We are so excited to boast of what The Lord has been doing in our 'end of the earth'.
Over the last year and a half that we've been living in our townhome, we have been trying to build relationships with those around us. One of our neighbors in particular has been a couple named Cassie and Jonathan. They had been struggling a lot lately with employment and finances, and Jonathan with alcoholism as well. Sean had been helping them get around, provided rides, sharing his story and Bible passages with them. A few months ago they hit a really low spot. They were very desperate. Jonathan had been trying to read the Bible as Sean had been suggesting but was just having a hard time with it. Then one night while on night-shift he tried listening to the Bible on audio and the floodgates were opened!!
He listened all night to most of the New Testament and was changed!! He saw his need for a savior and all that Christ offered him and wanted it. He has been rapidly growing ever since that day and has not had a drink of alcohol. Cassie and Jonathan have chosen to follow Christ and would even like to get baptised. We have been meeting with them weekly for church and discipleship teaching them how to share their testimony, how to share the gospel and how to lead and disciple others. Jonathon's co-workers have noticed a tremendous physical and spiritual difference in him. He has been sharing his testimony with them and about the things he is learning, not because we've prompted him but, because he just can't hold it in. A new convert makes a great witness! The gospel is spreading and His transformative power is being seen. God is transforming lives!!! Jonathan has also recently had 3 co-workers say they would like to join him for Bible study so we have been training Jonathan to lead his own discipleship group. The goal has always been to make disciples, 'fishers of men', not just fish for men. We are to be like Jesus, who made disciples, who made disciple and that is our quest. We want to fully equip the body of Christ to do good works, and 'greater works' for the Kingdom of God.
Please be in prayer for us, Jonathan and Cassie, and all those whom God is preparing, that we may all grow deeply, be transformed and bring glory to God. We could not have done anything like this out of our own intent or own desire. God transforms our passions to be for His Kingdom and He is the one that draws people to Him. May all the Praise and Glory be to Him!!!
