Abbotsford, BC—Gospel Trip, Days 11-12
February 3rd, 2016 Today was the second day of distribution at the University of Fraser Valley. While two teams distributed in the morning and afternoon shifts, several teams of saints went out to door-knock in the neighborhoods while another team of saints spent the day calling all the most positive contacts from the past few days of labor. The day ended with some saints visiting a brother who has not been meeting for a while, while others spent the evening singing and fellowshipping with another local couple. Both times were very good and a strengthening to the local saints.
February 4th, 2016 Today was the last day of distributing at the University of the Fraser Valley and the first day of distribution at the Walnut Grove Community Center. We also had two Bibles for Canada seminars at UFV. Quite a few came to the seminars, and among these were some very seeking believers.
One man came to the first seminar through contact with some local saints about a week ago. He specifically told us that he does not belong to a denomination, that he does not want religion, and he is looking for those who are really seeking the Lord. He said that he wants ‘reality’ and enjoyed speaking with some brothers.
When asked if we could visit him, he said that his home is open for us to visit without any hesitation. He had heard about Watchman Nee and Witness Lee, as well as the negative speakings concerning them. However, he essentially said that he does not care what others said if he, through reading by his own discernment, was nourished and fed through their writings. We believe that the Lord is calling some in this area out of the sheepfold and into the flock.
Current statistics:
Tracts distributed: 1,590
Bibles handed out: 150
Ministry books given: 135
Prayed to receive the Lord: 7
Visited at their home: 5
Prayer burdens:
- The Lord would finish what He has begun in the seeking local Canadians and bring His children home through the shepherding of the local saints.
- The proper follow-up and connecting the most positive contacts to the local saints before the trainees and full-timers leave after GTCA.