Evangelism Weekend Report

I had a great time witnessing in the community this weekend.


This weekend I was out with a group witnessing in our community. We had a time of fellowship and lunch together before we hit the streets. I was glad our day was covered in prayer, as we encountered people, I was glad the Lord had prepared the way for us to reach out to them.

I had the blessed opportunity of reaching out to 15 high school seniors and some college age guys who were hanging around (above) outside the subway station. There were two girls there in the group too. [No photo avail.]. I had a shy young lady with me, who spoke very softly. She seems to be new at witnessing, and I’m glad she’s getting the opportunity to step out in faith to interact with the lost and pair up with a believer to see how we interact, and to interact herself. She was sweet. She went with me and I talked to the group of guys. Later told me she was very nervous to go there with me to approach them. I said I was a little nervous to, there were so many of them, but I encouraged her, that the guys seemed outgoing and friendly. I found out when I first spoke to them that they have been approached several times in the past by people from our group. haha, they must hang out there often. So I spoke in general way and then focused on the Cross and the Darkness and Judgment and Wrath on Christ, so they could understand the seriousness of our sin and the lengths God went to in order to make us right with God, and the cost to redeem us. How God went to such lengths to do so, though he didnt need to, we deserve Hell but He offers forgiveness and peace with God. I then talked about Hell, and pointed to the value of the issue, and importance of obeying the gospel message.

One guy behind me said something about "partying" in Hell. I told the guys that there will be nothing good in Hell. We have eyes to see, taste buds to enjoy food, ears to hear and light to see and move about in. That it wont be like that in Hell. Nothing good will be there. I spoke about how we are in a holding cell, we have the ground and things here on earth, we have the sky, but we are limited to the things on this earth. One day God will call us to stand before Him and if you die unforgiven for your sins, God will toss you into an eternal Hell. There is only judgment and punishment and torment there. I talked a few more minutes and I also said that, while they may joke about these things with their friends around them, it doesnt mean that "you" dont think about these things when you're by yourself. And I just wanted them to understand some things that they may not have been told before. I explained what it would be like in Hell, correcting his understanding, and those listening. I spoke mainly to three guys and one girl, the rest listened. One other guy goofed off towards the end when I had asked if they had any questions. He said something about 2012, and then said something I was able to use to get back into the conversation and wrap it up: "So do you believe Jesus is coming back?" I told him I do, and went through some of that, told him that according to the Scriptures those who hear the gospel now and reject the free gift God offers in Christ, will not be allowed to be redeemed after the rapture, because they had the opportunity to be made right with God, have forgiveness, and receive salvation. I talked about Hell a little, about God being the Just Judge, and talked about the gospel importance again. Again spoke of the fact that they dont know when they will die. I asked if they had any other questions, and no one did. I told them that I come through here often, and if they see me and have thought of a question that they’d like to know the answer to, to just come over and ask me. I’d be glad to talk to them.

At the end, I thanked them, shook their hands, and we left. During the conversation I had asked if any of them had repented and trusted in Christ, one girl said she had. I spoke for a minute with her, encouraged her, and continued the conversation with everyone.

After we left, The girl who was with me said we should have offered them a Bible. I told her I sometimes forget 'two' things after talking with people. I forget to ask them "if there's anything that would prevent them getting right with God today" and encourage them to do so. Not to let any pet sin stand in the way, because eternity in Hell is not worth it. And I also forget to ask if the have a Bible at home. If not, I could leave a Gospel of John with them. And encourage them to Read the Bible at home, either borrow a family members to read, or go to the Dollar store and get a KJV Bible for 1 dollar, or read it for free online. I encouraged her "to remind me to do that today with other conversations we have, or to jump in and say that at the end". I know that when we witness for so long (years) we tend to forget some things that are beneficial to say, because we want to get the gospel in there, and we leave the rest to God. I know that if they want to investigate or read the Bible, they will. But it is a good idea to say something to them after the conversation.

We also spoke to a woman, her daughter and son, and her friend. They are catholic. We asked if they had received a tract before, and the daughter said they had, the same ones we offered. The mother took a tract and we began talking to them. I asked them a couple of questions and then moved into the Law. The lady didn’t want to say liar, but she said we all lie. I told her that is true. Then I said “if your daughter told a lie to your face you would call her what?” she relented and said “A Liar.” And the daughter laughed. I asked the daughter if she had ever stolen anything. She said she had. I looked at her mother and said “If the cops were chasing you down because you stole something, they would yell 'stop...’!”. She said, “thief.” I said yes. I then asked if they have ever used God’s name in vain, inappropriately. The daughter said she had. Then, their ride arrived and they had to go, though the mother was still sitting there and listening to what I was saying. I told her that the rest of the information we’d like them to know about God and Judgment day, is on the back of that tract. We wished them a nice day and moved on.

I encouraged the shy lady, who was with me, that even if we only get in part of a conversation we can at least make sure they have a tract to take home. I encouraged her to talk to the next person we encountered. I didn’t want to be the only one between us who was talking, and I wanted to give her opportunity to share the gospel with others that day. So we were about to talk to a guy but he stepped inside the white ring in front of the subway escalators, (that go down underground to where the subway is), which is apparently a place the metro security doesn’t want us at, it impedes traffic flow they say, so we don’t go in that small area. The girl and I ended up walking around the corner and saw a high school or 19 year old guy and his girlfriend cuddled up. They were sitting down and talking. We walked over there and the girl with me said, very quietly, almost inaudibly “did you get one of these?” I let her talk so she could interact, but after a minute I wasn’t sure that they could hear her, she talks too softly. And with the traffic and the noise around the subway they aren’t going to hear her. I jumped in a couple times when the guy said he didn’t understand. I am assuming he didn’t hear what she was saying or he was faking that he doesn’t understand English. We gave him a tract in Spanish, I think he thought we were only talking to English people, haha. Not this group pal! We’re prepared. ;) - So anyway, we talked with him and I gave the conversation back to her a few times. The girlfriend only lasted one minute, then she got up and walked away. But we were able to tell the guy some of the same things we said to “the group” of young people we talked with earlier. It was a very good conversation. He was nice, and polite. I was glad that worked out for the girl who was with me, because I hoped she would have good encounters today, that would encourage her.

We switched team mates, and so I was going to take David with me, but he was having health problems, and needed to take some time to rest. I’m glad people who have physical limitations still get out there for the gospel. And I believe he just ran into our evangelism group at the church today for the first time. It was great. Anyway, he spoke to me about a lot of things, and stuff about evangelism. We never did get a chance to get back up and witness during the rest of the hour we were there. But at least he got to step out for Christ, and had a good time with Jonathan, whom he teamed up with earlier. David feels called to witness regularly, so maybe he will be back and participate with our team again. It’s always great to have new people come out with us to witness.



I saw a few other team members talking in various conversations while I was sitting with David. I saw the flow of traffic coming from the subway, pass us to the bus stop. There was one guy I saw I almost gave a tract to, but I felt held back and I’m not sure why, but I just left it as it was. You would think I wouldn’t have a problem breaking away from what I’m doing to walk up to people and hand them a tract. The guy had a buzz cut but he also had hair in the form of a short mohawk too. I don’t know if that is what deterred me or not, but that seems silly cause the guy appeared normal. I mean I just spoke to a huge crowd of young people and now I’m not going to give a tract to this guy. Its just weird how that goes. Well then a few minutes later I notice Jonathan and the new girl, were talking to him. They had such a great conversation with the guy, and it lasted at least 15 minutes. They even gave him a book and a cd in addition to the tract and he seemed encouraged when he left. He had a smile on his face and it was nice.
So I thank God that Jonathan got a hold of that guy and witnessed to him instead of me. Something that he shared with the guy had to have been something God wanted the guy to hear and know. So praise the Lord for that. It goes to show that even though we don’t reach out to someone, God will bring someone else in, or he plans for someone else to talk to them. It’s ok that we don’t talk to every one we meet and see, we get to many of them, but not all of them. God will use all of us to reach some and the ones he wants us to talk to, we will talk to. That is a great encouragement to all believers who go out and witness as a team isn’t it? It certainly is. But it also goes to show that if we are not lax in reaching people around us for Christ, and we are looking for opportunities to share the gospel, that sometimes we may not get to a certain person, or we feel held back, or we don’t end up talking to someone, God certainly has someone in mind to reach that person, and we just have to leave that in God’s hands. If it is you, it may be at a later opportunity, if someone else, they will interact with the guy. This was one of the first times I’ve seen this happen and it was all in front of my eyes, so I got a blessing to see that happen.

In all I was able to speak to about 21 people today, and I know that the rest of the people in the group had to have tracted and spoken to at least 100 people today. Praise the Lord.

I always like talking to people on the streets. Their not weird people, they aren’t scary to talk to, they are normal people like me and you who need to hear the gospel. I pray that this evangelism posting has encouraged you to get some tracts and go to the lost on the streets. It certainly is so much easier to talk to strangers about God and salvation than it is to talk to those you already know. However I’ve got a great story on that subject to share with you too. God works in wonderful ways, and I always rejoice when opportunities arise and I take hold of them and step out in faith for the Lord, in boldness, and in kindness, sharing the Word of God with people. God be with you!


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