Argentina

This past week I took a trip to Argentina along with my father-in-law and a student from the seminary. Our goal was to share Christ with as many as possible, even without a grasp on the language. Even though the trip alone consumed most of the time we had available, we did have several opportunities to share Christ. Here they are:

1. A group that call themselves "Sem Terra" which means "without land". There are several pockets of 80+ people like this all over Brazil. These folks have decided that the government owes them land, so they go and live on someone else's land until they get what they want. This particular group had been waiting for 4 years on someone elses land of course.



My father-in-law saw their tents and decided we should try to share Christ. God blessed our efforts and at least 30+ came over to hear the gospel. They were very grateful we had come and invited us back! My mind goes wild wondering what might happen if someone was available to visit them once or twice a week. They have nothing to do and live 10 kilometers from the nearest town.

In speaking to their leader, I learned more about them. I encouraged their leader John to remember that even land on this earth is perishable, but that there is an imperishable world for those who repent and believe in Christ. He was attentive.

2. God presented us with an opportunity in a public square in La Cruz, Argentina. We made rounds inviting several to come here a simple presentation involving an open air painting, a drama and some music. 10 or 12 showed up and they heard of their sin and a need for a substitute to pay for sin. We met one young man from a baptist church in town and had good fellowship with him.

3. One on one's. We were able to have several personal conversations as well. I spoke to Alva who believed it was ok for man to kill another man as it would serve as an example to others of what not to do and maybe God's intention was that God take this mans life using another human being - so it must be ok. WOW! I've never had to convince someone that murder is sinful!

This trip was filled with the unknown. Where to go, what to do, how long to stay! On the other hand, the message we shared is fully known in the person and work of Christ! I am so glad we have no doubts as to what we should say to the lost. May God bless his word and cause repentance and faith in the hearts of those we spoke to.