Mathew, an Open Eyes Mobile Messenger, tells how the gift of a motorcycle transformed his ministry.
On January 22, 2015, [Open Eyes donors] blessed me with a ministry motorcycle to accelerate my ministry, and I have been able to reach more people.
Initially, I used to walk for long distances and sometimes [rent] a motorcycle, which was very inconvenient and very expensive. I would [arrive] late and exhausted. It is now easier. All I do is fuel the motorbike, travel conveniently, and deliver [the Gospel] with ease.
With the help of the motorbike, I have been able to evangelize in the interior areas. In one area that is 30 kilometers [18.6 miles] away, many people received salvation. In a period of less than a year, we had 25 adults and 30 children [become Christians]. We, therefore, decided to start a church there.
The people were very happy and positive about starting a church. We started worshipping under a tree for a period of two years, which was tricky, especially during the rainy seasons. We decided to start contributing iron sheets and timber little by little towards building a church. Open Eyes donors prayed for us, and God has been faithful.
Finally, we were able to gather enough and complete the church.
On March 24, 2021, we visited the new church to commission it and dedicate it to God.