The only thing between me and insanity is Jesus Christ. Pastor John Marlow
Carolyn Curtis and Alice Thomas had the opportunity to go to Bradenton yesterday to present SOS Events Ministry to the Bradenton Gospel Tabernacle. Pastor John Marlow has been the Pastor of that church for 60 years.
The goal of SOS Events is to see souls saved and the heartbeat of Pastor Marlow is evangelism.
The people were friendly and excited to hear about the “3 Things God Can Not Do”. SOS Events is looking forward to a new team in the Bradenton, Florida area in the near future.
1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Sunday afternoon after church Beth and Wes Walker traveled to St. Clair County Cowboy Church to train 5 men to become SOS Events Ministry volunteers. Mr. Tally trained to lead this group and they all did an amazing job working with the 3 Things God Cannot Do board and understanding the soul winning table. We are so excited to help get them started with their 1st event on September 26th and we know they are going to do an amazing job with this lifesaving ministry
September is a new month. It is time to look ahead and put the past few months behind us. It has been a difficult time for all of us, especially SOS Events Ministry.
Events have been closed, but it is now time to look forward to the events that are open. People need the Lord now more than ever. Please pray with us that events will continue to open and many people will trust in Jesus as their Savior.
Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
God sent the Holy Spirit to give us the power to witness and win souls. With most events closed due to the coronavirus, we need to be more diligent to look for opportunities to witness.
It is not the command to the pastor in the church. It is not a time for ministries like SOS Events to forget about soul winning.
God expects all Christians to be a witness for Him. Are you using the power God gave you?
Patricia, one of our SOS Events Leaders in Alabama, called the office with exciting news. She had the opportunity to witness to her 11 year old grandson, Philip.
He was not sure that he was going to Heaven. Philip had not been ready to be saved even though he has Godly parents, attends church regularly and goes to a Christian school.
Patricia talked with him and then used the “3 Things God Can Not Do” tract to explain to him the need of asking Jesus to forgive his sin. He finally understood, invited Jesus to be his Savior. He was ready!
At this time when events are few, we must be looking for individuals who may need salvation. Personal witnessing to family, friends and whoever we come in contact with is our responsibility.
1 Peter 3:15 – But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Most churches in the USA cannot hold services because of the coronavirus. The Bible tells us to “forsake not the assembly of ourselves together”, however that is not possible right now, but we do have many ways to see and hear great messages via media.
Remember, true worship is in our heart. Sunday is set aside for us to worship God. We can have fellowship with our Savior in a church, our home or wherever we happen to be. What greater opportunity than to have this time to truly worship Him in spirit and in truth.
It is difficult to wait. We are waiting for the time when things get back to normal. When we can go to church, to the grocery store or to our favorite restaurant.
God tells us our strength will be renewed. Do we want things to go back to “normal” or do we want things to be better. Do we want to love Jesus more, appreciate what we have more, witness more, pray more.
Don’t wait to do those things, start now and truly our waiting will not be wasted. With God’s help our strength will be renewed and better than ever.
Many of us have to stay in during the month of April. This is a time that we can use to make us blossom! We can draw closer to God by reading the Bible more. We can encourage others with a phone call or note. We can have time to work on a hobby. Some people are using this time for doing projects around the house.
Take this time to look up to better things to come.
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalms 16:11, KJV
SOS Events largest event in Florida is the Strawberry Festival in Plant City. It is coming up quickly. In the past 17 years the SOS Events volunteers have worked 4 hour shifts, but this year the shifts are only 3 hours long. This is a big change. Four more workers every day are needed and addition tickets will need to be purchased.
You can help. Pray for volunteers and that many people will be saved, If you live in the area or will be near Plant City during the Festival, volunteer for a 3 hour shift. If you cannot volunteer donations for extra tickets would be greatly appreciated. Call the office 813-494-7512 or go to SignUpGenius to get the time you want to work. All volunteers must be trained. Several classes are available.
Matthew 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Center for Evangelists 
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