From Sticks to Salvation: Outreach at the Strawberry Festivals

Pastor Carl and Roberta Chapman from NY helped on Saturday

The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) recently had the opportunity to attend two wonderful events in Florida—the Strawberry Festival in Live Oak and the Strawberry Festival in Floral City—bringing the Good News to hundreds of visitors through conversation, prayer, and the signature Wordless Walking Sticks.

Live Oak Strawberry Festival | February 22–23

Pat and Ada Bielanski once again teamed up with Bill and Kathy Brown to serve at the event. Though it was a smaller show, it was rich in meaningful conversations and spiritual engagement. Around 650 people stopped by the FCFI booth to hear the message of hope and salvation in Jesus Christ.

Pat sharing , Kathy Brown in background

Floral City Strawberry Festival | March 1–2

The event in Floral City proved to be just as fruitful—so much so that the team ran out of walking sticks! Approximately 700 visitors came by to hear the Gospel message. A good problem to have indeed!

Roberta Chapman puts her heart into sharing the gospel

We were blessed to have Pastor Carl and Roberta Chapman from New York join us on Saturday to help share the Gospel. Roberta, especially, poured her heart into every encounter. Volunteers from Redemption Point Assembly of God in Inverness, FL, also made a significant impact by helping prepare supplies before the festival. Their volunteer shirts summed it up perfectly: they came ready to serve.

Redemption Point Assembly of God, Inverness, FL volunteered putting supplies together. Their shirts say it all!

Thank you to all who volunteered, prayed, and supported these outreach efforts. It’s through these combined efforts that lives are touched, and the love of Jesus continues to spread.