Outside Rustenburg in the township of Thiabane we have an Assemblies of God church pastored by Rev. Amos Mokopi. For the past year he has been conducting a discipleship class for approximately 35 children ages 10-14. Pastor Mokopi asked us to come and teach the children concerning the Holy Spirit. For about six weeks we taught them who the Holy Spirit was... what He wanted to do in their lives... and how they could receive the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
We then invited the children to Jackson Ridge for a day of fun filled activities. They went swimming, played vollely ball, croquet, ping pong, took rides on the ATV and competed in relay races. After a traditional meal of Pap and Wors (impala sausages and corn meal) we invited the children into the conference room for one last teaching on the Holy Spirit.
Following the preaching of the Word, I gave an altar call for those who wanted to receive the Holy Spirit and all of the children responded. Slowly, after some time spent in prayer, a girl received and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave her utterance. I announced this fact and a few other received. I then instructed those who had received to lay hands on their friends and pray for them. That was all it took. When those newly filled vessels began to pray for others... the GLORY fell! It was like old time Pentecost right there in that small crowded conference room at Jackson Ridge. Some laughed, some cried, some shouted, some were quiet, but all encountered the awesome presence of the Holy Spirit.
When it was time to load the children back onto our bright red kids bus and return to Thiabane, 30 of the 37 children had received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Their lives will be forever changed by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Each time I write to you, I remind you that this testimony would not have been possible if it were not for your faithful prayers and financial support. As this new year begins... I encourage you to be diligent in your giving. Donations have been down over the last few months. This shortfall drastically affects our work. If you have not contributed to this ministry, why not begin now? If you have not been able to keep your committment lately, please start new and fresh now. This is an urgent request! I am appealing to you on behalf of the children. Thank you!
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