The church of CHrist at Wellington

Our day began early, way too early and after a light breakfast we were off to what was to become the Church of Christ at Wellington. Our dear friend and new brother in Christ, John Kabul preaches at this church. We wanted us to accompany him and give him support as he announced the changes that they needed to make. He is a courageous man who loves the Lord and wants to honor Him and Him alone. After some “Praise”, Steve spoke of people in the Bible who had to make changes in order to serve the Lord pleasingly. He did a masterful job, even if he spoke too long. Jacob O. Sesay who works with the World Bible School, translated Steve’s lesson in Krio, the common language of many of these poor people. After Steve’s powerful lesson, John Kabul rose to read a statement about a change in the name of the church and the worship of the church. While he read a portion of the statement that we helped him prepare, it was when he spoke from his heart with passion and zeal that he was most effective. After making his statement, men went out and took down the banner reading “Light of the World Church.” It was a powerful beginning.

The church of Christ in Wellington joins the church of Christ Calabatown in turning to God and the NT pattern for the church. Praise God!

These people are just beginning, but they have taken an important first step. Now that John Kabul is fully committed to New Testament Christianity, his preaching will change. As his preaching changes, more and more of their practices will change, and they will turn to resemble the New Testament Church more and more.

In the afternoon, I was asked to speak to the students and their families, on the subject of excellence. I took advantage of the opportunity to call people back to the Bible. I spoke of worship that could only be excellent if it was the worship desired by God. I admonished those in attendance to put away man-made practices, man-made worship and man-made churches and return to the Bible and the Bible alone. Steve and Jimmy also spoke what was supposed to be brief statements. Although, they were not so short they were timely and needed. It was a long a tiring afternoon, but I pray that good was done.

At supper this evening one of the waiters came up somewhat sheepishly and told me “I saw you preaching.” He had been watching TV this afternoon and saw the TV broadcast that we recorded yesterday. I pray that many people saw it along with this man and will have their hearts turned to investigate the Bible for themselves.

Jimmy has been given the African name of “Abu”. Steve is “Shaku”. I am just simply “Big Boss.” I will leave it to you to draw your own conclusions.

Tomorrow will be our next to the last teaching day. I pray the Lord will bless us with good health, keen minds and the wisdom to speak those things most needed. Prayers have been answered and those answers have been more powerful than we could imagine. Good things are in store for this country religiously. Pray fervently that this interest and willingness to humble themselves under God hand will continue.