Archive for the ‘Encouragement’ Category

Do You Know How To Make A Sandwich?

March 22, 2025

How do you make a sandwich? Make preparations by getting the ingredients together.

First you have to choose the bread. White, whole wheat, rye or some other kind.

Then the filling. Roast beef, chicken, tuna, peanut butter or whatever you like in a sandwich. Maybe you prefer something spicy or hot.

Then you top it with mayo, mustard, ketchup or something to make it taste good. Put the other piece of bread and it is finished.

Do you know how to make a spiritual sandwich?

Make preparations by praying about the situation.

Maybe you have a family member, coworker or friend that you need to reprimand for something they are doing that is wrong or not pleasing to God.

Make a sandwich. First choose something that the person you need to correct has done right. Compliment them for the good thing they have done.

Then the meat or filling. Tell them what they need to do to correct the error of their ways.

Top it with LOVE. Love makes whatever is unpleasant go down smoothly.

Put the top on it with something positive and encouraging.

Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. James 5:19 & 20

True Friendship!

March 21, 2025

Friends are so important. We can get wisdom, encouragement and fellowship from our friends.

It isn’t just what we get out of a friendship, but what we give to them that lifts and sharpens them.

Be attentive. Listen. Only give advice when they ask for it and don’t get offended if they ignore it.

Show true love. Love them better than you love yourself.

Sing Unto The LORD!

March 15, 2025

Do you ever sing praises to the Lord when you are alone?

We may sing along as we hear a song or hymn on the radio or other media source. We sing in church or in a group of other Christians, but do you sing to the Lord as worship when you are alone? Just because you love Him and worship Him.

If you never have done that, try it. Jesus delights in our worship from the heart.

Jesus Loves Little Children, Adults, Too!

March 10, 2025

This photo is precious. Several children hearing the gospel,and responding at the Florida Strawberry Festival yesterday.

People of all ages do accept the Lord at events when SOS Events Teams of volunteers are involved.

This event is just one of many that take place all over the Country. Spring is almost here. A busy season for SOS Events. The weather will be nice again and events will start taking place in the northern States and beyond.

If you would like to be a part of the soul winning ministry, contact the home office for more information.

Phone 813-494-7512, email info@sosevents.org or write SOS Events, PO Box 189, Dover, FL 33527

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30

Strawberry Festival 2018!

March 8, 2025

This photo was taken at the Florida Strawberry Festival in 2018. SOS Events is finishing the 22 year of witnessing at this event.

Over 6,000 people have made decisions to follow Jesus in those 22 years at this event! God has blessed the volunteers, supporters and prayer warriors with great results.

What a wonderful time of rejoicing when we get to Heaven and God tells all the people who are part of SOS Events Ministry, “ Well Done”.

Today and tomorrow are the last opportunity to witness at the Strawberry Festival this year. Please pray for people to be saved. Volunteers to be there without any problems. (Our enemy tries to distract and discourage the volunteers).

“His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Senior Servants for SOS Events

March 7, 2025
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Colossians 3:23 KJV

What a wonderful group of ladies. Every month they come to the SOS Events property and work to get the monthly “Life Saver News” newsletter in the mail for the faithful supporters, volunteers and prayer warriors.

They come and enjoy fellowship and food as they do the work. This group represents several churches in the area.

A special Thank You to all these lovely ladies. Every 1st Thursday of each month they come. There is room for more. If you live in the Lakeland, Plant City, Brandon and even Zephyrhills you are welcome to join the group.

Call the SOS office for more information. 813-494-7512, M- F 9am-2.

Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers!

February 23, 2025


Today is Sunday and your Pastor needs prayer. The Enemy does not want him filled with the Spirit and preaching God’s Word. He will face battles today as he gets ready to feed us. The best way to honor your Pastor is to pray for him and encourage him with kind words. Pray for power in his message, for souls to be saved and backslidden Christians to get right with God.

Also, a tip from a dear Pastor’s wife, please do not catch him before church with problems, troubles or criticism. He needs to be free from conflicting thoughts so the Holy Spirit can work through him.

Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding

Why Worry

February 21, 2025

“Why worry, when you can pray?
Trust Jesus, He will be your stay.
Don’t be a doubting Thomas,
lean fully on His promise,
Why worry, worry, worry, worry when you can pray?”

We sometimes get stressed and worry about things that may never happen. And even if they do happen, we have a promise from Jesus himself. The peace of God will be there to comfort us and guide us through any situation.

I love this little course “ Why worry when you can pray.” if you don’t know it, look it up online and sing along. That little melody will go with you all day and how can you worry when in your heart you know that Jesus is with you and will work out whatever you worry about.

Turn Phone Calls Into An Opportunity

February 20, 2025

Every time our phone rings it gives us an opportunity to witness or encourage someone. We get calls that are very pleasant, from family or friends. We can use these calls to encourage and pray for each other. It’s a great way to stay in touch with loved ones far away.

We also get calls that are extremely annoying, like a solicitor trying to get us to donate or buy something we don’t want or need. Our first reaction is to hang up..but wait. It may be an opportunity to witness to that person. They may listen or they will hang up on us. Then we have accomplished something. A seed planted or we have gotten rid of an annoying call. Let’s use every opportunity that God gives us to bring honor to Him.

Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Planting Seeds From God’s Word

February 19, 2025

The goal of SOS Events ministry is to win souls. We witness to people at events using the “3 Things God Can Not Do”

People do listen and decide to accept Jesus as their Savior.

Sometimes, however, they are not ready to make that commitment. When that happens, we just hand them a tract with a smile, and they go on their way.

That is sewing the seed of God‘s Word. The Bible tells us that God‘s Word never returns void.

What happens to that person who received the tract? We don’t know, but God does. God‘s Word is powerful and that little track that we handed that person will do the job that God intended.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12