Posts Tagged ‘Blessings’

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!

United in Prayer for Revival and Evangelism

October 21, 2026

Last evening, I had the wonderful opportunity to gather with a group of pastors and ministry leaders in the Brandon, Florida, area for a special time of prayer and fellowship.

Together, we focused on three important prayer requests:

  1. Our Nation – Praying for America, our leaders, and the upcoming elections, asking God to guide our country and turn hearts back to Him.
  2. Our Families – Praying for God’s protection, wisdom, and strength for our families, that our homes would honor and serve the Lord.
  3. Evangelism and Revival – Praying for a great spiritual awakening, that Christians would boldly share the Gospel and that many souls would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

What a blessing it was to join together with others who have a heart for reaching the lost!

I also had the privilege of sharing my personal testimony of how I came to know Jesus Christ and presenting SOS Events Ministry. It was exciting to see the interest and enthusiasm among these pastors and ministry leaders as they learned about opportunities to become trained volunteers and share the Gospel through SOS Events.

Please join us in prayer that God will open doors for SOS Events Ministry throughout the Brandon, Florida, area and beyond. Our desire is to see churches working together, Christians stepping forward to witness, and precious souls coming to know Jesus as their Savior.

We believe God can do great and mighty things when His people come together in prayer and are willing to serve Him!

Scripture for Today – 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

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

God Blessed The Alabama National Fair!

October 20, 2026

As the Alabama National Fair came to a close, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for all that God has done through SOS Events Ministry!

Throughout the Fair, faithful SOS Events volunteers welcomed visitors to our ministry booth, where they shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ using our simple witnessing tool, “The Three Things God Cannot Do.” This presentation helps people understand God’s love, His plan of salvation, and how they can know for sure they are going to Heaven.

We cannot thank our wonderful volunteers enough for their dedication, hard work, and willingness to share the Good News. Although we did not get pictures of everyone who served, God knows each one, and we are so thankful for every volunteer!

We are also excited to see SOS Events Alabama continuing to grow! During the Fair, five new volunteers were trained and immediately had the opportunity to put their training into practice by sharing the Gospel with visitors passing by the booth.

What a blessing to see the results!

● 25 people accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior!

● 23 people received assurance of their salvation through Scripture and a better understanding of their relationship with Jesus Christ.

● 8 additional people returned to hear more Scripture but were not yet ready to make a decision. We will continue to pray for them and encourage them through Bible study and follow-up.

● 1,061 people stopped at our ministry board and heard the Gospel message.

● Several thousand Gospel tracts were distributed, giving people an opportunity to read God’s Word and learn about salvation.

Every number represents a precious soul, someone whom God loves and for whom Jesus died.

We rejoice over those who received Christ, and we continue to pray for the many others who heard the Gospel. Only eternity will reveal the full impact of the seeds planted during this wonderful event.

Luke 15:10 (KJV)

“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, prayed, and supported this outreach. Your faithfulness is making an eternal difference!

To God be the glory, great things He hath done!

SOS Events Ministry — Sharing the Good News of Salvation, One Soul at a Time!

An Open Door for SOS Events

October 19, 2026

Yesterday evening, SOS Events volunteers Mike Martin and Carol Hearn represented our ministry at the Central Florida Baptist Association Pastors Conference in Lakeland, Florida.

What a blessing to have this opportunity to introduce SOS Events to pastors! Two pastors accepted our Pastor Packs, which explain the ministry of SOS Events and how churches can become involved in reaching people with the Gospel.

We are praying that this opportunity will result in new SOS Events teams in these churches and possibly additional financial support for the ministry.

Over 20 years ago, at a similar Baptist Association meeting that Faith Baptist Church in New Jersey heard about SOS Events and the Ministry received its very first supporting church. What a blessing that this church continues to faithfully support our ministry today!

We never know how God will use one meeting, one conversation, or one willing pastor to open doors for the Gospel.

Please pray that the seeds planted at this conference will bear much fruit for eternity.

1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV)

“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”

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!

Students Hear God’s Word At UB!

October 13, 2026

What a blessing to see God opening new doors for SOS Events!

Last week, Scott Dabill and a pastor friend visited the University at Buffalo in New York to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with college students.

They had wonderful opportunities to talk with young people about salvation, and two students accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior! Praise the Lord!

We are so thankful for this new opportunity to reach college students with the Gospel. What a wonderful time in their lives to come to know Jesus and begin walking with Him!

Scott and his pastor friend are excited about this ministry and plan to return to the university each week to continue witnessing and sharing God’s love.

Please pray for these two new Christians as they grow in their faith. Also, pray that God will continue to open hearts and give Scott and his friend many more opportunities to lead young people to Christ.

To God be the glory for two precious souls saved and another open door for SOS Events!

Romans 10:17 (KJV)

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Train Your Children

October 12, 2026

In my devotional reading this morning, I came across this wonderful verse for parents, especially those with small children.

Training takes time, consistency, and patience. Start early, teaching your children to follow the Lord by reading Scripture together and praying every day. These simple habits help build a foundation of faith that they can carry throughout their lives.

It is also important to be an example. Our children are watching how we live, listening to our words, and learning from our actions. Let them see us trusting the Lord, showing kindness, and turning to Him in prayer.

I am so thankful that this is how we trained our children when they were small. Today, they are wonderful adults with children and grandchildren of their own. What a blessing to see another generation growing!

Parents, the time you spend teaching your children about the Lord is precious. Begin while they are young, be consistent, and keep praying for them.

Praise the Lord For 3 Salvations!

October 5, 2026

Praise the Lord for three people who trusted Jesus as their Savior on Saturday at the Rod Run at Dover First Baptist Church in Dover, Florida!

We are so thankful for the faithful drivers who take our classy Corvair to car shows here in Florida. We also thank the volunteers who give their time and talents to serve at these events and share the Gospel.

Most of all, we thank the Lord for giving SOS Events the opportunity to tell others about Jesus. What a joy it is to see people come to know Him as their Savior!

Please continue to pray for all the October events, both here in Florida and throughout the USA. Pray for our teams, for more volunteers, and especially for many more people to trust Jesus as their Savior.

Faithful Ladies Serving the Lord

October 2, 2026

We are so thankful for a wonderful group of senior ladies who come to the SOS Events office on the first Thursday of every month to help put together our Life-Saving News newsletter.

This ministry began about 20 years ago with just three ladies. They were widows who loved the Lord and wanted to continue serving Him, even though physical limitations made it difficult for them to get out and do some of the things they had done before.

They found something they could do—and they did it faithfully!

Through the years, that little group has grown into a wonderful gathering of women who come each month to work on the newsletter, enjoy good food and fellowship, and serve the Lord together.

What a blessing and encouragement these ladies are to SOS Events! They remind us that there is no retirement from serving the Lord. Whatever our age or physical ability, God can still use willing hands and a willing heart.

“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 thank the Lord for these faithful ladies and for the many years they have helped make Life-Saving News possible. May God continue to bless their labor, their fellowship, and their faithfulness to Him.

God Is Blessing in Tennessee!

September 28, 2026

We are so thankful for one of our newest SOS Events teams in Tennessee! This past weekend, the team had the opportunity to share the Gospel at the Baxter Harvest Festival, and God gave a wonderful harvest.

Eight people trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior, and three others prayed for assurance of their salvation! What a blessing to see God working in hearts and changing lives.

As this new team continues to grow, please pray that the Lord will provide more volunteers who have a desire to share the Gospel and serve at upcoming events. There are so many people who need to hear the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Jesus said:

“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37–38

We praise the Lord for these precious souls and for the faithful SOS Events leaders and volunteers in Tennessee. Please continue to pray for this growing team and for many more opportunities to reach people for Christ.