Three
Great Soul Winners
ALLEN WEBSTER
Local churches are always looking for members
who can help them grow. We need those who have abilities to influence
the lost for Christ and to strengthen the saved. We appreciate all
the assistance they can lend in doing the most important work on
earth.
These are three soul winners who are often overlooked
in our earth shaking plans for evangelism. The big scheme gets our
attention, but probably these three quiet workers do more than all
our announced, organized plans. Do you know these three soul winners?
"Ma Bell"
Is A Great Soul Winner
Christianity is the "reach out and touch
someone" religion (John 6:44-45). Churches that really grow,
utilize "Ma Bell's " services. We may not always have
time to travel to someone's home for a visit, but we can make time
to pick up the phone for a call. And sometimes this is just as effective.
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"Ma Bell" is good at inviting neighborhood
children and relatives to Bible School. She offers to come and pick
up those who need rides. "Ma Bell " excels at checking
on the sick. Often the sick do not feel like entertaining guests,
but a warm phone call is much appreciated. "Ma Bell" likes
to encourage the discouraged. When members miss worship, or at least
seem less than enthusiastic about Christ's Cause, a phone call from
a caring elder, preacher, Bible teacher, or Friend may be just the
"shot in the arm " they need (cf. I Samuel 23: 16-18;
1 Kings 19:1-19).
"Mr. Postman"
Is A Great Soul Winner
The U. S. Postal System assists the Cause of
Christ in ways it never realizes. Every day "Mr Postman "
delivers scores of birthday, anniversary and get well cards from
caring Christians to those they love. He takes the Gospel to homes
every week via bulletins and religious papers that preachers have
never visited. Thus he assists diligent students in their studies
of the Lord's Word (Acts 8:3 1; 11 Timothy 2:15). "Mr Postman"
is an effective and inexpensive way to win souls.
"Henry Ford"
Is A Great Soul Winner
Perhaps no one does more to build up local churches
than "Henry Ford. " He travels to teach home Bible studies,
visit the sick and erring, and invite newcomers to services. He
encourages area congregations in their meetings and makes his way
to the homes of lonely shut-ins (James 1:27). He aids those who
need to go to doctor's appointments or to get groceries. He makes
his way to deliver pantry items to those who need it.
Yes, "Ma Bell" "Mr Postman "
and "Henry Ford" are active soul winners. Do you use them
weekly in efforts to prepare others for' the Judgment Day? Go ahead,
they love to help! «·»
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