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The Missionary and the Witch Doctor

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Verne Ward Missionary in Papua New Guinea for 20+ Years

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Visited a New Believer Samuel said, I needed your encouragement. The chief witch doctor was just here.

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Verne Saw the Witch Doctor Verne said, Samuel doesnt need you. Hes trusting in God for his healing.

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That is no way to treat a person. I love that man. The Holy Spirit Spoke to Verne

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Verne & the Witch Doctor Talked Verne said, I want to apologize for greeting you with disrespect.

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Verne & Yibop Became Friends

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Tent Revival Meeting Verne Invited Yibop to a Tent Revival

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Yibop, Go Back.

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Yibop Rushed to the Meeting First to Accept Christ Instantly Transformed First to Accept Christ Instantly Transformed

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Yibop Shared About Jesus About 100 witch doctors gave their lives to Christ.

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Vernes Lesson The Lord taught me much about respecting people I learned to see them as persons that could be redeemed and become Christlike through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

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A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. Acts 19: 19a, 20

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