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This Gospel for Asia Mobile Team is charged with taking the message of Jesus to the people of Asia. There are 80 million people in their state and only a tiny fraction of them have heard about Christ.
The men have a grueling schedule that keeps them going from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. They spend one week with a local pastor and then move on to the next area. It is a demanding lifestyle, and prayer is the fuel that powers them.
This rugged, basic vehicle is like the seventh member of the team. It's not built for comfort—there is no air conditioning or radio—but it will take them over thousands of miles of difficult South Asian roads as they visit hundreds of villages and towns where the residents don't know about Jesus.
On this day, the team visits three villages. In the first two villages, they lead open-air meetings, using songs, illusions and skits to draw a crowd and introduce the Gospel message.
After the open-air meeting, mobile team workers fan out in the village to pass out Gospel tracts. They stop to explain the contents of the little booklets to anyone who wants to hear.
They also pray with people. In Asian culture it is very unusual when someone displays such compassion for another person. These simple acts of faith have a powerful impact on the recipients.
When they arrive at the third village, team members fan out and go door-to-door inviting residents to a film screening later that evening.
Later in the afternoon, the team members take care of their domestic chores, then prepare for the film show that evening. This worker is inside preparing the literature.
The team takes time to pray once again prior to heading out for the evening.
When they arrive in the village, they have to do a lot of work in a very short time. They set up the movie screen and the film equipment, and fire up the portable generator—which is a must in this village with no electricity.
When darkness falls, it's show time. This Indian-made film about the life of Christ really speaks to the audience. Many viewers can be seen openly weeping during the crucifixion scene. They cheer during the resurrection scene. Many also choose to receive Jesus as their Savior.
After the movie is over, the missionaries talk briefly about what it means to follow Christ, then they pray for the people. The men are swamped with requests and often spend more than an hour praying for individuals.
The next day, the mobile team is on to more villages, sharing Christ's love with those who have never heard.
date posted 04/07/09