"Leaving Christ's Fingerprints" ... a Christmas Letter From Rachel Martin
A 7-year-old boy lies on his mat in a small hut in Gemena, Congo. He’s shaking with pain and fear. His leg is broken, and there is no way to send him to a hospital. He has already known great sorrow, as his dad recently died of AIDS. What will happen to him now?
Weeks before, his caregiver had been informed that Mohamat was in the test group of 250 orphans for GlobalFingerprints. He could enroll in school, and was called to receive his backpack and school supplies from the Congolese staff working with orphans.
Because of his broken leg, he could not go to get his backpack. But the news spread that he was unable to attend. The director of the AIDS program in Congo sent word that we would bring him and his caregiver to Tandala Hospital, where he would receive the care he needed to heal.
What a wonderful day it was for everyone! Our Congolese GlobalFingerprints staff were so thrilled that they could reach out to Mohamat, a Muslim boy in their community, in this way. They sent word ahead to the church at Tandala that Mohamat was on his way. At Tandala, the AIDS church workers organized meals for Mohamat and his caregiver. The hospital staff received him warmly, quickly operated and put his leg in traction. It will take weeks for healing, but it will happen! The Muslim cleric in Gemena was awed at the compassion shown by Christians to this Muslim boy, and thanked the church leaders. The leaders were overwhelmed and so grateful to be able to offer help in this way, and praised God.
This is what Christ’s compassion is all about. Reaching out to someone in need, and meeting that need. Bringing hope and healing. And God being glorified. Because of GlobalFingerprints, Mohamat will not die of an infection or suffer to live with a crippled leg. No! Mohamat will be back in his village in a few weeks, celebrating life, going to school, feeling loved and special. And he will even play soccer once again! You see, God has a plan for Mohamat, and we have the privilege of being the hands of Jesus, leaving Christ’s fingerprints on his broken leg and heart.
Pray that little Mohamat will understand the simple truth that Jesus loves Him and died for Him so that He could know God. Pray for the other 250 orphans now receiving help through the Congolese church, because of sponsors here who are giving. We are in the process of matching these test sponsors with the children. For those of you patiently waiting, I trust that in January, sponsorship will be open to all. I will let you know as soon as I can, because there are hundreds of Mohamats in desperate need of the touch of Christ.
I did not make it to Congo in November due to unrest following the presidential elections. Praise God, there is the possibility for peace in the Congo. My next scheduled trip is from January 24-February 11.
This is what is happening in Congo: Christ’s fingerprints are being left behind, causing all to praise our Father God. May this be our story here at home, as well.
Jesus reached out and touched our hurting world 2000 years ago, and He is still reaching out; touching and changing lives like Mohamat’s.
Good tidings of great joy ... the Babe ... His name is Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. Let us praise Him together with the heavenly host and our brothers and sisters in Congo.
Weeks before, his caregiver had been informed that Mohamat was in the test group of 250 orphans for GlobalFingerprints. He could enroll in school, and was called to receive his backpack and school supplies from the Congolese staff working with orphans.
Because of his broken leg, he could not go to get his backpack. But the news spread that he was unable to attend. The director of the AIDS program in Congo sent word that we would bring him and his caregiver to Tandala Hospital, where he would receive the care he needed to heal.
What a wonderful day it was for everyone! Our Congolese GlobalFingerprints staff were so thrilled that they could reach out to Mohamat, a Muslim boy in their community, in this way. They sent word ahead to the church at Tandala that Mohamat was on his way. At Tandala, the AIDS church workers organized meals for Mohamat and his caregiver. The hospital staff received him warmly, quickly operated and put his leg in traction. It will take weeks for healing, but it will happen! The Muslim cleric in Gemena was awed at the compassion shown by Christians to this Muslim boy, and thanked the church leaders. The leaders were overwhelmed and so grateful to be able to offer help in this way, and praised God.
This is what Christ’s compassion is all about. Reaching out to someone in need, and meeting that need. Bringing hope and healing. And God being glorified. Because of GlobalFingerprints, Mohamat will not die of an infection or suffer to live with a crippled leg. No! Mohamat will be back in his village in a few weeks, celebrating life, going to school, feeling loved and special. And he will even play soccer once again! You see, God has a plan for Mohamat, and we have the privilege of being the hands of Jesus, leaving Christ’s fingerprints on his broken leg and heart.
Pray that little Mohamat will understand the simple truth that Jesus loves Him and died for Him so that He could know God. Pray for the other 250 orphans now receiving help through the Congolese church, because of sponsors here who are giving. We are in the process of matching these test sponsors with the children. For those of you patiently waiting, I trust that in January, sponsorship will be open to all. I will let you know as soon as I can, because there are hundreds of Mohamats in desperate need of the touch of Christ.
I did not make it to Congo in November due to unrest following the presidential elections. Praise God, there is the possibility for peace in the Congo. My next scheduled trip is from January 24-February 11.
This is what is happening in Congo: Christ’s fingerprints are being left behind, causing all to praise our Father God. May this be our story here at home, as well.
Jesus reached out and touched our hurting world 2000 years ago, and He is still reaching out; touching and changing lives like Mohamat’s.
Good tidings of great joy ... the Babe ... His name is Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. Let us praise Him together with the heavenly host and our brothers and sisters in Congo.
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