Revival with a purpose
Posted: January 17th, 2009, 6:05 am
I was in a meeting last evening. It is a eight day revival type meeting with a purpose rather than just a series of meetings.. The advance team of about 30 people have been in Riverside for a week preparing for the meetings, which is being held in the church of a Pastor friend of mine, Four Square Church.
What makes these meetings unique is that during the days a soul winning class is given. The peole then hit the streets, schools, retirement homes, walmart parking lots and house to house. Last week leading up to the revival more than 250 people went our witnessing. Last evening they gave the report that around 11,000 people in Riverside Prayed and ask Jesus into their life. It was so cool to hear the testimonies last nite from some of those who went out to the streets. Most had never done any type of street ministry. They talked of their fears, then excitement as people began to respond and then Joy as they began to lead people to Christ. Among them who are going out is my wife Nancy.
The followup has been set in place with more than 40+ churches involved in this series of meetings. Last night more than 200 came forward to recceive Christ and later about an additional 100 came to be a part of the witnes teams.
THis will take place every day for the next 8 days.
BTW the revivalist and his team underwrite the expense of the entire program. All they asked was that a place be provided for the meetings and receive a free will offering, which last night was done in good manner and not overbearing.
What makes these meetings unique is that during the days a soul winning class is given. The peole then hit the streets, schools, retirement homes, walmart parking lots and house to house. Last week leading up to the revival more than 250 people went our witnessing. Last evening they gave the report that around 11,000 people in Riverside Prayed and ask Jesus into their life. It was so cool to hear the testimonies last nite from some of those who went out to the streets. Most had never done any type of street ministry. They talked of their fears, then excitement as people began to respond and then Joy as they began to lead people to Christ. Among them who are going out is my wife Nancy.
The followup has been set in place with more than 40+ churches involved in this series of meetings. Last night more than 200 came forward to recceive Christ and later about an additional 100 came to be a part of the witnes teams.
THis will take place every day for the next 8 days.
BTW the revivalist and his team underwrite the expense of the entire program. All they asked was that a place be provided for the meetings and receive a free will offering, which last night was done in good manner and not overbearing.
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