Greetings from your fellow laborer in the vineyard of God. We thank you so much for making it possible through your sacrifices for the sake of the Lord's kingdom here to continue even in this difficult Time (Coronavirus).
JUNE & JULY
These two months were very challenging because of the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic and Government mandate to have all schools closed, we designed another way to keep us teaching and have our students come on campus in four smaller different groups to pick up some lessons, assignments and research work to be done at their homes and brought back for another lesson. Within a week, we (Teachers) set aside two some times three days to meet with those that are able to come on campus with questions from the take home lessons, assignments and research papers. Students who were unable to come because of their far distances, we took their lessons to them and spend some times with them going through what they needed to do. We were able to covered some of our lessons during this period especially courses that was almost finishing before the virus came. Though this method was very challenging, it was also very rewarding.
EVANGELISM
Our students were actively involved into evangelism during this virus period and the result is just so beautiful. At their various congregations out side the bigger towns, they continued to meet together for worship and many people continued to show up for worship because of the uncertainty of their lives. Lots of people show up for worship because they wanted to get closer to God during this period fearing the virus and hoping that if anything happen to them, then they can be save. It was also easy to talk to many people during these times and present the gospel of our Lord to them. The students took serious advantage of the time and got involved actively in evangelism and visitation. Their efforts in totality resulted in the beginning of one congregation and 36 baptisms. When I learned about this, I was moved to tears and great joy. Lots of good news from their congregations continued to reached us. They were also involved in recruiting many new students for the next batch. I am so proud of my students.
SAD NEWS FOR PRAYERS
Student Gonkewon Yeaney lost his three years old daughter during this period and also felt very sick. He is recovering and needs your prayers for strength. Student Julous Nowon also had a motorbike accident on his way to the school to pick us his lesson. This resulted in a very deep cut on his leg. Please pray for him. I am also asking for your prayers. My children are all down with malaria.
APPRECIATION
Many thanks and appreciation to you for all your sacrifices that are making it possible for the Lord's work in this part of the world to go on. May God richly bless you.
In Him,
Robert P. Dahn, Jr.
Director- BVBI-L