At the end of the conference, Becky had the privilege of addressing the Unity Committee of the Dareda Valley Region. She explained to them that there have been people on the other side of the world who have been praying for them, not just during this conference, but also for several months in preparation for this conference. The entire group was very surprised and touched that brothers and sisters in Christ would love them and commit to praying for them.
Becky then presented the Chairman of the Unity Committee with a “zawadi” (Swahili for “gift”) from the Sunday Night Prayer and Bible Study Group of Ionia, Michigan. As he unfurled the banner, the crowd and other committee members clapped and praised the Lord. They came to understand that the passage written on the banner was John 3:16. And though it was not in their “mother tongue” language, they seemed quite happy and satisfied to have that very familiar passage in OUR language.
They felt very loved and cared for, and they agreed that this banner should accompany the Unity Committee at all future AIM conferences, both as a reminder of the love and care of their “distant brothers and sisters” but also as a reminder of the love of the Father Who sent His Son for our salvation. Praise God!
