Kementian News. 03-16-08 Edition

 

Howdy folks!

Thank you so very much for your prayers regarding Turni and the demon possession. There was marked improvement of his condition as last week continued on.

On Thursday around noon, Turni and his father went back to their village. We don't feel that Turni is free of the demon, but he had made up his mind that he was better and wanted to go home. His dad was in agreement that he was better and was ready to go home as well. As it was, we were amazed that he had stayed around as long as he had. He'd been talking about going home almost since he got here.

We are continuing to pray for him and how this will be to God's glory.

There is much opportunity to witness through this experience as Turni's father, Mami (pronounced Mommy) is one of the head men of this part of the mountain. He's also one of the biggest witch doctors. The change that has happened in Mami over the duration of this project has been amazing. I'm told that when the George's arrived, Mami was one of the most adamant that the Palawano's should stay away from the clinic, and the school, and everything that had to do with the George's and this project.

A few months ago Mami asked that someone come up to his village to give Bible studies and then when his son became possessed with a demon, he specifically asked for Pastor George to come and help.

Its clear that the Holy Spirit is working on Mami's heart and that is beginning to bear fruits.

Please keep Turni, Mami, and the people of Nerahungan in your prayers. The devil doesn't want to let go of that village nor its people.

As for me, things have been going good. A mix of staying busy and having nothing to do. There's several projects that need to be finished before I leave in just over six weeks, but they aren't quite ready to be started just yet.

Still waiting on the box that the folks sent back in January to arrive. I'm told that its supposed to arrive sometime around the 25^th of March. I know that box is loaded up with goodies, so I guess we'll be living pretty high on the hog for the three weeks or so that I'll have left when it arrives.

Also in the box is an HF antenna so generously donated by my friends on Two Wheeled Texans <http://www.twtex.com> and a high-amp alternator to nearly triple the power output of our hydro generator. I'm hoping that I'll be able to get both of those up and fully functional before I leave.

If any of you were planning on sending me anything, you best send it quick as it takes a long time to arrive. (no, thats not a hint for y'all to send me anything, just a statement if you were planning on it)

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!

God bless and y'all take care

Nathan