April 26th, 2004 - Not a Clue
Dong Quick Facts:
-3 Million Dong in Southwest China
-Less than 20 known believers
-Well known for distinctive wooden architecture, especially wind and rain bridges and drum towers
-Agriculture is the main occupation
A
group of 4 of us went to a village that was hit by a tornado a
year ago. I chatted
with an elderly couple whose home was battered by the tornado.
They are still not able to rebuild their home today because wood is
expensive. They’re
living in a makeshift home for now. When the granny was sharing some of her “ku” (bitter) experience,
she was tearing. I
tried to share the good news of the Creator, but could only go
so far with my language limitations.
But I did share enough to know that this elderly couple didn't
have a clue as to who I was talking about. I was burdened
by yet another encounter that two more souls have NEVER
heard of the Name. These encounters are happening much too
frequently.
Please
continue to lift up these requests:
1. That this couple, and all of the Dong people will have a
chance to hear and understand the good news...so that many will give
their lives to Him.
2. That we will be shown clearly what steps we can take to allow
the first request to happen.
3. That our will be a testimony to His love and hope to those
around our apartment.
4. That the Lord will raise up a team for us to work with.