CPM second Monday

Let me tell you about a few of the people we came across today. We had a young lady, born in Russia, who was very close to accepting Jesus last week, but before committing herself wanted to meet us in community - so she came along to Kodesh today and spent a few hours with us, during team training time. She is coming back on Thursday.

We met a Maori lady last week, just as she was about to go out, so we arranged to meet with her and a Christian neighbour today. We had a great hour with them both, sharing Bible verses, and the Gospel. They were keen for us to go back each week - so we have our first group!

Two team members met Michael because his Mum wasn't home! He asked if they would share with him instead, and before long he was recommitting his life to Jesus. He readily agreed for us to return next week to train him to tell his story and Jesus' story, then asked if he could invite some friends! We have our second group!

We found a lovely Fijian Christian lady, and asked whether she would perhaps be host to a group - and then discovered that her next two neighbours were also interested in Jesus - potentially a third group. The really exciting bit comes when these group members start leading their own groups, and training others to lead groups...

We have encountered many people who have been influenced and confused by Mormons and/or Jehovah's Witnesses. One lady is in her 70s, and we have visited with her a few times. She is warm and receptive but the battle for her spirit is apparent and real.

One of the guys who came to faith last week has not been receptive since - we think someone has suggested to him that he needs to be careful of us, as they have perhaps been hurt by previous experiences. While this is disappointing, we know that what God has planted in his life will not go to waste.

We visited the local Police station last Friday, and asked them which were the worst streets in Avondale, so armed with our list we knocked on more doors, and once again found many people receptive as God had prepared them for our visit. No street in this nation is so dark that the light of Christ cannot penetrate.

So, at close of play today
- we have loads of follow up to do, and some groups established already
- we have some ill team members
- we have encountered many people who have been confused by the false teaching of cults and sects (so our Gospel message needs to be clear and simple
- we have a number of folk who are nominal Christians but who have no assurance of salvation - these folk also need an opportunity to give their lives to Jesus

So loads for you to get praying about, please.