It
was difficult locating the quantity of Bibles were wanted for each set of
meetings. At first all we could find was New Testaments. Later we
purchased 500 at a distant town called Secundrabad. The journey to pick up
the Bibles took longer than expected for the taxi overheated and progress
was so slow. The unusual heat wave that we had to battle with complicated
vehicle transport. |
We
were so thankful to find Bibles and the reception at the meeting was very
positive. Everyone wanted a Bible. What a thrill it was to deliver the
WORD of God into the hands of those who hunger for truth. |
So
many were touched with joy and hugged their Bibles. Others were
disappointed and cried when the last one was given before they received
one. The pastor wanted only those who were baptized to get one but after
they received theirs, then there were more Bibles available so we gave on
a first come first serve basis. |
All
of the quiet team members became involved in this part enjoying giving
away this highly treasured gift. A total of 800 Bibles were given out in
this region for the glory of God. |
The
little ten year old girls really enjoyed this part of the last program. |
This
president of a village enjoyed getting her complimentary copy of the
Bible. She had done many things to help us set up our meetings in her
village. In clinic we had tried hard to fit her mother with glasses which
could help her see but nothing we had left seem to help.
There are many gifts given in the world. But the treasures which last the longest are the WORD of God. The truths found, if believed and obeyed, will result in eternal life. |
This
one woman crawled through the large crowd. She was too crippled to walk.
She struggled to reach the Bible supplies before they were gone. With what
joy she received her copy. Tears came to my eyes as I thought of the story
of the woman in the crowds about Jesus who succeeded in touching the hem
of HIS garment and being healed. |