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One of the crusades in Asahan district, North Sumatra, was performed in the
school yard while the other in the soccer field of the village. The crusades were
coordinated by Ps. Adri Lamajido, the local pastor, who also monitored the happenings
in the proximity areas. As reported, one heart patient from one of the neighbouring
houses got healed after hearing the words of God as being preached from the stage in
the soccer field eventhough he did not physically attend the crusade there. On the
contrary, obstructions and violent threats did emerge from a group of people who
objected with the crusade and protested to the village chief (Lurah). They demanded
the dismissal of the crusade without delay otherwise they would attack the
congregation overthere immediately and violently. Based on the latest development
of insecure and potentially uncontrollable situation and Lurah’s instruction the crusade
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