A Changed Life

Hi Everyone,

Meet Emmanuel. He lives in the Kisayhip village and washes cars for a living and also has just recently been hired by Back2Back Nigeria to be the part-time "manager" of the Viewing Center at the village. Emmanuel is different than the others boys at the car wash. His mother left his father and his family was split up. His father and brother turned to a life of alcohol but Emmanuel chose to be different; he wanted something better. A Christian man raised him, and Emmanuel has modeled his life after this mentor. He is one of the "good guys"; someone people trust and admire. When we started looking for someone to help with our Community Center, Emmanuel became a key role in running and maintaining it for all of the World Cup matches. He has a vision for his community and he desires to see the children become something more than what he sees himself. When Jason, our Field Director, asked more about that desire, Emmanuel said, "if these children don't get an education, then they will wash cars like me and that is where it will end."

Emmanuel is one of the young men that Crist and Jason are discipling on Tuesday afternoons through Bible Study and sharing. How exciting it is when the Holy Spirit begins to work in the heart of an individual - whether it's in Pinehurst, USA or Jos, Nigeria. Pray for Emmanuel to be strong in the Lord and consistent in his walk of faith.

In-joy,

Eileen and Crist