Green Bay, Wisconsin 2012

The Lord has blessed me to serve a week in Green Bay.  On Sunday morning I arrived in time to attend Bible study and Worship service at Highland Crest Baptist Church.  This was the beginning of a beautiful week of fellowship.  Not only did they welcome me in the love of Christ, they provided a place to park with electricity- Praise God!  On top of that someone checked on me every day to see if I had need of anything.  Some of you might be asking; why are you making so much of these things?  Simply because it’s not the norm as I had expected it would be.

Green Bay, Wisconsin 2012

Now about Green Bay, it came as a surprise to find this to be a small city.   The population is just over 100,000.  I think it’s the Green Bay Packers who put this place on the map.  No, not literally it was God and maybe it’s the Packers that make this place shine a little brighter.

As far as excitement goes, things started to pick up on Wednesday evening when three brothers from Highland Crest Baptist Church teamed up with me to share the gospel.  We set the Paradise prop up in the back of the truck and they followed me to Wal-Mart and it was game on.  I do not recall seeing such zeal but with these guys it was about reaching everyone possible.  This went on for about an hour and a half.  Then we were asked to leave, so we did and rejoiced that God had provided the time we had there.

I think I can I think I can. Lake Michigan. Green Bay 2012

On Thursday, I was honored to attend and be a part of a truck stop ministry.  From what I recall this has been ongoing for about 20 years.  That really spoke to me about how God can use a few dedicated believers to make an impact on many.  I met truck drivers from different parts of the country.  These men came to hear God’s word and share testimonies.  One of them did say, “I don’t know why I’m here but here I am”.  When I was asked if I’d like to come up and speak, I was on my way!  So with a captive audience the Gospel was presented and it just flowed.  I had not planned on speaking and once again I witnessed the Holy Spirit at work through me.  This is so incredible because God’s Word is in me and a part of me!

Friday evening with a dear brother alongside we set out for Wal-Mart again.  No not the same Wal-Mart but a different one.  This time it was about an hour before we were asked to move along.  There just seems to be something about the message of the Cross of Christ that rubs people the wrong way. Go figure?  Again, what a joy it was to have a co laborer along the journey.

The Glory of Creation. Praise God!

Ending out the week here on Saturday was a little low keyed. That evening I discovered there was one more Wal-Mart within striking distance so off I went.  This time, I was somewhat gun-shy and on my own.  It’s in times like this that I rely on the Ram that God has provided to get the message across.  If you sat and watched a while you would see how this actually plays out.  It’s really a sight to see and so much a help to me as I’m not as courageous as one may think.  I did not get asked to leave and what a relief that was.  Actually, in small measure I’m beginning to count rejection as a benefit of following Christ. But I certainly need God to continue working that I would decrease and Christ increase all the more.

The highlights in Green Bay were the graces of God extended through the members of Highland Crest Baptist Church (The teaching and preaching of the Word, the Love of Christ and the workers in the harvest fields).  Thanks to all of you for everything.  You have added a measure of virtue that propels me to go further along in; The Journey 50 States One True Story JESUS!

Until next week about this time and God willing,

Agape  David

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