Apostolic Servanthood

On sunday I wrote about Jenny & I's experience at Harvest House. We led the service and then took 3 people downtown to share the love of Jesus with anyone who happened to be around. Right after the service a woman and her roommate were expressing their desire to come out with us but they weren't able to do it that day because of a prior commitment. They said that the idea of street evangelism terrified them, but the cost of NOT doing it was far greater than staying in their comfort zones. I asked what time was good for them and they said monday evening. So I told them that Jenny & I would come back at that time and take them out. I really feel that to be a true servant of God, we must inconvenience ourselves and our schedules for the potential betterment of others.

So, around 5:45pm the next day, Jenny & I made our way to Harvest House to see if they really meant what they said the day before. I left them feeling rather skeptical, because usually if you don't do something right away, it doesn't happen. To our great surprise, when we pulled up, there was 10 people waiting outside!!! At first we thought most of them were just hanging around, which is a common sight in this area of Charlottetown, but these saints were all there for the opportunity to stretch out of their comfort zones and obey the Great Commission Jesus gave us. It was a far better turnout than any time I ever tried to mobilize teams at Bible College! Amazing!

With Jenny & I included the team numbered twelve, so I divided us up into 3 groups of 4; Roy took Hillsboro St, Jenny took University Ave, and I took Queen St. EVERYONE was pushed out of their comfort zones.

Jenny and I led by example and demonstrated how Holy Ghost has taught us. Then we encouraged our teams to step out in boldness, and do the same. Tracks and Bibles were handed out, curses were thrown our way, some were not interested in talking, but others were interested. The biggest fruit we seen though, was in the lives of our teams. They couldn't believe how easy and practical witnessing was.

The best story was from Roy and his team who witnessed to Boomer Gallant!! Thats pretty sweet. For a second, I thought Roy was gonna get on the evening weather update! They also handed out a New Testament to a man who professed to be Muslim. I was kind of skeptical again but though, "Oh well, whatever." But, when we were walking back to Harvest House, this gentleman rounded a corner and began greeting us emphatically thanking us for the literature we gave him and saying he was eager to go home and read it! This man surely looked like he was from the Middle Eastern region.

It was an amazing couple of days. Never before had I been part of a church congregation whom immediately desired to apply the message that was preached. We left our teams saying that when we return in the Fall, we would like to be part of an existing evangelistic team rather than leading one. We pray that the Fire that has been lit would be fed, and not diminish.

We thank Noel and Harvest House for the opportunity to give out of what we have recieved.

un-nice weather

The weather indeed has been un-nice. We have had a couple times where we had the top down on the LeBaron, but those times have been few and far between.
Our time has been spent visiting , visiting, visiting, and seeing the sights of Prince Edward Island. I think we have 15 separate visits scheduled for our time here. It has been good though.
Yesterday we went to Faithworks and I got to give a brief testimony about the goings on and the upcomings in our life. It was great to see my congregation and spend a little time with them.
After that, Noel allowed Jenny & I to conduct the service ourselves! We had a blast. Some worship, followed by an amazing message by Jenny, followed by a (not as good) message by me an evangelism. After the service we gave an opportunity to put their faith into action by hitting the streets of downtown Charlottetown for some 'evangelism outreach'!! Three people came out with us; which was like 25% of the total attendance!! So that was sweet. We got to speak into the lives of a few people and tear down the walls that religion had built up in their lives! We may take a couple others from Harvest House to the streets tonight.
It has been a really nice time on the Island though. It is passing by quickly. On friday we fly to Albany, NY. But, this week is filled with visitations too. A highlight will be on thursday, when Jenny & I travel to Murray River to attend my cousin Charmayne's Daycare. I hear the kids are eagerly awaiting us.

PEI: Visitation/Impartation Campaign begins

Jenny & I landed on PEI monday evening (after a nerve-racking flight for Jenny; it was her first flight on a passenger plane) and were met at the airport by my mom and my aunt Alexandra. We went and got a bite to eat at Pat & Willy's, then drove out to Montague. We visited Danny who graciously hooked us up with a LeBaron convertible to drive while we are on the Island. Sweet!!
On teusday we did some running around and I took Jenny to Murray River to places where I spent most of my childhood. It was pretty fun.
Today is my brother's 34th birthday, so we are at his place right now. We met with Noel Mal (Harvest House) earlier and he wants us to speak at his church and at Harvest House service on sunday. We want to take some people out evangelizin through the week.
Tomorrow we continue our meetings with Claude Shea and Dave & Lindsay Clark.
We are really excited to be here and are believing for some great things to happen. Great things already have.

day of Church

I have come out of hiding here on PEI and today was my first sunday out of my hole. I went to Faithworks this morning for the AM service and the congregation seemed genuinely thrilled to see me back. Many were in wonder over my experiences in Mozambique/Russia and were filled with emotion as they listened to me share my stories. It was pretty sweet.

Then for the afternoon I went to Harvest House for the service. Noel let me share about my trip and I got to speak into the lives of about 20 or so interested people. I gave a practical overview of my journey, and then talked about making the most of every opportunity God gives us, and about "doing everything for the sake of the Gospel".

Then for the evening I went back to Faithworks Center for a baptismal service where 7 members of our congregation went through the waters of baptism, identifying with the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Good times.

My time the last week has been filled with meeting people and trying to impart into them what the Lord has imparted into me. I believe I have a great Spiritual responsibility to this Island, even if at times I find it incredibly hard to remain here. Tomorrow and through the week I continue to do visitations and make the most of whatever opportunity the Lord gives to me.