Gusu/Jidi Evangelism Event- July 2012 (Music Ministry and Preaching the Word)

Another important aspect of our recent Gusu/Jidi Evangelism event was music.  A Gospel music group with many of our friends in it were gracious to come and minister to the crowds at Gusu/Jidi.  During the breaks from the soccer tournament a DJ played various types of music.  The children loved hearing the music and dancing!

Some of the adults even got into the action!  They loved hearing the Word through music.

Before the awards ceremony a Gospel concert was performed.  I think it's safe to say that most of the 4000+ people in attendance had never been privy to a concert before.  

But of course the main purpose for everything that we did this weekend was to bring the Power of the Word to the people.  Over 4000 people from 10+ surrounding villages heard the Word.  Seeds were no doubt planted.  Now we watch as the Lord leads His people to Him.  We wait for His work to be accomplished in their lives.  We pray that we will be faithful in our ministry to help if He calls us to.  

Please join our family in praying for the people who attended the event of this past month.  Another event will be held in October.  Please pray for the funds to come available for this upcoming event.  Please pray for the leadership of E3 Worldwide as they seek to minister to the people of Gusu/Jidi and surrounding villages.  Please pray for Jeremy as he continues working on the water pump, water storage, and instillation of solar panels for various sites at the work area.  Most importantly, please pray that the Lord will be glorified in all that we do and that the seeds that were planted will continue to be watered and nourished.  Praise God that we are able to assist Him in His work here!

Gusu/Jidi Evangelism Weekend- July 2012 (Sports Ministry)

Another aspect of our Gusu/Jidi Evangelism weekend was the football (Soccer) tournament.  This was a huge deal for the community.  And the fact that E3 brought actual trophies, medals, and monetary gifts for the winners meant even more.  Driving out of the area the next day on our way home we could see some of the proud owners of the medals wearing them around their necks.  

8 football teams played 7 a-side games of 60 minutes.  The competition was great!  There were thousands of people in attendance to watch the tournament.  Praise God!

Sports Outreach Ministries (S.O.M.) with ABC grads and missionaries.  

Another great success for the E3 football tournament.  Gusu/Jidi came in 2nd place!  

Gusu/Jidi Evangelism Weekend- July 2012 (Medical Clinic)

E3 Worldwide had another weekend evangelism event in the village of Gusu this past weekend.  What an honor to be a part of an organization that is seeking to make a tangible difference in the lives of those they are ministering to.  E3 Worldwide knows that pouring money into a village doesn't solve the problem and get to the underlying issues associated with poverty. This only leads to more dependency. E3 seeks to help the people of Gusu to help themselves; this comes in the form of education (1), empowering (2), and employment (3).  That's where the name E3 comes from.  

The weekends spent at Gusu/Jidi villages are only a portion of the work that E3 is doing out there. The missionaries are assisting the villagers to drill bore holes, build water storage sites, and bring running tap water to people who've never seen water come out of a spigot.  They are teaching the people new methods of farming, permaculture, and other elements that lead to community transformation.  All of this while proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the true living water and without HIM none of this is possible.  Seeing the fruits of the work that the Lord is doing there is indescribable.  

Gusu/Jidi Evangelism Weekend #2 happened in July of 2012.  Over 900 people were seen at the medical clinic over the two days.  The pictures in this post show just a few of the scenes from the medical clinic.  

This large tent was set up to take vitals and general complaints of the patients.  They were then sent into the rooms with the Dr.'s who assisted in their ailments. 

These are just a few of those waiting outside the clinic after being seen and treated.  

Beautiful, precious faces. 

The rest of the events that went on this past weekend will be posted in future blog posts. Be sure to check back soon.  

For more pictures please check out our facebook page at www.facebook.com/kyserfamily. 

Baptism at Rainbow!

Words cannot describe the amazing day we had out at Rainbow yesterday.  Rainbow Community Church (the church we've been attending for the past few months) and the village church plants that were started from Rainbow held their annual baptism and Lord's Supper service.  Throughout the year, any new believer who desires to follow the Lord in believer's baptism is discipled and ministered to throughout the year and the baptism happens on the Rainbow orphanage grounds every June.  Nearly 90 new believers were baptized from 3 churches. It was such an amazing experience.  The choirs were singing, the prayers were going up to the Heavenly Father, and there were cheers and yells as the saints followed their Savior in obedience through believer's baptism!  

After the baptism everyone shared in the Lord's Supper.  How wonderful to share in this precious event with our brothers and sisters in Malawi.

The man with the Bible is Brother Scotty McDowell.  He is the man who started Rainbow.  He comes over once a year with a team of people from all over the Southeast to minister and love on the children. We really enjoyed getting to meet him and talk with him about the ministry and the needs that Rainbow has.  Our family is so blessed and excited to be a part of this work of the Lord.

After the service Bro. Scotty's team and a bunch of the Rainbow kids (and half of the Kysers) hiked up Bunda mountain.  

What a blessing this day was for us.  God is truly at work here in Malawi and at Rainbow.  We are so blessed that He is allowing us to be a part of HIS work here!  If anyone feels led to come and serve at Rainbow for a week, a month, a year....then please let me know.  There is plenty of room and plenty of need!