My patience was at stretch point. It was obvious that something important was on his mind as he sat across from me. He kept looking at the book in hands, fidgeting with it all the time while I waited for him and meanwhile had started to feel the electricity build in the atmosphere.Adrienne did not visit often. He was on the team that went to Koba last year. It was about two weeks since we returned from Koba and now he was here to visit. I easily imagined that he had come for small talk as our relationship had improved following the time together in Koba. Yet his manner told me differently. So why was he here? Did he need money? Was there conflict with his family? Was he sick? Well I waited.Finally, he raised his head. “I have come to thank you for the time in Koba” he started. “My background is Muslim. My late dad was a Muslim and he insisted that we all go to the mosque. I have been a Christian for a while but I have never had the opportunity to understand the Bible the way you helped me to. I have never been able to share the gospel with confidence and responsibility the way you led us to do. Since returning from Koba, my Bible reading has changed. I understand what I read more and more. I am also more confident about sharing the gospel with my friends” he declared. Adrienne went on to tell me that he has since started nursing the wish to become a pastor. He said the experience from Koba has transformed his Christian outlook. He can discover the truth of God’s words for himself and has come to understand his responsibilities in the ministry of reconciliation.Going on short evangelistic trips with mainly students is increasingly becoming a very important part of our ministry here. During these trips, we have training in leadership and in Bible study. Besides there is Christian mentoring in conduct, service and evangelism as we spend time together. Koba 2007 was the third trip, following Koba 2005 and a day’s trip to Dubreka in 2006. Adrienne’s story echoes the case of many others and we are just grateful for the opportunity to play a part in the building of lives. The church in
Guinea is very young and small. The need for committed labourers can never be overstated at this time. Knowing that young hearts are being won over is very refreshing and motivating. We are encouraged to know that as young men like Adrienne begin to understand their Christian responsibilities to their own people, a solid foundation is being laid that will set the tone for the future. I have seen Adrienne a couple of times since. He will not part with his Bible or let go of the smile on his face. He is growing steadily and building on the foundations from Koba. I am just glad that we are walking in the things that God is blessing. Please join us as we pray that 

§      God will continue the good work He has started in Adrienne and bring to a glorious end.

§      Others like Adrienne will be raised up in this country to demonstrate true Christian conduct and responsibility.

§      God will give us more opportunities, means and the courage to continue in the things that He is blessing.

§      Nothing will succeed in derailing or blurring your commitment to God and the things of God, especially in the face of growing opposition.

§      God will bless you indeed. 

For his Glory alone!!!

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