Missionary Frank Puhl preached a strong message from Genesis 4 in which he emphasized that becoming a member of this church –or of any Grace Brethren church — did not make one a Christian. Rather, it was accepting the sacrifice Jesus paid with His blood that gives one entrance into eternal life.
After the service, several “seekers” who came by just to visit expressed appreciation, because they were wondering “what theology this new church taught.” The church, which includes many immigrants from Chad at this point, is determined to reach people in its own neighborhood and to attract Cameroonians as well as immigrants.
Frank’s sermon was translated (right) in the Laka language as he spoke.