The New Testament and Gospel of John the Lord has provided through First Bible International and also gospels tracts from Bro. Tom Meador.
Some of the 17 tons of gospel literature we received is immediately ready for distribution. However, we want to stuff the Gospels of John with a tract that quickly and simply defines salvation. Also, each scripture portion is to be stamped with our phone number and church information. All of this takes work. We praise the Lord for the brethren coming over in teams to do this labor. The picture shows Bro. Greg Cook and Bro. Rick Thompson busy getting their hands stained with ink while they assemble the literature.
Today we went back to the streets for our Savior. About half of the people had returned to the city square. We were able by God’s grace to give close to 700 Gospels of John to those passing by as well as sing and preach to them. Some would take the scripture and ask, “Is this free? Must I pay for this?” We would tell them it was a gift from our hearts because of the Lord Jesus. They would walk away smiling. Our prayer is that they will read the word of God which has the power to change their lives.
Sadly, not all of the scripture is appreciated. While some receive with great gladness, others despise and reject. This has always been the response of the world to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We wish to paint an accurate picture of how this city is responding. One look at the garbage can picture helps you get a clearer understanding. Our job is not results. Our command is to sow the seed. It is being sown. May the Lord grant an increase.