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| It was a beautiful day and a great turnout!! |
We just
completed our first block party outreach of year (2014) and it's time to testify of God greatness and shout a huge thank you to all who
gave of their time and finances toward this event. Thank you! Also, the prayers
that you all prayed were definitely heard as the day was absolutely marvelous the
weather turned out superb! All praise
and glory to God!
The
turnout was awesome. We estimate over two hundred neighborhood people attended
the block party. It was really a blessing just loving on the people as they
came to the event. The children were particularly blessed as they had a blast
receiving balloons, getting their face painted and of course enjoying the
bounce house.
Loving on
people- showing Jesus in a tangible way was and is our goal. Everyone who came
to the event was greeted with a smile and made to feel special. As the people
settled in and grabbed some food we sat down by them and greeted them and
talked to them sharing their importance to God- So many people commented on how that could just feel the love of
Christ at the block party. We witnessed, we shared the Gospel and testified to
everyone we could. The team did an outstanding job.
Speaking
of the team, it was totally incredible having the whole Teen Challenge ministry
out there with us. For many of these guys it was their first time out
evangelizing and witnessing on the streets. So we praise God! They all did an
outstanding job. Plus they brought out their praise band and ministered in
song- they are so gifted! Bro. Eric Swanson, one the TC staff, preached a word
for the community that was anointed and right spot on. God worked mightily
ministering to the hearts as Eric shared the Gospel.
I ministered
to a lot of people one on one, but one of the highlights for me was ministering
to a young woman and her fiancé. Her name is Rebecca and I met her as myself
and two TC brothers were going door to door. We met her at her apartment and
she was open to the invite to the block party and she was eagerly listening to
what we were saying. She confessed some struggles she had and she took a Bible
from us. When we offered to pray for her she shared her concern for her baby as
she was five month pregnant. We prayed and ministered to her at her apartment
and it was so cool to see her come to the block party as she brought her
fiancé. We all loved on them, and ministered to both of them for quite a while.
He shared how he came to know Jesus as a child but he knew he could do better
serving and living for Jesus. We exhorted him and prayed over both of them.
Please view
the pics below. Thanks again for your prayers and support. It was an awesome day!!
Next
Outreach is June 14th
Steve Ignowski
Lifeline Outreach Ministries
574-612-0555
PICS from the day:
Teen Challenge brothers mastering the grill
Some Powerful Testimonies
Bounce House Fun!!
Penny's Clothing Ministry:
The Anointed Food Crew:
Balloons & Face Painting Ministry:
Bible Book Table Ministry:
Teen Challenge Praise Band:
Bro. Eric Swanson ministering the Word:
Ministering the love of JESUS!!
The Faces Of La Casa:
....Love never fails!!....Amen!
