Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Dentistry and Jesus Go Together


I just finished a week in the "bush", meaning a rural village. I hosted a dental team comprised of three people from the U.S., and three from Guinea. It was a powerful week, as the church in that area has been going through a period of persecution. Two Sundays ago I had the joy of preaching in one of the villages where most of the believers had been persecuted. One young girl has been beaten many times by her family because of her faith. The last time, the said they would "beat her until she vomited Jesus". She is still going strong and full of the joy of the Lord. It was a privilege to worship with these choice members of the family of God.

During the week, we saw the attitude of the people change towards Christ and his church. Even the persecutors were treated for dental problems. That's what the Gospel is about - blessing those who curse you and spitefully abuse you.

The dental team accomplished the following:

1. 262 patients were seen
2. 520 teeth were pulled
3. 163 teeth were filled
4. The name of Jesus was lifted up
5. The church gained favor with the people.

Praise God for a successful week, in every way.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Inspiring missions slogans and notable quotes from missionaries

"'The history of missions is the history of answered prayer.' — Samuel Zwemer"

Inspiring missions slogans and notable quotes from missionaries

"'Go, send, or disobey.' — John Piper"

Inspiring missions slogans and notable quotes from missionaries

"'We talk of the Second Coming; half the world has never heard of the first.' — Oswald J. Smith"

Inspiring missions slogans and notable quotes from missionaries

"'Christ wants not nibblers of the possible, but grabbers of the impossible.' — C.T. Studd"