Anytime we get to go out as a group to share the Gospel is a privilege, but this time was even more special. We were able to team up with Tom Burgee this time around who was able to obtain permits and organize the outing. It is such a blessing to team up with fellow laborers who have a heart for the lost and to glorify God.
The day began around 10 in the morning under the Arch where we gathered for prayer. I pondered looking up at the Arch how this represented the gateway to the West and here we would be proclaiming the narrow gate of the cross. We then set out to our various posts around the Arch like faithful soldiers (Ephesians 6:13). The Word was then proclaimed with all those who would listen. Hundreds of tracts were handed out and several divine appointments were held, as the Gospel of Jesus Christ was shared. Tim shared the Gospel with a retired soldier, as Kevin broke the sound barrier that day and started to open air preach.
At 1 o’clock we gathered again under the Arch. This time we organized for what would be a rapid fire session of open air preaching. Tom began by giving the good person test and how he personally failed miserably. Then I (Ken) got up and proclaimed the Gospel in speaking of God’s holiness and how there is only one way to worship Him. Then Travis, Josh and our newly acquainted with brother Eric pleaded with the crowd. So we emphatically declared the finished work of Christ and the command for everyone to repent (Acts 17:30).
We will never know how many hearts were impacted, but we know that the Word will not return void (Isaiah 55:11). So though our hearts were heavy with those that are following the prince of this world, we followed John MacArthur’s message from Together for the Gospel. We sowed and then we slept (Mark 4:26-29), for salvation is of the Lord (Jonah 2:9)!
Now we pray and hope someone waters and God causes the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). We can rest assure on one thing. The Lord has answered our prayer in raising up laborers for there was 14 of us there that day. May God be glorified and Christ receive the reward for His suffering!
To God alone be the glory,
St. Louis Evangelism Team
As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. (2 Tim 4:5)
Kevin Ford
Ken Bradford
Travis Foley
Josh Anderson
Eric Corrick
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