We went to the mall at lunch today. We are doing a study of the School of Biblical Evangelism and then using some time to walk around the mall (and share the Gospel). This week we were on lessons 29&30 in the material which are on the use of Gospel tracts.
At the mall, it can be challenging to share the Gospel because in many places the malls have posted signs that you can not distribute literature. So, Wally suggested that we make a tract which is a blank card – blank on both sides.
I decided to just cut up some card stock and bring it along so we could try it. We had about ten cards. There were five of us. We each took one and gave the extras to Wally since it was his idea.
I handed the first white card to a guy a the Vonage booth. Got some strange looks as he looked at both sides and realized it is blank. Finally he asked “what is it?”
We would explain that “this card contains all of the things you have done to help you earn your way to Heaven.”
He got a big smile and agreed that there is “nothing I can do.” He is a Christian and we shared a few minutes of fellowship.
Bill and I walked over to the T-mobile store. There we talked with one of the associates about their cell plans. Finally, Bill handed him the blank card. Again, he looked at it on both sides. But when we asked what he thought it took to get to Heaven he was unsure. I asked if he had considered the Bible and he said no. Actually, he did not even have a Bible. So I handed him a Bible and the Bible bookmark. I took a couple minutes to explain how to use the bookmark. He thanked us and said he would read it.
We figure the blank paper tract is inexpensive to make and also we can not be accused of handing out literature. If anything, we figure we could explain that the card if for people to write down their shopping list so that they can shop more!
All in all, the idea is a success. Will try it again!
After work on Tuesday, I was going into Walmart. I asked a man with long hair if he had got one of these yet as I offered him the Biggest Gamble tract. He took it and then, gave it back as I tried to talk with him. Rejected! As soon as I turned to go in, I offered a tract to a young man that was working the parking lot. His name was Clifford. He told me that he wasnt saved. We talked briefly before he had to go to the back of the store. I challenged him to read the tract and the Bible before he retired. I went back to Walmart with my family the next night. As we were leaving, we saw him working outside. He was happy to talk with me. He asked for more tracts!!He said that he had 9 brothers and a praying mother. I gave him several more tracts. I pray that next time I see him he will tell me that he has been saved!
