Farm Science Review: London Ohio
At the Farm Science Review in London Ohio, we gave out 5,200 walking sticks all accompanied with the gospel story and 1000 wordless book bracelets and over 200 Bibles.
Dan Janzen, ED FCFI developed a unique system of engaging people not interested in the walking or yard sticks. Many people would stop and talk to him when he asked “What is the most important decision you make in your life?”
This year, the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) had an impactful presence at the Farm Science Review, one of the largest agricultural events in the nation. Our 30×40 booth became a bustling hub of activity as we shared the gospel and offered prayer support to attendees.
With the incredible involvement of around 10 local churches and the support of close to 30 dedicated volunteers, the event resulted in a very impactful gospel outreach. Here are some of the highlights:
- Walking Sticks Distributed: Over 5,200 walking sticks were given out, each with the beads and card that tell the story of the gospel.
- Youth Ministry: Between 200 and 300 young people accepted Christ as their Savior. Their hearts were opened as volunteers shared the Word, using the color symbolism of the Wordless Book beads, bracelets (we gave out about 1,000 of them), and tracts.
- Bible Distribution: More than 200 Bibles were distributed to people hungry for God’s Word.
- An 80-Year-Old Man Saved: One of the most moving moments was when an 80-year- old man gave his life to Christ, a testament that it’s never too late to experience God’s grace.
At times, our booth overflowed with people. As many as 15 groups were hearing the gospel story at once. The groups which amounted to over 100 people, due to the numbers spilled over outside the tent, with as much as half the activity often taking place in gospel groups outside. This was a clear sign of how God was moving powerfully drawing people to hear the Good News.
We want to extend a special thank you to Pastor Jeremy Stout, who played a vital role by inviting many of the volunteers and generously providing food. His leadership and organizational capacity along with that of area leader Bill Nichols helped make this outreach such a success.