August 19, 2009
The annual Awake O Israel Jewish Ministries evangelistic campaign in New York City started out with a bang this week when one of the team members led his own doctor to the Lord. “Our team member’s appointment was scheduled before he knew the dates of the campaign, so he was not able to go out with us the first day,” says Abraham Sandler, who has served with the C&MA since 1964 and now is a commissioned Alliance evangelist.
“However, at the appointment, he had an opportunity to witness to his doctor,” says Sandler. “Surprise-the doctor was Jewish, originally from Iran. A Persian Jewish man! The doctor prayed to receive Jesus as his Messiah, and he took a New Testament before our team member left his office.”
This week, Sandler’s street ministry team of 15 is reaching out to thousands of New Yorkers with Jesus’ love, handing out tracts and witnessing to all who stop to talk to them. “The goal is to pass out as many tracts as possible,” says Sandler, “get contact information for follow-up meetings, and lead people to Christ.”
By the end of day one, 8,480 people received tracts, and several gave contact information, indicating they want to know more about Jesus. “One Jewish person and four Gentiles have prayed to receive Jesus,” says Sandler. “Praise God! Thank you for praying. Keep praying. Pray now.”
What You Can Do
Pray for protection for Abe Sandler and his team while they witness on the streets of New York City.
Pray that God will prepare hearts to receive His truth.
Pray that those who accept Jesus as Savior will make Him Lord of their lives.
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