MINISTRY PARTNER
MINISTRY PARTNER
GREAT RESPONSE , GREAT EXPECTATIONS WEST AFRICA Sam *, a voice actor for the Ika translation of Walking With Jesus , had been trained in using the Ika JESUS film to share the gospel and help others grow in Christ . Before that , he lived an unfulfilling Christian life . He knew deep down there was something he must do that remained undone .
Immediately after the training , Sam took his 12-inch television and a small generator and went to work showing the film from village to village . People gathered in large groups , struggling to see and hear , yet many put their trust in Christ .
Soon thereafter he got better equipment , which extended his reach and the number of people who heard and believed the good news . Now with his wife by his side , God has honored their work together . So many have stories of reconciliation , healing , and salvation .
On one occasion a woman in her 70s came out with great joy to testify that she had been sick for many years . The previous night she ’ d pleaded with someone to bring her to the film showing because she couldn ' t walk any distance . She came not for a miracle but to watch JESUS .
During the part of the film that portrays Jesus touching and healing the woman with a curved spine , this woman felt a hand on her shoulder . Instantly strength came into her body , and from that moment her healing began — she could walk and move with ease without any pain or being aided by someone !
Sam and his wife have seen God use the JESUS film many times in such life-changing ways among the Ika . They and other ministry workers trust God to continue to do great and mighty works in people who encounter the Walking With Jesus series and learn how to live as faithful followers of Christ . JFP
* Some identifying details may have been changed for confidentiality . Originally published July 2022 . Content written by the Recording Team and Annie Dennen . Photo via the JF Photo Library on Flickr .
HIS PRESENCE IN DIFFICULT TIMES CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE As part of a multiyear evangelism project , staff members and volunteers of Global Church Movements in Romania ( GCM Romania )— a Cru ® ministry dedicated to church planting and growth — hosted various evangelism events and showings of Jesus Film Project ® resources in parks and recreation centers .
In one city park Marius * registered his three children to participate in sports competitions . While his children played , he watched the JESUS film .
During the movie a loud cry rang out in the small crowd . Marius was crying uncontrollably . His wife had died of COVID-19 complications a few months prior , and he was left alone to raise their three children .
Marius was angry with God , but when he saw the portrayal of Jesus ' suffering , he couldn ’ t help bursting into tears . He had been so focused on the hardships and sadness of his life . At the end of the film , he approached a GCM Romania staff member and asked many pressing questions .
The two met weekly , watching and discussing episodes of Walking With Jesus . Marius shared that he wanted to be reconciled to God ! In another meeting he said he discovered that God was with him in the difficult times and had not left him alone . He could see and express how God helped and blessed him .
Applying what he had learned , Marius began to exercise a positive attitude , focusing on God ’ s Word . Even in his challenging circumstances , he experienced the presence and joy of God — something he had never encountered before . At the last of a series of Bible study meetings , Marius expressed that he wanted to share the gospel with his friends using the Four Spiritual Laws booklet . In fact , he invited a friend to talk with the GCM Romania staff member about God ' s love ! JFP
* Some identifying details may have been changed for confidentiality . Originally published July 2022 . Written by Greg Norman . Photo taken from the JESUS film .
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