The past week we went down town ...it was raining at times but people were out shopping! And we were out preaching the gospel. I had an unusual thing happen. While I was preaching a crowd gathered! They slowing made their way over to the box and waited for me to acknowledge them... "WE want to pray for you!" I was just in the middle of the final appeal of the gospel...."Let me finish this verse...." I discovered these dear people came 149 miles to Portland from the East Side Church in Prineville, Oregon, to pray for people and generally to minister to people. They were encouraged by the preaching and that we were here holding forth the light of the Word. I was blessed to see Brothers and Sisters who saw the need to bring their young people to the 'big' city to serve the Lord in some way. Youth Groups need to be led into the gospel ministry at some level! To many churches today are in the youth entertainment business. Young people need to be challenged to do great things for the Lord. Portland is surrounded by gospel preaching churches who for whatever reason do not come to Portland to evangelize. Pray the Lord of Harvest that He will send laborers into His harvest.
This precious little flock stepped out in obedience to the Lord. They were not sure exactly what they were going to encounter but they acted on the call to go and minister the Gospel! Thank you dear folks from Prineville for your prayers and encouragement!
2 comments:
That's really encouraging. God bless the and you for your efforts. I'm thinking about doing a black Friday outreach. Let me know if you are interested.
Neil
Jim it was great to meet you. What a blessing for our team. We had a good day on the streets, we prayed and ministered to many. The Lord was faithful as always to put all kinds of people in our path.one of the youth on our other team led a lady to the Lord. Thank you Jesus. Praying for you and those who are ministering alongside you to keep up the work of the Kingdom! Blessings! Brother Russ
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