Yesterday we had a great meeting with approx. 500 teenagers in a so called Youth Event organised by our church in Hoofddorp. Tony Anthony (see earlier posts) shared his life's story with us and we enjoyed the music of the young praise and worship team. After hearing Tony's testimony several teens decided to turn away from wrong things in their lives and totally surrender to Jesus Christ and accept him as their Lord and Saviour. I don't know what you think of this, but I think they made the best decision a human being can ever make!
And guess what? The same thing happened this morning in Drachten at the Square 2006 youth meeting - where approx. 400 teens were camping, celebrating and having a good time together! Youth pastor Martin Koornstra (pic below, Martin & Tony speaking) from De Bethel, Drachten, was our friendly host and translator. We had a very special discussion with a teenage girl during lunch. She asked some direct, difficult questions and it was obvious that she had some bad, painful experiences. I will pray for her, trusting that God knows her and loves her unconditionally!
We've just returned from Gouda where we had a meeting with approx 60 people from different age groups. Some guys from Impact World Tour, a DJ called Phat B and our friends from NOA and their Nomads band took good care of the music and entertainment parts of the programme... This meeting was organised by a Christian bookshop called Samma. Again several people made a decision for Jesus this night, so there will be even more joy in Heaven! Afterwards I talked and prayed with some very special people. I am sure we will meet again!
Thanks to Irene and Annemijn from Samma Gouda for their efforts, hospitality, the great food & friendship! Tommorow we will go to a Pentecostal church, a prison and a Youth for Christ multicultural meeting for the 'unchurched' in Rotterdam... I can't wait to see what the Lord will do next. He truly is faithful! Keep on praying for this outreach campaign, please...
Jesus said: "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
John 8:34-36
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2 comments:
Hi Paul,
Was nice to finally meet you in real person, although it was a bit short :-) You were very busy and offcourse I understand completely.
Wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed the service and we intend to go more often to the "Evangelisch Centrum Europoort". The people there really have God in their hearts.
Also the story of Tony made a huge impression. His story is really impressive and his presentation was very easy to understand. Tell him to keep up the good work!
Grtz, Hans
Thanks, friend! And I am so sorry that we didn't have proper time to get to know each other just a little bit better - I was trying to spot you in the audience at the beginning of the service, right after we had our very brief conversation. I didn't have to translate, so I had time to enjoy the great worship and the strong testimony. Praise GOD! I will update the information on my weblog, but today I just need to relax, because I am 'in the afterglow of a spiritual battle' and need to re-charge my batteries... King Jesus is the BEST. Blessings, and feel free to mail to Tony: tony@avantiministries.com Often he answers his emails himself, sometimes his P.A. Elizabeth does this on his behalf. Thanks for the encouragement, my friend. Looking forward to meeting you again some day! Blez Paul
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