I am writing today from the beautiful Tampa Bay area.

I want to share some exciting things going on in the world of Evangelism at the Tampa First Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Starting Wednesday February 29 at 7pm, in the Seekers classroom, I will be teaching a Bible Marking class. I will be teaching how to chain reference your Bibles to present Bible studies and get decisions for Christ. I will also provide leads for people who want to give Bible studies. Sure I can go with you if you like.  I will be holding another Bible Marking class which will begin Sabbath March 10, 11:30am in the seekers classroom at Tampa First.

The plan of holding Bible readings was a heaven-born idea. There are many, both men and women, who can engage in this branch of missionary labor. Workers may thus be developed who will become mighty men of God. By this means the Word of God has been given to thousands; and the workers are brought into personal contact with people of all nations and tongues. The Bible is brought into families, and its sacred truths come home to the conscience. Men are entreated to read, examine, and judge for themselves, and they must abide the responsibility of receiving or rejecting the divine enlightenment. God will not permit this precious work for Him to go unrewarded. He will crown with success every humble effort made in His name.–Gospel Workers, p. 192.  {ChS 141.1}

Dr. Sondra Shields is also conducting a “Best Weigh” health seminar. You can find more info here.

Please check out our “Impact Tampa” mission trip right here in Tampa Bay this summer. There are plenty of opportunities for all to participate in reaching the city of Tampa for Jesus.

I also have several small group Bible studies as well as personal Bible studies going on in people’s homes as well as the church.  Just to mention a few, we have a growth group that meets in the Seeker’s classroom on Sabbath mornings at 10:25am. Several Adventists and non Adventists are enjoying this class, where we are studying the book of John. Also our Wednesday morning class at 11am is being well attended by several people in our community, mostly but not all are retired. Monday nights I have another growth group at the church at 7pm which has been steadily growing. One Monday a month we meet at a restaurant, so check with me on where to meet from week to week. Friday nights I have another youth growth group where young people are studying fundamental Bible teachings, and also learning how to present them.  If you are interested in group studies or personal studies please contact me at LayPastor@TampaAdventist.net

On Tuesday mornings I am continuing to teach the 5^th-8^th grades at Tampa Adventist Academy on how to give have their own relationship with Jesus and share Him with their friends through friendship and giving Bible studies.

Many church members have a burden for door to door evangelism, and I am taking them door to door showing them various ways to share Jesus door to door. If you are interested please contact me at LayPastor@TampaAdventist.net

Several people ask me about my speaking schedule so here it is for February and March. if you would like for me to speak at your church for Sabbath sermons, or a evangelism seminar or how to do evangelism workshop please contact me at the above e-mail address.

 

Friday February 24 at 8am and 9am I will be speaking for the chapel at Tampa Adventist Academy.

March 3 9am I will be preaching for first Service at the International Sabbath at the Tampa First Seventh-day Adventist Church. At 10:25 Deedra Griffin and myself, will be co-hosting the general Sabbath school lesson for that Sabbath.

March 19-24 I will be presenting a Spiritual Emphasis week at the Lake Placid, Florida Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our theme will be “2012 In Light Of The Cross.”