Ministry Update- June 2011
June 13, 2011
Backpack System
A ministry trip to Asia proved to be a “huge success,” exclaimed a JESUS film team leader from a partner ministry. Using the new technology of a backpack containing a solar-powered portable video system, a collapsible screen, and mini-speakers, he explained, “We presented the film four times (three times in the mountains and one time in the city) and had 325 decisions for Christ. The backpack was a hit with everyone!” The team leader continued, “When I did the initial movie presentation to our [Asian] ministry partners …, they wept for joy. I shared how I was able to partner with [The JESUS Film Project®] in getting the film and backpacks, and they were absolutely astonished at God’s providence. [An Asian leader] told me he had been praying for something like this for years.” A team of national ministers will continue presenting JESUS in many other areas.
Praise God for using new technology to help reach people for Christ in remote areas of the world. It is stories like this that Karen has the privilege of passing on to ministry partners of The JESUS Film Project. We recognize it would not be possible for us to minister without your prayers and support. Thank you for the sacrifices you are making on our behalf through your prayers and giving.
Please continue to pray for our financial needs. So far, we have raised 12 percent of our needed funds for our staff conference in July. Please pray that the remaining money will come in by June 30th, and that we will have safe travel to Colorado and back home.
July Ministry Staff Conference
June 6, 2011
During TV showings of the JESUS film in Peru, the screen displayed contact phone numbers. Many viewers called, but one in particular brought a surprise. Antonio called to share the personal effect the movie had on him then prayed to receive Christ over the phone. When asked for his address, he replied, “I am in prison.” The authorities had allowed prisoners to watch JESUS because it was Holy Week. Antonio asked for evangelistic tracts and Bibles because he wanted to spread the news about Christ. It took five hours for a JESUS film worker to gain access to the prison, but he persevered in order to visit Antonio. Despite the difficulties, the worker expressed joy about his visit. He continues to keep in touch with Antonio and plans to meet him on the outside one day soon.
This is just one of the exciting stories we hear from around the world of people coming to Christ in hard-to-reach places. Praise the Lord for how He is drawing people to Himself through the JESUS film and the ministry’s new media tools.
We have the opportunity to hear more about what God is doing around the world through other Campus Crusade for Christ ministries at our upcoming U.S. Staff Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado this July. For our continued training, we will also be taking a seminary level biblical studies class before the conference begins. We will gather with more than 5,000 Campus Crusade staff members from all over the country to receive great teaching from well-known Christian leaders, to pray and worship God together. It’s always an opportunity to sharpen our skills and to gain fresh vision and passion for ministry.
Campus Crusade does not cover the costs for this required class and conference, but allows us to reimburse all of the expenses incurred for our travel and stay in Colorado for the training. To do this, we need to raise $6,024 above our regular donations. This covers the cost of travel, housing, food, our class and conference fees. Would you prayerfully consider giving a special gift to help with these expenses?
Your consideration means so much to us as in addition we still have a great need for new monthly support. We will be in Colorado for a total of 30 days. The cost per day for both of us is approximately $200. Would you consider giving a gift of $200 for one day, $100 for a half day or $400 for two days? If you are in a position to give, whatever amount you contribute will make a difference. You can give online or by check, click here for more information.
Thank you for the vital role you play in helping us to remain in full-time ministry. You are making a difference in the Kingdom through your prayers and gifts. May God pour out His blessings on you!