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From Training to Faithful Service — A Blessing to SOS Events Ministry

October 22, 2026

Four years ago, this photo was taken during an SOS Events Ministry training session. What a blessing to look back and see how God has worked in the lives of those who were there that day!

Ron, the faithful trainer pictured on the left, has since gone home to be with the Lord. We are so thankful for his dedication to teaching others how to share the Gospel. His labor for the Lord continues to bear fruit today.

The family being trained that day was Armando, his wife Brenda, and their two children. Today, Armando and Brenda are faithful volunteers with SOS Events Ministry. Armando is one of our classic car drivers, and both he and Brenda now train others and faithfully serve at events, sharing the Gospel and leading people to Jesus Christ.

What a wonderful example of how one faithful servant can make a lasting difference for eternity!

We are so thankful for every person who has been trained through SOS Events Ministry and continues to serve the Lord. Each volunteer is important, and through their faithfulness, many precious souls have come to know Jesus as their personal Savior.

Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

To God be the glory for faithful servants, both those who have gone home to Heaven and those who continue the work today!

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New Facebook Page for SOS Events Ministry!

October 16, 2026

Learn More About SOS Events Ministry!

Have you ever wondered what SOS Events Ministry is all about?

Missionary Charles Stone gives a brief overview of SOS Events Ministry and our desire to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Through fairs, festivals, car shows, and other community events, SOS provides opportunities for Christians to share the Gospel and make an eternal difference in the lives of others.

We invite you to watch this video, learn more about the ministry, and consider how you or your church might become involved!

Look for this video on the new SOS Events Ministry page on Facebook.

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An Invitation For You

October 14, 2026

You Are Invited!

“My Grandmother’s Prayers”

Hosted by PLW – Purposeful Living Women

Please join us on Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 AM, at The Farmhouse in Dade City, Florida.

Our keynote speaker, Carolyn Curtis, will share a special message entitled “My Grandmother’s Prayers.”

Come and be encouraged as Carolyn shares the wonderful influence of a praying grandmother and the lasting power of prayer through generations.

James 5:16 (KJV)
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

We look forward to seeing you there!

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God Is In Control!

October 10, 2026

We like to be in control of everything in our lives. Fear comes when we are in a situation that we can do nothing about. That is where some of us are right now. 

On a prayer list from a group of Christians were many requests. Illness of a family member, unrest in our Country, loss of jobs and many other concerns.

That is where faith is important. God is in control. He knows what we are going through. Sickness, death, uncertainty. Now is the time to turn to Him for peace, comfort and most of all trust.

Proverbs 3:5&6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.

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God Can Turn a Stressful Situation Into a Blessing

September 25, 2026
Eddie is on the right

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 KJV

Have you ever gone through a frustrating situation and wondered why it was happening? Sometimes we cannot see what God is doing until later.

Several months ago, I had a new floor installed, and unfortunately, there were problems with it. After months of frustration, arrangements were finally made to have the floors redone. This time, different installers were sent.

One of the installers, a man named Eddie, was sitting by his truck waiting for his partner to arrive. We started talking, and he asked me what I did at the office.

That opened the door for me to tell him about SOS Events Ministry and how we share the Gospel with people. As we talked, Eddie told me that he had been thinking about God lately.

I asked him a very important question: “Are you 50%, 75%, or 100% sure that if you died today, you would go to Heaven?”

Eddie said he did not know.

What started as a conversation beside a truck became a wonderful opportunity to share the Gospel. I had the privilege of leading Eddie to the Lord!

Suddenly, all those months of frustration over a floor did not seem nearly as important. God knew exactly who would be sent to my home that day. What I saw as a stressful problem, God used as an opportunity for someone to hear about Jesus.

God is so good! He can take our inconveniences, disappointments, delays, and stressful situations and turn them into blessings. We may not understand what He is doing at the time, but we can trust Him.

Maybe the difficult situation you are facing today is an opportunity God will use in a way you never expected.

Keep trusting Him. God can turn a stressful situation into a blessing!

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Faithful Servants in Alabama

September 21, 2026

What a wonderful time we had on Saturday with one of our SOS Events Alabama teams! It was such a blessing to spend time with many of the leaders and volunteers who faithfully serve the Lord through this ministry.

We are especially thankful for Beth and Wes, who lead this team with dedication and a heart for reaching others with the Gospel. We appreciate not only their leadership, but also each volunteer who gives of their time, energy, and talents so that people may hear about Jesus.

As we talked together, we discussed their very busy schedule of events throughout September and October. Each event represents another opportunity—another person who may hear the Gospel, another heart that may be touched, and another soul who may come to know Jesus as Savior.

Please pray for Beth, Wes, the leaders, and every volunteer as they travel, prepare, witness, and serve. Pray that God will give them strength when they are tired, wisdom in every situation, and boldness and compassion as they share His Word.

Sometimes we may never know this side of Heaven all that God accomplishes through one faithful person who is simply willing to say, “Lord, use me.”

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV

We are so grateful for our Alabama team. May the Lord bless them, protect them, and give them a wonderful harvest of souls as they faithfully serve Him in the busy weeks ahead.

To God be the glory for what He has done—and for what He is going to do!

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Clay in the Potter’s Hands

September 18, 2026

Have you ever wondered why God allows certain circumstances to come into your life? Sometimes we do not understand what He is doing. We may even wonder if He is working at all.

But God is the Potter, and we are the clay.

Think about a little child learning to color, cut out shapes, and do things for herself. She is learning lessons that will help shape her life. Then come the teenage years, when there may be some rough edges as a young person tries to discover who they are and where they fit.

Later, a young mother may feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for her children. A father may wonder how he will provide for his family and make the right decisions for them.

Every stage of life brings new experiences, responsibilities, joys, disappointments, and challenges. Yet through them all, the Potter is still at work.

A potter does not shape clay with one touch. He patiently works with it, pressing here, smoothing there, sometimes reshaping it until it becomes what he intends it to be.

God works in our lives in much the same way. The circumstances we do not understand today may be some of the very things He uses to strengthen our faith, teach us patience, give us compassion for others, and make us more like Jesus.

We may see only the pressure of the Potter’s hands. God sees the finished vessel.

So when life does not make sense, we can trust the Potter. We are still in His hands, and He is still working.

Lord, help me to be willing clay in Your hands. Mold me, shape me, and use every experience in my life to make me more like Jesus and into the person You want me to be.

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What Are You Thinking About?

September 17, 2026

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7 KJV

What are you thinking about today?

Our thoughts are important because what we allow into our minds can affect our attitudes, our words, and ultimately our actions. If we constantly think about our problems, fears, disappointments, and worries, those thoughts can easily rob us of our joy and peace.

But God gives us a better place to focus our minds—on Him.

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” — Isaiah 26:3 KJV

What a wonderful promise! When our minds are stayed on the Lord, He gives us peace. That does not mean that all our problems suddenly disappear. It means that in the middle of our circumstances, we can trust the One who is greater than anything we are facing.

Philippians 4:8 tells us to think about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. We have a choice about what we dwell on.

Today, when worry comes into your mind, turn your thoughts to Jesus. When discouragement comes, remember His promises. When you do not know what tomorrow holds, remember that He does.

Keep your mind stayed on Jesus. Trust Him. He will give you the peace you need for today.

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A New Week Begins!

September 8, 2026

Monday morning! For many people, it means the beginning of another busy week.

Children are heading back to school, teachers are preparing their classrooms, business people are returning to their offices, and workers everywhere are beginning another week of responsibilities. At home there are meals to prepare, errands to run, appointments to keep, and countless things that need to be done.

Sometimes Monday can feel like just the beginning of another long list of things we have to do. But what if we looked at it differently?

Monday is a new beginning—a new opportunity to serve the Lord wherever He has placed us.

A child can honor God by doing his or her best in school. A teacher can show kindness and patience. A business person can demonstrate honesty and integrity. A parent or grandparent can encourage someone who needs a kind word. Whatever our work may be, we can ask God to bless it and use us for His glory.

Before we rush into this new week, let us take a moment to pray: “Lord, guide me today. Help me to honor You in everything I do, and establish the work of my hands.”

“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.”
Psalm 90:17 KJV

Have a blessed Monday and a wonderful week serving the Lord!

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God Can Use Even a Sign on a Car

September 4, 2026

Sometimes we never know how God will use the little things we do to reach someone with the Gospel.

Stephanie, Tom’s daughter was driving along one day when her phone rang. She didn’t recognize the number, so she didn’t answer.

A few moments later, it rang again. Again, she didn’t answer.

Then it rang a third time. Finally, she decided she had better answer.

On the other end of the phone was a man named Mario. He had seen the sign on the back of her car that asked:

“Do you know the 3 things God cannot do?”

Her phone number was on the sign, so Mario called because he wanted to know the answer.

She explained:

God cannot lie.
God cannot change.
God cannot let anyone into Heaven unless they are born again.

Then she shared the simple plan of salvation with him:

A — All have sinned.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” — Romans 3:23

B — Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” — Acts 16:31

C — Call upon the name of the Lord.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” — Romans 10:13

That day, Mario accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior!

Think about that. A man saw a sign on the back of a car, made a phone call, heard the Gospel, and trusted Jesus as his Savior.

We may never know how God will use a sign, a Gospel tract, a conversation, an invitation, or even something as simple as driving down the road.

Our responsibility is to make the Gospel available. God will bring the people who need to hear it.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 10:17 KJV

What a wonderful reminder to always be ready to share Jesus. You never know who may be looking for the answer—and God may use you to give it to them.

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