Praise the Lord for 36 decisions at the very small county fair in Iowa. This fair was a 2 day event that was open for vendors from 3 to 9 each day.
What fantastic results for an event like this.
One boy named Creigton was saved a few days before the fair and when he saw the 3 things God can not do display he brought a total of 4 friends to be saved.
What a blessing to see young people not only be saved but have a desire to see their friends saved also.
Posts Tagged ‘SOS Events’
36 Decisions at Pocahontas Fair
July 25, 2012Signs work! To God be the Glory!
July 16, 2012Tom was the speaker at a church in Pocahontas, IA yesterday and two souls made commitments accepting Jesus Christ as their savior. One of them was 89 years of age, Vernon (pictured with Pastor Tim) . When asked what brought him to church that day, he said it was the sign on [Tom and Carolyn’s] the motor home. PTL for Vernon and signs!
A Family Wanted To Know
June 28, 2012
Tom and Carolyn stopped as there seemed to be a problem with the motor home generator. They stopped at a rest stop where a man and his three daughters approached Tom. The man asked about the message on the side of the motor home and wanted to speak with Tom about it. They were invited to have a seat inside and Tom shared the 3 things God cannot do. The man said he and his daughters were 100% sure they were going to heaven; they had accepted Jesus as their personal savior. They had a short prayer together before departing company.
Meeting Troy in Johnson City, IL
June 27, 2012
Troy accepted Jesus as his personal savior this day. 77 years of age and had not heard of salvation, nor of being able to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Stopping in Johnson City, Illinois the next day, Tom knocked on the doors of four different churches. He stopped into a business across the street from one church, meeting a local businessman named Troy. Tom asked about where he might find the pastor of the church, explaining how there were no signs of hours or phone number or any contact information posted at the church. Troy wasn’t sure, saying the pastor was gone most of the time.
So Tom shared with the man about being in ministry and Troy shared with Tom that he was 77 years old and working in his last year of business before retiring. Tom asked Troy if he had heard about the 3 things God cannot do. Troy hadn’t heard, but said, “sure” when asked if he’d like to hear. Tom shared how He cannot lie, He cannot change and He cannot let anyone into Heaven unless they are born again. Tom asked, “Are you 50, 75 or 100% sure you would go to Heaven if you died today?” Troy said, “not at all”. If I could tell you how you could be sure, would you want to know? Troy said yes, so Tom shared the plan of salvation and lead Troy through the sinners prayer and the Troy received Christ right then.
Tom wrote down his contact information and explained the need for Troy to start attending church and that he would receive a Bible and a study in the mail. Troy then gave his permission to have his picture taken, that Tom could share the good news with others. Troy was 77 years old and had never heard of salvation or that he could have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Rejoice!!! Praise the Lord Almighty!!
Tom left Troy and went on to another church around the corner, and did find it open with people. They did know Troy the businessman, and were surprised and thankful for the opportunity to have their pastor follow-up with Troy. The church also expressed a desire to seek further engagement with SOS Events. Hallelujah! We celebrate the body of Christ and His Kingdom work together!
Arrowhead campgrounds
June 26, 2012Wednesday evening after parking the motor home at 
Arrowhead campgrounds, Tom and Carolyn received a telephone call. The women calling was distraught saying, “I do not think it is appropriate to have a sign like that on your motor home.” Which sign are you referring to? She said, “3 things God cannot do.” Carolyn explained being in the ministry and this is what we do. We go to events and tell people the 3 things God cannot do. He cannot lie, He cannot change and He cannot let anyone into Heaven unless they are born again. Let me ask you, “Are you 50, 75 or 100% sure you would go to Heaven if you died today?” The women said she was sure and her life changed when she was saved. She said she was trying to have a better relationship with her Mom and trying to have a closer walk with the Lord. Her name was Mary and she apologized for getting upset about the signs on the motor home. She was told we were happy she called, and then we had a word of prayer with her. The signs installed on the motorhome just days before leaving are working!!
Iowa Trip – Another adventure with the Lord Almighty!
June 25, 2012
“Except that a man be born again…” Would you like two birthdays?
Tom and Carolyn started their trip to Burlington, Iowa this yesterday and headed out in the motor home fully packed and prepared for the Lord’s work at hand. New on this trip, each side of the motor home has a different message. They will be visiting churches along the way and working with churches in Iowa. They encountered a little mechanical difficulty in Georgia the day after departing Florida, and the next day a mechanic in Tennessee resolved it by discovering a loose battery cable. PTL!
Harrison Rally Day – Riegel’s Report
November 9, 2009
(by Don and Shirley Riegel) Our church had a booth at Harrison Rally Day (HRD). The “Three Things God Cannot Do” were presented to 203 people of which there were 26 decisions to trust Christ (17 for the first time and 9 for assurance). We had six workers at the booth plus one who was trained two years ago and was not on the schedule. Pray that our church will do more outreach events like this and that all members and young people will take the training. One rather shy man had tried to witness to people before, but he had not seen anyone receive Christ as Savior as the result of his effort until HRD. He had twelve people pray to be saved including five girls at one time. When asked “Do you plan to use the SOS method again and would you encourage others to take the training and work at the booth?”, he said “yes!”
Testimony from a Shy Soul Winner“Achieving God’s purpose involves taking faith filled risks (Heb. 11:6). That’s exactly what I did recently when I stepped out of my comfort zone and, in faith, took the SOS training. I followed the Holy Spirit’s leading to bring others to Christ at the recent Harrison Rally Days.
Taking a faith filled risk, is one of our core values, and I feel SOS gives me more passion now to tell others about Jesus. It will help me to be more of a “doer of the Word and not just a hearer only.” WW (OH)
To God be the glory. Great things He hath done!!
Don and Shirley Riegel
Double Blessing of Sharing – A Testimonial
December 14, 2008Don Riegel sent in this testimonial he received from the pastor of the Wyandotte church event in July.
“many people in our church family found SOS’s evangelism training very user-friendly and practical! For example, after watching Don lead her eleven year old niece to the Lord, one gal, although in her late 40’s, and still unable to read, miraculously, with the help of a friend, managed not only to comprehend all the SOS materials but better still, go on to use what she learned to share the message of salvation. Subsequently, she signed up for a course in English and is now well on her way to learning how to read. Recently, when asked what her take away was from SOS ministries, she remarked, `thanks to SOS ministries my spiritual life has developed more this past year [2008] than the last twenty combined!’
Trip to S.E. Ohio……….8/21/08 – 9/2/08
October 1, 2008by Ivan and Dorinda Cardwell
God is really working in S.E. Ohio, and we were Blessed to join Him there for a couple of weeks in June and August of 2008.
The weeks in June were spent mostly just trying to establish contacts with churches, but we did make a couple of presentations and also set up at our Family Reunion……1 teenager was led to the Lord….the first soul saved at the reunion in 23 years!! PTL!
We went back in August to make further contacts…..the following is the report of this trip:
8/24 Attended Christ Community Church in Athens…..SS. and worship….spoke with Pastor about ministry.
8/24 Evening worship at small mission church in The Plains…..New young Pastor, Tim Coleman….made quick presentation after service to about 12….He was excited……
SOS to return to do training for future event.
8/25 Met with Missionary from Scioto Valley, Bill Wellman. He had invited several area Pastors…….one, Craig Brumbaugh attended from small country church in Hamden, OH……Gave presentation of “The Three Things God Cannot Do”, Both were excited. Craig requested training for his church…….set up for Oct.8……Don and Shirley Riegel agreed to travel down to S.E. Ohio to do the training at this church. Bill Wellman had lots of ideas where we could use SOS. He also said he would like make more contacts for SOS.
8/25 pm Met with Retired, former Scioto Valley Missionary, Cliff Coleman……gave him presentation and showed DVD. Very excited.
8/26 7:00pm Safe Harbor Church…….Pastor Herman and Donald Shupe…… training for Bean Dinner Event to be held Oct. 4. They will train other workers from their church….. Riegels to travel down and oversee the Event.
8/27 1:00pm Appointment with Pastor Cliff Curry at Good News Baptist Church, Galipolis, OH. He had invited several others to attend. We showed DVD and made presentation. They were excited about “The Three Things God Cannot Do” and wanted to use is at a scheduled Fall Event they had coming up on September 20th. We trained three. Don and Shirley agreed to come down and help with the Event. Pastor Cliff said that the three of them would practice several more times and gradually invite others to join them so they would have a nice group to work the Event with Don and Shirley…….PT
8/31 Attended morning SS and Worship at Rolling Hills Church, Athens. Pastor invited us to make presentation after service. About 12 people stayed……Will set up training at later date.
8/31 pm. Back to The Plains to present and train about 12 at the little Baptist Mission…..The church will hold an Event on Oct. 4th in the morning…….Don and Shirley have agreed to help with this Event before going in the evening to help with the Bean Dinner at Safe Harbor Church.
Thank you for your prayers and support of these churches and our ministry. Please keep Don and Shirley Riegel in prayer as they prepare for and travel two times to S.E. Ohio to help these little churches with training and Events.
In His Service,……..Ivan and Dorinda Cardwell.
WPOS FM Radio in Toledo Interview
July 29, 2008July 22, 2008 – Morning DayBreak host Jake Sammons interviews Tom and Carolyn Curtis. This is a great overview, including Tom’s personal testimony, description of the ministry work, and what they see as the most effective strategies and tactics today. Every church should listen to this revealing, and astoundingly simple message. Our hats off to all those at WPOS FM 102.3 in Holland, Ohio, especially Jake Sammons. I tuned in early (before 8:AM) Wednesday morning to make sure I didn’t miss the interview. The programming, and message was great. Here is a recording of the interview; click here to WPOS FM 102.3 DayBreak show – July 22, 2008
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