Mali APR09 - salvation, assurance, baptism

     This morning in Village X we had seven baptized - four men and three women - the first three women baptized that village.  Last night we had a very long discussion with the hunter and all of the key believers there.  After going through the plan salvation in a number of different ways emphasizing grace and Christ’s sacrifice in our place and trusting only in Him for salvation, the hunter assured us that’s what he was doing even if he might not have communicated that clearly with Penny.  He just assured us in emphatic terms that he was truly trusting only in Christ for his salvation and many others in the area echoed that.  So hopefully that’s the case.

     Anyway, we feel a lot better about it after that long discussion.  Pastor Bart also is convinced of their understanding of what the true nature of salvation is.

    We had a good drive over to Kedougou, a good visit with Audrey [a fellow believer] tonight, and ready to head out early in the morning toward our safari near Kola Koba National Park.  We’ll be spending the night over there tomorrow night.  We’ll try to call just to let you know we’re safe and not much of a report other than wildlife sightings perhaps.  Anyway, we will see you soon and thank you for all your prayers. Bye bye.