Creating a PASSION for EVANGELISM

We have been focusing on the book just walk across the room for the past few weeks at church. This evening Chris shared on the Woman at the well and some points that we can learn from Jesus on how to tell people about Christ.

1. Bridge The Chasm- Be willing to talk to people different than you
2. Ask a question- Always will start a conversation
3. Practice patience- Don't be in a hurry. Take time to talk.
4. Avoid Rabbit trails- need I say more.
5. Give hope to the hopeless- Jesus can offer hope to those around you in need.

Afterwards though we did a hands on activity. We gave each family a packet of sticky notes and texters (markers) to write on the stickit notes. Then we went and stuck the notes to all the chairs. Chris had set up an extra 60 chairs in the hall. Then after people put the notes on the chairs we went aroudn prayed for those people. Makayla stayed right with me the whole time. She wrote her friends names on "HER" notes and Dawson stuck them to the chair. WE then went as a family and prayed for the chairs. I got to a chair that had "Braydens" name on it. And, Makayla says. I wrote Braydens name becuase I hope he chooses Jesus to live in his heart when he gets older. So, we sat and put Brayden in the chair and prayed for him! I praise God we have children who see the need for people to have Jesus. Yet, they have not forgotten their own little brother! It was one of those heart moving moments where you praise JESUS for all HE has done in our lives! And, let me tell you.... It is alot!!!!

Afterwards we sang Praises for all HE is going to do through us being his hands and feet. It was truly a heart moving moment.

Friday June 4th was an amazing afternoon at Kids Club. We have been talking about John 3:16 and Love and what Love is and friendship. And, we had finally made it to the week where we talk about God sending Jesus to be our best friend. And, we shared with the Kids how Jesus has died on the cross to forgive their sins and He wants to be their best friend. We focused on the verse from Rev. 3:20

"Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and

open the door, I will come in... nd we will be friends. " Revelation 3:20

And I was amazed by God! We had three children make re commitments. but, we had 6 children commit their lives to Christ for the first time! What an awesome time! God was moving in ways I had not expected. I thought if one child made a decision that afternoon that it would be awesome. But, God is good and He surprises me in ways I could have never drempt up. A boy who is typically out of control and in trouble every week, was very quiet and listening while I was speaking. I thought for the past 10 week that he had not learned anything at all at kids Club. But, he was one of the first children to raise his hand. He was so excited to accept Jesus. He is the FIRST christian in his family.

I hope you will pray with me for these children that God will SHINE through them and that their families will come to know Christ because of what God has done in their lives.