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On Sunday, December 13, our church, the River of Tampa Bay, my wife and I helped out with a large outreach to the local communities of Tampa Bay. One of the tools our church uses to bring in the lost is our bus ministry. My wife and I have personally been soul witnessing on one particular route, route 3, almost every Saturday. The bus we were on serviced this route. As we were driving from the church to the bus route 3 area to drop off the local residents, I struck up a conversation with an older man. He had an interesting story as he told me about his family and the Pentecostal church they owned back in Tennessee and how he had gotten away from the Lord for many years while he worked for the circus hustling people. He said that he gave his life to the Lord in 2006 and gave all indications that he was saved. I began to share my testimony with him, about how God had brought me from a long way. I spoke of the goodness of God. I spoke of winning souls in his area. As we passed, certain areas I told him about the different people I had meet and seen saved. Street after street. Block after block. I noticed that he had a Spanish soul winning script and asked if he had an English one. He did and I asked him if someone had prayed with him using the script. He said no, so I thought I would do some training with him so that he might possible use the script himself. I went through the script and he answered no if he would go to heaven. I figured he was just working with me on the script. It was not until we were half way through the prayer of salvation that I realized for him, it was real. At the end of the prayer I asked him if he really prayed the prayer. He said yes. I presumed that he was either witnessed to either on the way to church or answered the alter call at church. Sometimes you just never know. Luke 15:7.

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This past Sunday was amazing! It was incredible to see the harvest of souls come in, and being touched by the love of God, not just by the message – but also through the more natural means… a bag of food, Christmas gifts, and even a “hello”. It was awesome to see people, which we had gone out into the community and invited, at the River – responding to the altar call; giving their lives to Jesus. It’s easy to get into the mindset that we are just blessing these people, but these people are blessing us; after talking to a few of them on the streets, and listening to their individual stories, the things that they’re going through – and then seeing them, presented with the love of God that is the Gospel, hope restored to their eyes, is priceless. It’s what it’s all about.
I think that what Pastor Rodney and the River are doing is incredible. Setting the tone of what the church SUPPOSED is like. Not just keeping the Gospel inside the church, where the people who already know God come on Sunday’s – but taking it out into the community, bringing light into the dark places. Before coming here for Bible school, I had never been soul winning – but now that I’ve seen it, I’ve experienced it – it’s become such a passion of mine! The love of God is not just for the church or for a select few people. It’s for everyone. And taking the message of Jesus, to the streets, is for everyone in the church! It’s a rewarding experience, to have an outreach, like the one this past Sunday. To see the fruits of your labors right there before you. Laying down everything that they came in with, at the foot of the cross, and seeing lives changed right before your very eyes. Pastor Rodney understands this, and it is such an awesome privilege being able to serve under his leadership.

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This past winter campmeeting was life-changing for me. For all the morning services I worked with the kids in the three to five’s class, but I was there for the services every night. I truly loved working with the kids every morning. I learned more about flowing with the Holy Ghost in watching, teaching, and leading worship with the kids. Their hearts are so open and tender, and I enjoyed just being there and loving on them as much as I could.

And during the services at night God did a work in me that I cannot even begin to fully describe. I was so hungry and ready for more of Him. I was ready to be changed and transformed. I wanted the Holy Ghost to burn away everything in me that wasn’t of Him, and I wanted to more forward into the dream that He has put inside my heart. God just began to heal to heal the wounded areas of my heart, and He began to unfold to me even more the future that He has in store for me. I know I am going to travel the world, operate in signs wonders and miracles. I know that I’m going to see people healed, set free, delivered, and multitudes come into the kingdom of God.

I also loved seeing Big John Hall here. We are both from Pastor Bob Nichols church, Calvary Cathedral International, in Fort Worth, Texas, so seeing him here was like a little taste of home for me. At the time I was really missing Texas, but then I felt the comfort of the Holy Ghost and the reassurance that I am where I am supposed to be, and God only has good in store. I’m excited to see what He is going to do in the days ahead.

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The past camp meeting was exciting, and I experienced the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a whole new dynamic. For instance, I learned what it takes to stay on fire for God. Also, I learned what should be the main focus of having a ministry that flourishes with longevity. We have to stay connected to the vine which is Jesus Christ. I learned that Pastor Rodney experienced success in his ministry over the years, and the key to get success. The answer is simple, but fundamental message that sticks to my spirit. The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the word of God must be preached the right way. The gospel has to have key elements which are Jesus, Holy Ghost, and the Word rightly divided. What I mean by being preached right is that it has to include the cross, Pentecost, and being sat down on the right side of the father. I learned when you preach the word through these key points it will give you longevity. For example the same message Pastor Rodney preached years ago; he still preaches today nothing has changed the gospel must be consistent. The gospel must line up with your life, serving God with fear and trembling, not with a spirit of fear. Pastor Rodney preached for years the same message, and nothing has changed same fire, prophecy, and zeal. Pastor Rodney never changes on new revelations, and doctrines that come out in churches across America. The gospel must be preached in its purest form in order for the fire of God to fall in the house of God. The Gospel when preached correctly will have long lasting results in this life and also the next. If we change the message of the cross, everything else will change for the worst. Also, we won’t be able to survive, because where no power is being demonstrated, no souls saved, and the carnal church will be burnt up. If we preach the right thing and live a holy life, we will survive, 10, 20, 30 years and even 100 years. When you last that long you can then celebrate and rejoice at what the lord has done. The camp meeting was about survival of the fittest, and being humble enough to endure the lords pruning. Finally, if we obey the previous steps, we can celebrate the victory of a successful ministry that will last a long time. When we launch out in ministry we should follow the same ingrediants that will produce fruit for the kingdom of God.

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I went soul winning on friday and while i was walking around i saw from the corner of my eye, there sat a homeless lady under a tree. so i approach her and began to read the script to her and while i was reading the script, she ask what do i get from this. so i replay by saying “the free gift of salvation and if god for bid something was to happen you would go to heaven”. so she began to cry and said “i been praying to god that i didnt want to go downstairs”. And i told her that god heard hear prayer because i was sent to her by a divine time and purpose

Pablo O
Tampa Florida United States