Ein Bericht über eine Gemeindegründung in Kirgistan, selbst wenn es in englischer Sprache ist, darf nicht unbeachtet bleiben:
"High in the mountains of north central Kyrgyzstan lies a long, remote valley called the Suusamyr. Only about 6,000 Kyrgyz live there, most eking out a living from the rocky soil, though it was once known as the main sheep-breeding region of the country. Pastor K. jokingly calls it "The Siberia of Kyrgyzstan", but as cold and remote as it is, God has not forgotten it and the holy fire of His Spirit has been at work there. This report begins with the faithfulness of dear sister G. who went there from T. Church in Bishkek and distributed literature. From that simple beginning some 5-6 years ago a small group of worshippers came into being in one village and grew to about 30-40 in number under the care of Brother M. Eventually an era of persecution began and people in the village strongly opposed the group and tried to keep the workers from town away. Out of fear the little group dwindled to about 15, but recently God stepped into the situation in a very direct way. The 14 year old daughter of the one who was the chief opponent was suffering from a malady that caused her to lose control of her bodily functions. Doctors were unable to help, but in answer to prayer by believers, God healed her miraculously. This so touched the family that the grandmother was prepared to walk 2 km. through the snow with this girl and her 13 yr. old brother to bring them to the Christian meeting! However at the last minute company arrived and she sent them on by themselves. Pastor K. from T. Church was visiting there that morning and both teens received Christ as their Savior! It appears that the era of persecution may now be ending in that village, but they also have begun a work in a second village where the assistant to the Director of the village school is a believer and is being persecuted for it. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in this isolated region as they continue growing in and sharing their faith!
Back in the city, God has also been at work. On a trip to the US last year, Pastor K. became acquainted and stayed with a believing Kyrgyz couple living there. Though the wife, M., is originally from T. region, most of her family are now in Bishkek and because she is in regular contact with them by phone and Skype, she has been able to connect them with Pastor K. M.’s mother, B., who was once against her choice to believe in Jesus, began going to T. Church regularly about a year ago and has believed. Now she has been the one bringing other family members in. Pastor K. says, "This past week her 2 granddaughters accepted the Lord. Last Sunday her son-in-law and grandson that she adopted also accepted the Lord. This son-in-law is 37 years old his name is N. I praise our Father for that! Her 1st granddaughter is 16; her name is A. She comes every Sunday and her 2nd granddaughter’s name is J. I want to ask if you can pray for these people who are new, especially for J. Her mother and father strictly commanded her to stay away from church but she is trying to come out."
T. church also has some members who have migrated to Moscow and they have a vision to begin fellowships among the Kyrgyz who have come there looking for work. Next month Pastor K. will have the opportunity to pass through that city and officially dedicate at least one group and possibly a second group, get them organized and started in their ministry! Please pray for his safety and empowerment on this trip and the launching of these new groups."
"High in the mountains of north central Kyrgyzstan lies a long, remote valley called the Suusamyr. Only about 6,000 Kyrgyz live there, most eking out a living from the rocky soil, though it was once known as the main sheep-breeding region of the country. Pastor K. jokingly calls it "The Siberia of Kyrgyzstan", but as cold and remote as it is, God has not forgotten it and the holy fire of His Spirit has been at work there. This report begins with the faithfulness of dear sister G. who went there from T. Church in Bishkek and distributed literature. From that simple beginning some 5-6 years ago a small group of worshippers came into being in one village and grew to about 30-40 in number under the care of Brother M. Eventually an era of persecution began and people in the village strongly opposed the group and tried to keep the workers from town away. Out of fear the little group dwindled to about 15, but recently God stepped into the situation in a very direct way. The 14 year old daughter of the one who was the chief opponent was suffering from a malady that caused her to lose control of her bodily functions. Doctors were unable to help, but in answer to prayer by believers, God healed her miraculously. This so touched the family that the grandmother was prepared to walk 2 km. through the snow with this girl and her 13 yr. old brother to bring them to the Christian meeting! However at the last minute company arrived and she sent them on by themselves. Pastor K. from T. Church was visiting there that morning and both teens received Christ as their Savior! It appears that the era of persecution may now be ending in that village, but they also have begun a work in a second village where the assistant to the Director of the village school is a believer and is being persecuted for it. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in this isolated region as they continue growing in and sharing their faith!
Back in the city, God has also been at work. On a trip to the US last year, Pastor K. became acquainted and stayed with a believing Kyrgyz couple living there. Though the wife, M., is originally from T. region, most of her family are now in Bishkek and because she is in regular contact with them by phone and Skype, she has been able to connect them with Pastor K. M.’s mother, B., who was once against her choice to believe in Jesus, began going to T. Church regularly about a year ago and has believed. Now she has been the one bringing other family members in. Pastor K. says, "This past week her 2 granddaughters accepted the Lord. Last Sunday her son-in-law and grandson that she adopted also accepted the Lord. This son-in-law is 37 years old his name is N. I praise our Father for that! Her 1st granddaughter is 16; her name is A. She comes every Sunday and her 2nd granddaughter’s name is J. I want to ask if you can pray for these people who are new, especially for J. Her mother and father strictly commanded her to stay away from church but she is trying to come out."
T. church also has some members who have migrated to Moscow and they have a vision to begin fellowships among the Kyrgyz who have come there looking for work. Next month Pastor K. will have the opportunity to pass through that city and officially dedicate at least one group and possibly a second group, get them organized and started in their ministry! Please pray for his safety and empowerment on this trip and the launching of these new groups."
Kommentare