We visited one of our areas to finalize logistics before going on our Stateside Assignment (STAS). After we finished, one of the Maasai pastors asked for a ride into Arusha. As we were traveling, he thanked us for bringing Maasai Bibles and MP3 players with Bible stories in Maasai to trade for Maasai jewelry, rungus, fimbos, etc. Then he related the story that several of his Maasai church members, who were literate and could read Maasai, were reading the Scriptures aloud to other Maasai who could not read. Then they were discussing the portions of the Bible they were hearing. Others who received the MP3 players, were using them in the markets to share the Bible stories. Many Maasai have cell phones and wear them on a necklace/string/pouch around their necks. These Maasai had replaced their phones with the MP3 players and were walking around the markets with the players on. The pastor related that many Maasai were stopping and listening to the "radio" as many call the MP3 players, asking questions, and wanting to hear more! So, we have some mobile Maasai "evangelists" who are sharing Bible stories and their faith by simply wearing this device around their necks, turning them on, and walking through the market - a place they would go in their normal routines, but using the opportunity to share God's Word.
You never know how God will use you and the things He provides for His honor and glory!
We visited one of our areas to finalize logistics before going on our Stateside Assignment (STAS). After we finished, one of the Maasai pastors asked for a ride into Arusha. As we were traveling, he thanked us for bringing Maasai Bibles and MP3 players with Bible stories in Maasai to trade for Maasai jewelry, rungus, fimbos, etc. Then he related the story that several of his Maasai church members, who were literate and could read Maasai, were reading the Scriptures aloud to other Maasai who could not read. Then they were discussing the portions of the Bible they were hearing. Others who received the MP3 players, were using them in the markets to share the Bible stories. Many Maasai have cell phones and wear them on a necklace/string/pouch around their necks. These Maasai had replaced their phones with the MP3 players and were walking around the markets with the players on. The pastor related that many Maasai were stopping and listening to the "radio" as many call the MP3 players, asking questions, and wanting to hear more! So, we have some mobile Maasai "evangelists" who are sharing Bible stories and their faith by simply wearing this device around their necks, turning them on, and walking through the market - a place they would go in their normal routines, but using the opportunity to share God's Word.
You never know how God will use you and the things He provides for His honor and glory!
