Gospel to countries where proselytism is forbidden, and many Muslims have reportedly become Christians because of the radio programs, BosNewsLife monitored Tuesday, June 21.
"Every week, we have letters coming from Muslims of North Africa thanking us for sharing with them the Good News by radio and Bible correspondence courses," said one official of a Morocco based radio ministry in a statement released by Christian Aid Mission (CAM). "Someone thanks us weekly for helping him or her accept the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior," the missionary worker said on condition of anonymity.
Few details were released over the exact location of the transmitters, apparently for fear of prosecution by local authorities in the mainly Muslim nation of Morocco. However "many" are "coming to the Lord amid overwhelming poverty and oppression," CAM added.
BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE
The radio official claimed that one young man who signed up for a Bible correspondence course to learn more about Christ "couldn’t find work to earn money. The only way for him to find money to buy the stamps and send us his coursework is to go to a mosque on Friday and beg for money."
He said "giving alms to the poor is one of the five pillars of Islam, and devout Muslims look for opportunities to give when they go to the mosque on Friday, their day of worship. His story touched our hearts."
The ministry’s radio program is reportedly also heard by unreached Berber ethnic groups of Algeria. A man from a Berber village apparently called the mission after hearing the program. "This man was touched and he wants to start his life with God before he dies. He told us the program was an alarm for him, to tell him now is the time to start thinking about eternity," the radio official said.
FOLLOW-UP TRIPS
In addition to the radio program, the CAM supported ministry in Morocco conducts regular follow-up trips "to disciple those brought to Christ. Workers also run summer camps in different areas to give new Christians opportunities for fellowship and growth," the organization said.
It urged supporters to "pray for those coming to Christ through this indigenous mission" as "many face persecution from Muslim family members or neighbors." It also asked prayers "that their faith would remain strong [and] for protection for native Gospel workers courageously taking Christ’s truth to dangerous areas."
More information on indigenous missions in Morocco can be received via e-mail insider@christianaid.org with MI-621 401-MCM in the subject line, CAM said. (With BosNewsLife Research and reports from Morocco)
