Dear friend in Christ,

Is anything too hard for God? Clearly not, for He is drawing people to Himself even in the most difficult circumstances. That's why I want you to hear this amazing report.

An evangelist was leading a team into difficult regions of Africa, taking the "JESUS" film to
people who had never heard. Despite the initial resistance, he saw people coming to Christ in very large numbers.

He and his fellow workers were using the "JESUS" film, one of the most accurate films ever produced on the life of Christ. Every word that Jesus speaks is a direct quote from scripture. The film is the very Word of God, translated into the local language, brought to life on the film screen.

This particular team was doing about six outreaches a week in the bush, in a very tough location. They were headed for a large village and had sent a co-worker ahead to arrange a meeting with the chief, to ask his permission and announce the showing of "JESUS." (I will let the team leader tell the rest of the story.)

When I arrived, the worker was trying fruitlessly to persuade the chief. He wanted nothing to do with "JESUS" and declared, "I am a Muslim, I am a Muslim leader. I lead the mosque and I'm the chief of the village. Since this village has existed we have never allowed any other religion. You will do NOTHING here!"

With the Holy Spirit as my guide, I respectfully replied, "We are coming here to show you and your people the 'JESUS' film, preach the gospel and heal the sick." He responded, "What did you say? Heal the sick?...Really?...Is that possible?" "Yes, if you allow us to show the 'JESUS' film and preach the gospel."

He looked at his second-in-command and fell silent. There was a pause as he thought. The chief turned back to me and said, "Really!? Heal the sick...Okay, we want to see this." With his permission, the film team went to work at a large soccer field. They unloaded the projection equipment, generator, threaded the film, set up the screen, speaker and lights.

Then, they went about announcing the film. Around 5,000 people came that night and filled the soccer field. It was standing room only. Something was happening. As the projector started I went to the car and prayed, asking God to give me a word for these people when the film concluded.

They were deeply moved by the "JESUS" film. So much was literally foreign to them, yet so wondrous. They were stunned by the life of this good Man, His crucifixion and resurrection. {He is describing the power of the Word of God on which the film is totally based, a message that penetrated deep into their souls.}

The people were listening in a way Ive never seen in all the outreaches. I felt like the Holy Spirit was hovering over the entire soccer field and village, calling them out of darkness. His presence was so strong.

Over the microphone I called out, "How many here recognize a need for a Savior?" Almost everybody raised his hand. There was a group of young people on my right. Some raised their hands and voices, "We want our sins to be forgiven!" Then others on the other side cried out, "We want our sins to be forgiven!"

Everyone began crying out to God for mercy. So, in that moment, I led the entire group of 5,000 in the prayer of salvation. Then I spoke to the crowd. "This Jesus is not only a Savior, but He is a Healer, and today He wants to heal anybody who is sick. Bring your sick forward."

So, one by one, they came--first about 12 men and women with back problems. He healed them all, instantly. They brought a young deaf boy, about 8 years old. The Lord healed him. People kept coming, and kept being healed. God was at work affirming His Word and His Son! It was simply incredible.

On my right stood the chief, the leader of the village and the mosque. Now I turned to him and said, "Do you see what is happening?" He answered, "Yes. Can I say something to my people?" I gave him the microphone and he stepped forward.

To the 5,000 he spoke: "What you have just seen is real because there is no man who can do what you have seen unless God is with him, and with these people who have come to us. The Lord is with them. Now, bring all the sick from the village! Go home now and bring them here!"

As I continued to pray for the people, a father came running. He was holding his daughter. She was 7 years old, born totally blind. He pleaded with me, "Please pray for my daughter." I said, "Do you believe Jesus will heal her?" He answered, "Thats why I brought her!" I prayed and then moved my hand across her face. She started to move, and followed my hand. She was able to see.

She moved her head to the left, to the stage and lights. She was just amazed by the lights and everything she was seeing. Still in her father's arms, he asked her, "Do you see? Do you see?" She turned her eyes to him, and looked on her father's face for the first time in her life. She knew his voice but had never seen his face. The look on both their faces was amazing. She answered, "I can see you!"

Our God is so wonderful! That day the people saw the gospel lived out before them through these affirming miracles, and through the "JESUS" film in their own language. They experienced the living Word of God that the Holy Spirit used to transform them for all eternity.

This is the reason for my letter. I am asking for your help today because hundreds of Christian workers are ready to show "JESUS" to people who have yet to experience the
transforming power of the Word of God. Many of these workers have mapped out entire regions without a single witness for the gospel. They need partners like yourself who will pray for their ministries and send them forth.

And I feel a special urgency to invite your help on behalf of these workers. There are several major evangelistic campaigns currently underway in Africa, or about to be launched. Many are in restricted or difficult areas. Their "tool of choice" to reach people who have never heard? The "JESUS" film!

That's why they are asking for your partnership, and why I am writing to you today. Now, allow me to explain the impact you can have when you partner with one of these teams.
Historically, for every $50 you send, about 500 people can be shown "JESUS." Although it varies by location, among these 500, about 50 may indicate a decision for Christ! And when you help each person experience the power of the Word of God, they can be transformed by that Word and the miraculous moving of the Holy Spirit...for all eternity. That is leverage indeed!

So as you are led by the Spirit of God, can you consider reaching out to people who have never heard through a gift of $35, $50, $75 or $100? As you have a financial ability would you pray about a gift of $500 or as much as $1,000 to allow people to see and hear the Word of God? Please know that every gift is important. You can make an eternal difference.

Now, this last story comes from another country where the work of proclaiming Christ is
difficult. This country has been in the throes of civil war now for six years. A "JESUS" film team felt led to reach out to the army. They approached a military commander and showed him and his officers "JESUS." As a result, a number of officers became followers of Jesus and were actually trained to use the "JESUS" film. Amazing!

The soldiers then took the team behind enemy lines, transporting them and their 16mm equipment. The soldiers provided protection as the "JESUS" film team proclaimed the gospel to 30,000 people! The result was that 15,000 people indicated decisions for Christ!

This is the kind of power and leverage your gift can have. When you send $1,250, you can help keep one of these teams at work for an entire month. Or, your gift of $1,980 can supply a traveling film team with a portable projector. With one projector, a film team will be able to show "JESUS" to perhaps tens of thousands. Please consider a gift of any amount according to His leading and your ability.

Truly, the Holy Spirit is moving powerfully in the world today! You never know what He will do with the equipment and support you provide. If you are willing, God could use you to help win tens of thousands to Christ. So, as you are led, give generously. Join what He is doing and help build His kingdom.

Thank you for showing your love for God by helping the people He dearly loves. For "God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people..." (Heb 6:10 NIV). May God bless you for your partnership.

For Christ and His Kingdom,

Jim Green, Executive Director,
The JESUS Film Project

P.S. "JESUS" film teams and workers are waiting to start showing "JESUS." Some of the teams contain members who themselves first came to Christ when they experienced the power of the Word of God, through "JESUS." But these workers need Christians to partner with them, to send them into the harvest. The opportunities are now. Tens of thousands are ready to respond now, if we can send them. So, if you help today, just select the "give a gift" button above, the teams and the people in the villages who await the hope of the gospel will be grateful, for all eternity! God bless you for your partnership.

The number of people reached thorough a single projector depends on the area, the teams availability, and on other circumstances. There have been many showings through a single projector with audiences exceeding 10,000 people.