Recently, we’ve heard two amazing stories about the “JESUS” film. Cru staff members and a wide variety of partner churches and organizations use the film to proclaim the gospel and build disciples around the world. 

In a country in Asia where most people follow another religion, films from the Jesus Film Project were shown on national television. For a country where the gospel is not openly shared, this could be considered a miracle.

In March, as part of a Women’s Day celebration, they aired “Magdalena ,” a version of the “JESUS” film that focuses on Christ’s tender regard for women. Then the week leading up to Easter in April, the “Life of Jesus” movie, based on the Gospel of John, aired for three nights.

A police officer shared with a Cru leader that he had watched the movie with his wife and said that it was the first time they had heard of the gospel, and that they decided to learn more about Jesus.

More recently, in Nigeria, a church planting team visited a village. The people there were concerned as it was time to plant crops. However, there’d been no sign of clouds or rain for 23 days. The people had tried their traditional religious practices, but nothing worked.

A “JESUS” film team went to the drying village well and prayed. Later that day, a soaking rain fell. When they showed the film that night, the whole village turned out to watch and respond. (Click on this link to watch a video from Nigeria.)

  This month, would you pray that film teams showing “JESUS” around the world will find open doors and will see answered prayers? Also, please keep praying for Anne Marie’s recovery from an auto-immune problem. She’s making slow, but hopeful, progress. Thanks for praying, 

As always, we’re grateful for your prayers for us and your commitment to us.

Sincerely in Christ, — Mark, for the Winz family