Thursday, January 29, 2009

City Cry Response of students

Wow! To see God move at times is simply beyond words. WOW! Think of how Moses felt to see the sea open to a dry path (Exodus 14) or how Elijah felt when he saw fire come down from the sky and consume the offering, altar, and even water it was doused with (1 Kings 18). In the same ways God used these men, he has used us too. He loves to use us as His hands and feet here spreading His love to others.
You heard about how we at our church here distributed the "Book of Hope" to around 10,000 high school students here in Agusan High. It is the largest high school and the principal was happy to let this happen. That in itself was a huge answer to prayer. We didn't know what the affects would be, but we have been praying.
Since that day of distribution, amazing things have happened at our church. The youth group and after school program used to have around 5 teens that would show up. Since this distribution, there has been a steady attendance of 80 students coming! 80 students are wanting to hear more about Jesus. 80 students are wanting to find out more about this love which God wants to share with them. 80 students - and the number continues on a regular basis even after several weeks.
What will happen when these students start bringing their friends? What about what is happeneing in other churches? What will occur when we hit the next high school here with around 5,000 students?
It is wonderful to see God at work! It is a priviledge to know that He wants to use us. The Master of the Universe choosing to communicate through people so tiny, frail, and imperfect as us. It was not just Biblical people from long ago such as Moses and Elijah, but it is still us today. We simply have to be willing to be used.
Please pray for these students at this school and their friends. Pray that their eyes would continue to be opened and their hearts touched. Please pray for the other students here too, as we reach out to other schools. Thank you.

2 comments:

Transition Woman said...

Hey Shannon - Thanks so much for continually sharing about your life there. It sounds like a great start for you and your wife!

Unknown said...

Our God is an awesome God! I praise him for the 80+ students in your church and pray that He will multiply that in other churches! May God's Holy Spirit work in this and through friends to bring thousands to Himself.
--Lawrence G