They came from all over the northern part of the province. They ranged in age from their early 20s to mid-50s. Many were farmers and some were general labors. Most had received only the equivalent of an elementary school education. But they were the leaders of house churches and they were hungry to learn.
So for several days they studied the Word of God from dawn to dusk and beyond. Some were challenged to read the Chinese characters, either because of vision problems or due to their minimal education. Some were shy about sharing in front of the group of 30. Some were initially resistant to the challenge to go forth and train others.
But at the end of the intensive training time, they committed by the power of God to do the following in the next three months: personally lead 209 people to the Lord, train 142 others to start churches and plant 71 new congregations. They had come committed to learning. They left committed to sharing.
For other believers, snowflakes were falling lightly as they stood outside their home to videotape the testimony of their friend’s daughter who had just accepted Christ. The 22-year old new Chinese Christian looked into the camera and expressed it as best as she could.
“This morning I have 100 sins. Now, I have zero. Jesus is wonderful.” Even as new fallen snow covers and cleanses everything on which it falls, so too does the saving grace of our wonderful Jesus cover and cleanse the sins of those on whom it falls.
(Wire services)
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