When the Gospel reaches out to us - Operation Nineveh

INTRODUCTION

It is already established in our hearts the missionary principle according to which the mission is born in suffering, grew in suffering, and spreads in suffering.

The mission of Dang comes in the wake of the difficulties of the missions which, since 2006, seem to be the essence of our missionary engine. This document is structured around three articulations.

1. The near-abortion of the Dang mission

Planned last year for the benefit of a missionary who is having difficulty establishing himself in Dang and winning over the natives, everything seemed to be going well until the beginning of May, when the latter was unable to integrate the contextualization of the mission to give it the shape of the current pandemic situation. We received a phone call from the latter in which he requested the postponement of the mission.  

Convinced that the Lord had not made us plan the mission for nothing, we contacted another brother in Dang who received the news with great joy. He even informed his community of our arrival. A week before the start of the mission, the brother called us to postpone the mission because of the death of his grandmother.

Without being discouraged, we determined to go to Dang, with or without a shelter. This is how a partner located in Bertoua, having learned that we were going to Dang, gave us the number of a missionary from an inter-denominational movement called the Navigators.

As soon as contacted, Romeo and Emérence greatly opened the doors for us to support the mission of Dang. They would later tell us that our arrival was the answer to their prayer.

2. Missionary action

1. The Action at American Sabongari

It all started here in the house of a lady called Régine. A high school teacher, Régine called us just to pray for her mother who was diagnosed with cervical cancer. As is our custom, we presented the Gospel to him. We focused on the rest that Jesus offers to all who believe in him (Ma.11:28). Right after hearing the good news, she began to cry and pray for forgiveness of her sins. It was the first fruit of Dang's mission.

2. In Brother Romeo's House

The next morning we started with evangelization training. Several brothers from various communities attended.

In the afternoon we went out for door-to-door evangelization.

Several people opened the doors wide and the gospel was preached.

In the evening, some of those we invited to the screening of a Christian film came.

After preaching the offer of change for those who agree to believe in Jesus as the one who died and rose again for their sins,

Several demonstrated their commitment to following the Lord.

3. A Onaref

   

   In the afternoon, we went to Onaref for the door to door which went well. We indicated the location of the screening by the name of the daughter of this civil service administrator. This is where the shock of the ignorance of those who opened their doors to us fell on us. Indeed, his daughter through whom we indicated the location of the house has a testimony contrary to the gospel. In addition, without knowing it, in this house, a nasty dog ​​resided there, without commenting on the man's life which leaves something to be desired.

   All these obstacles had a profound effect on our evening projection. We were not surprised when, more than 25 minutes after the film started, only the owner of the house was present, walking around outside to calm his dog who was barking at anyone who tried to enter the gate.

   Twenty minutes before the end of the film and 10 minutes before the start of the sermon, the living room was filled with people. This was yet another miracle that the Lord had performed. We were pleasantly surprised.

   

   Everyone listened to the message of salvation through faith in Jesus who died and rose again for the forgiveness of sins and the acquisition of a new relationship with God.

   4. In the neighborhood called Field of Prayer

   Unlike the other neighborhoods, here, everyone is within their own barrier. Door to door could not prosper here. Most of the people received us outside, sometimes with a very disinterested air.

   

   Those who were on the way seemed in such a hurry and some found that we bothered them by ringing the bell or knocking on their gates. However, some, at least those whose hearts God has disposed, received us and welcomed the gospel with joy.

   This is the district where we distributed the treatises the most. Here, the Lord allowed even Muslims to listen to the good news.

   In the evening, by placing our screen,

   

   We do not hope to see the number of people who came in the evening at the screening

   

   After the preaching, four people expressed their desire to follow the Lord Jesus.

   3. Lessons learned

   We have still learned a lot of lessons that we can summarize in a few points:

   • Never be discouraged when obstacles arise against a mission
   • Only postpone a mission if God himself asks it
   • Always consider difficulties as the essence of the missionary engine
   • Always know that there is a man or woman in every locality who awaits those sent from God
   • We must know those who facilitate our access to the propagation of the Gospel to know how to manage the identification of the gospel preached with them.
   • We must trust in God's ability to attract people to listen to the good news

   CONCLUSION

   It is a thing pleasing to God that nothing hinders us on the road to the mission. It is undoubtedly true that there is joy in heaven when a single soul on earth is converted. Many have done so in this mission and we give all the glory to God. We also want to bless the Lord for your support without which we would have difficulty carrying out this mission. Your material, financial and above all spiritual support has contributed greatly to this mission. May the Lord bless you.

   By the grace of God, we will move for a new mission to NGambé a village in Noun. While it is still day, said the Lord, let us do the work of the Father, for the night is coming and no one will be able to go out.

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   For Camfaith,

   Pastor Yomsi Maurice, The Mission, our Passion.