Greetings once again from Luanshya!
We have just returned from a brief journey overseas on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. It was a blessing to be able to participate in a number of mission conferences and share what the Lord has been doing in our part of the world. We sincerely pray that many hearts will have been moved in such a way as to consider giving of themselves in full time missionary service, prayer, support work and practical help.
Last Sunday morning the title of my message was "Good News/Bad News". My text was Romans 10 beginning in verse 13. The good news is all who call on the Lord will definitely, without a doubt and without fear of His rejection receive eternal life. That is the good news that we hold so dear in our lives. That is the good news that we teach and preach both in Zambia and anywhere our ministry opportunities lead us. The bad news is that not everyone has called; not everyone has believed and not everyone has heard. This past week Sherry led Ruth, a young lady who has been coming to services for some time as she called on the name of the Lord and became His child. Rhoda, a middle aged woman who has been coming off and on for several months recommitted her life to the Lord and will be baptized this coming Sunday. I love sharing good news! I especially love sharing good news after being away for several weeks. Thank you for your faithfulness. Please add Ruth and Rhoda to your prayer list as they grow in the Lord.
The Sunday School concluded their series on "Treating People Right, Making Right Decisions and Keeping Right On With God." The children are looking forward to the next series of lessons and for the first time, every child will have their own workbook and take home paper. They're thrilled! John, their teacher, is looking forward to using the new books and setting up some new procedures for class participation. We will be putting together some exciting programs in the next few weeks. Thank you for praying on behalf of the children.
Other ministries have restarted with our return. The Bible Institute students have been working during our absence and are excited with their progress. The Christian Resource Centre has re-opened and word is out that the Colemans are back in town. Students are again dropping off and retrieving lessons from the Source of Light Bible Correspondence School. It is good to be home!
It was wonderful to have an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. It is especially encouraging when members of supporting churches ask us specific questions about particular ministries that have been mentioned in our weekly missives. This encourages us that people truly are praying and are intimately aware of what the Lord is doing in Zambia. Thank you for your prayers on our behalf
In His Service,
Patrick and Sherry
Dr. Patrick and
Sherry Coleman
Luanshya, Zambia Africa