According to recent reports, North Korea is already getting the propaganda machine working for Kim-Jung-Ill’s third son and successor.
The personality cult that has surrounded the two dictators of North Korea almost defies belief. School children are taught to pray to “their fatherly leader.” Songs are sung that exalt Kim-Jung-Ill as the people’s great provider and protector forever. There are signs on the side of the mountains that read “Kim-Jung-Ill is the light of the world.”
One day, by God’s grace, the True Light will shine in the North, and people from that nation will sing “worthy is the Lamb that was slain.”
Heavenly Blessings
We are excited to report that since our last update, we have picked up three new supporting churches. This brings our grand total to 68%. What a blessing to see God’s people get a vision for the precious souls in Gwang-Ju and partner with us to reach them with the Gospel.
During June and July we were privileged to witness to several people. I was able to share the Gospel with a very kind Polish woman who was working the desk at the hotel I was staying at in Wyoming. The pastor of the church we were at has witnessed to her on several occasions as well. Praise God that planting and watering are in progress. The next logical step is harvest. Please pray that God will use His Word in this dear lady’s heart to eternal life. Many of you know about our wild adventure in the mountains. (If you have not heard about it, please read the second attachment.) God used a wrong turn and busted transmission to open a great door to present Christ to a very kind park ranger.
We were also able to be home for a few weeks. We had planned for a restful vacation but were blessed with busy ministry instead. We flew home the last week of June and were involved in our home church’s day camp. Praise God for several young souls who were ushered into the kingdom. The next week was a family reunion (family does not equal rest). The week after that was revival. We rejoice that God did a mighty work in our midst. We saw God’s mercy in drawing His children closer to His side. We had over 60 people for each night. God is so good.
But as I write this update, my heart is exceedingly heavy—for you see, the ministry report from Gwang-Ju, South Korea, is nonexistent. There have been no evangelistic services held. There have been no organized outreaches. There have been no tracts given out. There have been no prospects reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yet another month has gone by, and a multitude of people who “sit in great darkness” have yet to see the “Great Light” Who came to lighten every man. While we praise God for his infinite sovereignty and rest in His perfect timing, we are eager to bear the heavenly light to the darkened “province of light.”
Needful Intercessions
Please pray that God would continue to mold us into the image of His dear Son. God is working on some things in our lives, and we desire His perfect work.
Please pray that those churches that are looking to take us on will be able to do so.
Please pray that God will burden more churches for the great need in South Korea and get us home soon!
Thank you so much for all you do on our behalf. We could not do what we do without you.
