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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Servant Evangelism Report2:

Introducing Yeshua to a Non-Believer

Submitted to Dr. David Wheeler

in partial fulfillment of the fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of

EVAN 525 – D02

Contemporary Evangelism

by

Kristie Hope Gentry

April 10, 2017

CONTENTS

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Evangelism through Servant Acts…………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Introduction

The following account involves a brief summarization of the opportunity being offered to evangelize with an individual occurring April 8,2017,through much of the day at a friend’s house. This opportunity works to illustrate the significance of helping those in need, either through actions or kind words, as explained in Matthew 25:31-46.

Evangelism through Servant Acts

The second servant evangelism opportunity arose in the past week when a close friend admitted she and her husband were separating. After fourteen years of marriage, and the birth of five children, it appears things have finally reached a point of no return for the two and her husband left in the middle of the night, leaving the children with their mom. When this happened, my friend who has been a stay-at-homemom since the birth of the third child was left without a job, money, or a vehicle. It was a disheartening event; however, my husband and I decided to see how we might be able to ease some of her burdens. We were fortunate enough to have an extra vehicle we no longer needed and decided to sign the title over to her so she could at least have some form of transportation and on our way to her home with the vehicle. Also, on the way to give her the car, I was able to stop and pick up several groceries, and since two of the children were in diapers, I also purchased several diapers, bottles, and other items she might need to help care for them.

She was unaware of our intentions, and we did not ask for anything in return. All of the items were gifts to try and assist my friend with getting back on her feet. When we showed up to her home, she was confused why we both were driving different vehicles, and when she learned the reason, she just began sobbing. After taking several minutes to speak with her, we discovered several repairs needed to be performed around the home, and she could use a little help with cleaning up the house. My husband and I both got to work trying to help out with these things as well. After about three hours, all the repairs in her home were complete, and I had managed to clean up her home, and we all worked together to try and reorganize the furniture and items she still had after her husband left. We also learned their two oldest sons had been using air mattresses for beds and provided her with a bunk bed for the boys.

She still could not believe we were willing to assist her with what she thought was too much, but having been in stressful situations ourselves, we knew since there were things we could do, they should be done. It was in these moments my friend pointed out even her family had not offered to help during this time, and she admitted she could not understand why we would do these things and not accept any payment. She was at a complete loss I believe.

As we spoke, she pointed out that while she had not attended church for several years, she had been praying for some type of help to make it through this challenging time. My husband and I then asked if we could take a moment to pray with her for the Father to continue offering her and her children comfort during this trying time. She agreed, and after the prayer was completed, she mentioned she might try to attend church the next service. By the time we had finished all of the work around her home and gotten some furniture moved in, it was already time for dinner, so I asked if she would mind if we took her and the kids out for the evening. She kept trying to explain she could make something, but just pointed out it might be good for the kids, so we loaded up the vehicles and went out to the local Subway to talk a little more and also eat, where she talked about some of the things she needed to take care of in the weeks ahead, including filing the paperwork for custody arrangements.

After the conversation and meal, we would follow her back to her home, where I would remind her if there was anything else I could do, she could just let me know. She informed me the things we had done were the answer to her prayers since her husband had left, but promised she would let me know of any challenges or struggles she may have in the times ahead.

Conclusion

My friend who had attended church throughout much of her life had yet to be saved, and this was something we took thetime to talk about during our conversation over dinner. Since she has been a close friend for over thirty years, she was already familiar with both my conversion and recovery testimonies, so there was no need to share the information again. Instead, the focus was on the importance of turn to the Father for strength and support during this trying time. In the days, weeks, and months ahead, I will continue to follow-up and speak with her about the situation and any new difficulties she may face, in hopes to be the friend she needs during such a difficult time. I will also continue speaking with her about the Gospel and hope in time she will return to church and most importantly, make a choice to be saved.