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Team narrowly escapes robbery
Written by Peter Youngren on December 18, 2009There are few, if any, things as rewarding to me personally as to present Jesus to people, who have never heard of Him. That’s what made the Ikara Campaign so special.
Our start was dismally small after the government had rumored the Gospel Festival was cancelled, and the muslim leaders had warned their people not to attend. Then night after night the crowd multiplied and thousands of muslims heard and received the Gospel. Pastor Oddleif Wahl from Norway shared in the Pastors Seminar. He has the same passion as our team - the Gospel.
Our goal is clear; further north to the most muslim areas in Nigeria. I met the the Emir (king) of Kaduna state earlier today to secure his support as we aim for the huge muslim city of Kano. From the Emir’s 600 year old palace we continued to a meeting with Governor Mohammed Nabadi Sambo, and again we were warmly received. I will be airing a special telecast on these visits in the new year. My purpose was to secure his support for our goal of reaching Kano. Governor Mohammed promised to brief the Governor of Kano on our ministry.
Let me give you a brief background on the city of Kano, one of Africa’s largest. 15 years ago Reinhard Bonnke tried to hold a crusade in Kano, but had to flee the city. Several hundred, muslims and Christians died in the riots that ensued. This effectively put an end to Gospel advancement in northern Nigeria. Nigeria is well known for awesome revivals with huge crowds, but almost all of these are in the southern half. No one has been more used by God than Brother Bonnke, and I admire him a lot. Yet the northern frontier remains to be taken for the Gospel. The campaign we just concluded was only one hour from Kano. Once we are
successful there, there are still further northern states that also must hear the Gospel.
Well so much for the big picture. Otherwise, we lived quite simple. I had no running water for three days, but there is nothing wrong with carrying buckets of waters, most of the world does. We had the same meal every day, spicy spaghetti with a scrawny piece of chicken.
Our Campaign team led by Marius Nikolaijsen, Ivan Schultz from Calgary and Kyle Sweitzer from Ohio narrowly escaped a robbery, as the road was blocked and men with faces masked with a grey-white clay attacked their
car. Somehow our driver was able to get away with the perpetrators only feet away. God has given us wonderful Nigerian co-workers, whose hearts are on fire, none more valuable than Rev. Samuel Kuijiyat and Rev. Hayab. We are all committed to the same task - Jesus to everyone.
-Peter
Grace
~ Toronto
Pastor Peter, I wonder why do “grace preachers” so…afraid to tell the whole truth? Is this b/c you guys are afraid that people go wild if they know the WHOLE truth about who God is and how good He is ? or you guys ( ” grace preachers”) want to bridge gaps with ” law preachers” legalistic pastors in your towns, cities etc. in the expense of people’s freedom? It is not fair!
In my opinion people have the right to know the WHOLE truth. It is about time to spit out the WHOLE truth that GOD IS GOOD & GOOD ONLY!!!
Have a merry Christmas
sam shiraz
~ pakistan
you are doing wonderful work dr youngren
God bless you
michael wanyama
~ kenya
our god is great. we thank him . let nothing stand in your way , Peter as you reach out to northern Nigeria and the rest of the world. we pray for you here in nairobi kenya.
Michael Smith
~ Canada
I thank God that Peter Youngren is willing to sacrifice his time and life for the expansion of God’s kingdom. I wish that there were more people…myself included… that were willing to sacrifice ALL for Jesus. My prayer is that you pastor Youngren would continue to preach the “good news” of God’s grace and love for man and that an eternal harvest would result from the seed Pastor Youngren plants and that God has promised would happen when His word goes out.
Olutosin Ogunkolade
~ London, England
This is very, very impressive and i am proud of you Peter Youngren and your team Gospel.
Keep the flag flying and keep advancing.
May the Lord continue to bless, enlarge, uphold and enlarge your coasts in Jesus mighty name.
Eric
~ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Pastor Peter, I love the way God is using you to share the fantastic news of His great love for the world, as shown through His Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the online version of the Bible College, of which I have been able to complete a number of courses, and gain further revelation of Jesus Christ.
Do you ever face rejection from other “Christians” over the gospel of grace? If so then how do you handle it? I am looking to go into ministry full-time and would appreciate any insight you might be able to give.
Nigel
~ Toronto
16 Thus says the LORD of hosts: “ Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They make you worthless; They speak a vision of their own heart, Not from the mouth of the LORD.
17 They continually say to those who despise Me,‘ The LORD has said, “You shall have peace”’; And to everyone who walks according to the dictates of his own heart, they say,‘ No evil shall come upon you.’”
18 For who has stood in the counsel of the LORD, And has perceived and heard His word? Who has marked His word and heard it?” [[Jeremiah23:16-18]]
How then can you say that there will be peace and safety in a Western world that is much like (if not worse than) Sodom and Gamorah? Will not the West be judged? Can’t you see it coming? The news is getting worse and worse, and things are getting worse. There is a coming climax, and don’t forget that Jesus is coming… But you can’t say that the West will not be destroyed for our sins and rebellion.
Roland Coppelmans
~ Mississauga Ontario
Past Peter and his team,
I just want to say what a wonderful work you are doing for the Kingdom of God !
To preach the Gospel in those places were it’s needed the most,i truly respect you for that
May God keep you,and protect you and may his angels camp arround you and the team your travelling with,
That the Holy Spirit can do what he has to do
Spread the gospel of our savior,to all the four corners of the world,so JESUS can come back,
Be Blessed,
Br.Roland
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Rebecca Redgun
~ Siksika Nation, Alberta, Canada
Praise Be To God !! Just think of all the starving people in the world and be glad you even had something to eat even though it was the same everyday. It is written in scripture to reach everyone in the world and spread the gospel. Continue to walk in the faith of the Lord. Let his will be your will.
Peace Be With You and May the Good Lord continue to Bless You !