“See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it!” —The Lord Jesus (Revelation 3:8a)
Anno Domini – “the year of our Lord” – 2024. What a year! Oh, how broken and heartbroken the nations! Oh, how beautiful the gospel that is breaking into hearts and homes as its story and message is told in ways people of all worldviews can understand. While we see only “the mere edges of His ways” (Job 26:14), God has blessed us this past year with daily glimpses into His ongoing work in the lives of millions*, via social media, radio, books, and face-to-face witnessing and distributions by His servants around the world using ROCK’s gospel and discipleship tools. Here’s a small sampling from December – from the six continents:
Asia • From a Central Asian country: “On Christmas day, the full KING of GLORY movie was televised across the nation, not once but twice!” • In another country: “Five guys were arrested for giving out KoG micro-SD cards. But the police found only 47 of the guy’s 275 KoG SD cards (a hole in one of the guy’s pockets had caused the other cards to fall into and get stuck in his pant-leg!). Imagine the police station scene as 47 officers and imams were ordered to check the SD cards’ content (the chronological gospel) on their phones, which also opened a door for all 5 men to share their testimonies! • India: Much to report. Pray for the Church.
Europe/Middle East • Germany: Multitudes are watching KoG and giving feedback. • Yemen: God is touching lives as faithful believers use ROCK media tools to interact with/have personal Bible studies with truth seekers.
Africa • Thank you for your support for believers and ROCK projects in Senegal, Niger, South Africa, and Tanzania. This month, the New Hope Girls’ School in Tanzania begins its 3rd year. • In Rwanda, where Nate recently taught 10,000+ youth at a “Teens for Christ” rally, ROCK will cover the 2025 transportation costs of 34 servants of God so they can continue to bring the gospel into the nation’s schools. • ROCK’s gospel and discipleship tools are regularly shipped to many countries. From Nigeria: “Thanks for the materials! In the schools, “Your Story” booklets and Bibles were received with tears of joy. Scores of students are giving their lives to Christ.” • Sudan: Amid civil war and famine, KoG will soon be recorded in Sudanese. “It is critical for us as the Church to broadcast the love of Christ to this people!”
Oceania • Papua New Guinea: “Our aviation float-plane ministry now uses ‘Tok Pisin King of Glory’ videos and books in our hospital and with our free emergency life flights to remote villages. These materials have been a game changer for our ministry!” • 45,000 more KING of GLORY books are being shipped to Papua New Guinea.
South America • Amazon Jungle: “The Yanomamö KoG books are teaching & equipping the remote villages…”
North America • Haiti: “Amid gang violence, 8000 French & Creole books have arrived. Film showings continue….”
For an understood gospel worldwide,
* In 2024, the KING of GLORY movie, in its 60 languages, had 6 million views on ROCK’s YouTube channel with an average watch-time of 86 minutes per click.