CHANGING LIVES Around the World with the Gospel

Samuel shared that the film gave him a better understanding of the Christian faith and the Word of God.

India

Durairaj is 45 years old and has two daughters. He works in a small shop and does not make enough money to support his family. He comes from a non-Christian religious background and initially connected with LHM–India staff through their topical booklet program. His circumstances had led him to consider ending his life when he came across LHM–India’s booklet about support. He was comforted by the message and wanted to learn more about Jesus. Durairaj continued to read additional LHM–India materials and, through the power of God’s Word, he became a Christian.

LHM–Ghana hosted a two-day film show as part of a rural outreach program. The LHM–Ghana staff announced that after the event, participants could share their testimonies with staff members. Samuel, a 45-year-old farmer, shared his story that night. He told the staff members that he had initially heard about the film ministry on the radio a few weeks before but did not plan to go to the event because he did not know what would happen. A friend of Samuel’s mentioned the event while they were talking and gave Samuel all the details that further sparked his curiosity. Samuel decided to attend the second day and was attentive during the whole film. Samuel told the staff members that although he is a Christian, he always believed good works would get him to heaven. He shared that the film gave him a better understanding of the Christian faith and the Word of God. The staff members gave him LHM booklets that are serving as encouragement for him to further grow in his faith.

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Sonia is 68 years old and recently lost her husband, who was sick for many years. Sonia has followed LHM–Guatemala on Facebook for three years now and is always encouraged by the Bible verses, devotions, and reflections that they post. Even during the hardship of her husband’s illness, Sonia continued to share LHM–Guatemala resources with others who are hurting. She feels a strong connection to the LHM–Guatemala staff and is thankful for their materials that have brought hope and peace into her life. Together with LHM–Guatemala, Sonia is continuing to share the Gospel with those who want and need to hear it.

Egor is 38 years old and enrolled in the Bible Correspondence Courses through LHM–Russia while he was in prison. He shared that he was born in a nonChristian household and no one in his family ever talked about God. He had questions during his childhood about life and never had answers. Now that he is learning about Jesus, he has gotten answers to his questions. Through the power of God’s Word, Egor became a Christian. He has confessed his faith in front of his cellmates and is continuing to grow in his faith.

LHM–Sri Lanka staff recently held a children’s program that 114 Christian and nonChristian children attended. A local pastor brought his Sunday school children to the program, many who were non-Christians enrolled in the LHM–Sri Lanka Bible Correspondence Course (BCC). The children enjoyed the program so much that the pastor asked for the ministry’s BCC lessons so he could use them in his Sunday school program. More children are now attending Sunday school and wanting to enroll in LHM’s Bible course to learn about Jesus. The pastor is eager to work with LHM–Sri Lanka staff again and provide the Gospel message to more children in the area.

Eduardo signed up to receive LHM’s daily messages of hope on his phone.

Eduardo and his wife connected to LHM–Uruguay more than 10 years ago. They received materials from them and continued to stay in touch through regular phone calls. Four years ago, Eduardo retired and had surgery. He and his wife called LHM–Uruguay staff weekly to pray and hear words of encouragement. Two years ago, Eduardo’s wife passed away. They never had kids, so he was lonely. He signed up to receive LHM’s daily messages of hope on his phone. Eduardo went to a Christmas play held by LHM–Uruguay and was encouraged to talk to the staff there. He is thankful for the relationships he has made with the staff and is encouraged by their materials and programs that share the hope of Jesus.

As James became more intrigued by what was being shared, he asked questions to learn more about Jesus.

James is a farmer, and although he knew about Christianity, he was never a Christian. LHM–Liberia staff recently went to a local church to help train church workers and pastors through their Equipping the Saints program. James saw the people gathering and asked what it was about. An LHM–Liberia staff member invited James to sit in on the two-day program, and he attended both of the training sessions. As he became more intrigued by what was being shared, he asked questions to learn more about Jesus. By the second day, James was excited to participate and deepen his knowledge about Jesus. u