Brief Report on Outreach Weekend, 26-28 November

On Friday 26 November, two groups of volunteers, both young and old, converged on Rossknowlagh, Co Donegal, and Monaghan Town - our bases for outreach into the 5 Border Counties.

The plan was to present the Gospel under the 'Consider Christ' banner over the course of the next two days.

Though the weather was most unfavourable, we are delighted to report that open-air meetings were conducted in a variety of locations, including Dundalk, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Donegal Town and Ballybofey.

1000s of pieces of Gospel Literature were distributed, including copies of:

(i) the 2nd Tract that was produced for the use of the Consider Christ Campaign,

(ii) a new, short Tract on the subject of Repentance,

(iii) and DVDs containing short Gospel addresses (each address is 2-5 minutes in length).

The area covered was vast - and though it was never going to be possible to engage in a blanket coverage of the 5 Border Counties (the postal drop had done this), still the message of the Gospel was carried from Dunfanaghy on Co. Donegal's 'Atlantic Coast', right down to Sligo; through to Carrick-on-Shannon in south Leitrim; over to Monaghan and Cavan towns; and right across to the East coast in the form of Dundalk and Drogheda.

We are immensely grateful to the 60+ people who gave of their time and talents to be involved in this Outreach (including 10 ministers), and to God's people who earnestly prayed for the success of this project.

It was heartening to notice the many 'Consider Christ' billboards that were on display in all the major towns and along the main routes through these Counties; also to discover the people readily identified the 'Consider Christ' logo when approached in the street - some immediately said, "Oh, we got some of this material in the post."

A couple of journalists, (one of whom publishes a magazine for Irish speaking people), have since been in contact, asking for further details of this Campaign - and keen to publish articles on our Outreach efforts among the people of the Border Counties.

We continue to pray that the Lord alone will have been glorified through these efforts; that our hearts will be drawn to Consider Him more, and that many unconverted person will both Consider and Come to Christ.

Sample From The Consider Christ Outreach DVD

200 copies of the Gospel DVD have been made today, ready for distribution to those who show some interest in our materials during our outreach weekend.

Check out a sample here (links to other segments will appear later):

Why Did Jesus Die? Rev Ian Brown from Consider Christ on Vimeo.

A NEW Smaller Tract for our Outreach Portfolio

I am quite excited to be able to tell you about a NEW tract that is now 'on the drawing board' for use in the Consider Christ Outreach into the Border Counties.

Conscious of the fact that not everyone will completely read a tract that contains 900 words (Tract #2 in the Campaign) - thankfully some will! - we are also arranging to take a small DL leaflet on the subject of Repentance:

- one side features a thought-provoking graphic designed by Jason Ramasami (see above);

- the other side contains the following relevant Scriptures:

TIME TO TURN

• The first line of the first sermon that Jesus preached in public contained the command, “Repent ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:14-15).

• When those in the crowd to whom Peter preached were convinced by the gospel message, they asked him what they should do, and he counselled, “Repent.” Preaching the very next day, the same Apostle declared, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 2:38; 3:19).

• As he reached the crux of his message on Mars’ Hill, Athens, the apostle Paul told his hearers that God, “now commandeth all men everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30). To press home the urgency of this repentance, Paul explained, “Because God hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that Man [Jesus] whom He hath ordained” (Acts 17:31).

Today ... it is Time for you to Turn. Turn from Sin, and Turn to the Saviour.

You cannot repent too soon, because you do not know how soon it may be too late.

Revised Application Form for Outreach Weekend

The above form is revised in that the location of one of the venues for outreach is changed from Kilkeel to Monaghan.

Not a massive alteration, since news of this change is already in circulation - but we include a revised Form in the interests of accuracy.

Deadline for Applications Fast Approaching!

The deadline for application to join the Consider Christ Outreach Weekend in the Border Counties is fast approaching.

This outreach is scheduled for next weekend; Friday 26 - Lord's Day 28 November 2010.

There are two venues:

1. CEF Centre, Rossknowlagh, Co Donegal

... from this location we will reach into Co. Donegal and Co. Leitrim.

2. Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan

... from this location we will reach into Co. Monaghan, Cavan and Louth.

Please print off the Application Form available on this blog site and return them to either of the addresses stipulated, together with your deposit of £10 (entire cost of weekend = £50).

Please note that Wednesday of this week (24 November) is the deadline for applications.

PLAN OF ACTION

(i) We are meeting at each centre at 8pm on Friday, 26 November for fellowship and prayer;

(ii) then we intend to be on location from 10.30am - 6.00pm on Saturday,

(iii) and 11.00am - 4.00pm on the Lord's Day.

It's time to act ....... NOW!!

Tract #2 On The Drawing Board!

The second tract for use in personal outreach in the Second Phase of the Consider Christ Campaign was finalised today.

It should be printed towards the beginning of next week and will therefore be available for distribution in major towns belonging to the Five Border Counties next weekend.

Gospel Outreach DVD

12 noon was the start time for the production of a DVD to be used on Gospel Outreach in the Consider Christ Campaign.

It is hoped that this DVD will be ready for distribution when outreach teams converge on Monaghan Town and Rossknowlagh on the weekend of 26-28 November 2010.

Revs. Ian Brown, David McLaughlin, Robert Ormerod and David Smith each took turns at occupying 'the hot seat' to record messages for use on the DVD. (Rev. Ron Johnstone had been filmed at the weekend).

Initially, the benchmark had been set at 500-800 words ... after the 'first take' some trimming was deemed necessary.

The 'finished products' last between 1 min 54 sec and 5 min 31 sec..

Titles include:

'The Gospel'

'Why Did Jesus Die?'

'The Debt Is Paid'

'Sins Forgiven'

'Behold The Lamb'

'The Alphabet of Salvation'

'Three Great Anchors.'

Come and join with us in taking the Gospel via this medium to people in the 5 Border Counties – or assist with distribution by purchasing some (at modest cost) to pass on to your unconverted friends.