2008 for us was a year of mulitplication. Our primary objective was to share the gospel in the suburbs of our city and in other districts of our republic, and also to open home churches. We shared the gospel, and 20 of those who accepted Christ continue to grow stronger in their faith.
Because of persecution this year some believers recanted their faith, and others, though they continue to believe, do not meet with us. Not focusing on these difficulties, our believers continued to share the gospel and opened five active small groups.
Though our annual results failed to meet our goals, we saw that God nonetheless worked mightily in our church. Many believers became stronger in their faith and began in earnest to look at ministry. We declared 2009 the year of ministry, where ministry begins with our family. And our motto is “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Because of our current persecution it is difficult to meet in small groups, even as small as three. So we decided to conduct services within each of our families. Only leaders will meet at night to prepare other leaders who will serve their families. We have services now within 21 families. Of these, 13 families are entire households that are saved. The other families have nonbelievers, but we trust our prayers will purchase their salvation.
Our focus for 2009 is to evangelize mainly among our relatives so as not too offend law enforcement authorities, because each time we are caught, they say that we should believe in Jesus at home rather than out in other places. Every family is focused on evangelism among their relatives, and each hopes to open a minimum of three small groups among their relatives.
We thank you for your prayers and support, and ask you to continue praying for our country.
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