed 20 years to move ahead pending funds
Praise God since 2018 the church service is full in numbers and excited to worship God. Those who have never come before and those who for the longest have not been coming are now joining us this year to praise and worship God.
A is a 36 year old male who is married with three children.
Ministry report January - June 2019
Number of tracts distributed - 0 (verbal evangelism)
Number of people evangelised - 63
Number of conversions - 20
Number of people baptised - 0
Prayer Requests
Pray for:
1) Growth of the church as a whole, specifically for the believers and families to remain strong in service
2) The ongoing church building construction
3) Myself to remain enthusiastic for the gospel and steadfast in faith
In repentant heart I seek God and serve Him actively. With the spurring of the Holy Spirit I am able to do what God has in store for me.
M is a 41 year old male who is married with one child.
Ministry report January - June 2019
Number of tracts distributed - 220
Number of people evangelised - 215
Number of conversions - 0
Number of people baptised - 0
Prayer Requests
Pray for:
1) The mission field, i.e. the surrounding school commmunity
2) Family support in my ministry
3) Wisdom in nuturing/building up my household
There have been some misunderstandings in my household causing unpleasant quarrels, but praise God for His love and grace, till today we are holding fast.
The school ministry - we struggle about the souls whom we have preached to - even though many have not responded we believe the Lord will work His plan. Likewise the many whom we have preached to in the surrounding community.
Praise God I am able to serve in a church far from town. The visits are scheduled 1-2 times a month. The people there are divided in heart and this is a challenge to me. Seeking your prayers.
S is a 42 year old male who is a widower with one child.
Ministry report January - June 2019
Number of tracts distributed - 12
Number of people evangelised - 100
Number of conversions - 12
Number of people baptised - 12
Prayer Requests
Pray for:
1) The growth of believers, that they may stay close to God and maintain a good, consistent relationship with Him, particularly the youngsters in the youth group.
2) Ongoing church building construction along with the funds required
3) A peaceful presidential election 2019-2024 at the Constitutional Court
4) My family's health - old and young
5) My ministry - that I may remain loyal and consistent in faith, seeking the Holy Spirit to empower me
In my 20 years of service there has been much opposition. Ancestral tradition is one of them and is difficult to breakthrough. Where I minister there are a lot of Malays, while the Dayaks embrace idol worship. I am needing a lot of patience and prayer here.
T is a 44 year old male who is married with three children.
Ministry report January - June 2019
Number of tracts distributed - 0 (verbal evangelism)
Number of people evangelised - 62
Number of conversions - 25
Number of people baptised - 0
Prayer Requests
Pray for:
1) Growth of the saints
2) The people who have heard the gospel
3) The church renovation
4) My family to remain excited to serve
5) Me to be used by God even more
These few months I thank God there have been more coming to repentance into His fold and joining in worship.