Gospel Tract Spotlight - Christmas Tracts

Christmas presents many opportunities for witnessing and tract distribution. There are all the displays  in stores and malls screaming for Gospel tracts to be placed on them! There will be plenty of people shopping that need to be told the  real meaning of Christmas. They may be thinking about baby Jesus in the manger, but they should hear from us how he grew up and was crucified on the Cross to give us the gift of eternal life! My prayer is, that as you witness more this Christmas, it will encourage you to witness more during the rest of the year! 

December's Bezeugen Tract Club mailing had all Christmas tracts enclosed: The Legend Of The Candy Cane, Merry Christmas, Christ-mas, and What List Are You? 

The Legend Of The Candy Cane gives account of the Urban legend claim that the candy cane speaks about Jesus.

Then, the tract presents the Gospel message. 

Merry Christmas talks about why we don't say the politically correct "Happy Holidays" and the real meaning of Christmas. 

Christ-Mas gives the definition of Christmas from dictionary.com on the front. The back has scripture from Luke 2. The law is presented, also. 

What List Are You On? is similar to the Are You A Good Person? tract. It has a red bulb on the front that "will fade" if whoever puts their thumb on it is a good person. It has the Ten Commandment test on the back. 

These tracts can be ordered from http://www.shop.onemilliontracts.com/Bezeugen-Gospel-Tracts_c28.htm

There are many other Christmas Tracts that you can find to witness with. I will be using these this Christmas, praying that someone will receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord!

Happy Thanksgiving 2012!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We have so much to thank the Lord for! He is so good to them that have called upon His name! We all have something to be thankful for. First, I am thankful for Jesus! Had it not been for Him, you would not be reading this blog! I was saved almost 20 years ago. I am thankful for my wife and three children. They are such a blessing in my life! They bring me joy! Here's a list of other
people and things that I am thankful for:

1. My church family and great Pastor from Sterlington Holiness Tabernacle
2. My co-labourers in the Gospel with the street, jail, and nursing home
ministries
3. My fellow bloggers that have encouraged and inspired me along this evangelism journey
4. The freedom we have to witness, give out Gospel tracts, and preach on the streets.
5. My job and my boss

I will praise the name of God with a, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. (Psalms 69:30 KJV)
Have a great day!

This Week In Witnessing - Oct.19 - Nov. 4, 2012

Monday - I passed out several tracts as we shopped for groceries at Walmart. The highlight was when I asked our cashier, Brittany, if she knew if she was going to Heaven. She said that she wasn't. I gave her a million dollar bill tract when she gave us the amount of our bill. 

Tuesday - Walking into Walmart after work, I gave Spanish gospel coins to Jesus and Mario. They has purchased beer. Jesus had been drinking already. Later on I ran into another man who had been drinking, also. After I gave him a million, he asked if he could use it in a card game! I talked with Patel, a Hindu man, in line at the pharmacy. He is a doctor at a local hospital. He took a Man Card from me. This is the 2nd doctor from India that I have got to talk with lately. 

Wednesday - I preached at Abundant Life Holiness Church in Bernice. 

After service, we ate at the KFC/Taco Bell in Farmerville. I gave a million and a Man Card to VeeCee, an employee there. I also have two to his co-workers. 

We went to Walmart afterwards where I gave two Spanish Gospel coins to Alberto and Casida. 

Thursday - A Burger King employee received a million dollar bill tract at lunch. After church that night, we went to the local Chevron. A woman commented about my daughter's hair. I said to her: " I'll give you a million dollar bill for that compliment." She asked for one for her daughter-in-law. I also gave her one to give to her son. She said that he wrestles alligators. They were moving from Arkansas to South Louisiana. 

Friday - I went to try out the La Hacienda at lunch. I saw Luis and his co-workers. I had gave him a coin a few weeks ago at a bank. I was able to give his friends coins. I left one with my waiter's tip. As I paid my bill, two more employees took a Spanish coin. I left a Get Out Of Hell Free card in place of a Jehovah's Witness tract at Water By The Gallon. On the way home before getting gas at Walmart,I gave him a million while he was getting his. He til me that he wasn't ready to go to heaven. He was going to church, but was living with a woman. He was glad that I stopped to talk with him. Please pray that he will get saved. 

I placed out a few of the Great Pumpkin tracts that I had in the Dollar Tree that night. They still had some halloween items out. 

Saturday - I talked to Danner at our church yard sale. He remembered me from giving him a Spanish tract at the laundry mat. I invited him and his friend, Michelle, to our revival that we have this week. I also gave coins to Oswaldo and Francesca. I went to a few neighborhoods to pass out our revival fliers. I left tracts with some on the doors of those who weren't home. I spoke with Mike who just had surgery. I invited Juan, Pablo, and Orlando to revival as I gave them the Trivia Del Futbol tract. I gave a million to Rory at a local convenience store where I put a flier up. He said that he was on work release. 

Sunday - After church we went to the Dollar General. I had about 8 Great Pumpkin tracts left that were placed in items on the halloween clearance table. 

He that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30

Blog Spotlight: As You Go

Some of you know that I am a guest blogger for the As You Go blog from Bezeugen Ministries @ http://www.bezeugen.org/asyougo

I am thankful to Carl Kalbfleisch for inviting me to post there. The blog is designed to encourage Christians to place out tracts as they go everywhere. Lately, I have posted about the "Mistake" tract that is written by Tony Miano and the "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" tract that I've been putting on halloween displays. 

Carl has posted a few videos on places that he has put tracts. The tracts that are used are usually from the Bezeugen Tract club's monthly mailings. 

Please take the time to check out the blog for tips on placing out tracts. The places are endless! A lot of people do not know what a Gospel tract is because they have never seen one. Wouldn't it be great if you were to get one in someone's path to lead them to salvation?

Friday Night At Walmart

Originally Posted on  The As You Go Blog 

I was able to give out several Man Card tracts tonight to Jimmy, Nick, and Wendell. Steve took a World Record Fishing tract. He said that his mother prays for him. I told him that one of her prayers caught up with him. I placed out the ones in the photos as we went through the store and at the gas pump.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Soul Winners

I'd like to share this that I found while googling "Soul-winner blog". This is from churchleaders.com

7 Habits of Highly Effective Soul Winners
by LifeWay Resources

I interviewed eight Christians that are considered by their church, pastor, or Christian friends to be soul winners. I have attempted to discover some of their habits.

Habit 1: Soul Winners Are Prepared
They are spiritually prepared.
They walk closely with Christ and maintain a consistent devotional life.
They are active in their churches and are members in good standing.
They attend worship and Sunday school and study their Bibles regularly.
They are trained.
Soul winners have been trained in one or more gospel presentation strategies such as FAITH, Share Jesus Without Fear, GROW, or The NET.
They serve as trainers or mentors and model soul winning before others.
They have marked New Testaments and are able to express the central truths of the gospel in simple and understandable fashion.
They use tracts and other printed gospel materials to enhance their presentation.

Habit 2: Soul Winners Share Christ Anytime/Anywhere
Soul winners are open to share Christ
At the office
In a restaurant
On a plane
Over the phone
Anywhere the opportunity exists.

Habit 3: Soul Winners Are Adaptable in Their Presentation of the Gospel
Most do not rely on mechanical or canned gospel presentations. They each have developed their own particular style which:
Becomes personal and conversational
Uses their own language and illustrations
Each witnessing encounter will be unique and different.

Habit 4: Soul Winners See Their Interactions with Other People as Divine Appointments
They begin each day with a sense of expectation.
They feel a divine sense of mission.
They see themselves as instruments of God's grace to others.
They seek to make the most of their encounter with others by purposely initiating and leading the conversation into the spiritual area.

Habit 5: Soul Winners Do Not Worry About the Results
Soul winners realize that they cannot save anyone. People come to Christ only through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Habit 6: Soul Winners Are Involved in Church Evangelism Programs but Are Not Limited by Them
Soul winners are active in their local churches. Most are involved in their church's ongoing visitation and evangelism training programs. But they do not limit themselves to sharing Christ only during church-sponsored activities.
They see every moment of every day as an evangelistic opportunity.
Soul winners also seek to reproduce themselves in others. Most mentor or train others in evangelism programs.

Habit 7: Soul Winners Pray Consistently for Opportunities to Share Christ with Others
Soul winners pray for those with whom they have witnessed.
They pray for those with whom they have not yet witnessed.
They pray for divine appointments and witnessing opportunities.

The Ronald Reagan Million Dollar Bill

This week I received my order of the Ronald Reagan million dollar bill from One Million Tracts. I put some in my pocket when I went to lunch at Podnuh's. The two men behind the counter received them after asking about the one in my pocket. Picking up an item at the Walmart pharmacy after work, Alicia made a comment about the "money" in my pocket. I explained that it had the million dollar question on the back. She said that she knew that she wasn't going to Heaven. I challenged her to read Romans 10 and 1 John 5 tonight. Audrey, her co-worker, took one, too. She also said that she wasn't ready for Heaven.
Can you see the fields that are ripe for harvest? Everyday we pass by multitudes that aren't saved! Everyday many die and go to an eternal place called hell! We talk with Christians that don't have a clue about sharing their faith! We have everything within our grasp to make us effective soul-winners! We have prayer, the Word of God, the power of the Holy Ghost, and Gospel tracts! Most of all, we have the Light of the world: Jesus Christ! What is holding you back, Christian friend? It's time to take that first step in evangelizing where you are! Ask God to make you a soul-winner!

Ark-La-Miss Fair 2012

We went to the fair Friday night to pass out around 300 or more tracts and about 75 Gospel coins. Bro. JJ, Bro. Jonathan, and I were there for this event. There was a steady flow of people going in and out. Most took the tracts with a few rejects. We had two signs with us, but only used them for a short period. I got to talk to 3 Spanish men that said that they weren't Christians. There names are Manuel, Javier, and Armando. They took the Spanish Gospel coins. Giving out the million dollar bill, a young man asked if I was famous. He wanted me to sign one if I was! I told him that I was a Christian. Many young people took the Get Out Of Hell Free and the Great Pumpkin tracts. About 60 million dollar bill tracts from Living Waters were taken, also. Bro Jonathan gave out most of his Bezeugen Tract Club tracts. One woman asked Bro. JJ about our church. We also saw the McGuffee family who were working at the Creation presentation in the fair. Bro. McGuffee pastors Ambassador Baptist in Monroe. The Creation presentation is done every year by Bro. Jerry and others like the McGuffee family. They present the story of Creation and hand out Gospel tracts, too. As we were leaving, we gave 5 Back From The Dead chick tracts to some who were waiting on a corner.
The highlight of the night was when we talked to Chavelle (not sure if that is spelled correct) and Deon. We were almost to the vehicle when we saw them walking our way. Chavelle said that she was a cancer survivor. She had cancer when she was 17 months old. She expressed that she wanted to get back in church. Deon said that he was a homosexual. He did go to with his family. I talked to him about the born again experience and how God changes lives. Then I took him through 3 of the Ten Commandments. Bro. JJ talked to him about the heart and the new creation in Jesus. They both took a Bible Belt tract. Please pray for these precious souls to experience the wonderful salvation that we have in Jesus Christ!

Monday Witnessing - 9/24/2012

This morning: I stopped at the Circle K where "Mrs. Nita" works (This is on her name tag). She has told us hat she reads the tracts that we leave in the store. I have brought her new tracts lately. She wasn't working today, so I gave her co-worker a Gospel coin to give to her when she gets back to work. I also gave one to both of her co-workers. I gave one to a man as he was leaving. I placed The Biggest Gamble tract on the lottery display. As I was leaving, I spoke with a man that was pumping gas. He said that he was saved. He is a firefighter that has worked with a couple
of men that I know. I saw a Spanish couple that had stopped for gas. I gave a Spanish Gospel coin to the man and asked him to give one to his wife.
At the NowSave by the I-20, I gave Gospel coins to Lloyd, Lavelle, and Ricardo. Ricardo came back in the store to ask for coins for his mother and girlfriend!
Super One was the spot for lunch. I talked to two Spanish men at the deli. I gave Antonio a Spanish coin. Anyo took one in English.
I went to Walmart after work. I gave a coin to an employee that had got a tract before. As I was going in, I gave a coin to a man that was smoking. Duane took one in the foyer. I spoke with a man at the pharmacy while we were waiting in line. I gave him and the man that was with him a million dollar bill. He said that he went to a local church. Alberto, Eswaldo, Victor, and his friend took Spanish gospel coins. After checking out, i noticed two men at the coin counting machine. I gave a coin to the man that was using the counter. The man that was waiting took one, too. I recognized him from when I had witnessed to him several months ago at the checkout. His name is Sylvester. I gave a million dollar bill to a man that was talking to John, who is the door greeter(and a Christian). Then, Clifford(who I have been praying for), got a coin, a million, and the Mitsake tract that is written by Tony Miano. Taylor, his co- worker got another million and the Mitsake tract. I spoke with Robert in the parking lot. I gave a million and asked if he knew where he was going when he died. He said that he hoped he was going to Heaven. He admitted that he was doing better than he was about 15 years ago. I also gave him The Bible Belt tract.
Two young men received Gospel coins at the gas pumps. Please pray that these seeds will take root and grow that these dear souls will be saved!

A Tract On The Wall

I gave a million dollar peso tract to a Spanish man at this mexican restaurant several months ago. We ate there after church tonight. This is displayed where customers pay. I also gave a million dollar bill tract to a teller at a bank. She put it on her work area wall.