Though we had planned on driving to Iraq from Diyarbakir, our tour organizers determined at the last minute that it wouldn't be wise to go for a number of reasons. Instead we headed west to Iskenderun for 2 shows. We drove into town, picked a seaside park and quickly drew a crowd even during our rehearsing and warm-up.
Local believers graciously opened their homes to us and welcomed us to their church service the next morning. One lady had prayed that God would bring more people to their church that Sunday to worship with them. We were God's answer to her prayer!
On Sunday we had a short drive to Mersin, so we beat the ever-present heat that afternoon at an air conditioned mall with a Starbucks. God's refreshment comes in various forms! :)
We did 2 more shows in Mersin this 2nd visit. Dustin was able to share the Gospel very openly. We noticed a young lady at the front of the audience totally engrossed in the whole show. Her face was beautiful and full of emotion as she heard the Gospel and saw it being acted out. God was definitely stirring her. Ashley and Katie had the opportunity to share with her more after the show about who Jesus is. We gave her a Turkish Bible which she voluntarily proudly displayed for a photo. She will be receiving further resources and encouragement from other believers. It was so exciting to introduce this young lady to the One she seeks Who is seeking her!
We know that well over 1,000 Turks on this tour have been introduced to Jesus and have the opportunity to learn more. We pray these planted seeds will take deep and lasting root.
3 comments:
Wonderful to hear and see how God is ordering your way day by day. He is faithful to get His word out to the right people at the right time!! Glad for the cooler weather now...and for your coffee and San Juan break!! Great pics...love the written and visual updates always!! Blachly MOM
It is amazing how God works with us and even provides for us when we seek to do His work. We have had exciting experiences to when it has come to seeing people strongly moved by the message of God's word! It is soo cool! The pic at starbucks with San Juan makes us want to play a game with you guys. Hope all is well! And we will see you soon, whenever that is :D
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