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Vodoo Priest Turns to Jesus

5/25/2011

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A little over a year ago Austin took a team of college students to Haiti for Spring break. They went into the mountains and partnered with JeanJean and Kristie's small ministry called United Christians International. They share the gospel with many kids, vodoo priests and provide seminary training for Haitian pastors who walk up to 11 hours to get there every week.
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We hear from Kristie and JeanJean regularly and wanted to share with you what they see God doing in Haiti. Get ready to be amazed. 
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Excert from Kristie and JeanJean's latest letters:
"When we started the Sunday afternoon service called ‘Come as You Are,’ we had invited all the voodoo priests in our area to come.  We wanted to provide a safe, informal time for people to listen to the Bible and hear about Christianity.  It was our intention, not to force or to shame people into hearing the gospel, but rather to provide a choice.  So many people that practice vodou continue in this religion due to not feeling that they have another option... Andre Chansma was the vodou priest who said, “We, as vodou priests, cannot do anything to true Christians; they are protected.  Satan only has power over pretend Christians.”  Later he had also told JeanJean, “Jesus is not for me; I don’t need Him.”  We had taken teams of American and Haitian Christians to pray with him, but while he was interested, he never wanted to make a commitment. 

Yesterday, Andre sent someone to ask us to come to his house.  He has had medical problems for awhile and he had been in a car accident while we were in the US... He was ready to accept Jesus as His own Savior.  He was broken up because of the horrid sins in his past as a witchdoctor. But, we know that God takes all of our sins and can make us pure again.  Today, after our prayer and fasting service, 20 people went to Andre’s house to celebrate this man’s re-birth.  He got up from his bed for the first time in weeks and walked into the public road.  He insisted on burning his fetishes and vodou paraphernalia in front of everyone.  He even asked JeanJean to have it announced on the radio that Andre is no longer for hire as a witchdoctor; he is a Christian.  It is joy to say that he is our brother in the Lord." 

Two months later JeanJean reports:
"Andre Chansman continues to rejoice in his new-found faith.  He is a witness to all around him.  He still has many people that come to him wanting him to perform vodou for them but he uses those opportunities to share about Jesus.  Andre tells these people who still put their faith in Satan's power that the devil and his evil spirits have only limited power.  If they want to experience true power, they need to accept Christ as their Savior.  Christ will protect and give peace and joy.  He recently was able to talk to 3 other witchdoctors from his hometown of Maisade (a town quite a distance away)  and lead them to faith!!  Those 3 men will be under the discipleship of another pastor/friend of JeanJean that lives in their area.  Andre's light is so evident to others that they can't help but notice how different he is--may we all have that light!  Andre is basically bedridden.  We don't know the full extent of his illness but I worry he may have prostate cancer.  He has been struggling with this for almost a year.  Please pray for his health and for God's guidance." 
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Incredible huh! God is so amazing. He is a radcial woo-er of hearts.
I'm linked up with... A Holy Experience, We Are That Family, Women Living Well
19 Comments
Heart n Soul link
5/25/2011 11:43:55 am

Wow ...what an amazing story. Glad you linked up - so nice to meet you :)

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Abby link
5/26/2011 03:15:46 am

what an amazing story! so glad we are connected through e4e...and I love your blog too!

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Heart n Soul link
5/26/2011 07:59:03 am

Hey there ...just so you know I am your latest follower (a.k.a Positive Parenting)

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Shanda Oakley link
5/26/2011 09:05:06 am

It's is amazing to hear how God is working around the world and so humbling when we can be a part of it.

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Carly link
5/26/2011 09:31:28 am

so encouraged by God's work in the darkest places!

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Mel @ Trailing After God link
5/26/2011 10:05:42 am

What an awesome story and testimony! I'm so excited for this man's new life in Christ. Praise Jesus! And what an exciting time for the students last year. I would love to take a missions trip like that someday. I have been voting for you for the Top 25 Faith blogs :)

Blessings,
Mel
Please feel free to stop by: <a href="http://melindatodd.com">Trailing After God</a>

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Mel @ Trailing After God link
5/26/2011 10:07:14 am

And I see we both have a redhead in common, my second boy is a redhead. I had three boys and then a little girl :)

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Laura link
5/26/2011 11:04:58 am

Thank you so much ladies! Mel, I am voting for you too. Don't get discouraged (about the pagan blogs) I really think God is doing something beyond all of us. Who knows how many witches are going to Christian blogs now b/c they are logging on to vote. I think God is up to something pretty great.

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S. Beals link
5/26/2011 11:56:01 am

I think that we need to be posting the gospel in the next few days for all of our visitors. :0) God is doing something. I pray we will use our resources and words wisely.

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S. Beals link
5/26/2011 12:17:06 pm

I have the flu right now, so am having some down time, but I am going to praying about a post with the gospel in it for tomorrow. Shall we all do the same?
I think it is so important to represent Christ well during this thing. He would want us to give a blessing or remain silent when we are insulted or attacked.
Blessings to you! I've been voting for you, too. :)

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Laura link
5/26/2011 12:29:08 pm

I am so excited!! Who would ever dream of getting to share the gospel with possibly thousands of pagans who practice witchcraft! AWESOME! I want to leave this post up one more day, since I think it will be a good precursor to the gospel and I will be sharing on sat. and sunday. Yay! Praying for you ladies!! This is just such a fun adventure!

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Muthering Heights link
5/26/2011 12:54:10 pm

That is such a COOL story!!!

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Danica link
5/26/2011 10:16:52 pm

WOW! What an amazing story of how God's truth can change the heart of anyone. So fantastic!

I can't wait to try this bread. We are vegan, so I'll have to tweak a few things. ;)

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Candice Brevard link
5/27/2011 12:58:24 am

What an amazing story. I was drawn to your blog because I have recently returned from my second trip to Jacmel Haiti. I couldn't help but fall in love with their community. I too met a couple of former voodoo priest who are now Christians. I love the quote that you have from that priest “We, as vodou priests, cannot do anything to true Christians; they are protected. Satan only has power over pretend Christians.”
Simply amazing that they too can clearly see the power of God, even if they choose not to accept Him. Thank you for you post, it was a joy to read! :)

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Tracy
5/27/2011 05:23:46 am

Just wanted to chime in as a pagan who is visiting you. I think this is a great post! I have nothing but love for all who love me in return. I was raised Catholic and turned to paganism as a young single mother in my early twenties. I received more acceptance and support through the pagan community than through any Christians in my life. I am not looking to be converted as I am quite happy with my faith as it is. I have been a pagan (though not a witch, there is a difference) for more than 15 years. I do see the beauty in Christianity and appreciate what I read here on your blog.

And what an awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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Laura link
5/27/2011 06:57:25 am

Thank you for visiting Tracy. And thanks for your encouragement. :) I'm sorry you have not been loved well by Christians. Thank you for being upfront about not wanting to be converted. That is really helpful when I share with people what God has to say about having a relationship with Him, b/c I don't want to push someone that is not wanting to hear. Ya know?

But I am excited to talk about what Jesus did and why He did it on my blog tomorrow. Perhaps there are some others in your community that are searching for some different answers.? I just want to be an available resource to those who are searching.

I am also excited to hopefully bring to light some misconceptions about what Christianity is and isnt about. I think it will be very helpful for people. It's so difficult when people think they know what it is and are functioning with the same definition, but arnt really. I'm sure you relate with that... I bet you feel misunderstood a lot. I'm sorry. Thank you for speaking up, even in something as simple as saying "not a witch, there is a difference". (I would like to undestand that better btw... some of the blogs say house witch but also pagan something or another. So do the 2 not go together?)

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Tracy
5/27/2011 08:02:14 am

Pagan: person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

Witch: person who professes or is supposed to practice magick and studies the Ancient Arts.

But really, you could talk to 100 different pagans and get 100 different answers as to what their views are. My faith is extremely personal to me. I do not, in general, go out and shout it from the roof tops. I say I am not a witch because I do not practice magic or do spells. I have no problem with any of my friends who do and who are witches.

Also, there are also Wiccans, Heathens and many other varieties of paganism. Pagan is a term that encompasses many many belief systems.

Not to be at all insulting and not to upset you, just as an example, it is like the fact that there are many many different forms of Christianity. Baptists, Protestants, Lutherans, Catholics.... etc. All are Christian but all have differences int heir basic beliefs.

The main difference is that Christians (correct me if I am wrong, please) all have at least ONE belief in common... the belief/ faith/ knowledge that Jesus Christ died for your sins and was resurrected. That you are saved by your belief in him.

Pagans do not have that. I cannot think of any ONE thing that is believed across the board by all pagans. So it can be very difficult to answer questions about "paganism".

Like I tell people about my son with autism "If you have met one person with autism, then you have met one person with autism". To me, it is the same with pagans.

Some of us are much more outspoken. Some of us prefer to keep our faith to ourselves. MANY are "in the broom closet" you might say and do not share that they are pagans at all. In fact, you could live next door to a pagan and never know it.

We do not sacrifice people or animals. We do not drink blood. We do not curse people. We do not actively recruit others. We do not believe in satan and certainly do not worship him. We are your neighbors, your teachers, your doctors, your friends, your family members. We are part of the PTA/PTO at your children's schools. We are in your grocery stores, your gas stations, your antique shops. Some of us may even be in your churches, still hiding who we are and what we believe.

MOST of us try to be tolerant and loving and accepting. Not all, just like not all Christians hold the same beliefs. There are bad pagans just like there are bad Christians.

I have to thank you for being, both here and during the brouhaha over at Time Warp Wive, honestly interested and willing to listen. I know that you do not believe what I believe. I know that you are not going to change your mind about your beliefs just because I show up over here and sound of a bit. But it is really nice to know that at least you are willing to listen and not just run screaming from the "evil witches".

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Esther Joy
8/24/2011 10:31:54 pm

It was encouraging to be reminded that Satan is a defeated foe, and has no power over us as stated by the vodou priest: “We, as vodou priests, cannot do anything to true Christians; they are protected. Satan only has power over pretend Christians.”

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free standing pantry link
10/10/2012 09:40:50 am

cute post i like it ^__^

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