JESUS Film Updates

"The people were receptive to the JESUS Film," said the team member in the Philippines. "No evangelical church was in that area and the people wanted the touch of Jesus. We praise God for how He has opened the doors for ministry."

"The JESUS Film opened my eyes," said 18 year old Hkanooq in Pakistan. "I was very happy to see the film. Before, I did not know Jesus had suffered for me. This was the first time in my life I experienced the love Jesus has for me. I testify that I am a believer in Christ and devote my life to Him."

"I gave Him my life," said Pedro in Guatemala. "Christ loves me and died for me. He forgave my sins and I am happy."

"Their home is known as the 'House of Blessing'," said the team member in Brazil. "The Nogeuira brothers opened their home for a showing of Magdalena. The men and their wives all became believers of Christ. They are involved in the local church and continue to open their home each week to others."

"She was crying as she testified," said the team member in Cuba. "We drove many miles to show the JESUS Film. It was worthwhile because many people believed in Christ. One young lady testified that she was going to stay away from sin and follow Jesus. Everyday we have the chance to see God working through the JESUS Film in Cuba."

"I left my heart in the hands of Christ," said Justin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "Before seeing the JESUS Film, I did not know I could find help and hope in a Savior. I am making efforts to grow in my faith."

"I feel peace in my life," said Marco in Guatemala. "I feel happy since Christ has forgiven me as only He can forgive. Now I am saved and serving Jesus with my whole heart."

"I felt faith grow in my heart as I watched the JESUS Film," said the young man in India. "I saw Jesus heal many people and it gave me hope since I had suffered from stomach pains from the age of five years old. During the show, I was healed. I want to praise God for healing my body and giving me hope."

"DK is the only believer in the whole village," said the team member in Indonesia. "The village is made of people with strong religious beliefs. We showed the JESUS Film and only DK accepted the Good News. Because he is in a vulnerable position, the prayers of other believers will sustain him as he seeks to be a light to others."

"If you give your life to another religion they will kill you," said the farmer in Benin/Togo. "In our village, the people believe in the mountain and fear other religious beliefs. After seeing the JESUS Film, I gave my whole life to Christ. I have confidence that I no longer need to fear the mountain."

"A new church has been established," said the team member in the Dominican Republic. "We are pleased to report the first baptism, the first wedding, and the first baby dedication has occurred in the church. God is doing miracles in this place since the church was started through the use of the JESUS Film!"

"The need for the gospel is so great," said the team member in Argentina. "In one of the showings in a man's house, we began to pray and the Lord showed us the needs of the city. We feel strongly that we must start a church. We have regular meetings for Bible study and hope to start classes for children soon."

"God answered our prayers," said Seema in India. "Many times I have prayed to God for direction and answers to prayer. We are so happy the JESUS Film team members joined us in a prayer for our child. We praise God He heard our prayers. We are grateful for the JESUS Film."

"We gave ourselves to the Lord," said Mario in Guatemala. "My wife Rosario and I are new believers. We give thanks to God for bringing us the JESUS Film. Our people are very impressed. Many more people need to see the film."

"Many came to know the Lord Jesus," said Nemie in the Philippines. "We showed the film in new areas with the help of Brother Edmund. Our JESUS Film showing helped many to know Jesus. The people are ready for the message and have joined church fellowships. In one village, two families have joined in weekly Bible study."

"Many people visited the church," said the team member in the Dominican Republic. "The JESUS Film has been a blessing to the community. As the people watch the film, God touches them. Many want to know more about Jesus and begin to attend church."

"She had no desire to live," said the team member in Argentina. "The owner of the house where we showed the JESUS Film is an old lady who was bedridden and depressed. Her name is Eva. After ministering to her with the word of God, she gave her testimony and said before she had no desire to live but now she sat up in her wheelchair and began to move around. Her spirit is renewed."

"He is our bread," said the viewer in Sudan. "We have not been able to harvest food for two years," said the team member. "God is good and we continue to see His power as He is moving in a mighty way. Following one JESUS Film showing, an old man prayed saying, 'God gives us hope for the future. Even if we have no food, He is our bread.' Such a hope is only through Jesus."

"Jesus did a miracle in our lives," said Maria in Guatemala. "We did not plan to be followers of Christ. After watching the JESUS Film and hearing the brothers speak, we felt God touch us. The spoken words affected me deeply. We knelt and prayed. We are happy to be a new couple in the faith."

"The weather was getting worse," said the team member in Bangladesh. "We were showing the JESUS Film when a storm forced us to stop the film. We gathered in a room to wait but the storm seemed to get worse. The people were greatly disappointed. We waited and waited. Finally, we prayed to our Almighty God to show His power over the air and rain. We, along with others, prayed. Truly the stormy weather stopped a few moments after our prayers and we were able to complete the showing. Many became believers in Christ this day."

"They are afraid to openly attend church," said the team member in Indonesia. "Several people have been led to the Lord and are being discipled as new believers. They face a great fear of being ostracized by their families because of their new beliefs."

"The Lord placed a great burden on my heart for this place," said Pastor Eduardo in Argentina. "I sensed I should start a new neighborhood work. So I asked the JESUS Film team to come and help me. We began to show the JESUS Film and little by little people drew near. We could see the tears falling down the faces of the people as they felt deep pain for the lives they had been living. The Holy Spirit was working in their hearts. It was wonderful to see how the people came forward at the invitation and fell to their knees asking God to help them change their lives. An entire family turned their lives over to Christ. The Lord restored their marriage and broke the chains that had tied their sons to a life a drugs. Today they are a family that shares the gospel unceasingly. Their home is a place where people go daily to hear this family share the gospel. I thank God for this family and for the JESUS Film as it is a valuable tool for reaching the lost."

"The man promoted tribal conflict," said the team leader in Sudan. "The man attended a JESUS Film showing and met Christ. He confessed to the Lord and asked for forgiveness as he had been a man who caused trouble. Now he testifies to promote the good news of Jesus. Pray for him that God will use him to reach many people."

"The family asked us to go with them to the hospital,” said a team member in Cuba. “We were working in a specific community when they asked us to take the woman to the hospital. On the way, we told them about God’s love. In the midst of a difficult time, they became new believers in Jesus."

"Today my life is different," said 67 year old Agustin in Nicaragua. "I give thanks to God because Christ changed my life. I am not the same person that I was before. Now I am happy with the things that the Lord has done for me. I know that I will serve him for the rest of my days. Before I came to know Christ I was a drunk. Today my life is different and I give thanks to God for the change. He forgave my sins. I thank God for His immense love."

"We are still alive and able to serve God," said the team member in Bangladesh. "We thank God for His mercies. We showed the JESUS Film in an area where the people believe in many gods and goddesses. There was a man watching who had been suffering from a bad stomach pain for a long time. He didn't have any improvement after receiving treatments from doctors and herbal practitioners. After the showing, the man asked us to pray for his healing. We placed our hands on the man's head and waist and prayed to our Almighty God for the man's healing in the most powerful name of our Lord Jesus. We strongly prayed to our Lord Jesus to show His healing power and mercy upon these people so they would know Jesus and believe that He is the true Almighty God. We returned a week later to find the man healed and asking to be baptized."

"The students responded to the JESUS Film," said the team member in the Philippines. "It is our first time to have a campus ministry. Many students testified to God's greatness. A Bible study group has been formed and is student led."

"James was captured by the Holy Spirit," said the team member in Liberia. "James did not know where the people were going but he followed them to the JESUS Film showing. He did not return home the same man. James is a new man in Christ. He is leading many others to meet the Lord."

"To accept the Lord was an amazing experience," said 8 year old Estarlin in the Dominican Republic. "I felt God in my heart and started to cry. I went to the pastor and we prayed together. I prayed to serve the Lord."

"My sad life is filled with joy," said 18 year old Marco in Peru. "My mother left us and my father drank all the time. I felt alone. My life was in disarray and I was rebellious. My friends invited me to see the JESUS Film. I realized I had to change my life. I could not take it anymore. Now I live for Christ and my life has changed completely. I have joy in my life because God forgave my sins."

"Some lay on their beds and others sat on the floor," said Dr. Susan at the Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea. "We showed the JESUS Film to around 175 people, who were patients along with friends and family who came to take care of the patients’ needs. The JESUS Film was shown on the surgical and medical wards, but all were welcome to come and watch. Some sat or lay in their beds while others sat on the floor or stood in the doorway to watch the film. At the conclusion, I spoke briefly to those present and missionaries prayed with them individually. That weekend 16 people accepted the Lord as their personal Savior!"

"The stormy weather ruined our JESUS Film showing," said the team member in Bangladesh. "We had to turn off the equipment and take shelter because of the storm. The viewers were sad about the inconvenience. We prayed to our almighty God to stop the storm. And truly the stormy weather stopped after a few moments. We were able to resume the JESUS Film showing and many made decisions to accept Christ as their Savior."

"What am I going to do with my life," said the viewer in Guatemala. "I spent a lot of time thinking about my life. When I saw the JESUS Film, I knew I could not do anything by myself. Seeing everything Jesus did for me touched my heart. I have given my life to Christ."

"I am free from the penalty of sin," said Ismael in Nigeria. "The Lord showed me mercy as I watched the JESUS Film. I felt I should draw close to Christ but felt hopeless. As I moved closer to Jesus, I surrendered my life to Him and He has given me hope. There is such peace in my life now. It’s wonderful to know I am free from the sins I have committed. Pray for my extended family. They are deep in sin and hopeless as I was before knowing Christ."

"Her husband and daughter were arguing," said the team member in Argentina. "We were showing the JESUS Film in the street when a woman ran to us asking for help. We followed her to her home where her husband and daughter were arguing. We talked and prayed with them and they agreed to stop fighting. We invited them to see the JESUS Film. Following the film, the husband became a new believer in Christ and his whole attitude changed. They asked us to show the JESUS Film in their home. Now in the home once filled with fighting, they are planning to hold Bible classes for children."

"They waited to see JESUS," said the team member in Cuba. "When the rain started we had to stop the JESUS Film showing. We thought the people would leave and go home. They waited an hour for us to continue the film show. As a result, 27 people became new believers in Christ. Praise God!"

"The chief’s family came forward to accept Christ," said the team member in Sri Lanka. "We had been praying for this place for some time since there were obstacles in showing the JESUS Film in this area. The young people were especially against the screening of the JESUS Film. Finally, we were able to contact the chief and show the film. Many came to watch the film and now know about Jesus for the first time. Some accepted Christ, including the chief's family for which we thank God."

"Many people are not able to read the Bible," said the team member in the Philippines. "Many encounter the message of hope through the JESUS Film. Some have heard the name of Jesus but do not know how to have a personal relationship with him. Through the film, they realized they can know Christ. I want to raise my hands to glorify the name of the Lord for the victory we are seeing during our film showings."

"Pray for me and my friend Esmeralda," said 14 year old Karen in Nicaragua. "I feel very happy to know Jesus Christ and have accepted Him in my heart. I am sure He has forgiven my sins. The JESUS Film impacted my life and through this film, I received the Lord as my Savior. My friend Esmeralda is a new believer too."

"I was a soldier," said Carlos in Guatemala. "I was arrogant and did not believe in a forgiving God. I was lost in alcohol and hit my kids without reason. I felt like nobody could make me change. Today, I came alone to see the movie. The power of the message in the JESUS Film touched me. I felt God saying, 'Carlos, today I want to shake you up.' When the pastor began inviting people to accept the Lord, there was a fight going on within me. When he said a prayer for people with hard hearts, I went forward slowly. When I got to the front I was crying. Thank you God for being so good to me!"

"His skin problem was gone," said the team member in Sri Lanka. "When we returned to follow up with the people of the area, one man told us, 'I was there when you showed the film last time. I was just watching the film for the sake of watching. When Jesus started healing the sick I thought in my heart, can he heal me from my sickness? Is it too difficult for him to heal me? I was standing there for a while, then I went home. After two days, I noticed my skin problem was gone. God healed me!' We thank God for healing him. We are teaching him more about Christ."

"The Lord spoke His word to me," said Titus in the Solomon Islands. "I did not go to school and do not know how to read and write. The pastor's wife turned on the Proclaimer for me to listen to each morning. The Proclaimer was in Pijin (my language) making it easy to listen to it. By listening to it every day, the Lord spoke to me through His Word. When I listened to John 3:16, it really blessed me to know about God's love for me and that He died on the cross for me. From that moment, I decided to give my life to Jesus. I was only there for one week. In that week, I gave my life to Jesus."

"After watching Magdalena, the family joined the church," said the team member in Brazil. "The De Souza family occasionally attended services. After watching the film together, they renewed their commitment to being active members of the church body. The family attends each Sunday and was recently baptized. They have opened their home to show the JESUS Film to others."

"They watched the wall intently," said the team member in Sudan. "The lady who was to open the building for the JESUS Film showing was in another village. We decided to show the film on the outside wall of the building. We had to show it as scheduled because the people had to travel back to their homes on foot or horseback before dark. We began the show at 4:30 in the afternoon. It was so bright hardly an image could be seen but the people listened with intensity. By the end of the film, an old man was wiping the tears from his eyes. The Holy Spirit had moved on the small crowd. Each of the 15 people became believers in Christ that day. Praise God!"

"We are having good results," said the team member in the Dominican Republic. "We have been showing the film in the center of the city. Many groups are working together to help the local church grow. God’s kingdom is expanding and the lost are being reached. God is great and wonderful!"

"Give thanks to God for the miraculous healing of Babu," said the team member in Bangladesh. "Babu's parents were worshippers of idols and made vows to their gods and goddesses for their son's healing but nothing worked. After seeing the JESUS Film, Babu's parents told us they believed Jesus was God and could heal their son. On their request, we prayed for the boy and anointed him with oil. To God's glory the boy was healed and many in the village asked to know more about Jesus!"

"They have bamboo seats and a place to worship," said the team member in the Philippines. "In one area where we showed the JESUS Film, the people are gathering for regular worship and young people are being trained as helpers. One member of the group provided a sound system. This church has a strong testimony in the community. The people are raising money for food to help others."

"We are very excited about the open doors here," said the team member in Costa Rica. "The JESUS Film has given us a great entry into this community. We are beginning the work with youth and adults. One young man became a new believer and his family wants to know about Jesus too!"

"We never dreamed the doors would open," said the team member in Argentina. "In this difficult area, we showed the JESUS Film on the patios of soup kitchens and in homes. At one showing on a soccer field, the crowd was so moved by the healing of Bartimeus, they started to bring their sick loved ones to us for prayer! A little girl was healed who had suffered from pain and was scheduled for an operation. Three days after we prayed for her we were told the doctors said she no longer needed an operation. Thanks be to God!"

"I am the worst sinner," said Dut in the Sudan. "I was a man known for violence in my village. Following the JESUS Film show, God brought me to His altar where I cried out to the Lord to take me as one of His sons! I am a worse sinner than those I have seen in the film. The Lord saved me. He is faithful and passionate. He loves all people and forgives them. I am hungry to know more about Jesus!"

"Jesus came to bring light to those who live in darkness… to lead our feet in a way of peace," said the team member in Cuba referencing Luke1:79. "We had an opportunity to show the JESUS Film in a church that wanted to reach the lost and start a new group. During the showing, many people came to know Jesus. At the end of our time in the church, the pastor said the JESUS Film is one of the most effective ways to bring people to the Lord."

"I felt a physical sensation go through my body," said Mateo in Guatemala. "While praying to God to forgive my sins, I felt a hand touch me. God allowed His peace to flow through me that day. Today I want to say publically that God totally changes people if they ask Him with a sincere heart."

"I tried to stop the JESUS Film show," said Hla in Myanmar. "I was a believer in another religion and was against Jesus. While trying to stop the show, I became sick. The team members prayed for me to feel better even through I was trying to cause trouble. Suddenly the Spirit of God spoke to me in a very real way and I gave my life to Christ as my personal Savior."

"Your fever will go away if you watch JESUS," said Anila’s friend in Pakistan. "When the JESUS Film was beginning my friend asked me to go with her to watch. I told her I could not go because I was not feeling well and had a fever. She insisted I go saying my fever would go away as I watched. When I saw Jesus heal the blind man, I felt as if someone touched me and my fever disappeared. After the film, my friend and I went to talk to the pastor. I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and accepted Christ as my Savior."

"The couple was involved in witchcraft," said the team member in Zambia. "The couple caused a lot of harm toward many people. After watching the JESUS Film and seeing Jesus performing miracles and saving sinners, they knelt at the altar and gave their lives to Jesus Christ."

"He was resentful toward God," said the team member in Argentina. "As we were looking for a place to show the JESUS Film, we met a young man who was angry with God. We were able to spend a few hours with him and invited him to see the JESUS Film. Following the showing, he asked us to explain more about Jesus. After our discussion, he asked Jesus to free him from the bad things that were affecting him and his family. We returned the following week and he was there with his brother and mother. Now they are part of a new work, thanks to God."

"I felt peace in my heart," said Mariselain in the Dominican Republic. "When I accepted Jesus in my heart I felt peace. I am able to live better with others since Jesus took control of my life. I am a new person."

"Asit had never been able to speak," said the team member in Bangladesh. "When Asit saw Jesus healing the blind man, he felt Jesus could heal him too! We talked to his parents to learn about his situation. We found that he was speechless from his birth. His parents shared that they believed in Jesus as did Asit. We shared the gospel scriptures from Matthew with them and joined in prayer. We, the team members, placed our hands on Asit’s head and shoulders praying deeply in the living name of Jesus for our Lord to show His love and righteousness through Asit’s healing. After our prayer, we requested the parents of Asit to give thanks to Jesus for blessing their son. Two days after this incident during the follow up preaching, we praised God because Asit started to speak a little!"

"New leaders are being trained in the Philippines," said the team member. "We praise God for the growth of the believers who meet together. Believers need to grow in their faith and the new leaders are helping to make this happen. These leaders are being mentored by a mother church. To God be all the glory!"

"I stole fruit," said Juan in Guatemala. "Today I am thankful to the JESUS Film team for sharing the gospel. I was a bad teen who stole cardamom (fruit) but God has changed my attitude. I do not want to steal any more. Pray hard for me."

"The JESUS Film woke up the church," said the team member in Cuba. "So many churches want to use the JESUS Film to reach their communities; we can barely do all the showings. We are excited God is reaching so many through this ministry!"

"He could not stop crying," said the team member in Brazil. "Mr. Souza was touched when he saw the JESUS Film and asked to talk with the pastor about what he had seen. He asked many questions and after an hour he couldn't stop crying. Mr. Souza is part of a weekly Bible study with his wife and two daughters."

"The young thief found Jesus," said the team member in Zambia. During the JESUS Film show, a young man who was a thief became a believer in Christ. He had stolen people's crops from their farms. Many people complained about his behavior. When he began to live differently, many people became believers in Jesus as a result.

"In this area, the people don’t read," said the team member in the Solomon Islands. "We were able to leave the Proclaimer as a follow up tool for the new believers. God wants to move in this area but Satan is at work."

"I am a great sinner and beg for the forgiveness of my sins," said Mr. Biren, a village charmer in Bangladesh. "When I watched the Jesus Film and realized the power of Jesus Christ, I was very moved and an invisible power touched and shook me. I understood that I have sinned by cheating and misguiding the simple village people. I confess that I am a great sinner and now beg for the forgiveness of my sins. I have never experienced this kind of peace before."

"I want to follow Him to the end," said Luis in Honduras. "The JESUS Film pointed the way for people to follow the Lord. When I saw the suffering Jesus went through, I decided to follow Him. My thanks to those involved with the film. I pray God will continue to use the JESUS Film in other villages so more will know Christ."

"I made my wife sleep outside," said the man in Uganda. "I have been drinking for quite a long time and hurting my family, even forcing my wife to sleep outside. But today as I watched the JESUS Film, I saw Jesus help people. I have accepted Jesus and have the peace of Christ."

"The youth shared their faith," said the team member in the Dominican Republic. "We focused our efforts in a specific community and included special activities. The youth participated by expressing their faith through drama and dance. The people responded positively!"

"Almost everyone came forward," said the team member in Argentina. "As we set up the JESUS Film, not many people were in the area. At sunset, people started gathering at the bars and eating places in the area. We saw a lot of children even into the late night hours. We also saw many people with great needs. When we started showing the Film, the people sat watching with respect regarding the story of Jesus' life. People started to come and ask questions about what they had seen. When we asked if anyone wanted to pray about their lives, almost everyone present came forward. We prayed for their needs. It was an extraordinary experience to see how God touched their lives."

"I slept in the streets," said Don in Guatemala. "All the money I earned at work was spent at the bar so I would spend the entire night sleeping out in the cold. Now I use my money for God’s work because He changed me when I watched the JESUS Film. God had compassion on me and I want to serve Him."

"After our prayers, he could hear," said the team member in India. "After showing the JESUS Film many people came to us for prayer. Many prayers were answered; it was as if Jesus was present in person. Several people were released from the bonds of sickness and trouble. One man regained his hearing and another family was released from the torment of an evil spirit. By God’s grace people were healed in body and spirit."

"Joan was a former prostitute," said the team member in the Philippines. "Joan was the live-in partner of Arnold. They were not yet married. As I shared with them about God’s love using the EvangeCube, they became believers in Christ. Now Joan and Arnold have opened their home for the work of the Lord. They are eager for others to know about Jesus."

"The young woman's husband could not find a job," said the team member in Nepal. "Her husband was forced to sell the ancestral property, because his father was ill and there was no money for medical help. He then traveled to another country to look for work but did not have the correct legal documents. The young woman was sad and frustrated with life as we told her about God’s love. She said, 'There is no god for me!' We told her to believe in Christ, who can take away our sorrows. At last, we prayed for her and for her family and left encouraging her to trust in Jesus. Two weeks later, the young women came rushing to us filled with joy! She said, 'Your God hears the prayers of the helpless and needy people. A Christian sister in the other country helped my husband get a visa and a good job.' We joined her in praising God for answered prayers."

"The officials in the area were supportive," said the team member in the Philippines. "One of the officials said it was the first time he had seen the whole story of Jesus from birth until he died and rose again. The official thought it would be a good idea to have a church in the area. Praise God!"

"My whole house has been open to God's word," said Maria in Panama. "I had an opportunity to watch the JESUS Film with my family. God has touched my heart. I accepted him as my Savior as did all my family. In our home, we are learning about God from the Bible."

"I slept in the streets," said Don in Guatemala. "All the money I earned at work was spent at the bar so I would spend the entire night sleeping out in the cold. Now I use my money for God’s work because He changed me when I watched the JESUS Film. God had compassion on me and I want to serve Him."

"After our prayers, he could hear," said the team member in India. "After showing the JESUS Film many people came to us for prayer. Many prayers were answered; it was as if Jesus was present in person. Several people were released from the bonds of sickness and trouble. One man regained his hearing and another family was released from the torment of an evil spirit. By God’s grace people were healed in body and spirit."

"Joan was a former prostitute," said the team member in the Philippines. "Joan was the live-in partner of Arnold. They were not yet married. As I shared with them about God’s love using the EvangeCube, they became believers in Christ. Now Joan and Arnold have opened their home for the work of the Lord. They are eager for others to know about Jesus."

"I was tormented by the devil," said Sakoua in Benin, Africa. "Each Friday evening for three years I had hallucinations about people coming to get me. These visions upset me very much. When I heard about the JESUS Film coming to the area I was afraid to go. The local pastor invited me to watch the film so I did. It was through the JESUS Film that I met my Lord and was delivered. I know that Jesus has the power to chase away demons, cure diseases, and raise people from the dead. I give glory to God because the Lord visited me during prayer. Indeed after the prayer, I looked around and the hallucinations were gone. Since coming to know Jesus, I no longer have strange visions anymore. Now, I and my family are with Jesus!"

"Jesus has made me free," said Jose in the Dominican Republic. "God has touched my heart. Jesus came into my life to make me new. He has forgiven me from all of my sins. I testify that Jesus has made me free. Thank you Lord!"

"Marcus brought his whole family," said the team member in Brazil. "It was very good to see many people inviting friends, neighbors, and family members so watch the JESUS Film. Marcus brought all his family members totaling 11 people including his wife, five children, and four daughters-in-law. Each member made the decision to follow Christ."

"I felt something like fire in my body," said Marileini in the Dominican Republic. "As I watched the JESUS Film, I felt heat and cold running through my body. I did not know what to do but when the team explained the love of Jesus to me I went to the front and accepted Christ in my life. Since that time, I feel like a new, stronger person."

"The rain was a blessing," said the team member in Indonesia. "Because of heavy flooding, the people were staying close to home. When we showed the JESUS Film, they were eager for the distraction so many people attended. We were able to explain about Jesus to the group and many came to know Him. Praise God for the rain!"

"We were reconciled," said the man in Guatemala. "I was separated from my wife. Someone invited me to watch the JESUS Film. God touched my heart and I asked for forgiveness from God and I accepted Christ with all my heart. I also asked my wife to forgive me."

"Help me pray for my family," said Pedro in Peru. "I want to thank God for the JESUS Film. Seeing Jesus suffer touched my heart. I gave my life to the Lord and decided to follow Jesus. I am a changed man. Please pray for my family to know Jesus also."

"I surrendered my life this night," said Mr. Babajide in Nigeria. "After seeing the life of Christ in the JESUS Film, I decided to follow Jesus. Nothing will make me to go back to the world again. Jesus has forgiven me of my sins. He has washed me clean with His precious blood. I want to stay safe and healthy for His service. I have made up my mind to walk with Him all the days of my life. Jesus has done everything for me, and I have accepted it all by faith. I am glad to belong to His kingdom."

"They thought I was a witch," said the woman in Nepal. "When my husband died, his parents blamed me and accused me of being a witch. They would beat me. When I saw Jesus being beat for my sins, I remembered my pain. I now understand God's love for me and I have accepted Christ as my Savior."

"Jesus spoke to an eight year old," said the team member in Cuba. "We showed The Story of JESUS for Children and many people of all ages sought to know Christ. One eight year old girl gave her life to the Lord when we offered the invitation. Her parents are not believers and she lives with her mother and two sisters. She is very interested in learning about Jesus and has not missed a single church service in spite of the fact that she is the only believer in her family."

"I was against believers in Christ," said Maung in Myanmar. "I live in a small village, and my family believes all objects possess a spirit. I was very much against other religions being shared in my village. The JESUS Film team came to our area showing the film many times. I had no peace in my heart as I watched the life of Christ. Finally, I accepted Christ as my personal Savior and Lord. I have peace and joy in my own heart. My parents and relatives were upset by this change in me and now I live with friends."

"God took my vices away," said Miguel in Guatemala. "I am thankful to God for taking away from me the vice of alcohol and other things. Every day I was in sin. But when I watched the JESUS Film, I felt responsible for my actions. I turned to God and I made a decision for Christ. Come what may, I will serve him."

"God sent three angels to our village," said Kumar in Nepal. "I lived a wrong life beating my wife and refusing to allow my children to go to school. I often visited the wine shop after work. I was raised in a specific set of religious beliefs. One day the JESUS Film team came to our village. By watching the JESUS Film, my eyes were open to see the truth. My heart melted as I received the love of Christ. I accepted Him as my Savior. From that day, I realized my responsibility as a father and as a husband. I stopped going to the places where I used to go. Quarrelling has been replaced by peace in my family. The money which I spent at the wine shop I now use for my children to go to school. The JESUS Film team members are like angels to me."

"I am not attracted to the things from before," said the viewer in Kenya. "I had no knowledge of salvation or Jesus and lived my life with alcohol, cigarettes and other vices. After seeing the JESUS Film, for the first time I realized I needed more and I received Jesus Christ into my life. In fact everything is turned around, I don’t smoke or drink. I am not even attracted to things as I was before."

"The church tripled in size," said the team member in Bolivia. "The attendance was down to five people when the church leaders asked us to show the JESUS Film to bring more to Christ. After our time in the area, 15 people were attending the church and we heard of several others who had become believers in Christ because of the film showing."

"I had no peace in my heart," said Ma Now in Myanmar. "I thought I was a religious man. When I saw the JESUS Film, I learned about the life of Christ. I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior and Lord. Now, I have peace and joy in my heart. I have joined with a fellowship of believers and work to tell others about God’s love for us. Please pray for my spiritual growth."

"We continue to hear great reports," said the team member in Cuba. "After many problems and difficulties we were able to show the JESUS Film in a specific area. A local pastor came to visit us and he was very happy. He told us about a lady who had accepted Christ at the showing and was completely changed. He shared that many others were like new people as well. God has shown himself to be great through the JESUS Film. We praise God!"

"Today it was the Lord who touched us," said the man in Guatemala. "Others had talked to us about Jesus but we didn't listen. After hearing the message of Christ through the JESUS Film, we decided to become believers. We are now content and want to grow in faith."

"Alex found the power in Christ for victory!" said the team member in Colombia. "Alex married Lucero in an effort to overcome his homosexual lifestyle. He and his wife soon discovered they were not strong enough to overcome the situation. Together they attended the JESUS Film showing near their home. Following the show, they both accepted Christ as their Savior. Alex found the power in Christ to achieve total victory in his life over a background of drug addiction and homosexuality."

"One family started a new church," said the team member in Bangladesh. "After watching the film, some people started discussing the miracles they had seen, and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Poresh was standing on the side and wanted to talk with us. He said, ‘I realize I need Jesus in my life. Please help me to follow Him as my Lord and Savior!’ We prayed with him. Then we went back to his home where he cried and fell at his father’s and mother’s feet apologizing for his mischievous way of life. We prayed for all of them and left. Three days later Poresh’s father told us, ‘Thank you for the message you conveyed to us. This has changed our family. From now on we want to follow Jesus together.’ From this one family, a new church has started in the area."

"He could not sleep because of the nightmares," said the team member in Kenya. "During the altar call an old man came forward to accept Christ. We prayed with him to know Jesus. He shared with us that he did not sleep well because of nightmares so we prayed for God to release him from these. A few days later he testified that he had not had any more bad dreams."

"Glory to God, Glory to God, Jesus healed me!" testified Marcela in Nicaragua. "I was faced with a serious health problem in which the doctors had determined that I was not going to be able to talk for the rest of my life. In the afternoon of this same day, I heard speakers on a pickup that announced they where going to present the movie Magdalena. I did not know what this movie was about. After watching the movie, the team made a prayer of faith. I went forward in faith. When they came to me, I had to make signs with my hands as I was not able to speak. To my surprise, during the presentation of the JESUS Film, my voice had returned. The team told me to give glory to God and my first words were, 'Glory to God, Glory to God, Jesus healed me.' The doctors had determined I would never talk again, but there is nothing impossible for God. God is all powerful."

"We did not want to give up on this place," said Nick in the Philippines. "We thank God for allowing us to show the JESUS Film in this area. We are blessed to have developed good relationships with the adults and children of the area. We are spreading God’s word and the church is growing."

"The owner of the house gave his heart to Jesus," said the team member in Cuba. "People in the area had heard talk about Jesus, but the film allowed them to see His life with their own eyes. The greatest blessing that we received that night was that the owner of the house where we showed the film gave his heart to our Lord Jesus Christ. He had been an alcoholic. The family told us later that his life had completely changed. He is faithful in attending all the meetings at church. We give God thanks because only He makes this kind of change in people."

"Vobes had been ill with fever for three months," said the team member in India. "We were taken to a nearby house where we met Vobes laying on the veranda. The village doctors and charmers treated him in their own ways but his condition was getting worse. We prayed deeply in the name of Jesus for the healing of Vobes. We offered our prayers with tears. As we prayed, we felt Vobes body temperature coming down gradually. We felt the presence of our Lord's Spirit and we continued to pray. He got up and sat on his bed. After seeing this, his wife started crying and said, 'Dear brothers, this is the first time in many days my husband doesn't have any fever and he is able to get up from the bed. I understand that Jesus is the true God and He can do anything. Please pray for me to know Jesus.'"

"My mother wanted to abort me and my father abused me," said Gabriela in Ecuador. "I realized that things in my home were not normal. I was confused and didn't know what to do. After seeing the JESUS Film, I went to church with my aunt and everyone welcomed me with open arms. I felt loved, accepted, and blessed by God. I thank God for the love shown to me by Jesus and by the church."

"Stera gave her life to the Lord while watching the Jesus Film," said the team member in Zambia. "The 17 year old was an orphan and raised money for her school fees and food with a life of prostitution. While watching the JESUS Film show, Stera was convicted and made her decision to follow Jesus."

"We are winning souls in the Dominican Republic with the JESUS Film," said the local pastor. "God is blessing the east part of Santo Domingo. Using the film, we are able to reopen churches which once were closed. In the next ten years, we would like to have 100 churches."

"A man with no problems will not draw near to God," said Anali in the Philippines. "I understand now that I needed a good and deep relationship with God. My problems led to me a personal relationship with Christ. My children will now grow up knowing about Jesus."

"My life was destroyed by the devil," said Luis in Nicaragua. "I was unfaithful to my wife. Alcohol entered my life, and I had many problems with my family. Thanks be to God that He spoke to me through the JESUS Film. I made a decision to follow Christ. As of today and from now on, I want to serve Jesus with my life."

"My friend was blind," said Anjum in Pakistan. "My blind friend heard about the JESUS Film showing and asked me to take him. He was able to listen to the story. He learned Jesus has the power to heal. At the end of the show, the team prayed for the sick people. My friend was healed by the power of the Holy Ghost. He now loves to learn more about Jesus."

"I regret the time I spent practicing magic," said the viewer in the Congo. "I practiced magic for a long time, and now I regret the time I lost when I could have been serving Jesus. I lived many years in ignorance of my Maker. I am now a believer in Christ."

"I offered my house as a place for church meetings," said Emilio in Guatemala. "I came to know the Lord after watching the JESUS Film. With gratitude, my home is now a place for many church activities. I pray my children will serve God and my community will come to know Jesus."

"I was bound by witchcraft," said 15-year-old Elvis in Cuba. "Even at my young age, I was involved in witchcraft. I always carried many occult items, such as collars and bracelets, to protect me from the spirits. Two people told me about Jesus. That same day, I accepted the gift of eternal life through Christ after watching the JESUS Film. When I saw the life of Christ, I was astounded to know someone much more powerful than the witchcraft that I controlled. I gave my life completely to Him and decided to follow Him. Now the brothers are discipling me and my life continues to change every day."

"My brother and five friends made the decision to follow Christ," said Teddy in Peru. "I was invited to see the JESUS Film with my friend. When I was there that night, I could feel God touching my heart and inviting me to follow Him. I got back home without making my decision, but the images I saw in the film made an impression on me. I could not stop thinking about it. The next day, I went to the church to talk with the pastor. The pastor told me about Jesus, and I decided to give my life to Christ. I was not alone, the night before at the JESUS Film showing my brother and five friends gave their lives to Christ. I give thanks to God for the ministry of the JESUS Film. It is used to touch the hearts of the people."

"I have put my trust in God," said Cynthia in the Philippines. "Because I watched the JESUS Film, I have faith in Jesus. From now on, whatever happens, I will keep on trusting Him even in times of trials in my life."

"I put my faith in Jesus Christ," said Eveling in Nicaragua. "I was helping the children with Vacation Bible School activities and that evening went to see the JESUS Film. I was sick when I arrived, suffering from health problems related to an issue of blood. Seeing the film, I was impacted the moment when the blind man, Bartimaeus, walked toward Jesus shouting 'Jesus, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' Jesus asked him, 'What do you want me to do for you?' 'I want to see,' he answered. 'Receive your vision,' said the Lord and the blind man was able to see. In this moment, I put my faith in Jesus Christ. He healed me from my bleeding and I received Him as my Lord and Savior. Now I meet with others to advance my knowledge of the Lord and of His Word."

"Rene was a robber and practiced witchcraft," said the team member in Madagascar. "We met Rene when we arrived to show the JESUS Film. He told us about his life, and we invited him to watch JESUS. Following the show he was crying and accepted Jesus in his life as his Savior. Rene gave up his bad job and is totally new in Jesus."

"They both cried and forgave each other," said 13 year old Ayneet in Pakistan. "Two families lived in our house; my uncle's wife and children lived with us. My mother and aunt would fight as would the children of each family. There was no peace in the house. We went to watch the JESUS Film. When we saw Jesus forgive the sins of others, my mother was prompted in her heart to forgive my aunt. They both requested forgiveness. We all cried, giving thanks to the Lord. That day peace came into our house. Now we all live like brothers and sisters. God bless the JESUS Film team for bringing peace to my family."

"I heard God say, 'Why do you persecute me?'" said U Hla in Myanmar. "I was a follower of the prominent religious group. I tried to disrupt the fellowship meeting of the believers in Christ. Many times I tried to cause trouble. One night I just observed them in their fellowship and suddenly the Spirit of God spoke to me in a very real way asking why I was persecuting Him. I gave my life to Christ as my personal Savior. I now attend the fellowship meeting I had worked against. Please pray for me that I may be useful for the Lord."

"When my father beat my mother, I felt a pain in my heart," said Roberto from Peru. "I am 15 years old. I have been very angry with my father because he would hurt my mother. Now I know Jesus as my personal Savior, and I have a new peace in my life. I pray God will be in control of my parent's lives too."

"I had a personal meeting with Jesus," said the viewer in the Dominican Republic. "I did not want to go see the JESUS Film. My friend asked me to go because she did not want to go by herself. Once I was there, I was glad I went with her. I knew I needed to be there. I met Jesus and accepted Him as my Lord. I am a new person in Christ."

"She received healing and shouted for joy," said the team member in Namibia. "As she watched the JESUS Film, the lady was freed from demons. When she saw JESUS healing the different people she asked the team to pray for her. She is now in regular fellowship with believers and has been baptized!"

"There was no hope in my life," said Patras in Pakistan. "I was a chain smoker and addicted to drugs. I felt hopeless. Although, my parents were upset and worried about me, I was abusive toward them. Additionally, I had financial problems. I would regularly visit temples. One day, I went to see the JESUS Film. As I watched the film, I slowly felt something changing in me. I cried bitterly. I apologized to my parents. Now, I am living in peace because Jesus has changed my life. I am thankful to the JESUS Film team members. When my life was in darkness, they helped me. Please keep showing the JESUS Film so more people come to the right path and know Christ."

"I left home when I was 16," said the viewer in Guatemala. "I had bad friends and was encouraged to runaway from home. I worked in a bar but felt sad about my life. When I went back to see my family, I saw the JESUS Film. Now I am a changed person, I have decided to stay away from my old life. I am reconciled with my parents."

"We are getting the message of Jesus to the youth in the community," said the team member in Buenos Aires. "In the city of Santiago there are many delinquent young people. God has allowed us to enter this community with the JESUS Film. A community leader in charge of a youth club is a follower of Christ and is allowing us to minister to the youth one day each week."

"That night the place was filled," said the team member in Cuba. "After we showed the film, one man came and asked us to show the JESUS Film in his neighborhood. He said his community needs to hear the message of reconciliation. A few days later, we went to his neighborhood and handed out flyers announcing the showing. We had a large crowd for the showing, and 16 people became new believers in Christ."

"I did not want believers in Christ to come to my village," said Maung in Myanmar. "My family worshiped many idols and was against followers of Christ. The JESUS Film team showed the movie many times in my village and some people believed in Jesus. One of the team members spent time telling me about the Lord. We had many discussions. I finally accepted Jesus as my Savior. I have peace and joy in my heart. My parents and relatives are not supportive of my new beliefs. Please pray for me to grow spiritually."

"My only daughter, Joina, has been sick for several weeks," said Lobano in Bangladesh. "We took her to the local doctors and the religious leaders of our temple for her treatment, but our daughter is still sick and she is becoming weaker day by day. I saw that many sick people humbly requested Jesus to cure their illness, and Jesus was so kind to them and He cured their diseases. I believe that Jesus can cure the sickness of my daughter. So I request you to please help our daughter through your prayer." The team member reported, "We went to Lobano’s home and prayed for his daughter until she improved to the point where she asked for food." Joina not only was touched physically, but her parents also accepted Christ.

"Jesus is the only one who can make peace in our house," cried Mrs. Halwiindi in Zambia. "We watched the JESUS Film half-heartedly and expected nothing to happen. As Jesus blessed the loaves and fish, we understood that Jesus Christ was the true God. I began to cry, and my husband was touched by my tears. Now we are both believers in Jesus Christ as our personal Savior."

"I am happy today that the Lord lives in my heart," said Amaro in Nicaragua. vWhen I saw the JESUS Film, it occurred to me that Jesus died for my sins on the cross. I surrendered myself to the Lord Jesus Christ, and He has pardoned all my sins. Thanks to God and to the JESUS Film, I am in the church, and I feel free of my shame."

"JESUS is seen in the public school," said the team leader in Indonesia. "A public school teacher who instructs in the area of religion is showing the JESUS Film in the school. So far she has not experienced any opposition. In fact, the film has allowed her to reach students and other teachers."

"The woman was about to give birth," said the team member in Cuba. "While showing the JESUS Film, we were told about a woman who needed to go to the hospital as it was time for her to give birth. We were in the position to help, so we put her in the car and took her to the hospital. On the way, we shared with her about Jesus. She knew she needed to give her life to Christ. Now the woman and her baby daughter, Lucia, are part of the fellowship of believers."

"My husband died of liver cancer," said Mrs. Esquivel in Peru. "My husband became a believer before he died. Prior to giving my life to Jesus, I was the kind of person that laughed at Christians; I use to think that they were silly people. When I accepted Jesus as my Savior, I asked for forgiveness. Now, I understand the love of God. I want to give thanks to Jesus because He gave me life. I too have been diagnosed with cancer. I have hope in Jesus."

"Little children can reveal the secrets of God," said the 71-year-old Masai tribe elder. According to the team member in Tanzania, the tribe elder watched the JESUS Film and was fascinated with the wisdom and intelligence of Jesus as a child when He was in Jerusalem with His parents. As he watched more of the film, he realized that God can choose little children to reveal His secrets. He gave his life to Jesus, professed publicly his love for God, and is now attending Bible services.

"When I saw Jesus healing the people my faith increased," said the Rehan in Pakistan. "I was suffering because my joints hurt so bad I could hardly stand. I spent a lot of time and money seeking a cure. I heard about the JESUS Film showing in my area, and I went. I was depressed because of my pain, but as I saw Jesus heal people I began to feel better. I put my hope and faith in Jesus. The JESUS Film team prayed for me, and I was healed in a supernatural way by Christ. I praise God for all He has done for me. May God bless the JESUS Film teams who preach the gospel throughout the world."

"I did not hesitate to become a believer," said Felipe in Guatemala. "I attended a kind of religious service but did not know about Christ. The day I saw the JESUS Film I did not hesitate in my belief. Some people criticize me for my decision to follow Jesus, but I am not turning back. I am going to help others come to know Him."

"We will continue in victory each day," said the team member in the Dominican Republic. "We give thanks to God because His hand has always been with us wherever we go. We are having a good time in this ministry in spite of what the enemy has put in our path. God always gives us what we need and opens doors so we can continue sowing His word in the hearts of the people. Our thanks to God and the people who made it possible for us to receive new equipment! The message continues being spread like a seed in good ground. The people are receiving Christ as their Savior and the churches are growing."

"I gave my life to Jesus at 65 years old," said Luisa in Bolivia. "I did not know the message of the love of Jesus. Now, I have given my life to the Lord, and I feel very happy and content to be a daughter loved by Christ. I did not understand many things. When I or a family member became sick, I thought it was because of a curse, and I sought the help of the sorcerers. Now I know that only Jesus heals, and I will be faithful to Him until the last day of my life. Thank you for presenting the Jesus Film."

"Their home has become a house church," said the team member in the Philippines. "We thank God for Bacsal who agreed to open his home to the JESUS Film showing. His home is now a house church for the area. From this house, an adult Bible study is offered and there is ministry to children as well."

"It took two hours for the demons to be defeated," said the team member in Kenya. "After the JESUS Film showing, Gachogu raised her hand and walked to the front shaking. She said she had been practicing witchcraft in the village and was well known. She asked for help. It became a battle of prayer to send the evil spirits away from the woman. It took about two hours for the demons to be defeated by the power of God. Fear first, then courage followed as men of God became victors. Gachogu accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. This incident led 40 others in her village to give their hearts to Jesus as their Lord."

"The snake goddess wanted the life of the people," said the village official in Bangladesh. "When our people were bitten by snakes our religious leaders didn’t allow us to take them to a doctor. They said if we try to cure the people the snake goddess would get angrier. Now we can see that it is wrong for us to worship the snake. It is only Jesus who can help us. From now on, I will tell all people of this locality that we should not worship the snake goddess any more."

"I was going through a very difficult time," said Eduardo in Guatemala."For me the JESUS Film was a great blessing, because I was facing a trial in my life. After watching the film, I made the decision to accept Jesus in my heart. I felt a hole in life had been filled, and now I am a new creation."

"He was a drunkard at 16," said the team member in the Philippines. "Ponse was filled with vices even though he was young. He was among 12 teenagers accepting Christ as their only hope and Savior following the JESUS Film showing. These new believers are being discipled by the youth leaders in the area and are active in church activities."

"We had a difficult battle," said the team member in Cuba. "We were showing the JESUS Film in a difficult place where the people use magic and call on bad spirits. We had to pray very hard during the movie to fight off the evil. It was a difficult battle, but Jesus helped us and to His glory 34 people accepted the Lord."

"At the call to go forward, I went with fear," said Christine in Bolivia. "I was invited to the JESUS Film showing by my friends. We watched the film in Spanish. I could hardly believe how the Son of God was treated. I never imagined what God had done for all mankind. When I went forward to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I was afraid because of my sins. I still think about the movie scenes often. I am attending church meetings. I ask for your prayers for me."

"I had a bad attitude about church" said a man in Nigeria. "I believed the church did wrong things but the night I saw the JESUS Film my heart changed. I realized how much Jesus has already done for me. He paid the supreme price for my sins. I saw Him forgive sinners, and I am sure He forgave me as I confessed and repented. I cried for His mercy. He will wipe away my tears. Everything in the world is vanity to me now. I wish to worship and serve Him alone. I am confident He will direct my steps for success."

"Our only daughter has suffered over a year with epileptic problems," said Haripado in Bangladesh. Haripado and his wife testified, "We believe Jesus is God, because He gave life to dead people. Jesus is the only true God. He has the supreme power to make everything possible in this world. Pray for our daughter." The team member said, "We laid hands on the daughter and prayed with tears for her healing. At one point, she fainted. We told the parents not to worry as we continued in earnest prayer. We could tell God was healing her. We gave her water to drink and offered a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord."

"We were not sure God could save us," said brothers Carlos and Alfredo in Guatemala. "We decided to accept Jesus as our Savior, but we were unsure we could be saved. Today we are believers thanks to the JESUS Film and brothers in the area who discipled us."

“The prostitute took her parents to church,” said the team member in Malawi. “The JESUS Film is a powerful tool. We go to areas where the people have never heard anything about Jesus before. We showed the film in one area for four days; many became new believers. One of them was Gama who was a prostitute. After hearing God’s words through the JESUS Film, she gave her life to Christ and took her dad and mom to church with her.“

“Your prayers will help us move forward,” said Carlos in Guatemala. “I give thanks to God for the opportunity He gave me to know Him through the JESUS Film. I accepted Him as my sufficient Savior. Today, I attend church, help the pastor, and I lead a Bible study in my community. Please pray for us as we move forward and reach out to the lost.”

“I now fellowship with other believers in Christ,” said Lwin in Myanmar. “I use to be a prominent religious leader in my community. After watching the JESUS Film several times during the month and talking with the team members, I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior. Please pray for me to grow spiritually. I now want to be a religious leader for Jesus to my people.”

“I was afraid because of the bad things in the world but now I believe in Jesus” said 12-year-old Jennifer in Peru. “I want to give thanks to God because I received Jesus as my personal Savior. I no longer fear the things of the world and I want to live a life to faithful to my Lord.”

“I felt a strong pull in my heart,” said Dante in the Dominican Republic. “When I saw Jesus on the cross, I felt something very strong in my heart. I did not know what to do until the JESUS Film team gave an opportunity to respond at the end of the show. I knew I needed to accept Christ as my Lord and Savior.”

God is in control of the harvest! Last week, we reported 351 JESUS Film teams would be active in 2009. Though the global economy is difficult, believers are stepping up to reach the lost with the love of God. This past week, we received registrations for 9 additional JESUS Film teams this year, making the new JESUS Film team total 360—a 12% increase in the number of JESUS Film teams from 2008! This step of faith by JESUS Film team leadership shows that God is greater than the economy and in control of the harvest!

“Mzee was a witchdoctor,” said the team member in Kenya. “Mzee was a lonely man; his adult children were upset with his lifestyle and the people of the community did not associate with him. He attended one of the JESUS Film shows and when the altar call was given, he accepted Christ into his life. He was so changed by the experience; he donated a piece of his land for the construction of a church. Mzee is now in fellowship with his family and his neighbors. He is thankful for the JESUS Film and the work of the JESUS Film team in his village. We thank God for the work He is doing, changing lives through the JESUS Film.”

“Bijoy arrived with a gang of angry young men,” said the team member in Bangladesh. “They threatened to beat us and destroy the JESUS Film equipment if we didn’t stop the show. We were very afraid. We stopped the film and prayed silently for our safety and for the young men to change their minds. As we prayed, Bijoy’s older brother arrived; he apologized for his brother and made the band of young men disperse so, we resumed the showing. At the end of the show, Bijoy’s brother returned and asked us to go to his home where Bijoy was experiencing severe stomach pain. We went and prayed for Bijoy; God provided healing. Bijoy was humbled by the events. We shared the gospel with his entire family and rejoice to report the whole family has accepted Christ!

“The people in the village live an evil life,” said the team member in Malawi. “The villagers are fishermen and live in darkness. The senior village chief allowed us to show the JESUS Film. The people were excited to see a film for the first time. At the end of the show, many responded to God’s call and gave their lives to Jesus. We were excited when the senior chief opened his home for a church to be started in his house. Because of his position in the community, many people have responded.”

“They fight off the mosquitoes and adore their Lord,” said the team member in Colombia. “Reaching one village which we had never visited before started with a 12-hour journey by river boat followed by an hour walk. The area was challenging because of security issues and hordes of mosquitoes making it difficult to do any work. Colombia is ripe for harvest and the work of the Lord won’t be stopped. During the days, we visited with families and held workshops, and twice a week, we showed the JESUS Film. As a result, 25 people became new believers in Christ and started meeting as a church. Though the people constantly fight away mosquitoes, nothing keeps them from meeting together and receiving the Word of the Lord. Their enthusiasm is incredible and their church services last more than two hours!”

“Her parents were spiritualists,” said a team member in Cuba. “An 8-year-old girl’s parents dedicated her to their religion.On that same day, she was invited and went to view the Story of JESUS for Children (the children’s version of the JESUS Film). We were moved when we saw how deeply she was impacted during the showing. When we gave the invitation to receive Christ, she was the first to get up and walk to the front to receive Jesus as her Savior. She told us she wanted her parents to know Christ too.”

“The rain stopped! Praise God for answered prayer!” said Nemie in the Philippines. “The rain stopped exactly at the time the JESUS Film showing was to begin. The location was very wet but the people still came to see JESUS. Many accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior as they recognized their sin. These people are now attending a Bible study to learn more about Jesus. “

“She had been possessed by evil spirits,” said the team member in Kenya. “Susi, a young girl of thirteen years, could not calm herself because she was possessed by evil spirits that kept her from going to school. Susi said, ‘I have no peace; I don’t know what to do.’ She attended several JESUS Film showings and we prayed for her at the altar. We visited with her family and shared the good news of Jesus who delivers sinners and drives away demons. Susi fell on her knees and we prayed for her salvation and deliverance from the spirits. The following Sunday, she attended the church service and testified that she was free from the spirits and is well because of the name of Jesus Christ.”

“One group was persecuted by a larger religious group,” said the team leader in Bangladesh. “We went to a small village where one religious group dominated. The lesser group suffered mental abuse from the more aggressive group. We were able to show the JESUS Film on the side of a house. The oppressed villagers expressed surprise at the work and the loving nature of Jesus even when afflicted. They asked many questions about the life of Christ. Many were encouraged and strengthened to know that Jesus loves and helps the poor people. Several became new believers that day and are now serving our Lord.”

“The JESUS Film showed a big example of love,” said Pedro in Peru. “I was having many troubles in my family. I went to see the JESUS Film and I liked it very much. I saw Jesus demonstrate great love. When I asked Jesus to be my Lord, I felt something special happen in my heart when I prayed. God forgave my sins. Now I want to have a new relationship with my family.”

“Over 1000 people watched the film,” said the team member in Zambia. After the film, Reverend Kachaka preached the message of salvation which touched many lost souls. One 78 year old man gave his life to Jesus. He said, ‘My life was bad because I used to drink and smoke. Today the message of salvation through Jesus Christ changed my life.’ He asked the team to pray for him.”

“I was fighting with my wife and abusing my children,” said Waris in Pakistan. “My friends were a bad influence; I smoked and used drugs. Our home situation was getting worse. I was disheartened. One day, I was invited to see the JESUS Film. Though tired and uninterested, I did not want to be at home either so I went. As I watched the film, I felt myself begin to change with each passing minute. I started weeping and decided to choose Jesus and to love my wife and children. I cannot believe the change in me. I am thankful to the members of the JESUS film team. They helped me become a better person through Christ.”

“Years ago, we were struck hard by the hurricanes; however, the hand of God was with us,” said Elias a team member in Guatemala. “God was faithful and saved us. Now we share the Gospel through the JESUS Film so others will know His love and salvation.”

“Please pray for our safety and ministry,” said the team member in Nepal. “We are in danger much of the time because we show the JESUS Film in an area heavily populated with a dominant religious group. At one showing, a priest interrupted the film yelling that we were spoiling the Nepalese culture with this religion. He told us to stop showing the film, but so many people were watching the film that we did not want to stop it. Finally, one of the men stood up and told the priest to either sit and watch the film or leave. The priest silently disappeared from the crowd.”

“Mr. Govindaiah was suffering from back pain for many months,” said the team member in India. After Mr. Govindaiah saw the film, he asked for prayer. He said because of seeing the film he had faith in Jesus to heal him. We prayed together and in later follow up discovered Mr. Govindaiah is no longer suffering from back pain. Praise the Lord!”

“I have decided to follow the path of the Lord for the rest of my life," said Brother Jorge from Bolivia. “My wife and children went to church for several years; I did not go for many reasons. When I saw the life of Jesus in the film, I felt my heart change and I asked God to forgive me.”

"I know Jesus is calling me to teach His word,” said 12 year old Oswell in Suriname. During the altar call Oswell gave his heart to the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “I want to live for Him now because tonight He made Himself real to me. Tomorrow I must tell my friends I gave my heart to Jesus.”

“God indeed is at work with the new mission church planting ministry,” said the team member in the Philippines. “We have JESUS Film showings in homes. As a result of these showings, new mission churches have been started. Bible studies are held in many homes. Many new people are coming to the services even though there is no church building.”

“I have not had a drink of alcohol since that day,” said the new believer in Guatemala. “I was an alcoholic, always telling myself I had to stop drinking, but could not do it. One evening, I collapsed. My wife brought the pastor to our house to pray for me. The pastor gave me an invitation to accept Jesus, but I said no. The next weekend, when several people invited me to see the JESUS Film, I went to see it. When I saw the miracles Jesus did, I went to the front crying and asked Jesus into my heart.”

“He was ready to learn everything to become a warrior for Christ,” said the team member from Kenya. “The 65 years old man had never heard of Christ until he saw the JESUS Film. After watching the film and hearing the story of Jesus’ life, the man was ready for a drastic change in his own life. When the altar call was made he accepted Christ in his life. He said that he was ready to learn everything to become warrior for Christ, something he had never dreamed was possible.”

“With God’s help we were able to show the film in several homes,” said the team member in Uruguay, South America. “The JESUS Film made such an impact in our lives that we went door to door offering to show the film in homes. We asked the host to invite at least ten people to the showing. In just one month the Sunday School grew, six new teens were added to the young people's group, and over 12 people were received into the church with a warm welcome, all by profession of faith. These believers formed a new preaching point in the neighborhood. We praise God for the Jesus Film.”

“I cried out to the Lord, ‘Have mercy on me. I am a sinner,’” said Samuel a new believer in Pakistan. “I praise God that Jesus saved my soul. I saw the JESUS Film in my village. The teachings, miracles, and crucifixion touched me so much that I cried out to the Lord to have mercy on me. I asked God to please forgive me and I surrendered my life to Jesus. Then I prayed to receive Christ. I want to be a vessel used for God’s glory. I thank God I am now saved. God bless you for the great ministry which is saving many souls.”

“My father beat me until I bled,” said Sarela in Peru, “so when I was 15 years old, I went to live with my boyfriend and we had two children together. We were together a long time but started to drink and cheat on each other. However, God’s love is big. I met Pastor Rodriguez and he invited me to see the JESUS Film. The film let me know about God’s love for me. I could feel God's love and I accepted Jesus into my heart. Now I give thanks to God. I am very happy I decided to change my life and serve Him. Please help me pray for my family.”

“They are accepting Christ after hearing the Word,” said Pastor Tefeva in Ethiopia. “People are coming to listen to the Proclaimer Audio Bible. Many who attend are new believers and are interested in listening to the Bible in their own language. Others who come to listen are non-believers and are accepting Jesus Christ after hearing the Word.” Initial reports indicate over 2,100 people were in the listening groups in Ethiopia.

“I praise God that Jesus saved my soul,” said Samuel in Pakistan. “I saw the JESUS Film in my village. The teachings, miracles, and crucifixion touched me so much that I cried out to the Lord, ‘Have mercy on me. I am a sinner. God please forgive me. I surrender my life to Jesus. Make me a vessel that is used for your glory.’ Then I prayed to receive Christ. Thank God I am saved now. God bless you for this great ministry which is saving many souls.”

“After seeing Jesus heal demon-possessed people, she requested prayer,” said the team member in Malawi. “We thank God for how He helped Mrs. Jenala who was demon-possessed. She asked Jesus to heal her and now she is set free. After the villagers witnessed her freedom from demon possession with their own eyes, they praised the Lord and many gave their lives to Jesus. Others brought their children to receive prayer. We thank God for what He has done. A small church has been planted in this village. We believe and are praying for this new branch to grow!”

“The council had given instructions to stop us from showing the JESUS Film at all cost - even if it meant putting us in jail,” said the team member in the Philippines. “We were frustrated because we were planning to go to a certain village to show the JESUS Film. The vehicle was packed and ready to go but after searching several locations for the keys, we could not find them. Finally, we sent a message to the pastor to let him know of our troubles and made arrangements to go the next day. When we arrived at the village, the pastor told us the village council had decided not to allow us to show the film the night before and authorities had been instructed to prevent the showing, even if they had to put us in jail. We were able to show the JESUS Film that night in a home. We praise God for His protection by hiding the keys from our eyes. When we returned home, we found the keys in a coffee mug which we had previously checked. God indeed works in mysterious ways.”

“They rushed toward us with the child and asked for prayer,” said a team member from India. “Ten year old Aswani was suffering from severe stomach pains. Her parents came to us and asked us to pray. When we saw the faith of the parents, we prayed for the child and her stomach pain disappeared.”

“My life was covered in darkness and I was about to kill myself to get rid of all the bad things,” said James in Pakistan. “Though I was born in a Christian family, I used alcohol and drugs and did not know Christ. When the film started, I saw Jesus perform many amazing miracles and it made me feel good. Then the soldiers began to beat Jesus and crucify Him. He said on the cross, ‘Father, forgive them, they do not know what they are doing.’ His words left a beautiful impression upon my life. During the film, Jesus also said, ‘Repent and your sins will be washed away.’ That night, I accepted Jesus and am now living with Him in my heart. I stopped using alcohol and drugs and am now a proud son of the living God through Jesus’ sacrifice.”

     Praise God for taking James from the darkness to the light of Christ.

“I was part of a gang,” said 15 year old Catherine in Peru. “My parents were distressed because of my actions. I never wanted to obey them and did bad things. Though I pretended to be happy, I was never at peace. I was so unhappy and had many problems. One day, a Christian friend invited me to see the JESUS Film. I thought it would be just like any other movie but I recognized that Jesus Christ died for me on the cross. I asked Him to be my personal Savior and now I have peace in my heart - thanks to God!

     Praise God for Catherine’s new life in Christ.

“The church was blessed with seven children making a decision of faith,” said a team member from the Dominican Republic. “We give thanks to our God for each one of the Jesus Film showings this month. We have seen how the church was blessed and how God touched the young people in a very special way.”

   Pray for these children as they grow in their lives with Christ.

“We felt she was possessed by a demon,” said the team member from Bangladesh. At the JESUS Film showing Robin shared, “My wife is in serious trouble. She can't sleep and sometimes wakes up screaming, or making grumbling sounds. Then she starts trembling and crying. We took her to the village doctors and local charmers, but it is getting worse day by day. I saw Jesus cure many people in the film. I believe He is God and can do everything in answer to prayer. Please pray for my wife that she will be cured.” The team leader said, “We laid hands on her and started praying for her healing. We felt she was possessed by a demon and commanded the demon to leave Robin’s wife in the mighty name of Jesus. Robin testifies, "I fully believe that Jesus has cured my wife completely. Jesus is God indeed!”

“Samwel and John were very young but had a problem with alcohol,” said the team member from Kenya. “They victoriously gave their lives to Christ and publicly testified to burying their old way of life and starting anew. They met at the crusade and encouraged each other. They both knew they had an addiction to beer which was a problem they needed to overcome. Now, they are working together for this change.”

“God came to find me in my own neighborhood” says Marta from Guatemala. “I had been away from the path of the Lord for 12 years. While watching the JESUS Film, I realized He never left me. I am reconciled with my Lord – praise God!”

“I am ashamed and hurt to tell all that I have done with my life,” said Marco from Ecuador. “For many years, I was in bad relationships with women, selling myself for money. I immediately spent all I earned on vices such as alcohol, drugs, and gambling. I tried to change my life by my own efforts. I married and had two children, but it wasn’t long before I was doing the same old things and deceiving my family. One day, I watched the JESUS Film in my neighborhood. At the end of the show, I wanted to respond to the call but didn’t move. I returned home thinking about what I had seen. Desperate, I set aside my shame and contacted the brothers from the church that showed the film. They prayed for me and helped me to grow spiritually. For the past four years, I have faithfully attended the house of the Lord.”

“Most of my people are of another faith and go to the temple every Saturday to pay homage to god,” shares Khaw in Myanmar. “I was not satisfied with my life. One day, I was invited to watch the JESUS Film. I asked the film worker about the life of Christ. He explained the Bible to me and I accepted Christ as my Savior. I have found peace and have joined a fellowship group. I got a Burmese Bible and study it daily. I am the only carpenter in my village and am working to build a church.”

“Tomorrow I must tell my friends I gave my heart to Jesus,” testifies 12 year old Oswald from Suriname. Oswald gave his heart to the Lord Jesus Christ after seeing the JESUS Film. He said “I know that Jesus is calling me to teach His word just as He taught. I want to live for Him now because tonight He made Himself real to me.”

“The diagnosis showed that she was HIV positive” said the woman from the remote village in Kenya. After the JESUS Film showing, the woman came forward to testify that she had ruined her life with promiscuity. She was never concerned about the health of the men she dated until she got sick. The test performed by the doctor confirmed she was HIV positive. The results devastated her and she saw no hope for living. During the show, she felt the urge to accept Christ in her life. The JESUS Film team reports, she now meets with others in the village who are HIV positive and she is attending membership classes to join the church.

“My life was disturbed and I had so many problems no one could solve. Then I saw the JESUS Film and came to know the Lord Jesus who is the Savior of the world” shares Sudhir in Bangladesh. “Now my life if full of His grace and I am doing well in my life. Thanks to Jesus. I am so delighted to work for the Lord, because He is the one who sustains me in everything. I thank the Lord God Almighty for His mighty revival in my life.”

* “Mrs. Chanthon is able to hear again,” said team members from Thailand. They shared the story of 60 year old Mrs. Chanthon who had a hearing problem. She joined a Bible study where she accepted Christ’s gift of salvation. Five days later when the pastor visited, her ears were healed and she was able to hear again.

“…We saw Him (Jesus) in person,” said Poonam and his sister Jashwanti. The JESUS Film was presented in a small Caribbean community in Suriname. After the showing, a young man named Poonam and his sister Jashwanti went to the altar to accept Jesus as their Savior. They attended the showing because they heard about Jesus and wanted to see Him. Poonam and Jashwanti said that, while they were praying at the altar, they both saw Jesus in front of them. They said, “We wanted to see Him in the film, but we saw Him (Jesus) in person.”

“She stood up and was able to walk,” said the team member. No church existed in the small Panama community where the JESUS Film was presented. A young girl, Lisseth, was healed that day. The team member said, “Lisseth was confined to her bed for three months with intense pain. This day they brought her in a wheel chair (to the film showing) and she stood up and was able to walk. Now, Lisseth’s home is used for a weekly prayer meeting. God is doing marvelous things and the people are deepening their commitments with the Lord.”

“The love of God is lived out, not only preached,” said a man in Nicaragua. “Today I am thankful for the presence of our church. It brings a love to the community I have not seen before. Our small community is in an isolated area and full of needs. I appreciate the church’s positive impact on my family too. Thank you.”

A team member from the Solomon Islands shares, “After the (JESUS Film) show Ezekiel came forward drunk but found the Master! Ezekiel was disruptive and frustrated. This film viewing changed Ezekiel’s life. He is walking with the Lord and now attends a regular prayer meeting and Bible study for young men who have come to know Christ. Some of these young men are preparing to attend Bible College.”

Please remember these young men in your prayers.

“Sardar from Pakistan shares “I was completely involved in evil practices. I knew many magic spells and earned a living performing black magic. When I learned of the JESUS Film showing, I went to stop it using my spells. I tried for an hour but my magic failed so I watched the film. Seeing the miracles and the crucifixion shook me as I watched. I went to a JESUS Film team member and surrendered my ornaments and other instruments of magic. Then I prayed to receive Christ as my Savior. I praise God for a great blessing through the JESUS Film.”

Pray for those entangled in the grip of black magic.

“At the end of the film I was the first to respond to the call of the pastor where I gave my life without reserve to the Lord. Immediately I received extraordinary joy and also an assurance,” shares Nina from Africa. “My coming to the JESUS Film showing was truly accidental. I felt alone because of a situation I experienced with my husband. The situation can be explained by the crisis in our family that we experienced after our marriage. I felt truly alone and I was walking to the area where the film was being shown. First, I was welcomed by the warmth and the joy that animated the film. Secondly, I had a sense of sharing and a sense of confidence that followed. I am thankful for the joy I received.”

Pray for Nina as she grows in her walk with Christ and faces difficulties in her marriage.

“Her two kidneys were diseased and doctors said she could not be cured,” shares a team member in Sri Lanka. “A 56 years old woman came to watch the JESUS film. She had severe kidney damage. As she watched Jesus Christ’s life story, she believed his miracles. Shortly after the film showing, the woman was told she only had days to live. Her relatives asked for prayer. A group gathered to pray for the woman and was told a few days later the woman was healed - what a miracle!”

Praise God for answering the prayers of this woman in Sri Lanka.

Isidora from Nicaragua shares, “When I saw the JESUS Film for the first time, I was able to see how our Lord Jesus Christ suffered on the cross of Calvary for our sake. It was in this way that the movie impacted my life so much and I am sure he died for my sins on the cross. Today, I am a free person in Jesus Christ because He saved my life, taking me out of the miry clay. I tell others that have not seen the JESUS Film that they need to see it since God talks through this film.”

Pray for the new believers in Nicaragua.

“Two months ago the church was about to be shut down," reported as team member in Guatemala. ”But I took on the task of restoring it. Showing the JESUS Film brought new hopes for the Chiquimula Church of the Nazarene. Eight people who accepted Jesus from the JESUS Film are currently being discipled so they will stay and grow with us. As of right now, the church has an active membership of 12 people."

Pray for the efforts of this new leader and the continued strengthening of the new mission church.

“Amazingly all the spots in her lungs had disappeared, she was healed!” testified a team member from Argentina. "Esther came to see the JESUS Film but was very sick. She came even though her lungs were bad and she was having a lot of pain in her back. She saw all of the film and during the invitation to accept Christ as personal Savior, she decided to receive Him that night. Afterwards, prayer was offered for her healing. After her miraculous healing, her doctor released her. Esther’s faith in Christ has strengthened and today she is a faithful Christian serving the Lord and testifying to the miracle God did in her life, both salvation and physical healing.”

Praise God for the healing that has taken place in Esther’s life and for her witness to others.

“It was raining somewhat that afternoon, but God was on the move,” recalled a team member in Suriname.” As we were showing the JESUS Film, an intoxicated man came in and sat very calmly. At the end of the film, he came up for prayer and people were laughing at him. He repeated the sinner’s prayer and shook our hands. It is amazing how each Sunday he comes to church and a change is still seen in him. God’s Holy Spirit is moving in an amazing way that we can’t understand at times.”

Pray for the team in Suriname as they continue to minister through the JESUS Film.

“I was a magic man, I used to guess the future of people and sometimes I was lying,” confessed Albertina in Mozambique. “One day a friend of mine invited me to watch the JESUS Film. She invited me from the first day until the last day of the showings. On the second day, I asked Jesus into my heart and accepted him as my Lord and Savior. I have decided to follow Jesus for the rest of my life. I thank Jesus for showing me the right way. I asked the team to pray for me and the rest of my family because they are still living in the darkness.”

Pray for Albertina as he finds new direction in his life through Christ.

“I went many places seeking help for my addiction. I was very upset,” shared Badley in India. “I was badly addicted to intoxicants. I could not be relieved from my addiction in spite of many medications. One day, the JESUS Film was shown in our area. After watching the film, a new interest arose in me - that in spite of me being a sinner, the Lord still wanted to save me! The Lord did save me and after watching the film, my mind was never moved to intoxication and I became well. My whole family’s life was changed.”

Praise the Lord for what he has done to make this family new!

“He heard that we were carrying God in our carriage,” reported a team member in Sudan. “They stopped us as we were preparing to board the boat to the main town, where we had planned to show the JESUS Film. They had heard of some people who would be coming to show the film. So the village elder, James, who was sick, asked his guards to stop us so we could show the film in his compound. When we arrived at his home, we explained to him everything about Jesus. That night James gave his life to Jesus. On our way back we were told that he died two days after he had received Jesus as his personal Savior. “

Praise God for the redemption of James before his death.

"The Nueva Vida Church has been praying for the town of Bonilla for a long time," reported a team member in Uruguay. "This month a lay pastor, Roberto, and a group of leaders from the church were able to go there. They showed the JESUS Film with complete success. More than six families regularly attend this new mission church. God is doing great miracles there. Gabriela is one of those miracles of God. She left her life full of vices for a life totally transformed by God."

     Praise the Lord for the ministry of the 'mother' church and the start of a new mission church!

“We picked up a lady on the road who was ill and on her way to a medical clinic,” shared a team member in Cuba. “When we recently went to show the film we began to share the plan of salvation with her, including the fact that God could save her soul and heal her body. We prayed for her to be saved and prayed for healing. She was touched by what she heard and accepted the Lord. He is faithful to His children. She was saved and healed when we dropped her off. We give God thanks for the opportunity to carry the good news of salvation to all people who are without God and without hope. Glory to God!”

     Praise the Lord for this team's sensitivity to minister to everyone they encounter!

“The priest expressed how much he was impressed by the JESUS Film,” testified a team member in Nepal. “There were two hundred people watching the JESUS Film at the showing in this town. The next day, after the film, we went to the house of the priest for the follow-up program and explained to him in detail about Jesus. He is now much more positive towards the Gospel, though he has not yet given his life to Christ. However, one of his houses is being used for fellowship!”

     Pray that this priest will accept Jesus Christ as his Savior.

"When we saw him come we were sure he was up to something," reported a team member in Kenya. "Aghai was a drug trafficker and had once been in a gang. He couldn't do anything without taking drugs. This led to a breakup in his family. The days he came to the showings were only to cause an interruption. Then one day he arrived and sat quietly and watched the film. He started crying and when an altar call was made, he accepted Christ into his life. He was very apologetic for all he had done and asked everyone to forgive him, most of all his wife and children. He said that his reputation had already been spoiled and he would try as much as he could to repair it with the help of Christ. He is now taking membership classes because he says he needs to be with people who will help him overcome his past deeds."

Pray for Aghai as he continues with his new Christian walk and for his family to be reunited.

“Jesus is the true wine,” testified a man in Pakistan. “My name is Iqbal. I am 29 yrs old. I used to drink alcohol almost everyday. Eventually, problems began with my lungs. My doctors told me to quit drinking alcohol, but this was almost impossible for me. One day, the JESUS Film team came to our village. I attended the show and when I saw Jesus give wine to the disciples and say, 'This is My blood which will be shed for your sins', and then give the bread and say,' This is My body which will be given for you', I felt that I shouldn’t drink alcohol. Instead I took the blood of Christ and the body of Christ. Miraculously, I left alcohol and become a believer.”

Praise the Lord that Igbal has found his true sustenance in Christ.

"I have been given the New Testament and I read it daily. I am trying to live my life according to the scriptures – this is what I promised to Jesus," testified Tukaram, a man from India. "When I first saw the JESUS Film, I liked it. I felt I should watch it again. I was surprised to see the miracles performed by Jesus. I could see how important this film is to help us know how we should live and help others. While I was watching this film, I thought I should accept Jesus. Prior to watching the JESUS Film, I was a person who would not believe in the existence of God. When I saw this film my thoughts changed. It showed me that Jesus is alive and present on this earth and He has victory over death. I believe there is no salvation without Jesus.”

Pray for Tukaram as he continues to study the New Testament and grow in faith.

"I was someone without hope for my kids. I was walking with nowhere to go," shared Gabriela in Peru. "I am a single mother. My life was uncertain and I didn't know what to do with it. I had many problems with my family and other people. I want to say thanks to God because during Holy week He made it possible that I could see the JESUS Film. I gave my life to Him. I am a new person, a new woman, with new hope. Jesus gave me a new life. He has forgiven me and through Him I have peace."

Praise the Lord for the future that Gabriela and her children now have in Christ.

"I am grateful for Pastor Ruben and all the church people who lend a hand in my neighborhood," testified a believer from Argentina. "We are very pleased to have so much activity and support in the neighborhood. I opened my house for meetings. The JESUS Film team comes from far away to help reach new people in my neighborhood, bringing the Word so that many families might be changed. I know a lot of these people have great need. A lot of them are into drugs and crime but now I see them watching the JESUS Film. I know it won't be long before they are sitting in church. We will keep on preaching until all know the Lord."

Pray that this community continues to be receptive to the JESUS Film team.

"Today I am able to teach my son in the ways of the Lord, to help him in his belief, and to help him in Sunday school," acknowledged Fatima in Nicaragua. "I am 22 years old. I have a son that is two years old and I have attended the Church of the Nazarene in my neighborhood sometimes. I have not helped much to instruct my son in the way of the Lord, because I have not had the Lord in my heart. One night when they showed the JESUS Film, I was able to see everything that the Lord suffered and all that was done to Him. These images impacted me and helped me to accept Jesus as my Lord. I gave Him my heart and asked Him to forgive my sins. I thanked Him for the sacrifice He made on the cross for me."

Praise the Lord for Fatima and her faith and willingness to lead her son in faith too.

"To sum it up, our first Sunday in Rwanda was great!" shared a team member from the Youth In Mission (YIM) group. "Our evening plan to show the JESUS Film at another rural Nazarene church led us on a half-hour walk through the field back to the highway to catch a van to the church. The film showing went smoothly. After it was shown in the local language, Kinyarwanda, about 30 people came forward to accept Jesus as their Savior for the first time."

     Praise the Lord for these students who are spending their summer in ministry.

"He has been rescued from this world," testified a ministry team member in Chile about fifty-nine year old Abelardo. "He has been separated from his wife for 25 years. He lost his home and has been living in poverty-stricken conditions due to alcohol. He has been a recipient of the compassionate ministries outreach of our church. He accepted the Lord after being impacted strongly by the life and sacrifice of Christ as demonstrated by the JESUS Film. Now his life has been changed. Now he is faithfully attending our church."

     Pray for Abelardo as he obeys the Lord to make lifestyle changes.

"God told me, 'Go and preach My Word, I will be with you, I will fight for you,'" shared a pastor from Cuba. A ministry team member reported: "During a conversation with the pastor he told me that he was very happy with the great and powerful impact that the JESUS Film had when we showed it. He testified that in one place he took us to, he had considered cancelling because he did not have a permit to work in the area, but in his heart he felt led to take us there. The pastor said God spoke directly to his heart about the spiritual need of that place. That night 33 people accepted Jesus, including the owners of the house. They have started a new mission church there. Now there are 45 people who gather."

     Praise the Lord for His faithfulness and for the new believers in this community.

“This lady was so thankful that she confessed her sins,” recalled a team member in Ghana. “During one of our meetings a lady testified how the whole community had been blessed by seeing and hearing Jesus speak to them in their own language. Because of this, she gave her life to Christ. She shared: 'I have personally been blessed to see the JESUS Film; it is a great teaching about Christ and holiness. My life has been touched and sanctified.'”

     Pray that many more will have the opportunity to hear Jesus speak in their own language and know Him.

“I was not living according to God’s plan,” testified a man in Guatemala. “I had been drinking the day I saw the JESUS Film. I wanted to go home, but I felt a very heavy burden upon my heart and sensed God calling me to stay and watch. When the pastor invited people forward to come to the Lord I said to myself, ‘I will not accept; they will not talk me into it.’ But before I knew it, I was standing in the front of the crowd giving my life to Christ. I never felt so much love in my life as I did that day. Praise the Lord, now I am saved!”

     Praise the Lord for His profound love and for this new brother in Christ!


Seventeen year old Tatiana shared her testimony with the ministry team in Nicaragua: "My parents are divorced and this brought much instability in my adolescent years. After coming to see the JESUS Film in this cell group, I gave my life to Jesus Christ. I went to see my father who has cirrhosis of the liver from alcohol in order to pray for him. He also made the decision to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and now we are both receiving discipleship so that we can be baptized."

      Pray for the continued restoration of this family as they grow in Christ.

New equipment on its way to Bangladesh teams - Praise the Lord! Your prayers have been answered! A container of equipment that had been delayed has just cleared customs in Bangladesh and is now on its way to the JESUS Film teams. These teams are eager to replace their old 16 mm equipment. The new digital video projection equipment will significantly improve their already effective ability to share the Gospel and plant churches in Bangladesh. This picture shows the unloading of the container at the ministry office.

Please pray that the 20 sets of equipment will be successfully distributed to the teams so they can continue to reach those like Baben…

"After the show, the area was almost empty. I saw a person sitting in a corner crying," reported a team member. "I went to him and touched his shoulder. The man named Baben said, 'I am a great sinner. I have committed such great sins that I think God will never forgive me.' I put my hand on Baben’s shoulder and said, 'Brother, if you understand that you are a sinner, I encourage you to have faith in Jesus.' I read 1 John 1:9 and explained to him about confession to Jesus. Baben prayed with us and told me that he would help in our preaching work. He also asked that we visit his family. We went and his wife accepted Jesus as the Lord and Savior like her husband. After this Baben took us to some of his relatives’ houses and gave testimony about Jesus to them. We carried on with our preaching in the area and have been able to start a New Mission Church."

“I used to drink liquor to forget my hard life and the sadness I felt,” testified Juan in Peru. “I sell electronic products on the street. I was completely alone and without hope. One day as I was walking through the street, I saw people gathered to see a film. I stopped and joined them to watch the JESUS Film. At the end of the film, I was invited to accept Jesus into my heart and I said 'yes'. I now have a reason to live and enjoy my life! Jesus is my Savior and I am going to share Him with others.”

Praise God for filling Juan with His hope, purpose, and joy!

“Suddenly, while I was watching the JESUS Film, my eye was healed!” recalled a woman in India. “I was suffering blindness in one eye. I went to many doctors but they said they could not help me. I even went to a witch doctor who treated me with his medicine. However, nothing worked. I was very discouraged. One day, the JESUS Film team came to my village. I went to see the film. Others who were watching the film were all surprised when they saw that my eye had been healed because my past treatments had not worked. I am perfectly healed now! And all of my family has accepted Jesus!”

     Praise the Lord for His healing touch in this woman’s life and the lives of her family!

“When we began our evangelism, she was among the few who tried to criticize us,” testified a team member about a woman in Kenya. “This woman had suffered from severe stomach pain for years. For the three days [we were there], she snuck into the crowd each night to watch the film. After the last showing, she got up the courage to approach the team and speak with us about her life. That day she accepted Christ as her Savior. She now attends church services and has been healed from her stomach pains.”

     God is GOOD! Pray that God encourages His teams when they encounter criticism.

“I was looking for happiness but instead felt more and more guilty with no will to live,” testified Mariano in Ecuador. “I started drinking in social settings, but little by little I became addicted to alcohol. I couldn’t see the damage it was doing to my family until the day my wife and daughters left me. Ten years passed and I couldn’t recover. I thought about committing suicide. One day a friend invited me to an event at his church and I decided to go. God spoke to me through the pastor; I knew this was what I was looking for. Since then, Jesus has healed my wounds and I have peace in my heart. Now my new wife and I are part of the evangelistic team and we help show the JESUS Film. Glory to God!"

     Praise the Lord for the way He transforms lives! Pray God’s blessing on this church’s ministry.

“I felt like I was carrying a very heavy burden,” testified Ramiro in Guatemala. “When the JESUS Film was shown in our community I did not want to go forward to accept Jesus. After going home, I regretted not accepting the Lord. I thought, ‘It’s too late now, the JESUS Film crew already called it a day.’ The more I thought about it, the heavier the burden got. The next day while coming home from work, I saw the pastor. I explained to him what I had been going through and he told me Christ was calling me. He said Christ loves me. When he prayed for me, I no longer felt the burden. I have now opened my heart to Jesus; I know that He has forgiven me and saved me.”

     Praise the One who takes our burdens and gives new life!

“When we returned, we found that a church building had been built,” testified a team member in Cuba. “Some time ago, a woman named Cara gave her life to the Lord after seeing the JESUS Film. We had shown the film near a small house with a big patio. After the film Cara asked us to pray that her husband, who was in prison, would also find Christ. Much later we returned to find a church standing where the patio once was. To our surprise, we learned that the new pastor was Cara’s husband! Many of the new church members were those who had come to Christ during the JESUS Film showing. We give thanks to God for what He is doing through our ministry.”

     Praise the Lord for the salvation of Cara and her husband and this new church!

“John used his magic to create fear among the people in his community,” testified a team member in Sudan. “He was deeply involved in witchcraft and demon possessed. But one night after a JESUS Film showing, John came and knelt before the altar and cried ‘I am tired of my actions, Jesus is more powerful than anything I own. Please forgive me for what I have been doing.’ Those who witnessed this rejoiced. Six hundred people came to know the Lord that evening."

     Pray that John's witness will continue to be effective to those around him.

“When I saw Christ being crucified, I fell to my knees,” testified Antonia in Nicaragua. “I live across the street from the park. When the team came around inviting people to the JESUS Film, I decided not to go. Once the movie started, I took a chair and sat outside my house where I could see the movie. I watched all of it. After the movie, I asked forgiveness for my sins and for His help to resolve the problems in my life. The team members came and spoke with me a week later. I shared my story with them. I am now very happy to follow Christ.”

Praise the Lord for this new believer who first rejected the invitation!

“Jesus was crucified to save me,” testified Carlos in Mozambique. “I was invited by a team member to come see the JESUS Film. At first I rejected the invitation but later decided to see the film. It was so marvelous to be there that night. What impressed me most was to see Jesus healing people who believed in Him. He also took care of the poor people. I have no doubt that Jesus is my personal Savior. I want to belong to Him for the rest of my life.”

Praise the Lord for new believers with a passion to follow Christ!

“I was very much against Christianity,” recalled a man in Myanmar. “There was a group of believers sharing about Jesus and showing the JESUS Film near my house. Their group was growing every day. When I looked at their lives, I wondered how they were so loving and caring within their unity. They often prayed for the sick and healed people. One evening, I felt the need to go and watch the JESUS Film. I saw Jesus die for all sinners. That evening, I gave my life to Jesus. Since then, I have faced many problems, but there is peace in my heart.”

Pray for the believers in this area to remain strong in their faith and witness.

“She had lost all hope of her health being restored,” reported a team member in India. “A lady named Shantha, who had a blood disease, had been suffering for many years. After seeing the JESUS Film, she asked us to come and pray for her. We laid hands on her and prayed for her healing. She later testified that Jesus had touched her life and delivered her from the disease. She is now a strong believer in Christ. She invites new believers to come to her house for fellowship in the name of Jesus.”

Praise the Lord for the healing of this sister and her passion to share with others.

“My kids were afraid all the time,” testified a woman in Peru. “My husband is an alcoholic and my kids grew up with many traumas. My husband was constantly violent. Many times I thought the only reason for life was to suffer. I wanted to die. But now I give thanks to God that He sent His Son to die for me on the cross. I have Jesus in my heart and He is my reason to continue with life. I am thankful for my friends who invited me to see the JESUS Film.”

Pray for this woman’s family as they minister to her husband.

“My eyes were opened and I prayed for Jesus to save me from my sins,” shared a man in Nepal. “They began to show the JESUS Film and even though I was not interested, I stayed to watch it. After the film, I was not happy. The story told me that Jesus died for me, but I had been taught that I am a righteous man and do not need help with salvation. After arguing with the JESUS Film team, I went home. The next day the team came to my home and spoke with me for a few hours. They explained that I am a sinner and need the Savior. I believed them, and now I am happy to know Christ. I want to serve him all of my life.”

Praise the Lord that the truth was revealed to this man!

“Christ Himself was calling on me,” confessed a man from Kenya. “One evening while I was walking home drunk, I passed by the market grounds and found a group watching a film. I was too drunk to care, but while lying in my bed at home, I began to pay attention to the sounds coming from outside. My younger brothers came home and were talking about the film. They were very excited, and said the film was to be shown again the next day. I decided to go. This time, in a sober state, I sat and watched the JESUS Film. My heart was filled with guilt and I started to cry. I accepted Christ into my life. Now, with the help of the local pastor, I am learning to stay sober.”

Pray for all those who are struggling with addictions worldwide.

“I had a vision to start a new church in the Three Kings neighborhood," testified Jorge, lay coordinator of evangelism in the Mexico East district. "We did a variety of ministry projects during the day and showed the JESUS Film at night. Many children and youth accepted Christ. As we began to disciple the children, we asked the parents to help their children with the discipleship questions at home. As a result, many of the parents wanted to accept Christ. Within a few weeks, the church grew to 17 people. After three and a half months, we now have 70 people attending church and all 70 are going through discipleship! We plan to disciple more new believers using the JESUS Film and EvangeCubes. Our goal is to evangelize and disciple 1,000 people.”

May God continue to transform lives and bless the ministry of this church.

“What better way to spend Christmas day than to watch a Christmas movie?” thought a man in Kenya. “I had been drinking with my buddies to celebrate the holidays when we noticed large groups of people heading toward the primary school grounds. After following the crowds, we found the film showing and decided to stay. We watched the whole film and were touched. I realized I had been living an unworthy way of life. Christ died on the cross for me and my sins. When an altar call was made, I immediately went forward and accepted Christ as my personal Savior. Within a few days my friends accepted Christ too and now we are winning more of our friends for Him.”

“Suddenly I felt a release in my chest by the grace of God,” testified Shazad of Pakistan. “One day, the JESUS Film team came to my village. Our villagers welcomed them warmly. I had suffered from a respiratory infection for three years and during the film I prayed for God to heal me. Now I am completely healed and a follower of Christ. I have stayed in very close contact with the JESUS Film team. I praise God for my healing and salvation."

"We went to train pastors and laypeople in Community Based Health Care (CBHC) in this remote mountain region," reports a missionary in Papua New Guinea. "We took JESUS Film equipment to use throughout the district. There are no roads in this rugged area. The only way to reach these people is by walking three days or taking a bush plane. Many of the people who came to be trained had walked two or three days to reach the church. [They] had never seen a television set; never held a remote control before.

"Sunday night the team started setting up the equipment for the JESUS Film. First the generator wouldn't start; then the DVD player stopped; then the projector and all the equipment stopped. We realized this wasn't a problem with the equipment and stopped to pray. These Christians are mighty prayer warriors. God touched the equipment, and all of it worked at the same time!

"The people began coming. This is a church that would hold 300 people in North America. There were over 1400 men, women, and children packed in! There was literally no ground showing! The windows were full of faces! We started the film. It was in Tok Pisin, the language most understood, so it was incredibly moving. When the crucifixion scene was shown, there were so many sobbing that the District Superintendent asked the team to stop the film so people could come forward to pray.

"It was like a flood! Soon the seekers at the altar were 15 people deep all the way across the church! God poured out his Spirit on us! When needs were met, we began the film again. Many lives were changed [two weeks before] Resurrection Sunday!"