Far, far away in a little town called Diamond, there lived a
fisherman named Heleno. Though it sounds like it, this is no fairy tale. Heleno’s
wife became a Christian last year, the only one in Diamond (Diamante). She is
Ivani’s sister, whom Francinaldo and Ivani have visited two or three times a
year since they became followers of Christ.
Every time they go,
Solange gathers family and neighbors to study the Bible. Most times
Heleno would be out fishing, but he would hear the message some times. This and
his wife’s example finally became enough for him to come to a decision.
They traveled to João Pessoa, spent the weekend here and we
studied the Bible. Since Heleno doesn’t read well, I drew pictures to help him
better understand why sin is such a problem in our lives and why only Jesus can
resolve it. He understood despite my
lack of drawing talent.
He was baptized, and went back to his hometown a new man,
armed with my stick figure drawings to share what he has learned with others.
Heleno and Solange may be simple folks, but they are God’s representatives now
in Diamond, and with God on their side many people can be caught in the Gospel net in that city.
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