We witnessed

I had an incredible evening being down town witnessing to people.

  It was unfortunate to hear young people reject the bible thinking it was not real and that it was being rewritten and changed continuously.   They were surprised when told the bible does not change and Gods law and word are still the same in the past, present and future.  

 We witnessed to a young girl who had not ate all day and needed a shelter for the night.  We prayed with her on the street and gave her hope. 

 We witnessed to a number of guys where 2 or 3 were not interested but one was.   The ones that are interested has questions and were seeking.  It was incredible to be gods voice at that time. 

 The other amazing thing about the night was that when you go to serve God many times you get served 3 fold.  

 We had a gentlemen preach back to us making sure we had a clear bible based message and were not leading people astray.  

 We did run into Christians throughout the night which was neat as well.  

 It was a good experience and I feel God gave me more then I provided.   We planted lots of seed I pray now they grow.

Thanks,   

Steve L        

Fire inside

9/28/2012

A man I never met before (Steve) and I headed out with the rest of the freaks to downtown Minneapolis.

I had a fire inside me tonight that I could not contain. I attribute it all to Christ, having been praying over this day for some time.

Tonight I was able to give away five bibles, which is more than I had ever given before. Not that it’s about numbers, but I loved the hearts that God prepared for this evening. There is nothing quite like looking into another human beings eyes while discussing the need for them to turn to Christ. I remember talking to several men and women who admitted their standing with God wasn’t where it needed to be. We were preaching the message of hope in Christ.

One memorable person tonight was a young man I met who was waiting for the bus. I had about 30 seconds to take him through the law, and when confronted he admitted that hell wasn’t where he wanted to go. I left him with a tract and bible and let him know that if he asked God to make Christ’s forgiveness real for him that I would see him in heaven. He got on the bus after thanking us, I hope to see him in heaven someday.

Steve and I met several people clearly hungry after something more than what this world offers. I was so encouraged each time we came across a fellow brother or sister in Christ. I love to send that encouragement back to them, telling them they need to share their faith with others.

Overall the night was so much more than I could have imagined. I didn’t feel like I was going through some formulaic recipe to lead someone into a decision. I didn’t fear the opinion of others. I made it clear to these people that I cared only that I would see them in heaven. Praise Jesus that He provided such great opportunities. I also thank Him for placing me with Steve, who I am greatly encouraged by and who I will now pray for.

All for His glory,

Jason

new order of tracts

It is 3:30pm Friday the 28th of September.

I was downstairs checking my email and I heard the  door bell. I knew who it was as I was expecting tracts today.

I ran upstairs and the driver was heading back to the truck. I walked out the door and said I am going to give you what is in the box. He says what?

I go on and tell him what is in the box and hand him a million dollar bill. You should know I always have tracts on me. I tell him what it says and  that we could die today. He says yes we should think about that from time to time. I tell him that we need to repent and trust Jesus as our savior.

I explain to  him that we are headed downtown to night to tell people this same message.

As he is entering into the UPS truck Kevin wishes me luck tonight. I reply with thank you and pick up my package off the steps.

Make every encounter a witness.

Mike

Jeremiah 20:9
If I say, “I will not mention him,
    or speak any more in his name,”
there is in my heart as it were a burning fire
    shut up in my bones,
and I am weary with holding it in,
    and I cannot.

"Keep Preaching"

 

My wife and I went to a wedding this weekend to a friends wedding in Sioux Falls.  I try to be open

to be used by God wherever I am.  So this weekend it was in Sioux Falls. 

 

 While my wife stayed in the hotel room sick from the pregnancy, I headed over to the reception.  It was a surprise wedding, so after a short speech from my friend, he and his fiance surprised everyone and preformed the ceremony that night.Great ceremony with the holy spirit obviously there.

 

  So, after the ceremony I bumped into a kid (named Vlad) who was there as an exchange student from Romania.  After I commented that his country has a great gymnastic history (he laughed, he hears it all the time.) I asked if his country was a religious county or an atheistic one. He said that it was very religious and that most people there were Roman Catholic.

 

  So I continued to ask him his age, (16 to my surprise, seemed older) presented the gospel to him, and then asked him if he knew where he would go if he died tonight.  Without hesitation he said, "Hell."  Surprised, I asked him if that concerned him.  He said yes and we kept talking for a few more minutes.  Then I asked him the same question again, and he said, "Heaven."  I said, "What, five minutes ago you said you would go to hell."  He agreed and said that he prayed in those five minutes.

 

  "Really?!" I asked.  "Yes"  He said.  We went out to the balcony and I believe I witnessed God save someone right in front of my eyes.  We talked some more but I had to get back to the reception.  So over the next two hours he came up to me three or four times telling me that he felt "enlightened", he told me to "keep preaching", and was obviously moved by the Holy Spirit.  Awesome!!!

 

  God can work anywhere, any situation, anytime.  To all who are reading this, "Keep preaching!"

 

I Pray that all who read these posts are encouraged and know that we take no credit or no glory for the work God is doing through his children.

 

Scott 

another park

 The family went to another park on Saturday evening. It was an elementary school that is not being used.

There were kids from the neighborhood there that were getting out of hand.

Wendy tells me to "go tell them about Jesus". I say to her that they are girls and it does not look right for a man to be talking to young girls. There ages were about 11 to 14 and there were 4 of them and a younger brother.

 She tells me that she is there and has my back in case someone has a problem with me speaking to the girls.

 The brother and sister were spitting on each other. Wendy says knock that off and they do.The sister seemed to be babysitting a 4 year old girl and not doing a good job of it. Nora goes over and asks her if she wants to play and they do. 

I get right up and move towards them with bills in my hand. I begin going through the 10 commandments and what would happen if we were to die suddenly. They are concerned and one girl says she just learned that at church.

I present the gospel and tell them to read there bibles and do what it says.  And that they need to repent and trust Jesus Christ as there savior.

I gave 2 other boys tracts and presented a short message. There parents got to the park and the boys gave them the bills. I seen the dad reading the message on the back and I prayed for them all.

We give Nora the 5 minute warning before we got to leave. Another family shows up to shoot some hoops. As we are leaving I walk over and hand dad, son,and daughter a tract. I give a short message and we depart and get in the car.

 Mike

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Obedience

 This past Friday night it was again time to serve the Lord on the streets of Minneapolis.Our group of 5 Jesus Freaks set out in obedience to share the Gospel with all who would listen.

 I brought my younger brother Eric with me once again so that he could be exposed to the workings of the Holy Spirit.

It was a beautiful night in Uptown and so there were many people on the streets. Our group prayed in the car for the Holy Spirit to guide us and open the hearts of those we would approach.

 My brother and I made our way down Hennepin Ave. I handed out million dollar bills, and 180 DVDs. I met a young man who said that he had studied the bible extensively, and considered himself an atheist. He was very open and we had a great conversation for about a half hour. During that time, I listened to his opinions, and whenever possible, interjected the the importance of the Cross, the blood of Christ as payment for our sins, our need for repentence, and God’s grace. I reminded him that no person could understand all of the reasoning behind God’s workings, and that true Christianity requires faith. I offered him a Bible, and he indicated that he did, in fact own many, and that he would re-commit himself to reading it again.

Towards the end of the night, I was standing on the corner of Hennepin and Lake, and I saw a familiar face approaching. There were people in between us on the corner as he walked by and he recognized me and smiled. Scott Crowell and I had met Mark “Lefty” on the streets of Uptown many months ago. We spoke with him at length regarding his lack of faith as a direct result of his disability. He could not reconcile why God would give him such a lot in life. On Friday night we reconnected, but he honestly admitted that he had not been reading the Bible as of yet, but that he found it very compelling that we continued to bump into each other on the streets. I told him that I was certain God had brought our paths together again.

 It is one of the most rewarding parts of being a Jesus Freak when you meet up with someone on the streets for a second time and catch up with them. It happens more than you would think.

After 2 straight trips to Uptown, I look forward to returning to Downtown, and I look forward to seeing some of the new faces who have expressed interest in joining the Jesus Freaks.

Phil 

Christ in me

 Monday morning I was working and I had  a little accident. It was 8:15am and I sliced off my knuckle on my left index finger. It happened so fast i felt no pain, but is was bleeding good.

I wrapped a rag around it and went to wash it up. I grabbed the paper work needed and Don drove me to the clinic.

After I filled out the initial paper work at the front desk I gave the woman behind the desk a tract. I went to sit down and I gave a tract to Don.

We were sitting for about 10 minutes and a nurse called my name and brought to a room. She took my weight and blood pressure and I gave her a tract.She tells me thank you and she will read it.

The doctor comes in and is asking me routine questions and I give her a tract. She asks what church I go to. Then she says she goes to 4th Baptist in Plymouth. So we talk as she is stitching my knuckle back on. She begins to leave and says good luck with the ministry. I say, I don,t need luck its Christ in me.  She smiles and exits the room.

The nurse comes back to cover the stitched knuckle. The first time it was real loose and was not going to work. She gets another nurse to help who looks sad and depressed. I give her a tract and tell her I am spreading the Word. She opens up and says she needs a good word. I give a short message followed by the Gospel. She thanks me and smiles.

No matter where you are or what you may be doing there is always an opportunity to share the gospel.

If Christ is living through us we should show it all the time!

Mike

Mark 16:15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.