Different Neighbors

This past Sunday our church organized another heath fair. Suzy and Manny worked tirelessly to get all the material ready throughout the last couple weeks. We had seven stations based on the NEWSTART model, with some extra additives that were relevant to needs here. Unfortunately it was a rainy day in the morning. In pathfinders prayed that the rain would stop, since the program was supposed to be partially outside. The rain did stop, but it seems it scared away some attendees we did not quite have the turnout as the last health fair. Also it is planting season, so perhaps a number were occupied with that. Nonetheless, several came, including my friend Fidard, and a friend of his. Fidard is doing very well, he is rarely drunk, and the demonic attacks have lessened somewhat. We were going to start Bible study, but we missed the first one and then I traveled a bunch the next several weeks, now we are down to about four weeks before I leave, so I have not brought the subject up again, though if he does, we can start and then keep going when I return. Many came that I did not know, but I did know my neighbors who came! I was very happy to see three of the ladies from our compound and one of their husbands. When they got to my booth (which was talking about rest, confidence in God, having a spirit at equilibrium, and sleep) I thanked so much for coming. My old neighborhood folk I invited twice to this and the last health fair, and none of them came, but after only knowing each a month all four came. One man who I invited had visitors at his house stay longer than he thought, but even he came all the way up to the church before the program started and told Manny he would not come. I told him later I would get brochures for him! It was even more moving, to have our neighbor win a Steps to Christ, in one of the draws. He had wanted a Bible though, but the two were already given away. So he asks Manny for onee. Sure! That doesn't sound that strange until one finds out that the man is Muslim, and his father is the head Imam (teacher) of all Natitingou! It would certainly be challenge for him to change beliefs, but can you imagine the impact and testimony! His name is Adam, please pray for him. So as hoped the health fair brought more than just good health advice, it established more saving relationships and planted some more seeds for salvation.