We arrived in Brunei with one phone number to a Christian, and no plans for ministry other then prayer.
Through that phone number we got hooked up with a Malaysian Pastor, and He let us speak and minister in His Church. He drove us around the city to pray, and explained some history, and unseen aspects in Brunei, such as the persecution of Christians who bring Jesus outside of the Church.
Through that Church service we met another Church leader from India, and we were invited to minister to His congregation at another meeting later on in the week. We learned that any religious gathering of two or more for any religion other then Islam is strictly illegal, and punishable, or monitored if found out, but the Govt. turned their head to this one because the believers minister to Buddhists and believers, and leave Muslims alone. So I broke the law by sharing about Jesus at a house meeting, which was translated into Tamal to the Indian listeners.
We also attended a youth conference and a Filipino Church service in English.
My co-leader Calla and weren't sure how much all of the costs were in Brunei, but it ended up being twice as expensive as Malaysia, and much more then we had budgeted for.
Our new friends bought us three meals while we were there, we were blessed with a gift of $100 and another dinner, a discount at the hotel, a free ride back to the border which saved us another $200 USD, and a discounted bus rate back to Kuching.
Many people expressed to us how blessed they felt by us being there, but our team saw God's provision clearly in everything that we all left Brunei with stronger faith, a new understanding of God, and a more clear understanding of and heart for the persecuted Church.
We went with one phone number... and God did the rest.
Praise God!!!
Pray for:
The Church in Brunei. Boldness, wisdom, clear understanding of their calling and obedience
Healing for Christians who have been arrested, detained and interrogated for loving Jesus
The sultan, Government/Monarchy for a fear of the lord and revelation of Jesus' love
YWAM DTS. The local Church wants to start a DTS in Brunei
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