The Gospel News

In the hall listening to Bro. Kilumbi

realised that what we believe and teach is really from the Bible, not man-made. I have to say thanks to our host, Mr Yona Mlula and others who supported the visit.

Bre. Tobias and Carl Hinton, with Bro. Kimimino Mzava (translating)

At one time there was some doubt whether this event would take place, but under the grace of God, many people contributed and made the whole thing possible, so we are especially grateful.

Lastly, my thanks to all who willingly replied to my call and tried to ensure that the work of teaching and other Gospel activities continue in Dodoma. I also cannot forget the generous contribution by the benefactor who helped me.

Jan-April 2014

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Witnessing For Christ ~ Witnessing To Christ

Bro. Neil Todd

(New Zealand)

When our Lord departed ?this world? for a time, he left specific instructions to his band of dedicated followers: "Go into all

the world ..." This was to preach, teach and

baptise in his name. Believers are the body of Christ, and he is the head, the planner, the director, the motivator.

In the Western world, many are tired of religion with all its apparent limitations and weaknesses. The ?Church? in general is quite culpable in generating this adverse image and outcome. Education, however, does not carry the same negativity. In fact, education is now a driving force, sought after with almost religion-like fervour ! Education provides a way in too many that church- based religion has turned off. The question is - how can we make good use of this situation ? We can offer Bible education !

In my lifetime I have witnessed the transition from Christadelphian lectures and publications to Bible Seminars and the Internet that have made good progress, the modes may change but the objective remains - to bring new members to the family of Christ. The apostles frequented the temple in Jerusalem and the synagogues elsewhere and built the first Christian community.

If we are to preach Christ, then we will do it his way. His WAY is unique. He focussed on God?s love and concern for the fallen state of mankind, less on the impending judgement of sinners. He urged and facilitated serious conversation - not just ?church? attendance. He went for the heart, too, not just the head. "The common people

heard him gladly", we are told in Mark

12:37. We suspect they still do !