Getting back to normal

If you had to describe 2020 in a word what word would you use? Abnormal? Unprecedented? Chaotic? Strange? Unusual? I think the answer is yes, yes, and yes. All of these apply.

When it comes to witnessing, the COVID-19 pandemic really interrupted our normal witnessing schedule. Back in March we didn’t know much about COVID-19. People were hesitant to go out in public. Government mandates prevented gathering. Etc. You know. You lived it to.

Here in North Texas, our favorite local “fishing hole” is the West End Transit center in Dallas. This is a location where the train intersects with the bus routes. So it is usually a hustling bustling place of people coming and going. For more than ten years we have been going there to share the Gospel during our lunch hour a couple of times a week. But, back in March, we stopped going due to COVID-19, social distancing, etc.

We kept monitoring the situation and talking about when to go back to the West End. Finally last month we decided to give it a try. We wondered if people would be out on public transportation. Would they take a tract? Would they want to talk to us? We realized we’d never know until we tried. So Craig and I went, and the reception was good! For the last month we have been going back to our regular schedule and now there are four of us going Monday and Thursday when we are able. We’ve been able to distribute hundreds of tracts, and engage with many people in conversations about eternity!

A friend lives in the greater Cincinnati Area and has told me they have been getting back out to street preaching and he has sent me pictures and video.

So, what about your area? Where can you go to share the Gospel? It seems like the opportunities are arising again. Exercise caution. Social distance. But share the Gospel! Comment below with your experience!

Regardless if there are events or local venues for mass distribution of tracts and lots of conversations, please keep in mind the goal is to share the Gospel “As You Go”. Thank your waitress or cashier and hand them a tract!