Gateway Update on Kenan: December 30, 2009
Happy New Year!
In the Middle East it is customary for friends and family to come and visit one who has experienced a bad accident or was released from the hospital, especially in cases as critical as Kenan’s was. Because of this E. and Kenan have had guest after guest in their home day and night. Kenan used this situation to share with all those who visited that it was through the prayers of the Christians and because of Jesus Christ that he was saved. Kenan is now sharing his faith for the first time and many of his friends and family are now learning about his faith. The reaction could be negative, especially in a place such as “Sodom”, where Beytel East is located at, and because of the strict laws of Islam that considers belief in anything but Islam blasphemy and punishable by death. However, so far many of his friends are open to listening to the Gospel and asking him many questions. There has not been a negative response yet! Pray that many would come to faith from this and that the Lord would open their hearts to the truth.
Pray for E.’s and Kenan’s safety and for a continued spiritual growth in Kenan’s life.
· More news after Kenan’s accident:
Here are two posts from twitter concerning this: Sunday, December 27th,
1. J. from Istanbul: Kenan is sharing the Gospel with each visitor and as I write he is sharing with "K.". Pray that many come to know the King through this!
2. J. from Istanbul: Kenan is now telling all his family & countless visitors that he was healed by Jesus Christ. He is giving the glory to God!
December 28,
· Today (Monday) Kenan said to his mother that because of Jesus Christ and because of the prayers of thousands of Christians that he was saved. His mother did not say anything and Kenan said to E., “It is enough already, (meaning it’s time that) everyone should know that I am a Christian, whatever they will do to me let them do it. I am not afraid anymore.”. Kenan said to E., “If the Lord wills I wish to serve with you and do all I can to help as long as I live.” He then hugged E. and they cried, Kenan said that again they should say a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord and they did. E. said to me, “Once more I am bowing before our Glorious King the Lord for the miracle that He provided. Our God is living and is a God that is concerned with us.”
Immediate needs:
1. Medical bills for Kenan. $1,000.00
2. Replacement eye glasses: $800.00 (Special glasses for his eye treatments).
3. Help to raise funds for a new taxi: $9,000.00
Thank you for your prayers and help,
J. of G.E.S.
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