Esmerelda!

Over 6,000 people came out in the last week to see "Esmerelda". Here is a taste of how God impacted lives:

"My family and I were fortunate enough to see the production on Saturday night. Wow, what a spectacular effort to visually and accoustically inspire us! Miss Grace Scheibe did a wonderful job! Thanks again for the inspiration. My 7 year old son said at the end, "Mommy, can we stay for the next show?!"

"I am a freshman at Iowa State University. I have heard a lot about your church from many classmates, as well as teachers although I have never actually been to any of your services myself. Tonight I attended your "Esmerelda" play and was at a loss for words. It touched me in many ways. Being a freshman this year, I haven't had the experience of college life that I expected as I have had to deal with a few difficult situations with a couple of close friends back home dealing with death. This has made it difficult for me to remember who I am. Being said, I was wondering what I needed to do to possibly become part of "Salt" on Thursday evenings. Again, your play was absolutely amazing."

Pray that the reality of the King who pursues us in love and our simultaneous yearning to "fly free" in Him comes to life in the heart of many who heard the clear message of the gospel through "Esmerelda".

Hope Center in Zambia in the Omaha Herald

We just received this email note from our partners in Zambia at Brookside Church in Omaha:

The Omaha World Herald did a pretty nice spread on the Hope Center today.Thought you might want to see it. It was nearly a full page on the front ofthe LIVING section.You can view it online - see link below.

Here's the online link.http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3940&u_sid=10506548

Back to the Reservation

Thanksgiving with the Lakota Tribe at Rosebud

• Roger Wheeler, his family, and several others spent Thanksgiving at Rosebud
• A Thanksgiving meal was served for 50 native Americans
• a Bible study was started using "The Trail of Hope"
• plans were made to return over Christmas vacation

Pray that hunger for God and His Word will transform the culture on the reservation.
Pray for the Lord of the Harvest to raise up workers!