A few days ago, I found an email from Daniel, a good friend of mine that I met in Zambia. Daniel is a true man of God. His heart seeks to make an impact on the community of Zambia. I was touched by his words and the appreciation that the people of Africa expressed after receiving the gift of a bible. I hope you are moved as you read these words from Zambia - God is touching the world!
Jennifer, a volunteer in the care and compassion ministry of her local church, recently attended a volunteer retreat where she was given the gift of a bible. She said, “Last time I was at Jubilee Centre volunteer appreciation I was appreciated with a small torchlight. I didn't have any bible. Even when teaching the Sunday school I could only recite what is written. But today I have been given the bible, which is a true light to my path. God bless you.” She was not the only one who received a bible.There was Jessie who is 17 years and has a one year old baby girl and both are with HIV and AIDS. Jessie also received groceries that were donated by Ridge Point Community Church and has recently moved in a house built for her with support from Willow Creek Church. Jessie said, “Its nice to be in my own house and it is important to have my own bible which I will read everyday to remind me that it is God who has provided me this house and he loves me and my daughter despite my state.” All 78 volunteer leaders who attended the retreats in Chibuluma, Chifubu, Mapalo and Lusaka’s George Complex received bibles that were donated by Ridge Point Community Church.
Ray Zulu who is blind and who translated at Chifubu/Mapalo retreat for Cathy, the wife of Jim Liske the senior pastor of Ridge Point, upon receiving the bible shouted, “God has been gracious to me. Last year I received a talking bible and the bible in brail. This year I have a normal bible, which my wife will be reading for me. Blessings and prosperity are in the bible. Thank you so much for giving me the greatest gift on earth one can ever be given.” An elder at United Church of Zambia in Mapalo had this to say, “Imagine I am the church elder, I will be preaching tomorrow in church, I only have a bible which is torn and with pages that you can count! When I saw my friends here today getting the bible my heart was just beating. This is a real blessing. I will now prepare the sermon for tomorrow very well. Thank you so much.”
Lawrence Temfwe, Executive Director of Jubilee Centre explained, “Our mission is based on the word of God and when people have their own bibles it makes a profound difference when we teach them because they are able to discover the truth on their own as Jesus speaks to them.” Churches in the Jubilee Centre network have a volunteer base of close to 600 people that take care of HIV and AIDS patients and provide care and encouragement to orphans and vulnerable children and families. Please pray for the provision of bibles for these volunteers.
Ray Zulu who is blind and who translated at Chifubu/Mapalo retreat for Cathy, the wife of Jim Liske the senior pastor of Ridge Point, upon receiving the bible shouted, “God has been gracious to me. Last year I received a talking bible and the bible in brail. This year I have a normal bible, which my wife will be reading for me. Blessings and prosperity are in the bible. Thank you so much for giving me the greatest gift on earth one can ever be given.” An elder at United Church of Zambia in Mapalo had this to say, “Imagine I am the church elder, I will be preaching tomorrow in church, I only have a bible which is torn and with pages that you can count! When I saw my friends here today getting the bible my heart was just beating. This is a real blessing. I will now prepare the sermon for tomorrow very well. Thank you so much.”
Lawrence Temfwe, Executive Director of Jubilee Centre explained, “Our mission is based on the word of God and when people have their own bibles it makes a profound difference when we teach them because they are able to discover the truth on their own as Jesus speaks to them.” Churches in the Jubilee Centre network have a volunteer base of close to 600 people that take care of HIV and AIDS patients and provide care and encouragement to orphans and vulnerable children and families. Please pray for the provision of bibles for these volunteers.
Click the picture below to view a video of the volunteers celebrating!
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