Shhh….Keep it a secret. God is really working again in our student ministry. The entire A2 fourth floor is empty at 3:05 Thursday afternoons. We study about the people who saw Jesus resurrected and how it changed their lives. We have learned about Thomas, Peter, Paul, and next week Philip. When the rain stops we will move outside, sit on the green grass in the sunshine, and learn about Jesus.
I encouraged the students to bring a friend. Shaq and Bill Gates invited their friend Mark Twain. I have had Mark Twain in class before, so I am responsible for his English name. (I can’t take credit for English names Shaq and Bill Gates.) I always thought Mark would be a good friend to study the Bible. I asked, “Paul was God’s chosen tool. How can God use our lives like a tool?” Mark replied, “Once we learn more about Jesus, we can teach other people.”
We were happy to welcome Superman King, Arily’s boyfriend, visiting two Sundays at the Hardin’s worship and one Thursday student study. A few months ago Arily sent me this text message: “Sorry I cannot come today. I just quarreled with my boyfriend. He thinks I’m too fanatic about religion. So I want to stop for a while.” He is a big guy, as the English name Superman King indicates. But after a handshake and a pat on the back, Superman King has a beautiful friendly smile. I can’t even imagine him quarreling over fanatic religion.
Arily also invited her friend JiNan. JiNan is busy a lot with studies, but he comes from a Christian family and he has a wonderful humble heart.
Each Sunday three or four or more students come to the worship in the Hardin’s home. Shaquille O’Neal bought himself a Bible. It was a great picture. Before the worship he tore off the plastic and opened to a new page in his life.
Dan will return soon from Hunan province and continue with Thursday studies and Sunday worship. Dan wants to bring his friend Patrick, who gave him a King James Bible starting Dan’s search for God.
Pray for protection in our student ministry. Pray for Jesus to change the lives of Arily, Superman King, JiNan, Shaq, Bill, Mark, Dan, and Patrick.
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That is sooooooo wonderful!!!!!! Love it that you are getting student stuff going again. We won't tell a soul. And so glad you got to meet Arily's boyfriend. He does drive as fast as superman flies, that is for sure.
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