Planting Spiritual Seed & Reaping Spiritual Fruit

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

Dear Ministry Partner,

What we sow we will surely reap, because God grows the seed we have sown. The seeds that had been sown at the 2016 Teacher Training Workshop were finally reaped after 6 years had passed. A new class with 16 participants was finally opened in Gorontalo in August 2022. It seemed too late, even though there have been many follow-ups for 6 years. But God's timing is the best time. Pray that this class can have an impact on the other two provinces; Central Sulawesi Province and North Sulawesi Province.

This is the new class in Gorontalo Province with 16 participants from 7 different denominations. I taught the first class. I am grateful for their response, although some of the participants have earned theology degrees, they admit that these lessons are very good and valuable.

While in Gorontalo Province, I promoted CCI to the youth group and pastor of the Indonesian Christian Church. The pastor is planning to open CCI classes for these youth.

Thankful for your prayers and support,

Frids Lumba

CCI Indonesia National Director

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Staff Update

From Pastor Rahmat Potto, Area Coordinator Mamasa

I held many promotions of CCI and also taught several classes. On August 4, I visited the Salunata class. This was my first time attending a CCI class since I became a coordinator and I received a warm welcome with a cup of coffee. The one very good thing that I see in this class is that they have a fighting spirit in learning and they have curiosity, which makes learning more interesting.

August 18, I promoted CCI Indonesia to the chief of the Salukadi Village, along with his staff and several local communities, totaling 10 people. They were all very enthusiastic about this training because the number of churches there were around 40 local churches in the district. I pray that they will partner with CCI.

Testimony From a Student

"My name is Jimi Benilang and I am a pastor, I am a participant in the CCI class in Gorontalo. I have completed a theological seminary to get a bachelor's degree. When I attended this class, I thought that this was just a normal class, but after two study meetings, I felt like I made a lot of mistakes. I often participate in spiritual activities, which keeps busy. I am admonished by students that my duty as a pastor is to preach and teach, and to do this I should spend more time studying. After studying, I committed to saying no to other spiritual activities so that I would have time to study the Bible."

Prayer Requests & Praises

Pray for the need for teachers in Sumba because many churches are starting to open and ask to start classes but there are no teachers available. Pray that God will send the right people who are willing to teach.

Grateful for a new class in Gorontalo.

Pray that all provinces on the island of Sulawesi will be open to starting CCI learning classes. There are 6 provinces on the island of Sulawesi. Currently there are classes in 3 provinces.

Pray for partners and key people in North Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi and East Kalimantan who are willing to work with CCI Indonesia in training and multiplying leaders.

Pray for the directors of CCI from Asia including myself who will be traveling the east coast of the USA to participate in the CCI Tour in September-October 2022.

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