Monday Night Visitation/Evangelism (12/8/08)

   If asked to describe the experience on Monday night this week in one word, after careful deliberation, I would choose this word: COLD!  With temperatures down below 30 degrees F, we were all wrapped up in coats, toboggans, thermals (aka long johns), and anything else we could to keep ourselves warm. The idea of hand warmers came up, and if anyone has some to donate, that would be great. 

   Aside from the rather cold weather, the night was a blessing all in all. We had 6 people come out with us, so two groups of three. Our goal going into the night was to glorify the Lord, spread His gospel, and finish Holly Pointe, if He so willed.   One group visited several houses, for the most part having the Gospel fall on what appeared to be deaf ears.  We are not too discouraged though, knowing two things: 1. The Lord gives growth, we can only plant seed and water. See Parable of the soils. and 2. If anyone rejects us, they are not rejecting us, but Christ and the Father who have sent us. We can only brush the dust off our shoes and push forward. We had one spanish visit, one young lady who thought everyone is entitled to their opinion (to which I agree, but every action comes with a consequence, and as we all know the action of rejecting Christ and His salvation and see Him as anything less than God, the consequence is eternal death, of this ,and this alone, we are worthy.), a family of Christians who were busy, several people who would not answer the door, some who spoke to us through the door, and a young man who unfortunately did not seem excited nor interested in the gospel, and talked to us (or let us talk) for a few minutes, and was really not feeling anything we were saying.

   Then there was of course the second group. They visited one house, and had a very long conversation. They spoke to a woman who claims to be a believer, but admitted she does not really know the Bible, nor give account for why she believes anything, although she does go to church. Also she had a works based answer for salvation... This visit is exactly why there is urgent need to reach our communities. If we do not knock on doors, the Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons will, and people who are "Christian" but are not deeply rooted in their beliefs, well studied in the Bible, and ready to give a reason for the faith that is within them are the very sheep these wolves feed on and bring into their cults and heresies. There is urgent need for more people to be out with us, so that we can spread the Gospel, follow up with people that are interested, and possibly disciple some where needed.

    If Mondays aren't good for you to share, contact Gary about getting involved with Thursday nights. Not sure what's been going on there, since nobody has updated the blog.

    In other news, word has it that Sunday school was good this week. Ken brought a study that went a little more in depth on what we talked about last week, undoubtably Phil gave him a hard time, and also we raised some money for Katie's Christmas project.  More to come on that. If there are updates, we will let you know.  Also remember the class supply need list for the VSP sunday school class. A post can be found a week or two ago on this page. for the supplies. Be in prayer for our ministry, including those who may have gone astray. Let us be proactive in reaching out to them, and being the Body of Christ!