Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Bruce is Back from Nigeria!

Hello Friends,

What a great time of ministry in Nigeria! Thank you JESUS!!!!!

Thank you for praying for us!

I was the only speaker for this conference.

Many received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the continued evidence of speaking in tongues! Many received Water Baptism in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ for the washing away of sin! Thank you JESUS!

Was asked to water baptize near a village in a river. On the way to the river, walking through a coco plantation, I asked about hippos and crocodiles. Was told most likely no hippos, but there could be crocodiles. Oh great!
We get to the water when most of the sun is gone. My new pastor friend says we'll let the white man go first into the river. I protest by saying 'sure the white man gets eaten, and you all go home.' They laugh. It is now dark. One of the men goes first looking for a place to water baptize. He finds a place. The current is such that I and the pastor are both putting believers down into the water making sure they are totally under the water. Creatures are nibbling at my toes and feet. We have small flashlights providing a little light.
No crocodiles bothered us! Thank you JESUS!

Most days taught A.M. and P.M.

The Azusa Charismatic Seminary's convocation in Akure, Nigeria
The convocation for the students/seminarians was very professional. We used five tents to cover all the people. Pictures will be forthcoming. Will post them in a day or so, hopefully.

In Jesus,
Bruce