JNI 644 - A JESUS film team responded to an epidemic of witchcraft in the Central African Republic by 'soaking' villages in the region of Bossangoa with the Gospel. They walked from village to village and showed the JESUS film every night. Eighteen new churches have been planted as a result.

Area witches reportedly have the power to kill and cause tremendous physical suffering, besides terrorizing the community. The government routinely imprisons accused witches, but prison walls cannot contain their power. Witchcraft is common in the Central African Republic and the Christian population is heavily influenced by animistic religion. When witches in the villages saw the JESUS film and heard the Gospel in their own language, many were convicted by the Holy Spirit. They joyfully repented of their sins, experienced freedom from bondage, and turned their lives over to the Lord Jesus Christ.

This story is being continued in this week's edition. Also in this edition: the inspiring story of a young urban house church leader in China.

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