Five days in September.
An intensive evangelism event called "Mission Ottawa", was effected by members of our humble church, including our pastor, where we hit the streets of Canada's capital city sharing the Good News of Jesus with people in a variety of ways all over town.
Joining us again was our brother in Christ, Vernon Costolo of Canton, Georgia, actually the first whom the Lord inspired to help make this event a reality. This was our second year serving and giving glory to the Lord this way and we're already counting the days to Mission Ottawa 2012.
With many praying for us, the Spirit of God was with us the whole time, to His praise and glory. Here is a look at some of what we did.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
THANKSGIVING SUNSET GOSPEL
Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. 'Indian summer', colourful fall leaves, quilted landscapes, mountain trails, sunrise and sunsets are only a few of the many things we are reminded of to be thankful for at Thanksgiving.
I drove by a church last week where the presiding denomination is known for its lean toward political correctness, social issue priorities and, therefore, void of sound gospel doctrine. It had one of those lit up signs on their front lawn that usually has cutesy, corny, christianese bumpersticker type lingo on it that said: "Remember to be Thankful". But it failed to point passersby just to whom they should be thankful to, namely, GOD.
One might argue it's a given. I would argue that, regarding this particular church, His Name was purposely left out for fear of offending some people, quite possibly those of other faiths, including atheists. We wouldn't want to offend atheists.
With the true spirit of thanksgiving to God at heart, Kim and I felt compelled to take the His Word and go to a spot where we knew many people would be enjoying beautiful fall scenery. There, with pre-selected portions of Scriptures that point to the glory of God in His magnificent creation, we would take turns reading from the Bible in hope of helping those who were willing to listen to have a greater sense of appreciation for who it is that provides all this earthly splendour and who it is that deserves all the glory and thanksgiving.
After spending a couple of hours prayerfully going through the Scriptures for the appropriate readings, we headed for the hills, the Gatineau Hills that is, where we set up behind over a hundred people who were there at the highest lookout to observe the beauty of autumn nature before them at sunset. There, for the better part of a half hour, we exalted the Name of the Lord as we read his word in public followed by the preaching of the gospel of Jesus.
It was a wonderful experience. Many listened even from a distance. What hecklers we had, as you will see, were no more that three feet tall. Following the gospel preaching, I offered a copy of the Book of John booklet and gospel tracts to whichone avid hearer asked me for. Even if just for one, it was well worth the effort. "Effort"? More like, privilege and joy.
Reading the Scriptures in the public square is one of the many ways you can "preach the good news to all creation." You don't even have to use your own words. It's all there right in front of you, provided by the Author Himself. If you have not done this form of evangelism yet, please be encouraged to do so.
"Until I come, devote yourselves to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching." - 1 Timothy 4:13
I drove by a church last week where the presiding denomination is known for its lean toward political correctness, social issue priorities and, therefore, void of sound gospel doctrine. It had one of those lit up signs on their front lawn that usually has cutesy, corny, christianese bumpersticker type lingo on it that said: "Remember to be Thankful". But it failed to point passersby just to whom they should be thankful to, namely, GOD.
One might argue it's a given. I would argue that, regarding this particular church, His Name was purposely left out for fear of offending some people, quite possibly those of other faiths, including atheists. We wouldn't want to offend atheists.
With the true spirit of thanksgiving to God at heart, Kim and I felt compelled to take the His Word and go to a spot where we knew many people would be enjoying beautiful fall scenery. There, with pre-selected portions of Scriptures that point to the glory of God in His magnificent creation, we would take turns reading from the Bible in hope of helping those who were willing to listen to have a greater sense of appreciation for who it is that provides all this earthly splendour and who it is that deserves all the glory and thanksgiving.
After spending a couple of hours prayerfully going through the Scriptures for the appropriate readings, we headed for the hills, the Gatineau Hills that is, where we set up behind over a hundred people who were there at the highest lookout to observe the beauty of autumn nature before them at sunset. There, for the better part of a half hour, we exalted the Name of the Lord as we read his word in public followed by the preaching of the gospel of Jesus.
It was a wonderful experience. Many listened even from a distance. What hecklers we had, as you will see, were no more that three feet tall. Following the gospel preaching, I offered a copy of the Book of John booklet and gospel tracts to whichone avid hearer asked me for. Even if just for one, it was well worth the effort. "Effort"? More like, privilege and joy.
Reading the Scriptures in the public square is one of the many ways you can "preach the good news to all creation." You don't even have to use your own words. It's all there right in front of you, provided by the Author Himself. If you have not done this form of evangelism yet, please be encouraged to do so.
"Until I come, devote yourselves to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching." - 1 Timothy 4:13
Thursday, October 6, 2011
OF STREET PREACHERS, ABORTION SURVIVAL AND MEN BEING MEN
This is a powerful video produced by Damien, a friend and brother in Christ, in Australia.
Monday, October 3, 2011
AN OPEN WINDOW FOR THE GOSPEL
As all Christians should, street evangelist Allen Peek has a heart for the most vulnerable people on the planet: unborn babies. And he has grave concern for the very lives of those whose mothers make their way to the abortion "clinic" after deciding to terminate the life within them.
Watch this video as Allen takes the word of God and presents it through an open window at a Planned Parenthood murder mill where 12 mothers are on the inside waiting their turn to have their babies executed. It is a moving presentation that includes the saving gospel of Jesus.
God bless you, brother Allen.
All of us should be so bold.
Watch this video as Allen takes the word of God and presents it through an open window at a Planned Parenthood murder mill where 12 mothers are on the inside waiting their turn to have their babies executed. It is a moving presentation that includes the saving gospel of Jesus.
God bless you, brother Allen.
All of us should be so bold.
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