The following is from Pastor Bob in Wales
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Dear Prayer Partners,
Following young Brandon's death and funeral service my heart has been heavy as to the meaning of this young boy's life and death. He was born to parents who were addicted to drugs and fed him drugs as well. The first two years of his life were a living hell. He was abused and neglected by his natural parents to the point where social services had to take him from them. He was put into foster care with David and Janet James who also legally adopted him. They loved him so much and did everything to try and make his life better, and it was.
However, as most of you know, David and Janet are atheists. There was no way for Brandon to ever here about Jesus at home. This is the case with most of the children in Wales. Brandon came to love God through myself and other Christian ministers being allowed to teach about God in the local schools. When Brandon became ill he asked to see Pastor Bob. God placed me in that school and then in Brandon's life to share His love with Brandon. Because of God's love Brandon is now with Him for eternity.
The reason I said all of that is to ask you to join me and others in prayer. I met with a group that God started in another valley about 40 miles from here. They have a rather extensive network of young people from all over the world who have joined together to work in the schools of that valley. They use sports and music to reach the children. They assist the teachers, work in the play grounds and build solid relationships with children and teachers alike.
Unlike the USA, the Christian message is still allowed to be taught in our schools in Wales. The generation between 15 and 45 have been almost completely lost and without God in these valleys. The culture and the mindset of the adults is totally against God. The only group that is still reachable are the children.
This is a God sized task. This is not something that I can do alone. Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Mk 10:27
I would ask if you would please pray with me in this matter. Ask your friends and prayer partners to join with you and pass the request on to others they know. I feel so strongly about this. I have no doubt that this is from God. Please pray that God will provide the workers to go full time into the schools with the gospel message. Pray that God will provide the training for these workers. Pray that God may show you your part in this. Pray that God will raise up young athletes to inspire the children for God.
If you are willing to join me in prayer for "Brandon's Brigade" please email me so I can be sure to keep you updated. Only God knows how long the schools will be open for this type of ministry.
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