We’re true Texans – We freeze with temps below 50 degrees!!
“Norbert” – Curt prayed for him, concerned that a “faith healing”ministry is not scriptural.
“Our two ‘mentally challenged’ sweethearts” – focus ison us and the candy canes.
From Curt and Janie, leaders of Rio Grande Valley table outreach:
TABLE MINISTRY #16
Jackson St. – December 5, 2009
Here we are in the Deep South – the Rio Grande Valley--and as we left at 7:00 a.m. the temperature had dipped to 31 degrees…..brrrrrrr!!!!
Though there was an abundance of vendors, prospective buyers didn’t start showing up until about 10:00 when the sunshine started warming everything and everyone.
Right about 10:00 a couple of young girls and their mom visited the table, and we were able to talk to them about the true meaning of Christmas. Tracts with the “Candy Cane Legend” and candy canes were a good lead-in.
We weren’t able to find any “Bible Story” coloring books but Curt was able to find a web site with dozens of printed 4-page mini-coloring books. They are all Biblically oriented and even seasonal printouts.
Maria Louisa had to have been the highlight of our day. She came to the table with her Catholic ‘prayer book’, and Janie spent much time comparing prayers and verses with a New King James Version of the Bible (which she took home). She seemed very receptive to the truths in the Bible. Please pray for her. We would very much enjoy seeing her return at our next table set-up in January. Most of all, we pray God would indeed reveal Himself to her as she soaks in His Word. She is soooooo hungry for Truth.
We also had a visit from our two friends, accompanied by their delightful caregiver. They were so excited to see and recognize us that we both got GREAT BIG HUGS!!! They were ecstatic with the candy cane and color crayons.
By 2:00 we were out of several items that we had brought, including Dwayna’s 2 CDs. Many candy canes, little 4-page coloring books (“Jesus is Born”), “Legend of the Candy Cane” tracts and of special interest for us were the new booklets, The Way of the Shepherd and the print out on “Life After Death?” by Justin Peters. We will know to bring more next time.
Curt had a few VERY interesting conversations with men interested in the “Seeker Sensitive” movement. He was very glad to have “Redefining Christianity” by Bob DeWaay.
As usual, we were apprehensive about the day, mainly because of the COLD temperatures. (We’re true Texans and freeze when the temps drop below 50 :-).
In spite of the cold temps, it was a GREAT day!!!
Curt and Janie
TABLE MINISTRY #16
Jackson St. – December 5, 2009
Here we are in the Deep South – the Rio Grande Valley--and as we left at 7:00 a.m. the temperature had dipped to 31 degrees…..brrrrrrr!!!!
Though there was an abundance of vendors, prospective buyers didn’t start showing up until about 10:00 when the sunshine started warming everything and everyone.
Right about 10:00 a couple of young girls and their mom visited the table, and we were able to talk to them about the true meaning of Christmas. Tracts with the “Candy Cane Legend” and candy canes were a good lead-in.
We weren’t able to find any “Bible Story” coloring books but Curt was able to find a web site with dozens of printed 4-page mini-coloring books. They are all Biblically oriented and even seasonal printouts.
Maria Louisa had to have been the highlight of our day. She came to the table with her Catholic ‘prayer book’, and Janie spent much time comparing prayers and verses with a New King James Version of the Bible (which she took home). She seemed very receptive to the truths in the Bible. Please pray for her. We would very much enjoy seeing her return at our next table set-up in January. Most of all, we pray God would indeed reveal Himself to her as she soaks in His Word. She is soooooo hungry for Truth.
We also had a visit from our two friends, accompanied by their delightful caregiver. They were so excited to see and recognize us that we both got GREAT BIG HUGS!!! They were ecstatic with the candy cane and color crayons.
By 2:00 we were out of several items that we had brought, including Dwayna’s 2 CDs. Many candy canes, little 4-page coloring books (“Jesus is Born”), “Legend of the Candy Cane” tracts and of special interest for us were the new booklets, The Way of the Shepherd and the print out on “Life After Death?” by Justin Peters. We will know to bring more next time.
Curt had a few VERY interesting conversations with men interested in the “Seeker Sensitive” movement. He was very glad to have “Redefining Christianity” by Bob DeWaay.
As usual, we were apprehensive about the day, mainly because of the COLD temperatures. (We’re true Texans and freeze when the temps drop below 50 :-).
In spite of the cold temps, it was a GREAT day!!!
Curt and Janie
