For three weekends in a row Aaron and Amy Speitelsbach, who serve among the Glarro people of Liberia, were able to teach Bible lessons. It was hard work due to distractions. There is always a good group showing up, although not always the same people. The two small groups with which they read and discuss the Bible also continue to meet faithfully.
The shaman (witch doctor) is still in the village causing discord among the people and trying to interfere with the Bible teaching, which gives Aaron and Amy ample opportunity to practice patience and compassion.
Two weeks ago, Aaron took a lady to the nearest hospital as she was having nonstop seizures for about four hours. It turned out that she had stopped taking her regular medicine and went to the Shaman for “treatment”. She has since recovered and is back in the village. That same day, those who had been accused of witchcraft and had left for a while came back to the village with a letter from a government official stating that they should be left in peace. Soon after, the Shaman announced more names of people supposedly being witches. He mostly named a lot of the older generation, and those who are opposing him. Most of the younger generation continue to blindly rally behind him. Nevertheless, Aaron and Amy are very grateful that they were able to continue the Bible teaching
Recently, Aaron and Amy left the village to take a weeklong break. Unfortunately, Aaron, became sick with malaria and so they are planning to add a few days to rest up before heading back to the village.
Give thanks to God:
– That He has already defeated the devil, and He has given a living hope and peace that goes beyond all understanding, and that is worth sharing.
– For the sick woman’s recovery and giving her another chance to listen to His Word.
Please pray:
– That God would give them wisdom and opportunity to share his Word with ALL the Glarro people.
– That God will receive glory among the Glarro community.
Thank you for your prayers for the missionary team and the Glarro people.