"The truths of the Gospel must always be wrapped in cultural clothing." When I teach other ministers some of the secrets of our success in ministry in so many cultures of the world, and when I teach "Cross Cultural Communication" to mission students, I stress the responsibility that belongs to the communicator of Christ's GOOD NEWS. The message is timeless and unchanging. However the communication style and methods must continually adapt to the cultural context of our time.
Here in Indonesia, we are presenting the Gospel in ways that cut through the religious and doctrinal confusion, allowing the Person of Jesus to be seen. He is the message that bonds believers of all churches together. He is the love that motivates believers to do evangelism. He 
is the power that breaks bondage and heals bodies. He is the light that shines in darkness. He is the peace that passes all knowledge. He is the forgiveness that removes all sin. He is the present and eternal access to God.
is the power that breaks bondage and heals bodies. He is the light that shines in darkness. He is the peace that passes all knowledge. He is the forgiveness that removes all sin. He is the present and eternal access to God. Jesus came preaching the Gospel. (Mt 4:23) Jesus said that the Gospel would be preached in all the world as witness to all nations. (Mt 24:14) Jesus told His followers to run everywhere and preach the Gospel. (Mk 16:15) So, like the Apostle Paul, we are not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the POWER of God that brings salvation. (Ro 1:16)
In each city where we go to conduct these enormous Miracle Evangelism Events, we first teach the pastors, leaders and believers the fundamentals of the Gospel of Christ. This teaching produces unity among the churches. This teaching focuses the faith of the Christians. This teaching mobilizes the believers. This teaching prepares each pastor and each Christian to receive the new converts who will accept Christ during the evangelism Festivals.
The groundwork is being laid. The seed is working. The harvest is always great.
Every church in Kupang is already reporting increase since the Osborn Festival of Prayer and Miracles. More miracles are being reported. News is spreading. Now we are on the threshold of the great Miracle Festival in Palangkaraya. The sick and lame are traveling to attend the event. Today a Muslim man came to tell us that his son is sick. He said, "I will do anything if my boy can be healed." He is ready to accept Christ and Christ is ready to heal his boy.
Stand with us during this time of great harvest in Palankaraya. This is the fruit of GOSPEL teaching and GOSPEL preaching. Please partner with us in the form of a financial contribution today. Your gift is important in the lives of the lost, the sick, and the lame.
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