PASTOR BOB

Pastor Bob Doble. Emmanuel Baptist Church. Ottawa. Pastor, preacher, evangelist. Some say gifted. A team player. A winner. But give him a rope and a race to run and...well...

GOSPEL GRAFFITI

I am very grateful for my wife, Kim, who can come up with the
most creative ways of doing the hardest and simplest of things,
street evangelism not being the least of them.




As we brought to your attention last posting, here is a very simple, fun and effective way of spreading
the gospel message wherever pavement and concrete might be found as in city sidewalks and parks.
(Not buildings or other private property structures as that would be considered as vandalism.) 


Think of all the Scripture verses you could use! Think of all the possibilities! Great for kids to do, as
well.


Have fun!


PS: if this post is looking a bit on the wonky side to you, it's because I seem to be having some layout and uploading issues today with my blog server. Ugh!

CHALK ONE UP FOR THE LORD

Kim has a wonderful habit of sharing the gospel wherever she goes. Here she demonstrates one of her many creative ways of doing simple yet effective gospel evangelism. With a chunk of sidewalk chalk she keeps in the car, Kim has been known to write a bible verse or two particular to the gospel on city sidewalks and park pathways.

On this occasion, we were in a park enjoying our church picnic last Lord's Day when Kim decided to present John 3:16 for passersby to notice. It was encouraging to watch people slow down and/or stop and read the passage on the pathway.

And until the next time it rains, many will unexpectedly come across this word from God that could very well touch their hearts in a way that might some day lead them to their salvation through Christ, should it be His will to do so.

Jesus said, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:44

God ignites His saving grace through all kinds of wonderful ways, even in the simplest of forms of "street" evangelism. 

CANADA DAY OUTREACH 2012

Out of all the civic and special events our evangelism team from Emmanuel Baptist Church attends to spread the gospel at, Canada Day is by far one of the easiest. People by the thousands are already in an upbeat mood and handing out Canadian million dollar bill themed gospel tracts is a breeze to do.




Joining our team this year for our annual Canada Day outreach were Tom Briggs from St Thomas in southwestern Ontario as well as newlyweds James and Carol Seabrook from Grace Baptist Church in Ottawa. It was a joy to spread these gospel seeds alongside our special guests.

Given that this year's Canada Day fell on a Sunday, our outreach time was cut short due to our first priority in regular morning  Lord's Day worship followed by our weekly post-service fellowship luncheon. But that did not do much in the way of impeding our ability to hand out thousands of gospel tracts to Canada Day revellers.

Glory to God, we had a great day as many went home with the gospel in their pocket which we pray will one day end up in their heart!  

3 YEARS AND 23 DAYS WITH THE CROSS

A word about the 3rd anniversary of the "Are You Ready" cross,  it's continued effectiveness in street evangelism and how I spent my June vacation.





I hope fellow evangelists who use the cross in their street ministry and those who are thinking about utilizing it, as well, are encouraged by this video.

HIS FEET ON THE STREET

Wayne Albrecht. A man I have had the true pleasure of knowing for a few years. A man I have never met. A man I might not ever meet until we are in Heaven. A fellow saint. A fellow soldier in Christ. A fellow gospel harbinger. And a very hard working one, at that.

Wayne is also a fellow blogger. He writes of his experiences of going on the street with the gospel in various places with his "team" in Georgia which in the past year has even included the likes of one Vernon Costolo, of Proclaiming the Truth fame, who moved to Georgia from West Virginia last year.

Wayne has amazing stories to share. His blog is called "His Feet On The Street".  I highly recommend you take some time to peruse his blog.

You won't be disappointed. Encouraged and blessed, yes, THAT is what you will be. But not disappointed. 


The man loves the Lord. It shows in his loyal service to Him, for His glory and for the sake of lost souls in Georgia.  

ANOTHER CANADA DAY DOWN

Another Canada Day has gone by and with that another opportunity to spread the gospel. 

By God's grace, this year's team was able to hand out 11,000 gospel tracts to Canada Day revellers just down the street from Parliament Hill. Ottawa was blessed with perfect weather for the occasion and handing out tracts on a day like today could not have been easier.

We were very pleased to have with us Tom Briggs from southwestern Ontario and semi-newlyweds James and Carol Seabrook from Grace Baptist Church here in Ottawa. The fellowship was sweet after we ran out of tracts accompanied by a lot of laughs. It was a great day to be a servant of our King.

Video to follow when, you know, I get the time.

 

Thank you, Lord, for the great joy and pleasure you give us in serving you.