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Stories abound in the world of One Mission Society of how God has miraculously provided. These stories build our faith and help us see how God has faithfully provided for OMS for the past 112 years. Here are just two of the most renowned and ofttold stories.( This first one can be found in Robert D. Wood’ s book, In These Mortal Hands: The Story of The Oriental Missionary Society— The First 50 Years.)
In June 1944, just a year after the first OMS missionaries set foot in Colombia( OMS’ first trek into South America), OMS missionaries Bud Kilbourne and Harry Woods visited this nation, which had been plagued by civil unrest for decades. OMS President Lettie Cowman sent the men to“ set a firm foundation under the wobbly beginnings there.” Within days, one of the most remarkable answers to prayer in OMS history took place.
The two leaders felt the Mission should have its own property for the Bible institute that had been started. For many days, the men searched and searched, with OMS Colombia missionary Ben Pearson leading the way, but to no avail.
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One morning, Harry Woods preached to a few students. His message was a challenge that“ the Holy Spirit today has the same ministry Jesus did, that He leads His people just as surely and faithfully.”
The next day, after another long day of searching for the perfect site, with no success, Bud Kilbourne challenged Mr. Woods, saying,“ Do you really believe what you preached yesterday?” Then, in faith, he asked the Lord to lead them to the site He had for them.
They got on their knees and began to pray. Within 30 minutes, a realtor showed up, saying he thought he had the perfect site for them— on the side of the city that they had not considered. The owner wanted