Every day is an opportunity for ministry, but not many of us always take that opportunity. Today, we had the chance and took the opportunity to share. We divided into groups of four that were mixed with the other church groups. Our goal was to go door to door throughout Staten Island and invite people to Salem Church's block party. Not only this, but we also hoped to take the opportunity to share the gospel of Christ.
We had a surprising mix of results. Our experience involved many mean dogs, many slammed doors, and many unfriendly people, and also a few that were receptive. By lunchtime we were already somewhat discouraged, but we remembered the words of John Welborn the night before, when he spoke of how God made the footsteps of three lepers sound like an army in 2 Kings 7. In the same way, the flyers we passed out to a few unreceptive people in New York City could bring people to Christ.
God always works in mighty ways, even when it is unexpected. One person in our group, Austin Wilkins, had the opportunity to lead someone to Christ. He shared the story of the conversion with all the youth and it was very encouraging. Austin will write more about this tomorrow. After a tiring day of dealing with people who brush us off, it was great to know that someone came to Christ. This is the entire reason we came here to New York, even if it was just one person.
Emily and DeAnna
4 comments:
Emily and DeAnna,
I am so very proud of you girls! Before bringing my group up from Virginia, I challenged them to get themselves in the proper frame of mind for the ministry ahead! This blog articulates, perfectly, the mindset I was asking for! You both are being used mightily right now and I'm blessed to have ya'll on my team!!!
Hang in there and keep sharing the Gospel! Jesus said "One plants, another waters and another reaps the harvest.". You planted and watered a lot of seeds today. Great job!
JW
Go Austin! That's what i like to hear. I wish i could have been there.
Thanks DeAnna and Emily for sharing! Staten Island or Apex, people may seem to "brush you off." But, obviously, you are called to be there and share his salvation. Keep doing God's plan!
Thanks for sharing your day. I am so thankful that you all are there doing what you're doing, putting yourselves into God's hands, seeing fruit. That is exciting. Don't get discouraged by the apparent rejection. You may never see the impact you're having by being faithful to Go and Tell.
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