During our time spend in the bush of the Chinuque Village in Mozambique, we were able to serve in a number of areas:
Teaching – Explaining to the local church certain basics of Christianity as described in God’s Word.
Racer Nate Chaplin sharing a message from the Word to the congregation. (Nate is joined with two translators.)
Drama – Performing skits for the children at the nearby school as well as the local church as a way to present the Gospel to the people.
Music – Praising the Lord through song and dance both at the school for the kids and then in the church as well.
Hospital Outreach – Singing worship songs for the patients. There was also the opportunity to share the Gospel with the patients, to which several accepted Christ even as they were quickly approaching the end of their lives. Finally, there were opportunities to lay hands and pray over the patients and the hospital staff.
Bible Stories – The teams re-enacted Bible stories such as David and Goliath and the story of Jonah to the school children. It’s a fun way to make the Bible come alive to the youth.
The story of David and Goliath performed World Race style.
Evangelizing in the Community – A neighbor lady had just passed away. Some of our Racers were able to pray with the people gathered for her funeral and also help with the burial. One of the Racers gave the Gospel message to the people as well.
Intercession – Having everyone pray in set time intervals
so that the entire day is covered in prayer. Taking prayer walks
around the church property, the neighborhood, and at the children’s
school.
so that the entire day is covered in prayer. Taking prayer walks
around the church property, the neighborhood, and at the children’s
school.
Children from the Community – Having fun just playing silly games with the many kids in the neighborhood, holding them, holding their hands, sharing smiles and laughter, and playing songs for them on the guitar.
The kids from the Chinuque Village love having fun just like any other kids.
With every ministry opportunity, there is a chance to not only bless, but to be blessed as well. God’s work may be challenging at times, but it’s incredibly rewarding when you invest your all in what He calls you to do.
