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t’s general assembly month.

Probably the last time I will write an Assembly editorial. As I look back over the past years it seems that nothing ever really changes. In 2016 we made a last-minute plea to the Church of Scotland not to change its, and the biblical, definition of marriage. Of course if they were not going to listen to the evangelicals within their own church, or the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, they were certainly not going to play a blind bit of attention to the Free Church. Last year in Assembly month we looked at what John Owen has to say about the apostate Church and tried to apply some lessons not only to the Church of Scotland and the Free Church, but also in a wider context. This year as we head to the Assemblies again there is one image that sticks in my mind — the cathedral of Notre Dame — ablaze in Paris. Whilst at the time of writing the causes of the fire are not yet known, it appears unlikely that it was done deliberately but was rather the result of an accident during renovation work. However, the fire was able to take hold so quickly because of decades of neglect. It is a parable of the whole church in the Western world today — and a parable of the Church in Scotland. Apart from a few militant fundamentalist secularists, no one in Scotland is deliberately setting out to destroy the Church from outwith. No — it is the neglect and attacks from within that are doing so much harm. This is seen in different ways.

some evangelicals seem to get more upset that heresy is questioned from outwith the church than they are that it is practiced within. There is a more subtle ‘liberalism’ that creeps into the Church as well — including the Free Church. It’s when we are infected by the values of this age and absorb them almost unwittingly. The idols and ideologies of this world quickly become ours — only with a Christian cloak. Materialism, greed, power and identity politics are as cancerous to the Church as they are to the society. I have no doubt that the Church in Scotland will continue. But do we really just want to be a middle-class heritage club acting as a social work agency with no sense of the radicalness of the Gospel? Unless we wake up and repent we will find that it is Christ himself who fights against us as he warned the church in Pergamum. We must not tolerate false teaching in our midst — of any sort. There is almost nothing that is more harmful to the cause of the Gospel and the health of the Church. Nevertheless I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. -Revelation 2:14-16 THE DEADLINESS OF LEGALISM Whereas liberalism takes away from the Gospel, legalism adds to it. Like liberalism it is often done with good intentions. Legalists see the antinomianism and the destructiveness of liberalism and so want to protect the castle of the Gospel by building our own walls and moats around it. Sometimes we turn cultural expressions of faith into non-negotiable shibboleths. At other times it’s as though we have fallen into a deep sleep and have stopped working. Our legalism is tied in with preservation and maintenance, rather than challenging and building up. Sadly, all too often personal

THE DESTRUCTIVENESS OF LIBERALISM This Easter, Morningside Parish Church — the church of the former moderator Rev. Dr Derek Browning — had the ex-bishop of Edinburgh, Richard Holloway, lead their Good Friday services. Richard Holloway is now an agnostic. He does not believe in any sense in the God of the Bible. So here we have a major church in the denomination having a man who does not believe in the cross, the resurrection or even Jesus as the Son of God — leading the Easter services. And not a squeak from anyone in the Church? And yet if any outsider were to dare to make any comment,

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THE DELIVERANCE OF THE LORD It does not have to be this way. We don’t have to reflect the values of the culture. We don’t have to play the games. We don’t have to give up on the idea of holiness, beauty and love. God did not give us a spirit of timidity and fear but that of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). Power, love and self-discipline — this triunity of godly qualities are so desperately needed in the church today. How and where can we get them? The answer, as always, comes from Scripture. Paul tells Timothy it is God who gives these things. That does not mean that we passively sit back and wait for the Lord to do the work. In fact, the opposite is stated. We are to fan into flame the gift of God. We are not to be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord. We are called to live a holy life. We are to know whom we have believed and grow in that knowledge. We are to keep the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. We are to guard, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the good deposit given to us. We must not throw it away. We must not sell our birthright for the pottage of this world. The opposite of power, love and self-discipline is weakness, hatred and indiscipline. We need to be on our knees in the private place, bearing witness in the marketplace and listening with open and obedient hearts in the school of the Lord. The crisis facing Scotland’s sinking churches will not be dealt with by rearranging presbyteries, developing new methodologies or creating new excuses for our pathetic disobedience. The demons are in too deep. This crisis can only be dealt with through prayer, renewal and repentance. •

self-preservation and pride mean that we will look to the rules before we look to the Ruler. Christ warned the Church in Sardis: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. -Revelation 3:1-3 THE DENIAL OF LIFE Both liberalism and legalism lead to the denial of life. Sometimes I wonder if those of us who are aware of the dangers of either taking away from, or adding to, the Gospel nonetheless fall into the avoidance trap. What is that? It is when, aware of the dangers, you are just looking to survive. It is a kind of bunker mentality – hanging on until Jesus comes. But we are not meant to live like that. We may be satisfied that at this moment in time there is no major heresy in our church, or great scandal. But that’s not enough. If there is no life, then heresy and scandal will inevitably follow. If there is life — sometimes that life will shine its light and illuminate the heresy and scandal that is already there. In the midst of a tepid culture — which is slowly turning up the heat, almost imperceptibly, so that we are slowly boiled like frogs — there is a danger that we ourselves become lukewarm. Passionate about religion — in this culture? We dare not. And yet we have to be passionate about Christ. He does not want, deserve or accept a lukewarm reaction. As he told the Laodiceans: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. -Revelation 3:14-16

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Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. -Revelation 3:19-22

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‘The Free Church of Scotland is supporting the relief efforts of Tearfund through this donation from its Disaster and Relief Fund and we would encourage congregations, Deacons’ Courts and concerned individuals to consider supporting this relief effort too. ‘Can we all commit to pray for those nations and peoples most affected by this tragedy, that God himself might be their comfort and shield.’ The donation came from the Free Church’s Disaster and Relief Fund. Congregations and individuals are encouraged to donate to the fund to enable the Church to continue to respond to such emergencies and to continue to pray for the people of Southern Africa. Donations can be made to the fund through the website www.freechurch.org or by emailing the office direct: offices@freechurch.org Previously, money from the fund has been used for humanitarian work in Darfur, Sudan, Yemen, the Philippines, Pakistan and Haiti. •

donation of £10,000 to tearfund to assist those in malawi , mozambique and zimbabwe

who were recently affected by cyclone idai .

Cyclone Idai has devastated large parts of southern Africa, where winds of up to 106 mph have torn down homes and other buildings, and severe flooding has left thousands displaced and homeless. Reports indicate over 1.5 million people have been affected. In Zimbabwe, 92 people have died in the east and south of the country. Meanwhile, flooding in Malawi, caused by the rains before the cyclone made landfall, left 122 dead. In Mozambique’s Sofala and Manica Provinces, 74 people have died, with more than 1,508 injured and 7,095 displaced. Rev. Dr Bob Akroyd, Chairman of the Mission Board said, ‘Cyclone Idai is a natural catastrophe on a monumental scale. Lives have been lost, homes have been washed away and livelihoods have been destroyed. The scale of devastation is only now beginning to be revealed.

Devastation caused by Cyclone Idai in Praia Nova, Mozambique

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ST. PETER'S CAFÉ OUTREACH IN DUNDEE

t peter’s free church, in partnership with solas,

‘We’ve seen people become Christians, others sign up to follow up courses such as Christianity Explored or Alpha, and Christians who have brought friends to these events have incredible follow-up conversations with their friends. ‘I’d love to see every church across the country put on events in “neutral spaces” near them and show that far from abandoning the public square, the Church believes the gospel has something to say in the public square.’•

launched a city centre cafe outreach event last

month in dundee’s city centre. The event is designed to give Christians the opportunity to bring their friends and family to hear the Gospel in a neutral setting while also encouraging people to ask questions on the night. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, a ministry organisation which aims to bring the Gospel into the public square, gave a talk entitled, ‘Jesus: Man, Myth or More?’ to a crowded café audience. Commenting on the event, Andy said, ‘In our increasingly secular world, where many people would never darken the door of a church, it’s hugely important that the Church goes to them. ‘At Solas, we find when we go to the places where people are – pubs, cafés, universities, workplaces etc – and tackle the honest questions that so many people have about the big questions of life, showing that in Christianity there are answers to be found—we find when you do that, God works in amazing ways.

Venue for St Peter's café outreach last month

SHAWBOST — ORDINATION AND INDUCTION OF NEW OFFICE-BEARERS

t was a special day at shawbost on sunday, 24th march

The new office-bearers were welcomed by the Kirk Session and congratulated by the congregation at the end of the service. It was a time of encouragement as we welcomed friends and families from different parts. And it was a time of hope for the future as all the children from the Sunday School joined with the congregation to be part of the ordination and induction service. •

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and deacons in the congregation. The Kirk Session met with the congregation for public worship when the minister, Callum Macleod, preached a suitable sermon from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. After commenting on Paul’s concern for the future of the church and the danger of failure, the minister spoke of the Church of Christ and its mission, its ministry and its management, laying emphasis on the importance of the godliness of the Church’s office-bearers and that of Christians in general. The service then proceeded to the ordination and induction of Mr Iain H. Mackay to the office of the eldership, and that of Mr Donald I. MacPhail, Mr Matthew Hebditch, and Mr Alex Morrison to the office of the deaconship. After following the usual practice of answering the prescribed questions and signing the Formula, the minister addressed the new office-bearers on their role as Christ’s representatives, their need to maintain a good reputation, and their separate but sometimes overlapping responsibilities.

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Pictured L to R: Donald MacPhail, Matthew Hebditch, Callum Macleod (Minister), Alex Morrison and Iain H. Mackay

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THE GANGSTER TOUCHED BY GRACE The amazing story of how a Nepalese gangster had his life completely changed by God

ituated on the eastern edge of nepal’s kathmandu

from the life of crime. While at school he befriended a neighbour and classmate. Often walking the same route to school, he was surprised to find his friend was one of “them”: a “cow-eater”. “Cows are sacred in Nepal, and Christians are coweaters. Since all Westerners are Christians, they were all cow-eaters. That was my background. I honoured cow as a goddess and worshipped her. But my neighbour and I became friends, and then eventually one day he told me about Jesus.” “When I discovered he was a cow-eating Christian, I got so angry I almost knocked him down. But because he was very humble and kind, I did nothing to him. He told me Jesus could forgive my sins.” “That sentence was the first seed sown in my heart, yet my sinful heart suppressed it.” “Upon my friend’s request, I started going to church because I wanted to see musical instruments and play them. The seed of the word, began to sprout under the preaching of the minister.” “One night when I was reading the Bible, I felt the word was coming so alive to me, and simultaneously each and every word pierced my heart.” “Then I knelt before Jesus and committed my life to him.” “I was baptized soon after my conversion. I actively served the church for some years. Everyone was shocked at my conversion. Some of my relatives rebuked me for abandoning ancestral tradition and religion.”

valley lies bhaktapur, a town of around 80,000 people whose culture and traditions are steeped

in the multi-deific religion of hinduism.

Replete with temples and blood-soaked shrines to some of the 330 million Hindu gods, its dusty brickpaved streets bustle with labourers, cyclists, merchants, vagabonds as well as the odd tied-up sacred cow. It’s from this city that a powerful gang leader journeys from a life of violence, extortion and intimidation to one of grace, mercy and forgiveness. A BACKGROUND OF BLOOD Suraj Kasula was brought up in an orthodox Hindu family who to this day still offer blood sacrifices to one of its many deities. Describing his upbringing Suraj said, “My childhood had very strong similarities to the Old Testament, especially in regard to the ceremonial laws. Like every orthodox Hindu family, every year our family’s sins were transferred onto a male goat and then we sacrificed it. We collected and sprinkled its blood on the doorposts of our house.” Eventually, the realisation that these idols had no practical effect on the decisions he made in his life meant he felt able to live a life unhindered by guilt. At 16 he was enticed by a life of crime. Forming his own knife gang, armed robbery meant he could amass wealth and accumulate power by intimidation. “It’s very easy to form a gang in Bhaktapur because most of the youth don’t go to school or have jobs. We kept an arsenal of knives and steel rods in case a fight broke out. The gang and crime became my satisfaction. I found joy in it.” “Over time, I became locally well known, and the people in my village were afraid of me. Everybody knew I was a thug. My bad name and fame began spreading.” Although his gods were powerless to stop him, local law enforcement eventually did. His prolific crimes and notoriety meant he was a target for violent police reprisals. “Because of my actions, I ended up twice behind bars where police seriously tortured me.”

STUDY By now Suraj was hungry for more theological training and set his heart on studying abroad. “My longing to dig deeper into the scriptures grew day by day. Eventually, I was determined that I would study theology at a seminary abroad.” “At first I tried the USA, but my visa was denied. Then I applied to Scotland. However, I had no idea about the seminary in Scotland, so I applied to study Travel and Tourism in Ayr.” “I attended the service at Ayr Free Church from where I came to know about Edinburgh Theological Seminary (ETS).” “I applied and was accepted. I drank Reformed Theology at ETS under brilliant professors. I did not sense a call for ministry immediately though. It was a gradual process. I began to sense it in my second year. My vision to go into ministry, plant churches, and

CONVERSION It was during this time he heeded the advice of his mother to return to education as a means of escape

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establish a seminary in Nepal all grew together as I was convinced that God was calling me back to Nepal.” THE RETURN TO NEPAL “Returning back to Nepal was the right decision. Just after the beginning of my ministry here, God gave us some new families who believe in Christ. It was like a God-given sign to me that hugely encouraged me to move forward to win many to Christ.” “God not only multiplied our church but also blessed us with a seminary (Bhaktapur Theological Seminary) and a new church plant with a missionary couple who now look after it.” PRAYER “I greatly appreciate the ceaseless support of Generation, both prayers and financial support. Moreover, Generation shares and updates our ongoing work and encourages churches to pray for us. The fund they provide helps me to support my family so that I can be involved fully in ministry and within the seminary.” “We would appreciate it if you could please pray for Nepal. The gospel is sweeping across Nepal, growing many churches. Pray that God would protect the church from persecution.” “Pray for Shekinah Evangelical Church and pray that our ministry would continue to be fruitful. We are hoping to plant more churches across Nepal in days to come.” “Pray that God would raise up evangelists, pastors, and preachers from our church to work in God’s harvest. And also please pray for new converts who are getting ready for baptism.” “Pray for our seminary and students who are studying reformed theology.” “Please pray for my wife Roshani, and my daughters Hadassah and newly born Esther. “I just want to thank you all for your love, care, support and especially your prayers, which we need most. We love when Scottish visitors visit Nepal and stay with us. We have one or two Scottish visitors each year. I hope this will continue.” • Suraj is the minister of Shekina Evangelical Church in Bhaktapur. He is married to Roshina and has two daughters: Hadassah and Esther.

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t’s hard to accept we live in the shadowlands

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There is plenty to see, but an inward wandering desire prevents us from ever being entirely content. Sometimes what we see and then desire makes us lose even what we have. Luther mentions Aesop’s fable about the dog who snatches at the meat in the mirror and then loses the morsel in its mouth. Name and Claim it? v10-12 are the middle of the book and really mark the end of reflecting on the past — the emphasis from now on will be looking at the future. Naming is important in the Bible; indeed it is important in our culture, whether is was man giving name to all the animals or today the abuse of power that can often occur through labelling. To name is to have knowledge and control of someone. What the preacher is saying here is that we cannot escape our limitations. We can name things, we can question things, we can study things. We can even debate the how and why of things with God — like Job did. But God is way beyond that. What is the point of arguing with God about the way things are? Words cannot change the world. The more the words, the less the meaning. If ever there was a verse for social media that is surely a main contender! Perhaps some think this verse should be above every pulpit! But this is not really an argument for short sermons but rather an observation that words sometimes add to the futility of life.

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In this month’s Ecclesiastes passage Solomon reflects further on what we can see, taste and feel all around us every day, and then he asks two key questions. He begins with the senses. Taste. We work to eat. ‘The labourer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on’ (Proverbs 16:26, NIV). We work to survive — but as the treadmill goes round our inner life is left longing for fulfilment and satisfaction is not felt. Even if we are physically full, we are not satisfied. Bread alone does not meet our deepest needs. Nor does the fanciest of foods or the finest of wines. But we still work for them as though they do. Think. Maybe wisdom and education is the way. Perhaps there is a really smart poor man who knows how to conduct himself before others — to ingratiate himself? But what do the poor gain by that. See. The eyes are part of our physical equipment — we can use them to enjoy life and find contentment. Chapter 11:9 says, ‘Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see,but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.' But — ‘The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its fill of hearing.’ (Ecc.1: 9)

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Here are the real questions of life: What will satisfy? We need something that will be adequate for every day, which will be lifelong and not merely passing, which can cope with the inherent futility of life under the sun and the shortness of life. Something that brings us meaning and takes us out of the shadows. Who knows what is good for a person in life? Is there any human philosophy or religion that can answer this? Who can tell? Are there are no absolute values to live for and no practical certainties to plan for? This is what life is like. Who knows what is good in human existence? God knows. And this is where the Gospel comes in. This is where Jesus comes in. "I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) Have it to the full.

Yes — we can know and name. We can understand and grow. Yes — we can enjoy all the good things that we have in this world. But only when we realise that every good and perfect gift is from above. 'Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.' (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Yes — there is meaning, there is contentment, and that is found in Christ. ‘You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.’ (Psalm 16:11, NIV)

In terms of all the questions and statements that have been raised: Yes — there is an afterlife. The dead are judged according to what they have done. Yes — there is more to this life. There is more than bread and more than materialism. Yes — there are words that have meaning and bring life. 'In the beginning was the Word.' (John 1:1) '...man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.' (Deuteronomy 8:3)

The British essayist and poet Joseph Addison (1672– 1718) wrote, ‘The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.’ Addison probably didn’t have Christianity in mind when he wrote that, but it still applies. We have all three in Jesus Christ! Christian, you have it. Unbeliever, what do you have? Do you want it? Seek and you shall find… •

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In her final article for The Record, SHAWNA WILLIAMS compares her expectations of missionary life with the humbling reality.

he missionary mantra should be this: plan on changing plans.

Once I finally got used to the idea that God could use insignificant little ole me as a missionary, I started to make plans. I was going to be awesome! We would move to Papua New Guinea, learn the national language quickly, and jump into a brand-new work! We would never work in a support role, because we were there for the ‘tough’ job of church planting. We would be Rockstar language learners, live in the most remote of locations, fly in helicopters, and be outstanding in every way! I am not sure that I was being honest with myself or that I even realised that I had these crazy high expectations, but just under the surface they festered. Now let us look at reality. We moved to PNG, check. We learned the national language, check. Pretty much from there on out, everything changed. Even though we learned the national language quickly, there were no other ‘free’ families like us in PNG at the time, so we had no one to form a team with. This started the longest ‘waiting’ period of my life. No one else came over looking for a team for another year. During that time, I was so insecure. I kept thinking ‘What’s wrong with us? Why doesn’t anyone want to form a team with us! Don’t they know how awesome we are?!’ We plugged into full-time support roles on one of the missionary bases and worked to keep other church planters in the bush. We felt alone in a lot of ways because this wasn’t what we came over to do! We came for the action! The hands-on work in the villages! Why wasn’t God allowing us to do it?

I tell every new missionary coming over to come without expectations and be willing to be flexible. I was not willing to be flexible and, as a result, had many challenging phases here. After a year, we finally found another family to partner with. Next came the task of choosing a village to move into. Like I mentioned before, we wanted to be in one of the most remote locations in PNG. Helicopter only. Hardcore. So, we looked into many works that fit the bill. As we looked at all of these new works, the Lord kept closing doors. Again, I didn’t understand what he was doing. Why? Why wouldn’t

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THE MISSIONARY MANTRA PART 03 he want us to reach the lost? Why did he continue to close door after door to these locations that had no access to the gospel? After many attempts to work in these remote locations, we finally concluded that we should look at joining existing works. An existing work is a location that has already been open for many years, but with little fruit. Sometimes missionaries have left, sometimes illness has made it impossible to continue to minister, sometimes it is still open simply because there is not enough help to bring the newly born church to maturity. Again, we started making plans. If we were going to join a work, it would not be in the highlands of PNG. Those people had horrible reputations for being volatile, brash, and for having some of the most difficult languages in the world. So that was clearly out. I look back on all of these things and think that the Lord must have just been snickering at us as we made all of the plans. Guess where we ended up. We joined an existing work in the highlands of PNG, with a hard language, tough people, and that we could reach by road. No helicopter here. The plans that we made as we were coming to this country were completely obliterated. Every single thing on that ‘list’ was not given to us. We thought that just because we had made the ‘humble’ choice to be missionaries that the Lord would bless our every effort. We were so wrong. Instead it looked like this: ‘Oh, you want this? You won’t have it, but you will have me.’‘You think this is best? It isn’t, and you will learn to trust me.’ ‘You think you are making a big sacrifice, that’s nice, I sacrificed my only son.’ During all the periods of waiting and begging the Lord to give us what we wanted, he instead gave us what was best. Some of his best was waiting when we didn’t want to. Growing when we thought that we already had all of the answers. Learning about all of our blind spots. Trusting when we were afraid. I tell every new missionary coming over to come without expectations and be willing to be flexible. I was not willing to be flexible and, as a result, had many challenging phases here.

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Praise the Lord that he never just leaves us the way we are. Growing to be more Christ-like every day is just as important to him as reaching the lost. I hope these words have shattered some of the misconceptions you may have about missionaries. Just because we live in other countries doesn’t mean that we have this superhuman power to be selfless, humble, and joyful at all times. That is simply not true. We are normal people who bring nothing to the table. We don’t excel in all areas of the Christian life. We have to cling to Christ every day just like everyone else. The job of a missionary is truly impossible. No human can change the worldview of another person by their own efforts. No one can change beliefs that have been established since the tower of Babel. We are completely hopeless, helpless, and lost. But in the face of the impossible tasks we remember and cling to his promises that ‘nothing is impossible with God’. Luke 1:37

Please continue to pray for Coleton, Shawna and their family as they embark on a furlough year visiting family and speaking about their work. For updates, you can follow ‘Coleton and Shawna in PNG’ on Facebook or @williams2png •