Putting God’s Word into Practice

“Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.” -Luke 10:35

Dear Ministry Partners,

Praise God! Seven participants from three CCI Indonesia classes graduated in Sumba. "This class has been a great blessing and has helped me in my ministry," said Pastor Robby, one of the graduates. A lesson in the first book showed him how to prepare daily devotionals. He now writes his own and shares them with several WhatsApp groups. He's grateful for the encouraging responses he's received and is committed to keeping it up.

Our Board of Trustees and staff also gathered to welcome two new trustees and thank the outgoing members for their service. I opened the meeting with a reflection on the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). The priest and the Levite saw the injured man and passed by. The Samaritan stopped, cared for him, and offered to pay for whatever else he needed. His example challenged us to put God's Word into practice by paying attention to the needs around us, using what we have to help, and staying generous as long as help is needed.

Thank you to everyone who gives to CCI Indonesia. Your support makes classes like these possible and helps pastors like Robby put what they learn to work in their ministries.

With gratitude,

Frids and Renny Lumba

CCI National Director of Indonesia

Testimonies

"My name is Michael Bani, and I am a participant in the CCI classes held in Rajaka, West Sumba. To support my family financially, I work as a construction laborer, a job that sometimes requires me to leave home for a while when I take on projects in other regencies.

Although I graduated from Bible school, I did not feel prepared to enter ministry. My wife and I began participating in the CCI classes, and gradually my mindset and approach to studying the Bible shifted. My wife's encouragement motivated me and helped prepare me to serve the congregation. I am grateful that I was eventually ordained as a pastor at the church that my wife and I pioneered. Currently, about 30 adults attend our Sunday services. Through my studies with CCI, my heart and perspective regarding ministry have been transformed."

"My name is Putri Sandra, and I am a student in a CCI class in Parondonbulawan. I felt a calling and a deep desire to serve; however, I soon realized my knowledge of the Bible was very limited. I have a strong desire to keep learning so that I can serve God as effectively as possible. I am involved in ministry at my local church and am often given the opportunity to share reflections from God's Word, though I sometimes find it challenging to prepare for these tasks. Praise God, I had the opportunity to participate in CCI training, which has provided me with a better understanding of how to properly observe, interpret, and apply God's Word. This has been a great help to my ministry, and I am now committed to continuing my studies."

Graduation

Praise God! On October 8, we celebrated the graduation of seven participants from three CCI Indonesia classes in Sumba. 

Training and Planning

Vice President of International Ministries Josh Bloomfield met with CCI Indonesia's trustees to review their responsibilities and talk about how they can better support the staff who keep classes running.

Seven instructors teach 12 classes across the ministry. To prepare more teachers as CCI Indonesia grows, the board called for an instructors' conference and Teacher Training Workshops.

Musa will coordinate a monthly prayer time for trustees and staff. In time, the board hopes to invite teachers and students to join.

Staff Update

Oktavianus Bulu Mila, Sumba Area Coordinator:

In Dassa Elu II and Kowaka, we studied Book #5 on Biblical Doctrine. After hearing conflicting views on salvation, participants in Dassa Elu II found clarity in what Scripture teaches about God's work and our response. In Kowaka, we explored how the Holy Spirit empowered people for specific tasks in the Old Testament and how he dwells permanently in believers in the New Testament.

In Rajaka, one participant found encouragement in Book #6, Personal Spiritual Life. The study helped them see that everyone in the body of Christ has equal worth before God and serves Christ.

During my visit to Gollu Tana, we studied Book #9, on church history, and examined how the two world wars shaped the church's history.

Dassa Elu II Class

Kowaka Class

Rajaka Class

Gollu Tana Class

Daniel Pua Padang, Mamasa West Sulawesi Area Coordinator:

I visited the Parondobulawan class to teach Book #2 on the Old Testament, specifically the Book of Judges. Putri, one of the students, said, "I felt blessed by the material presented, as this study helped me understand the chronology of the different Judges."

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