As soon
as we entered the village we were taken to a home
ornately decorated - yet clouded with sadness.
The
mother had died about a week earlier and her body lay
just behind the altar where incense was burning, people
came to offer gifts, and bow in worship to her. The
family was waiting for a “lucky day” to bury the body
which was still two days away.
The day
before the burial is called the day of “sending off” and
all come to mourn together. The Nisu believe that we
have 3 souls. One soul stays in the home, one stays in
the grave and the third goes to the spirit land of the
ancestors.
Our
time with this family and village was incredibly
moving. We were able to share God’s love and Word with
them. It was one of the most loving and bonding times
we have ever had with the people. We thank God to have
been able to “mourn with those who mourn”.
Please Pray:
- God would reveal
Himself to this family and village in mourning and
that they would receive eternal life through Jesus
Christ
- The few seeds of
the Word of God planted in their hearts would not be
taken by the devil but would grow in “good soil” and
produce
- Relationships would
grow and further ministry among this village would
be fruitful
- For our next
ministry trip to a small 3 self church in order to
encourage them and share much needed materials with
them
- For productive
partnerships to grow where others are also working
with some of the Nisu people
Praise God:
- For the favor we
have with this and other villages!
- The final editing
on the 2nd Nisu Gospel VCD is happening
right now and nearing completion!
