(ben-GAH-lee) – While continuing to teach and train Timothy, Irene, a local harvest worker, went with him to visit one leader’s fellowship of Muslim-background believers. Everyone was surprised when the leader’s son, John, joined the fellowship. John asked a question: “If down here I do bad things, then how will I go up to heaven?” Timothy replied: “The reason Jesus came was to save us from our sins. We cannot be saved by our good works so that we may not boast.” The discussion then briefly diverted to some Quran verses, but Irene steered the group back to Jesus and why it was necessary that He should die (Hebrews 9:22). John understood the need for a Savior, and Irene said that he needed to make his own decision to follow Jesus. Irene walked John through how Zaccheus repented from his sins and believed. John prayed and received Jesus that day. The whole time, John read the verses himself and was able to explain what he read with some guidance. Irene and Timothy are looking forward to teaching about baptism the next time they meet. Pray for Irene and Timothy as they disciple John and the other believers. Pray for Irene as she trains Timothy.