The Missionary and the Witch Doctor

Verne Ward

Missionary in Papua New Guinea for 20+ Years

Visited a New Believer

Samuel said, “I needed your encouragement. The chief witch doctor was just here.”

Verne Saw the Witch Doctor

Verne said, “Samuel doesn’t need you.

He’s trusting in God for his healing.”

“That is no way to treat a person.I love that man.”

The Holy Spirit Spoke to Verne

Verne & the Witch Doctor Talked

Verne said, “I want to apologize for greeting you with disrespect.”

Verne & Yibop Became Friends

Tent Revival Meeting

Verne Invited Yibop to a Tent Revival

“Yibop, Go Back.”

Yibop Rushed to the Meeting

First to Accept Christ…Instantly Transformed…

Yibop Shared About Jesus

About 100 witch doctors gave their lives to Christ.

Verne’s Lesson

“The Lord taught me much about respecting people… I learned to see them as persons that could be redeemed … and become Christlike through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.”

A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly.  

In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.

Acts 19: 19a, 20

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