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The flames of anger ignited me
and under the influence of
alcohol, I began to carry out
my plan for revenge and with
a knife stabbed that man. This
behavior also changed my
destiny. I was arrested and
taken to the police station, I
confessed the crime, and was
then taken to City Detention
Center in custody. Stayed
there for 5 months, waiting for
the verdict of the law. Mean-
while my heart seems to be
burning red iron drops as a
drop of water, neighing and groaning and
suffering. Finally I was sent to prison for 4
years... all days long with groups of the dregs
of society, I was one of them. The captain in
the prison only blame and dislike me, good to
others, as if I killed his parents. I suffered a
lot in the prison. Four years later I was
released from prison. The
streets was very spacious,
bright, everything is so beau-
tiful and fresh. After returning
home I felt very shame. No
work, no money, no status. But
my parents worried about me,
I kept wandering.
One day I met a missionary,
who distributed me a Bible.
Then I read it. At night, I sat
alone in bed praying. My heart
become very quiet. I started to
plant agriculture, I am doing
part time job in the town when I am free. I
know that God put me through all of this,
countless hardships, touched, pain, save me
the prodigal son, reshaping me. I’m a brand
new me now. Thank you, Father! All glory
belongs to the Lord Jesus!”
Above: Our new Bro Huang with Bro Donald
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Cindy writes: “I’m so joyful to report the
baptism of Lena in Paris. Originally from
Russia, she now lives in Paris with her
Turkish, Muslim husband.
Lena had forgotten about her Christian faith
for many years after leaving the Pentecostal
church in disillusion, until recently reviving
her interest in Christ. She started reading
her Bible again, and researching Christian
teachings online. After searching the
internet about baptism, she got in touch
with Duncan. She wanted to be baptised by
a woman due to pressure from her husband,
so Duncan minded the kids while I had an
amazing day in Paris praying, discussing and
reading with her, and ultimately I baptised
her in the local swimming pool. She lives in
a solidly Islamic immigrant area of Paris, I’m
glad I don’t live there! She is absolutely
fearless in preaching, distributing our tracts
to people, talking to women in McDonald’s
and absolutely everywhere.
I took Lena Bibles and Duncan’s book ‘Bible
Basics for Muslims’ in several languages, and
Arabic and Turkish Bible Basics. She’s now
distributing them around the place.
I returned to London really so thrilled for
Lena and for the progress of the Gospel in
Paris.” (We might add that after this, Cindy
was robbed at the Gare du Nord, and her
credit card stolen. Thank God she is OK and
safely home.)
Sis Cindy with Sis Lena
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