Friday, November 22nd. Freezing rain last night turned to snow, and we woke up to maybe an inch on the ground, and temperatures that never made it past the mid-20's all day. But the sun was out, and it was not windy, which is rare for Iowa! So I rushed home from work, put on the long-johns & 2 pairs of socks, grabbed some "Hot Hands" to stick inside my gloves, and made it to the corner of Anson & Center for a hour of Witness Cross Evangelism. Had a couple of good conversations, too: one with a guy on his way to the bus stop, and another with a Christian man named Joel, who brought me a cup of hot cappuccino. The gospel was shared with the former, and some outdoor fellowship between brethren was shared with the latter. Thanks, brother, for your kindness and encouragement in the Lord.
Man, where did summer & autumn go? Somewhere south of here, that's for sure! Winter's come early to central Iowa, but us Bible-believers are hardy souls, and is there not a cause? Men and women are speeding toward eternity, so we'll brave the elements to reach out to our neighbors with the only message that can save them from an eternal Hell...the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the one-and-only Savior of sinners. Welcome to winter evangelism! Bring it on!!!
I was wondering if I can borrow a cross from you and was thinking about taking it to the malls and shopping centers in Ankeny during the shopping season? Got some bad news too. My boss changed my hours once again and I have to work EVERY weekend indefinitely from now on. No more swapping weekends. I plan on calling you soon.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Or, we can make you one...just tell me what you want it to say.
ReplyDeleteI've used a cross in Ankeny right by the Home Depot sign on Delaware (gave out 2 Bibles, too, last time I was there in September). The traffic light right at Starbucks is another place...1st and Delaware is heavy traffic, too. Pedestrian traffic is best, but if you can be in a high traffic area with parking right behind you, people can pull in and come & talk. Let me know when, and I can maybe join you.