Tuesday, 24 September 2013 |
While I was at CLTC there was a gang in a nearby village
that seemed to take special pleasure in stealing from the campus. The gang was
led by the notorious Michael. Through outreaches from the college Michael
became a Christian and in short order started a Bible study (asking teachers
from the college to do the lessons), was baptized, and began leading his gang
in an about face. He is now in Bible school. Enter the notorious Terrence. He
is Ukarumpa's counterpart in almost every way....
2010-2011 was one of the most dangerous times in the
history of the station here. A gang from the village after which the mission
station is named became increasingly brazen in their attacks, even breaking into
houses while people were home. We were here at that time, but after we left,
there were outreaches and revival swept through the village. One of those
carried along in the rush was Terrence. Terrence was the leader of the
offending gang and was responsible for numerous break-ins. One theft included
several computers belonging to national translators, one of which belonged to
Auwi. A few days ago Terrence made a planned visit to offer a formal apology to
the Training Centre, and to Auwi. (If you wish to see a photo, go to our page on
Facebook: Mundhenk’s Ministry) Auwi
had long since decided if the loss of his computer helped to bring about the
salvation of a soul, then it was small price to pay. Terrence now spends his
nights patrolling around the station to keep others from doing what he once
did!
Prayer Point: Terrence wants to take some
courses here but he has only a 1st grade education. He can
understand English but he cannot read or write in any language. There are a
number of trained ESL (English as a Second Language) instructors here. Pray
that Terrence might be able to begin his education there.
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