First entry from overseas

Sorry for the delay in posting this first entry--I was prevented from computer access here until today. But I have good news to share after talking and listening to several workers here.

Yesterday, I spoke with a Firestone team leader from Switzerland who is working to facilitate a church planting movement in North Africa. He told me of a Muslim who came to Christ recently named "Jon." Jon knew an American who had shared the gospel with him. One night, Jon had a dream in which everyone in the room, including his American friend, was wearing a white robe--except him. Then, a "friend of his friend" came into the room carrying a white robe to Jon, saying, "This is for you."

Later, the Firestone worker met Jon and his friend. At one point, Jon shared with the worker about his dream, and the church planter interpreted it for him, saying, "I am the friend of your friend." He told Jon to accept the white robe of Christ that would purify him from sin. Jon received Christ, went back to his village, and led his two wives and their children to Christ. He now leads a cell group of believers within his household. Please pray for Jon and his family, that they will continue to advance in faith and good works. Jon was the first member of his clan to come to Christ. Pray that members of other clans may come to the Lord as well.

This is just one example of the stories people are bringing here, to this one-week conference, from 46 nations where Muslims are being reached. Please pray for me and my co-workers, that we will be able to relay the info. we're receiving correctly--to encourage those who are giving, praying, and preparing to go.

Will plan to post tomorrow again, at the latest.