Wednesday morning I spent a few hours with a Baptist friend touring areas in the bush. The purpose of the trip was to meet some of the pastors of the local rural churches as well as see the need in areas that are still without a church... It was an interesting day!
We went to one area where there was a church but the building was destroyed and the effect seemed to scatter the sheep as well. Another area we found a pastor of 12 years with more than 120 members but very little spiritual growth/maturity. Another area found us a zealous preacher that has been faithful over the last 8 years. During our travels, we met a group of school children that thought we were 'satanists' and ran from us. Obviously this goes to show there is still a strong believe in witchcraft and the power of Satan in these rural areas.
Our desire to reach the rural (bush) areas of Zambia was highlighted during this brief trip. Although there are some churches spattered in the rural landscape, many have very little knowledge of the True and Living God. Animistic beliefs, Satanism, and confusion continues to hold many of these people in fear. Although considered a Christian nation, there are still so many living in complete darkness.
Please PRAY!
We went to one area where there was a church but the building was destroyed and the effect seemed to scatter the sheep as well. Another area we found a pastor of 12 years with more than 120 members but very little spiritual growth/maturity. Another area found us a zealous preacher that has been faithful over the last 8 years. During our travels, we met a group of school children that thought we were 'satanists' and ran from us. Obviously this goes to show there is still a strong believe in witchcraft and the power of Satan in these rural areas.
Our desire to reach the rural (bush) areas of Zambia was highlighted during this brief trip. Although there are some churches spattered in the rural landscape, many have very little knowledge of the True and Living God. Animistic beliefs, Satanism, and confusion continues to hold many of these people in fear. Although considered a Christian nation, there are still so many living in complete darkness.
Please PRAY!
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