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and even dangers to them in the hostel where
they have to stay. There is no privacy and they
have to share a dormitory with six other
people, some of whom are Muslims. F spoke
of her childhood in which she became aware
of the huge gulf between what she was taught
about Allah, with the fears and threats that
were instilled in her by her teachers, and
what she perceived as the truth of God in
nature all around her. The impact of Romans
1:20 is very true to her: “the invisible things
of Him, since the creation of the world, are
clearly seen, being perceived through the
things that are made even His everlasting
power and divinity.”
P asked us baptise his parents who are on
holiday this week. The circumstances were
unpromising, but we prayed and the Lord
made a way! Duncan was in Northern Cyprus
baptizing a contact and was going on from
there to Italy to baptize more, and had to
pass through Istanbul, as most flights to
Nicosia are through Istanbul. P's parents, E
and M, were in Istanbul at the same time, and
Duncan was able to meet and baptize them.
Having seen the fate of their son, it was not
surprising that they were extremely fearful,
especially as the rest of their tour group were
Muslims, and they had to give them the slip
in order to meet up with Duncan. There are
no coincidences in the lives of God’s children;
clearly this meeting in Istanbul was meant to
be. They need our prayers as they return to
Iran.
It was with joy that they entered the waters
of baptism and became committed followers
of our Lord Jesus Christ and children of God.
Their hunger for the scriptures cannot be
described and we long to spend more time
with them as they feel like our own children.
And in central Germany we were invited to
the home of another refugee from Iran. Her
own sister was baptised last year and has
since escaped to UK where she has been intro-
ducing the gospel to her family and to all who
will hear and regularly attends an ecclesia.
Never have I seen anyone in such a state of
excitement and anticipation of her baptism.
Her replies to the questions about her beliefs
as she stood in the water waiting for her
immersion were given with conviction and
sincerity that made the whole effort and cost
of going there worthwhile just to hear her.
And so S becomes a new sister in Christ. Now
both sisters and their cousin have accepted
the Truth that Jesus is the Son of God. But
please join with us in prayer for the one who
is stranded in Iran, unable to leave, unable to
practice her faith openly and afraid to
contact us by internet for fear the communi-
cation is overheard.
Sue and I have tasted the joy of bringing some
to saving grace. We have joined the company
of those who have decide to eat the scroll and
we can assure you it does taste of honey, and
the taste does not fade, like earthly things.
Carelinks now needs others to pick up the
scroll and eat for the need is great. “If you
abide in me and my words abide in you,” says
the Lord, “you shall ask whatever you will and
it shall be done to you. Herein is my Father
glorified that you bear much fruit.”
S immediately spoke to her friend in another
part of Germany about her baptism. There
was an enthusiastic response that has yet to
be followed up as soon as time allows. Please
think about your holiday plans. They don’t
need to be abandoned, but surely a day or two
could be spent visiting those who are hungry
and thirsty for the things we have been given?
Please think and pray about it and let us know
if you can join us for a trip or even trust the
Lord and go alone, (but with Him, of course).
We are very happy to share our experiences
with you and give advice about some of the
practical aspects of the work.”
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