Great things going on!

My time in Pemba continues to be extraordinary. On a “typical day” this week, a group of us went out walking in the village to see whom we could bless with our presence and prayers. I greeted “Cheah”, a depressed tall sickly looking man in his 30’s. I asked him if he would like prayer and he gently nodded yes that he was sick and motioned he’d be around the corner. He was a Muslim but was very open for prayer. After five minutes of prayer he walked and said he was a little better but not totally.
He then admitted to some unforgiveness in his heart and after describing his tragedy that provoked his resentment, he decided to forgive the person. By the end of our time praying, we asked him to walk to try out his joints. He moved, jumped and bent down and with a great smile said, “I’m fine.” We asked again, surprised, and He smiled bigger and said, “I have no pain.” So, I pressed further and asked him to squat down and move more. He did and repeated, “I’m fine.” By then we were all cheering and he got more elated and began hugging out 3 young men who accompanied us and shook all of the lady’s hands with great joy. He then wanted to ask Jesus into his heart and could not stop smiling after that.
Our speakers have been from Singapore, Canada and the States—all amazing. I could write volumes on all the things I’m learning and how I’m gaining confidence in who I am as a daughter of such a wonderful loving God, equip to do all He’s calling me to in the near future. The speakers and staff are very encouraging and respectful with me being Catholic which is an added source of joy.
I also had a chance to visit the Pemba leprosy center yesterday and fell in love with the handful of men with leprosy that were there and was so impressed with the program that the locals have organized to care for the lepers. I will be going tomorrow to bring medicines for a dying man whose hands were decaying. I hope to visit regularly while I’m here. Please pray that if I’m meant to be a part of the work on a more regular basis, that they will be open to my involvement.
Thanks for the prayers and support! Much love to each of you!