To SEEK
Denis Kaiser: One day before the meetings in Jamaica, I met with some elders of the church. I had the strong impression that there was no program and no organization at all. But the next evening and all through the next two weeks, I recognized that this church was well organized. They picked me up very punctually. They asked people from other churches to sing at our church. The church is very kind, caring and organized. The attending visitors learn a lot by the presentations and they have a good foundation.

Lindsay Smith: I began to pray—not just for the silence of the screaming baby and the barking dog, but for the audience. I prayed that their hearts would be touched in spite of this not-so-touching atmosphere. I prayed that they would make firm decisions for Jesus, to accept His gift of eternal life. Ever so slowly and gradually, peace and quiet filled the church. The baby stopped crying. The dog ceased his barking. Instantly, the giant cockroach reversed his tracks, averting a scene of screaming women on plastic lawn chairs. Yes, we are beholding with our very eyes the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan. It isn't about screaming babies. It's not about barking dogs. It isn't even about cockroaches. It’s a battle over the hearts of men and women today.

To REAP
Jerry Logan: I am always amazed at how God opens doors. I found this to be to be the case when I ministered in Panama with Canadian University College, The Quiet Hour, and ShareHim. I wasn't sure what to expect from this evangelism trip. I found myself a little discouraged that I would only be with the people for two weeks. How could the short-term work I do have lasting effects? The answer came during the last week of the campaign as I witnessed two Kuna Indians give their lives to Jesus and be baptized.

Caitlin Meharry: I came to share Christ. I came to preach His word. I came to do mission work. But God directed my eyes to look underneath the dirt, behind the wrinkles, through the rain — into the rainbow of colors He is mixing on His palette.
 Jesus is the small, silent presence beside me….
 Jesus receives my hugs….
 Jesus tickles my heart with laughter…
 Jesus kisses me through the whiskers…
 Jesus shows me peace through storms of trials…
 Jesus hugs me firm and tight…
 Jesus kneels beside me to pray… 

David Label: People from all different faiths came to these meetings. They were accepting the messages and came back night after night for more, which showed me that the Holy Spirit was indeed working in the lives of the people. At the end of the two weeks, it looked as if there were only six people who would be baptized. But the last Friday night after the sermon, I made a call for people to commit themselves to Christ through baptism, and four more responded. Then at the baptismal service the following day, the pastor invited any others who would like to be baptized in the future to make a commitment. At this call, eight more people responded, which again shows that the Spirit was working in mighty ways behind the scenes. Many of the people baptized were young adults. It was a wonderful thing to see so many young adults (18-23 years old) giving their whole lives to the Lord.

To KEEP
Jerry Logan: One thing I really appreciated about the gospel work in Panama was that the church had two young Bible workers who would go and work with the people when they made decisions to follow Jesus. They studied and fellowshipped with this teen in a way I could not, and as a result, he gave his life to Jesus and was baptized.

Dan Smith: The worship service was early, then there was a mass baptism in the swimming pool. Twenty-four pastors lined up in the pool, and the candidates lined up. In less than an hour the entire group of 1,102 Filipinos had been baptized and welcomed and prayed into the Body of Christ! In the two weeks since the conclusion of the meetings, the number has swelled to 1,367!

Matt Campbell: When I narrow it down to the most basic lessons that God has taught me through this experience in El Salvador, there are three that stand out in my mind: to be flexible; to always be content; and to never underestimate the power of God. This trip was truly a blessing. I tell you now that it has been, by far, the best money I have ever spent. God has led me to a relationship with Him that I never even knew was possible. Now I know it is just the beginning. He led me to understand my need for flexibility, contentment, and a realization of His power. And He still continues to lead me as my footsteps are finally becoming less visible as they are found in the shadow of my Lord and Savior, Redeemer, and Friend…Jesus Christ.

Kathy McKey: Some of our young people have rededicated their lives to the Lord and are making some serious changes. God has truly been working in all of our hearts on this trip. We praise Him for it. How I wish you could have been with us in the Dominican Republic to catch the spirit of these academy students. This was indeed the best mission trip I've ever been on, simply because so many of the students were seeing miracles happen when they prayed. It suddenly all became meaningful and real to them that God truly loves them individually.

Editor: The Quiet Hour has created something of a problem in El Salvador because of their evangelistic efforts in 2005-2006: nearly 3,000 people there have joined the family of God! The existing church structures, some of them little more than shacks or one-room-home fellowships, are not able to contain all the worshipers. So, as it has around the world, The Quiet Hour has raised funds for and rolled up sleeves to build churches and chapels to house the new converts.

Breanna, age 17, helped build churches to contain new members from a previous evangelism mission.) When I was leaving the El Carmen church, I was suppressing tears. I was filled with a longing for those people. They have such drive. They were behind schedule, but the church was up, the roof was on and there were curtains in the windows. The tears in their eyes, men and women alike, their hugs, kisses and love was enough to take my breath away. Not to forget, though, I saw that church in the beginning when there was just a big trench for the footings all the way around, and I saw it raised up in seven days. Praise God for this heart-warming experience.