Reaching 6,000 per Week

Last evening we shut down our small groups and assembled at the church for a mission presentation. Maria Gusmao, from BCM International, gave a fascinating talk on her work with the street kids of Brasil. What an amazing evening! It started with Maria giving a monologue, playing the role of a little boy living in an abusive situation and his utlimate conversion to Christ. Then she gave a presentation of the ministry.

Currently, Maria and her staff are allowed to teach Bible clubs in the public schools. These clubs, and the clubs they run in the slums of Recife reach 6,000 kids per week! Also, she takes about 150 street kids to camp every summer. There they learn of Christ, make decisions for Him, and also learn that they are loved by Maria and the counselors.

Take time to explore the BCM website, http://www.bcmintl.org/. Also join us in prayer for Maria and these children. Also one other prayer request - I would love to see Wakefield put together a team to assist Maria at her camp. I am certain they could use the help, but more importantly it would be a life changing two weeks for us.

-Mark

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Celebrating the Harvest

This past Saturday I attended the Christian Farmers Outreach luncheon. This ministry shares the story of Jesus Christ at fairs, sports shows and farm shows around the country. They share this story using a walking stick and colored beads. According to their website, 10, 273 people saved in 2008!

Mr. Wilson Lippy, the president of CFO, officiated the day. The keynote speaker at the luncheon was Ed Herr, the president of Herr Foods. His talk was centered around his personal testimony and his relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, Dr. Ben Carson gave a short address to the crowd of over 600.

How can a simple ministry, with sticks and beads, lead so many into salvation? Is it the beads or the leadership? We could give some credit in that direction. However, I must say that the success comes from the Holy Spirit driving the unsaved into the booths and the fact that many work the harvest. It makes me wonder - If local churches took evangelism seriously, if we put workers into the field to share the simple story of Jesus, would we not also see thousands saved?

Thinking of the thousands reached through this ministry, I am reminded of the pressing need for Christ. This, of course, is nothing new. However, you and I live now. So the time of urgency and response is now. We need to take every opportunity to share Jesus Christ with our friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. Keep tilling the soil, planting the seed, watering, and harvesting souls.

-Mark


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