Let the children come … and bring their parents too
Ese Ejja children in Bolivia are challenging their parents to listen to God’s Word.
Isidi told her mother, who is going through some rough times, to return to the women’s Bible study instead of just feeling sad and angry. Ichaji told his dad that he needs to stand again for Christ and be a godly man instead of drinking and wasting his life.
Isidi’s mom went to the Bible study and had a long talk with missionary Cher Riepma. Ichaji’s dad is attending the meetings once again and seems to be listening very intently as the Word is taught.
Cher and her husband, Michael, have initiated several outreaches to children, and their kids have been a great help and encouragement to the Ese Ejja kids. They have Bible clubs, youth meetings, Sunday School classes, Thursday night puzzle nights and reading classes.
The Riepmas' daughter Shelly came to help for the summer. She and her younger sister Jenny have started evening soccer games under the bright light of the moon as well as taking part in a weekly “beach day” when they take around 50 Ese Ejja kids for a day of swimming.
Pray for the Riepma family as they minister to the Ese Ejjas. Pray that more adults will continue to listen to the challenge to attend Bible study and will trust in Christ for salvation.