From Curt and Janie RolfLeo greeted us shortly after the table was set up. As usual, he was looking for materials. I said, “I would like you to report on the materials you already have." He remembered The Most Important Story Ever Told, and we went through it in its entirety. He listened intently to the contents of the little condensed Bible, beginning with creation and ending with Jesus’ resurrection and the plan of salvation. However, twelve year old Leo doesn’t believe in the reality of the Bible. Please pray that God will soon open his eyes and ears to His truth of salvation.
As we looked around after setting up the table and after the long conversation with Leo, we were somewhat taken aback by the booth directly across from us advertising “Aum Yoga” programs. All day I was in prayer about giving them our friend’s testimony (tract) with the conclusion: “There’s no such thing as Christian Yoga."
We were pleased that on at least two occasions, individuals approached the table inquiring about Yoga. They were somewhat surprised that it’s more than an innocent exercise program. The “om or a-u-m" is a mantra that refers to 330 million Hindu gods. “As the Cross is to Christians, the Om is to Hindus.” (See tract: "Whom Will You Serve…Jesus Christ or the Lords of Yoga?”)
It is so easy to underestimate Satan’s power. We’re eager to get more copies of the CD, “Wizards and the Pink Ouiga Board." It’s an excellent expose of Satan’s subtle use of what is seen as “fun 'and games” really being genuine deception. The "father of lies" is on the prowl, itching to seek and devour.
As Janie ministered to a young girl about the dangers of Yoga, an elderly gentleman picked up on the conversation. After saying, “What this lady is telling you is absolutely true,” he expounded a little more. Then he had a lengthy discussion on a couple other subjects with Curt, including a story about a Spanish relative who recently became a believer but struggles with ingrained Catholic practices. We were pleased to have several tracts on Catholism in Spanish, comparing Catholic doctrinal practices with Biblical scripture.
It always surprises people who approach the table to find that all of the materials are free. A lady was thrilled to take a King James version of the Bible. Another lady, looking for Spanish, was pleased to take a tiny Gideon’s Nuevo Testamento.
We invested in some little booklets for toddlers, Would You Like to Know Jesus? They were quite popular today. We will order more as funds permit.
Our missionary friend visited with a gentleman looking for Miles Monroe materials on the kingdom (now). This is something Curt determined to check out.
A family stopped by looking for Bible story materials for their eight year old. We were pleased to give them the “Most Important Story Ever Told” and asked where they were as far as reading the Bible. With a few ‘ums and ahs’ I encouraged them to read the booklet with their child.
I pray for a gal who is friends with someone who has just experienced a death in the family and was looking for something to comfort her. I suggested “The Way of the Shepherd” as true comfort can only come from Him. She rejected that but took a children’s Bible.
Evangelists and missionaries are drawn to our table. They’re often interested in where we get our materials.
Many materials for kids left the table. All of the coloring pages were taken (on God’s creation – ants). Did you know ants are mentioned in the Bible? (Prov. 6:6-8). One young fellow was also interested in Knowing Aslan (God).
An elderly gentleman was looking for materials (or books) written by Watchman Nee on spiritual authority. Curt has his work cut out for him.
It was a busy, great day. Weather was perfect!!! PTL!!! We do so enjoy visiting with all who stop by the table.
Relying on Him as “He directs our paths” (Prov. 16:9),
Curt and Janie
