Bambacounda – Day 4
We had an excellent end to the clinic in B. As we began to shut down about 4pm, there were very few problems and the lingering crowd seemed accepting of it. After we got everything packed back into the vehicles, we left the clinic and went down the road to the actual village where hundreds were waiting for us to hold a celebration. Loud music, lively dancing – everything you can imagine about Africa. The chief spoke and thanked us for bringing the clinic to his people. The lead Imam spoke and said that he had noticed that we weren’t just about medical needs but were truly concerned with the spiritual state of each person we touched. He expressed his appreciation and said he was praying God’s blessings on us…in Jesus’ name! Then the chief presented Cindy with a goat as a gift to the team. Then they invited me to say some words. I boldly presented the plan of salvation. I had been praying for the opportunity and the boldness if it were presented. Well it was and it was powerful.
Imagine standing steps in front of a Muslim mosque, in front of a Muslim chief and Imam, at the very moment of the Muslim call to prayer – all of them remaining in their seats listening attentively rather than running off to pray – as the name of Jesus was proclaimed as the only way to salvation. That’s what I got to do last night! Thank you Lord for calling me and counting me worthy. What a joy!

SUNDAY WORSHIP IN SEDHIOU
We had an awesome day worshiping with other believers at Pastor N’Gor’s Assembly of God church. Yes, I can now officially say I am a Bapti-costal! The service lasted 3 hours but you would never have known it. Great music, powerful prayer. I got to preach, along with 2 translators, so the team actually had to hear the sermon three times! After preaching from Isaiah 66:18-20 about the gathering of the nations, we extended the invitation. I sat down as N’Gor directed the invitation and prayed for one man. Mr. Mindey is the school-teacher in Bambacounda. He had been at the clinic each day and seemed very open to the gospel as we shared it. We knew a seed had been planted. But this morning, he came all the way from Bambacounda to worship in Sedhiou. As the invitation began, he came down the aisle and N’Gor had me come down to help lead him in the prayer of repentance. HALLELUJAH! What an awesome thing to see light shining in darkness. As far as I know, he is only the second believer in Bambacounda and will have an incredible impact on the future growth of a church that we hope to see planted there. Praise be to God for his indescribable gift!
We’ve just finished lunch and are preparing to head to Sansamba to set up our next clinic. Sansamba has not been as open in the past to the Gospel, so we covet your prayers for this village as we go again to share the Good News.