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OACI Update 1999

New Zealand: Operation Jerusalem

Just as the Lord told his disciples to be witnesses in Jerusalem, OAC New Zealand mobilizes hundreds of Christians in evangelism over the Christmas - New Year holiday season in a program called 'Operation Jerusalem'. This year, approx-imately 1500 Christians were trained by OAC and sent out in 72 teams from 87 churches. Mainly made up of young people, these teams went out all over the country to preach the gospel in the open air and at family events, and to witness one-on-one in coffee bars. Camp sites, small towns, and holiday spots readily opened their doors to them, and thousands were reached. A total of 446 responded, mostly for salvation, and all have been followed up.

New Zealand enjoys religious freedom in the public schools, and every week OAC ministers to at least 4000 students. Future outreaches for the year 2000 include the Sydney Olympics, Americas Cup - now New Zealand's Cup! - mobilizing teams in evangelism from the visiting Doulos ship, outreach in the Pacific Islands, and playing a major role in the 2001 Franklin Graham Auckland Crusade.