The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 17:19b-20, “’May we know what this new teaching is which you are proclaiming?

20 “For you are bringing some strange things to our ears; so we want to know what

these things mean.’”

While the news informs us of huge persecution of Christians throughout the world,

there are still those who do not know about the Gospel. Some have heard about

it, and want to know more. Nana and I for some time have had communication

with some missionaries on a volcanic island several miles offshore of Papua New

Guinea. Recently, the inhabitants of another island nearby heard there was some

“God talk” being shared on the volcanic island. They wanted to know what it was.

After praying about what they should do, the missionaries went to the island to

see how serious the people were about hearing the Gospel. They were serious!

Knowing that the people were totally ignorant of the Bible, the missionaries shared

some of the Gospel. Almost immediately, 34 accepted Christ and wanted to know

more. They built a shelter, so they could hear more while be out of the sunshine

or the rain. The report we had says that they would awaken the missionaries

early in the morning saying, “Eddie, are you up yet? We want to talk about the

LORD.” As a thirsty man begs for water, these dear people beg for the Gospel.

Meanwhile, here at home, we take for granted the Good News we have of Christ.

Pray for these dear people. And take SERIOUSLY the Good News we have to share!

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas