There are times when I wonder if I am really making a difference in this world. And there are times when I wonder if we as a church family are really making a difference in this world. As followers of Jesus we are called to be light in dark places. Are we really shining His light in those dark places?
Last week I received an e-mail from Bishop Patrick Baligasima in Uganda, Africa. He informed me that he was battling with malaria. I inquired further and discovered that he did not have the funds for the needed treatment. We were able to send funds to Africa to meet this need. Over 300 churches and 1,500 children will prayerfully continue to receive ministry. Yes, you and I are making a difference!
A few weeks ago I received an update from Joseph Matcha in India. Fellowship Church financially supports his ministry each month. Pastor Joseph informed me that because we have supported him, he has been able to expand his ministry into areas that have never heard about Jesus. At the end of July, he had baptized over 180 people in the Indian Ocean! Yes, you and I are making a difference.
This past week I received a report from Imran Sadiq in Pakistan. Fellowship also supports him each month. Imran recently hired a doctor, purchased medicines, and traveled to an area affected by the recent flooding in Pakistan. Over 270 Muslims and Christians received medical care all in the name of Jesus. Yes, you and I are making a difference!
And the difference we are making is not just on the other side of the world. Lives here have been touched by Jesus through the ministry of Fellowship Church (and, remember you are the church!). Our efforts are not in vain. Thank you for making a difference! Your giving and your living for Jesus makes a present and eternal difference in the world.
Loving and Leading,
