Clay Pots ~ Baptism & Answered Prayer

During this week’s Believer’s meeting, the Tobo church will be learning about baptism! Some other religious groups in our area baptize as infants or get “baptized” into their church, so that their sins can be forgiven. Many of the believers have stopped by this past week to ask Jason what God’s Word teaches on baptism. “I thought our sins were forgiven because Jesus blood washed them away.” “Should we be baptized? And if so, why?” We love God’s timing in all of this, because Jason already had a baptism “sermon” all ready to teach, but was waiting for God’s direction on the timing of it. Now, while the church is asking about it, we can teach the truth from God’s Word. That baptism is a picture of how we died with Christ, were buried and raised again with him through belief. And that it simply identifies us with Christ before the eyes of others; but in no way washes away our sins.

In addition, Sophia told us that she wanted to be baptized! We asked her why and she said she believed and she wants to obey what the Bible says about it. We are very proud of her. We are so thankful that God’s Word is simple enough that it can be understood and obeyed by a 6 year old and yet deep enough to convict a 60 year old!

Don’t forget to keep praying for the Tobo church on Wednesday nights (which is our Thursday mornings). Pray for wisdom as Jason leads and disciples this group. And pray for the believers, that they will continue to stand strong amidst rejection and to continue to grow and reach out to others.

Answered Prayer!!!:
1. Jason talked to the Doctor’s wife and her son (the school teacher) about their leaving. She informed Jason that they were no longer going to leave because she knew the people needed them (whether the people knew it or not)! She said that she did not ask the Doctor yet (he is in town), but since it is 2 to 1 (her and the teacher), he looses, and they stay! Since becoming believers we have noticed ever so slowly a softening of this ladies heart. Praise God for her sensitivity to His leading and Praise God for you, for praying for them!

2. The total of Jason’s medevac to Australia cost approx. $30,000.00. We are praising God that everything has been covered! Our emergency evacuation insurance covered the whole flight out of the tribe and down to Australia. And our health insurance will cover 80% of the ambulance and emergency room bills (minus the deductible). God also laid it upon some of your hearts to send us financial gifts. There are no words to express our thanks to you. You are a tremendous blessing and we thank God for you! Our God is SO big!