EBC just concluded our 5th year of presenting Judgement House to our community. This year, there were literally 100+ volunteer workers participating from our church family, plus the JH team. All previous records were broken this year with 1,594 people touring the drama, 182 decisions for salvation, 64 decisions for rededication, and numerous others who came for special prayer. That sounds miraculous, but even more-so when you realize we are in a city with a population of less than 8,000 people!
Each decision was followed-up personally with a counselor and literature was distributed to help these new believers start their walk with Christ. Bibles were also given to those without one in their home. Each person who made a decision was asked to write their decision on a poster board and sign it. WOW! You should read these written testimonies!
Not only was this event beneficial to those who attended it, but it also benefitted our church. It helped us refocus on outreach and evangelism. It took our eyes off ourselves and made us aware of and compassionate toward those without Christ. It caused us to pray without ceasing, realizing that nothing would come of our efforts, unless God's Spirit brought people to conviction. It also reminded us of the joy it brings to work with other churches as Youth Pastors entrusted us to share the message of God's saving grace with their groups. Each church was given all of the follow-up information for those who made decisions and now we pray that true discipleship will take place.
A special "thanks" goes out to our volunteers, those who organized groups, and to the Lord of the Harvest Who blessed our efforts with eternal rewards!
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Pastor Gary: wanted you to know the fruits of God's work in Judgement House. We talked about the group from Coward Baptist Church going throught JH - also, that our grandson and his wife were part of the group. They were so touched by what they saw. THE FRUITS!!! Last night, Nov 23, 2008 - a month later - Our children were baptized at Coward Baptist - along with EIGHT others! I don't know how many of these were at JH but I do know three were there. A note - this church has a membership of 90 !! ISN'T GOD GOOD!!! Also, the minister Craig Tedder was so very faithful when Jackie was sick. What I did not know and He told the congregation last night - was that he was a youngster in Jackie's young men's group 25 years ago! Can't you just see God's hand in everthing!
Just had to let you know!!
Annette
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