All About Relationships

What exactly is Relationship Evangelism? It’s all about building relationships with people, serving them in tangible ways, and sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

As our team from Grace Community Church served around World Fellowship Church, they impacted many lives. One young man had been raised with traditional Basotho beliefs, but didn’t agree with them because he felt we should be able to talk directly with God rather than through ancestral spirits. He also investigated Islam, but didn’t find the truth he was looking for. When the team met him, they found him hungry for truth and seeking a direct relationship with God. They introduced him to Jesus Christ and his life changed forever.

But it didn’t stop there. The team continued to disciple this young man through the rest of the week. They visited his tuck shop, taught him from the Bible, and answered his many questions about God, Christ and life in general. They invited him to World Fellowship Church where he was connected with other Believers. And they invited him to our Launch Pad discipleship class held at the church where he will continue to grow in his faith.

As the team said their goodbyes, they found that this young man was already witnessing to others. He is well known in the area and people often hang out around his tuck shop.

It’s all about relationships. Our personal relationship with Christ. Building relationships with other Believers. And stepping out to reach people in need of the hope that Jesus offers.

Party!!

Launch Pad is our discipleship program taught in churches and schools. Our heart is to train up young men and women to become Godly leaders and positive influences in all they do. We ended the year with graduation ceremonies, and it was so much fun to be part of the excitement! I helped out with graduations at AFM Naledi church.

Thrive Africa pastor Abram Moloi congratulated the students and celebrated all the Lord had done as they learned to study the Bible and apply spiritual truths in their daily lives. Next, he really inspired and challenged them to put what they learned into practice – by making good choices, modeling the character of Christ, and serving others in their homes, schools and communities.

When we handed out graduation certificates and awards for attendance, I was amazed that a majority of the students had had perfect attendance. That just shows how hungry these young people are to know Christ and change their lives for the better. And not only are they learning about the Word of God, they are also learning priceless lessons about focus, commitment, using their God-gifted talents, and giving 100%.

Then we PARTIED complete with junk food, sodas, graduation gifts, and good ole’ goofin’ around. What a fun way to celebrate a wonderful year!

Rising Stars

“Naledi” is star in Sesotho, and our Launch Pad discipleship class held at AFM Naledi Church is filled with rising stars – young men and women hungry for the Word of God, and committed to growing as Godly leaders.

Classes have been taught at AFM Naledi for 7 years and this year more than 30 young people attend regularly to learn, discuss and apply scriptural truths. Right now they are digging deep into the power of prayer. We are encouraged by the fruit we have seen including 10 young men who have been attending since the first class 7 years ago. Not only have they learned a great deal over the years, but they have actively invited others to class and are positive influences in their communities.

It is a joy to equip these young leaders, and we are excited to see how the Lord continues to use them in the years to come.

Thank you for your prayers and support! Be Blessed!...Jill