We adopted the Bells of the Big Country (name changed) in 1997 as our unreached people group. I have often been reminded of the phrase, "There are reasons why the last groups to be reached are the last groups." I have watched Second labor tirelessly for 16 years over the Bells. I have been discouraged often. but recently received heartening news from a conference held to discuss the Bells. Enjoy.
Over 500 have become Christ-followers. This includes both young and old believers. Second paid for the Jesus Film to be translated into their language, and 26 books of the Bible are now available in their language. Among the majority people in the country, house churches are being mobilized to help reach the Bells, a minority group in their country.
Organizations working with the Bells are cooperating better, and have persevered through many trials. At least three Bell churches are meeting regularly. As the Bells become more literate, they are more open to the outside world. My dream is to have a Bell on the platform at Second Baptist someday. We'll see.
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