Mali, Africa

The Bozo are a nomadic people group in Mali, Africa, numbering aroung 259 000.

There are no recorded followers of Jesus among them.

That is, until now.

From Hannah, a girl in her 20s who upped and left her life to live with them.

"After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb."

This scripture was brought to life yesterday here in a small village in Mali as myself and Mr. Y, a Malian Christian, sat with 20 or so men and women who were eager to here the word of God. After some storying and explanation, they answered with "We are ready, tell us exactly what we need to do to follow this Jesus road!" Praise the Lord, not only did 6 Bozo men and women receive Christ yesterday but 12 others from 5 different people groups received Christ too! Already these new believers are asking how to gather, how to pray, and so many other questions that can only be explained by the work of the Holy Spirit. Before we left the village yesterday, I challenged each of the new believers to tell at least 5 people each what happened in their lives today to which they replied, "That won't be a problem, we'll gather the whole village and tell them!"

I am so happy and amazed by God, I don't think there are adequate human words to describe the feeling. Honestly, over the past year there were few days when I truly believed I would ever be here to see a Bozo man or woman come to know Christ as savior. But praise Him that He is the God and Father of all things and that He does more than we could ever fathom or expect.

Please join us in praying and rejoicing for these new believers who are so hungry for the Word. Pray that their faith is strong and endures and that it produces much fruit in the coming days and weeks!

Rejoicing with you
hannah"