God’s Presence within the Prison Chambers
The presence of the Lord continues to lead the way in transforming the hearts of men in the prison. I love meeting with the men who are saved, but my heart breaks for the few hundred men, many who are muslim, who sit against the wall and with hunger watch the Lord Jesus touch lives. Two weeks ago the Spirit of the Lord moved mightily during our meeting, many muslims and other unbelievers lifted up their hands to receive prayer to know the truth about Jesus Christ, and experience more of God’s love and peace in their lives. Last week, after another wonderful time in our meetings, the Lord instantly healed 4 men of sickness and pains. Hallelujah! Dec. 23, the prison celebrated Christmas. With the help of an individual from the U.S., we were able to bless each of the 34 men within the prison church with a tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush, and bath soap. Because of God’s love, we also purchased 2 buckets of dried, salted usipa (minnows) for all the 300+ men in the prison to eat. Praise God!
Joy In Assumane Village
This past Sunday, the Iris Ministries church in Assumane village celebrated Christmas with a chicken, rice and soda feast for everyone. Most people in the villages don’t get to have chicken and soda often. The children were given “punch balloons” as gifts. Even better than the feast, was the fact that many missionaries and local Mozambicans worked well together to make the event a successful one.
Christmas Eve at our Iris Center in Lichinga
All of us missionaries got together at our center to exchange gifts, pray for one another, worship and enjoy food as we hung out and spent time with one another. We had a wonderful time together celebrating the birth of Christ. Currently there are 27 missionaries at our center which includes the 11 children and the newest member, Zoe, the daughter and first child of Jessie and Tanya Gellatly, who was born December 23.
Thank you for praying for the people of Mozambique, and helping us to reveal the love of God in Christ Jesus to them. We pray that the Lord would exalt Himself in your midst this Christmas and Holiday Season! Merry Christmas, and may the Lord bring more and more joy into our lives because of all that He has done for us.
We praise the Father for the precious gift of His Son, Jesus Christ,
Tyren and Tiffany Haynes
Photos: gifts for prisoners, children waiting for the Christmas feast, Chayah (1 day before turning 6 months)
