Trial upon trial
A Manjui missionary couple in Paraguay, Isnei and Zitilla, is encouraged by their home church in the midst of many trials.
They had moved to a distant village composed of Nivacle and Manjui tribal people. God’s Word was being taught in Nivacle but the Manjuis did not really understand. The Manjuis hungered for God’s Word and Isnei and Zitilla answered the call.
Recently the couple returned to their home village for a short break. They were greeted by nearly everyone from the church when they arrived.
"After giving his missions report," wrote missionary Jamie Hunt, "Isnei implored the church to meet together three times a week to maximize their short time together. It was so amazing to witness Isnei and Zitilla being renewed as the believers encouraged one another by remembering the love of God, and praising Him for sending their Savior."
During their short stay Isnei and Zitilla suffered trial upon trial. Their daughter-in-law nearly died as a result of a miscarriage. Their home was broken into, a son was wrongfully accused of adultery and a nasty rumor swept through the village that demons lived in their yard.
Also, their 17 year-old son became involved in a problem sweeping the Manjui culture. The community is reeling with shock over a growing alcohol problem. Many young people have all-night drinking parties, drinking till they are shaking and writhing in a drunken stupor.
Because of the extent of the drinking problem and their son’s involvement, Isnei and Zitilla questioned whether they should continue in the ministry. The church elders felt their son should acknowledge his sin before they returned to their ministry and prayed for the young man to repent.
During a believers’ meeting the son got up, shared that he was very sorry for what he had done and ran out crying. This is very unusual in Manjui culture and was a real sign of repentance. The elders rejoiced in the answer to prayer and encouraged Insei to return to his teaching ministry.
They had moved to a distant village composed of Nivacle and Manjui tribal people. God’s Word was being taught in Nivacle but the Manjuis did not really understand. The Manjuis hungered for God’s Word and Isnei and Zitilla answered the call.
Recently the couple returned to their home village for a short break. They were greeted by nearly everyone from the church when they arrived.
"After giving his missions report," wrote missionary Jamie Hunt, "Isnei implored the church to meet together three times a week to maximize their short time together. It was so amazing to witness Isnei and Zitilla being renewed as the believers encouraged one another by remembering the love of God, and praising Him for sending their Savior."
During their short stay Isnei and Zitilla suffered trial upon trial. Their daughter-in-law nearly died as a result of a miscarriage. Their home was broken into, a son was wrongfully accused of adultery and a nasty rumor swept through the village that demons lived in their yard.
Also, their 17 year-old son became involved in a problem sweeping the Manjui culture. The community is reeling with shock over a growing alcohol problem. Many young people have all-night drinking parties, drinking till they are shaking and writhing in a drunken stupor.
Because of the extent of the drinking problem and their son’s involvement, Isnei and Zitilla questioned whether they should continue in the ministry. The church elders felt their son should acknowledge his sin before they returned to their ministry and prayed for the young man to repent.
During a believers’ meeting the son got up, shared that he was very sorry for what he had done and ran out crying. This is very unusual in Manjui culture and was a real sign of repentance. The elders rejoiced in the answer to prayer and encouraged Insei to return to his teaching ministry.