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Zambia Update

Posted by admin On February - 7 - 2010

Hello Church Family,

I made it safely to Zambia. The flights went well and we were able to get all of the materials here safely. We brought 8 boxes with us along with our luggage. The boxes had materials for teaching the college students and some gifts for the missionaries. All of them made it here safely with no damage to the contents. We had the customs in Johannesburg keep the boxes for us overnight so we did not have to travel across the city with all of them in a taxi.

I arrived in Zambia yesterday and was already able to witness to 2 men from Finland. They were on the plane with us from Johannesburg. One of the men was having issues with the customs officers while the other man was out in the parking lot looking for a taxi. Steve Hafler was able to help both of the men and we ended up giving them a ride to a sober taxi driver. For the 45 min drive I was able to turn around and witness to the men. Pray that the Lord works in there hearts and that they accept him as their Savior.

This morning I preached to a small church in Wusakili through and interrupter (interpreter). It went very well I preached a simple gospel message. This church meets is a schoolroom and there are many other churches that meet in other rooms in the school. One of these Churches was a charismatic church and they started speaking in tongues right as I started preaching. The church paid attention very well considering all of the distractions.

This afternoon I preached for the youth service in Wusakili. I preached with an interpreter to the children and then we played games. 3 children accepted Christ after the message.

I am staying at the Hunts house here in Zambia. It is very nice and I will be able to send out consistent updates on my trip from here. I will try to get some pictures put in for the next update but as of right now I have not taken any pictures. Thank you for your prayers.

Pastor Josh

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Dear Church Family,

What a beautiful to sight to look out at the landscape transformed by the white snow. As I look out the window preparing for tomorrow I can’t stop thinking about the sacrifice that Jesus made for me to make my sin as white as snow. I pray that you will begin thinking these thoughts today and prepare your heart for tomorrow’s service. We have a very special service planned tomorrow. Our singing will be focused on the sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross. Maria Barta, one of our newest members, will be singing one of my favorite songs tomorrow, The Look (the lyrics for this song can be found at the bottom of this post). We will conclude the service with our Sacrifice Sunday Offering. In this offering you will be asked to place your financial, as well as time, sacrifice to Christ. It will be a wonderful time of focus on the work of our precious Savior.

I understand that the snow has made it difficult for many to get out; however, I believe that tomorrow’s service is extremely important for our church. We have a quick fellowship after the service tomorrow followed by a presentation of the plans for our new auditorium. If our church is going to move forward on this building project I believe it is vital for us all to be on the same page. We are planing the future of our church tomorrow. We spent the entire month of January building up to this service. I believe this is a critical time for our church body. We have the opportunity to gather together and focus on the sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross. I pray that you will be here tomorrow to worship together with the body of Christ.

In Christ,

Pastor Josh


The Look


I saw one hanging on a tree in agony and blood

Who fixed His loving eyes on me as near His cross I stood

And never till my dying breath will I forget that look

It seemed to charge me with His death though not a word He spoke


My conscience felt and owned the guilt and plunged me in despair

I saw my sins His blood had spilt and helped to nail Him there

But with a second look He said “I freely all forgive

this blood is for your ransom paid; I died that you might live”


Thus while His death my sin displays for all the world to view

Such is the mystery of grace; it seals my pardon too

With pleasing grief and mournful joy my spirit now is filled

That I should such a life destroy yet live by Him I killed


CHORUS

Forever etched upon my mind is the look of Him who died

The Lamb I crucified and now my life will sing the praise

Of pure atoning grace that looked on me and gladly

took my place



Original lyrics by John Newton. New and Alternate lyrics by Bob Kauflin. © 2001 PDI Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries.

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