Many of our teams used questionnaires as a tool to share the gospel this evening. It doesn'tt seem to make any difference what method we use the Lord always has hearts that He wants us to hear. We usually see some immediate response but never know how much is planting for a future harvest. Please pray for these and others that were contracted this evening.
David, Lindsay and Tom did a questionnaire with Doris and Kelly. The gospel was shared with both but no decisions. The team left literature with them. Another questionnaire was with Laurie who is from a cult. They agreed to disagree.
Fred, Jason and Starla. Fred's way of life was an e-mail testimony and sharing the gospel with Gene, a former friend. Pray for a person-to-person opportunity. The team did questionnaires, one with Tim. Tim could not or would not answer the questions, the gospel was shared and he agreed with everything but could not say he was trusting in Christ and would not make a decision this evening. Another questionnaire with Jen, she is a believer.
Mark, Tiffany and Paul used a questionnaire with Bob and Joyce. After a brief gospel presentation it is believed they are trusting in Christ.
Rod, Jara and Dick. Jara had a way of life with Susan, a co-worker. She gave good answers to the diagnostic questions. And, with Oliver who lacked assurance. The gospel was shared for assurance. The team attempted eight questionnaires but were unable to get into the gospel.
Mike, Melissa & Adam attempted questionnaires but ended up role-playing for training.
Colleen, Pete and Ryan did questionnaires. They contacted Dr. Yu and received a works answer. The gospel was shared but no decision. Gary has an appointment to meet with him next week. Pray their professional involvement will not hinder the meeting.
Don, Doug and Judy met with Don and Jennifer. They received an unsure answer to the diagnostic questions. After sharing the gospel it appears they are trusting in Christ.
Lynette, Daniel and Nathan. Daniel's way of life with Jon who gave a works answer. The gospel was started but could not complete. Pray for further opportunity. And attempted to talk to Julie, she hopes to go to heaven but doesn't believe in heaven or God. The team shared with Antonio who could not answer the diagnostic questions. The gospel was shared and she made her decision for Christ. Pray for the follow-up visit next week.
Grant, Leah & Andrea had a follow-up visit with Tessa. Did a questionnaire with a prospect, received a works answer to the diagnostic questions. The gospel was presented and left literature.
Ted, Chuck and Rebecca did questionnaires. With Chelsea who gave good answers; and with Nancy and Sharon the gospel was shared but no decision.
Lora, Brian and Matt. Matt's way of life with Megan the diagnostic questions were asked and the gospel shared, appears she is a believer. Brians way of life was sharing with Mike, no decision. The team shared with Jeanette, after the diagnostic questions the gospel was shared. Pray for her, she is very confused by a cult.
Jessica, Matt & Nathan met with John and Debbie after asking the questions it seemed the are believers. Had a good conversation with them.
Kristin, Jackie and Brian had an encouraging follow-up visit with Kaylee. The team did a questionnaire with Teresa and Carmen. Carmen did not really participate, Teresa was asked the questions and gave good answers.
Kyle, Arlyn & Sheri, pray for Kyle's continuing way of life with Nathan. The team did a questionnaire with two guys at coffee and then two ladies in a store. They were unable to get into gospel presentation, gave them literature.
Len, Emily and Frances. Len's way of life with Jody in Denver. The gospel was presented and left literature with him. The team shared with Dan and Kara who were trusting their good works. The gospel was shared and both decided to trust in Christ for their eternal life.
Miki, Brad and Colin shared with Linda and Pat. They are trusting is their living a Christ-like life. The gospel was presented but they were not really interested. They did a questionnaire with Camille who is trusting in her living a good life. The gospel was shared but she wasn't interested. They shared with Walter and Mary, again the gospel was shared, Walter seems to believe, and Mary didn't have a chance to respond. Left literature.
Cindy, Jeff and Dick. Jeff's way of life with Tarmey at work. Pray there will be continuing opportunity to share. The team shared with Sarah, the gospel was shared and she was not ready to make a decision, she will have to think about it.
Steve, James and Ava shared with Linda who is trusting in her works, the gospel was presented but she could not accept that man is a sinner. Then they met and shared with Rebecca who is also trusting in her works. The gospel was shared but no decision. The left literature with her.
Please pray for those contacted this week, and especially the new believers; Kaylee, Erika, Joni, Dale, Tessa, Bob, Karli, Linda, Kirk, Darren, Laura Dan, Kara and Antonio.
I found these wonderful articles on Prayer, on Bible Study, and on Holiness by that great Anglican bishop of two centuries ago, John Charles Ryle, over at the http://www.torontochristianbooks.com site. Well, well worth reading!
Here's the linking quote from their index page:
"We also warmly recommend these superb writings, "Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." by John Charles Ryle, "Bible Reading" by John Charles Ryle, and "A Call To Prayer" by John Charles Ryle, to our readers. You'll find a selection of J.C. Ryle's books below them, on the same pages. They make for some of the most profitable, edifying, encouraging and uplifting Christian books available, and are classics which have stood the test of time!"
Posted by: Peter Atkinson | March 14, 2004 at 10:10 AM