- Many people in Egypt are affected by the virus pandemic. Friends have lost loved ones, some have lost their jobs, and many pastors and full-time ministry workers have not had income for a long time. Pray with us for all those who have been affected that God will comfort and provide, and that we can encourage and minister through Derek’s teaching.
- Praise Reports – Egypt
- God opened a door for airing 100 episodes of Derek’s radio programmes in Arabic on six new stations 14 times a day! It’s a dialogue format between hosts, alternating with Derek's teaching and a song. Five of the stations are online so Arabic-speaking people worldwide can be reached.
- The Arabic Facebook page has had 110K likes, some with private conversations on messenger to ask questions, many from unbelievers and all from various backgrounds.
- Recording has been finished for four new books that are now ready for our mobile App and publishing on the Arabic website.
- Translation is completed of 13 video teachings from The Roman Pilgrimage, and dubbing is in process. When finished, they will be uploaded on our online platforms.
- Testimony - Middle East
- “Your Book is not true, it is distorted. You worship three Gods (May Allah forgive you)! How can you say that God has a son - this doesn’t make sense at all.” This is how a young Muslim girl named Samia, started her messages to our team on Facebook. The counsellor responded by saying, “The fact that you cannot understand these things doesn’t mean they aren’t true.” At this point, Samia took a step back and said: “Please answer my questions.” She sounded sincere and listened attentively to the counsellor. Samia had many questions: “Why are Christians divided into Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant?” And why does Christianity have two religions, the Old Testament and the New Testament?” By the grace of God, we were able to answer all Samia’s questions. Then she made a firm statement. “So Muslim are the ones who are mistaken. I have found mistakes in the Quran, but I was afraid to search for answers. Now is the time for truth. I found what I really missed. I really want to know more.” Responding to Samia’s honest desire, the counsellor sent her a Bible. She enrolled in our online discipleship group, and we are still connecting with her. She said: “I want to follow the truth and I am completely sure that it is the way of Jesus. It is an honour for me to follow His Word.”