Evangelism Ministry

How Can We Be God's Ambassadors?

The Apostle Paul’s answer is through daily preparation. He tells us in his letter to the Collosians:

"Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God. Also, pray for us that God will give us an opportunity to tell people His message. Pray that we can preach the secret that God has made known about Christ. This is why I am in prison. Pray that I can speak in a way that will make it clear, as I should. Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.” (Collosians 4:2-5)

Apostle Paul’s answer is through daily preparation.

In your daily prayer, pray for your desire to share your faith with others. Pray for God to provide you with opportunities to share your faith. Thank and praise God for the opportunities He has provided.

Be alert when an opportunity to share Jesus is provided. Be kind in your words and deeds to others. Create opportunities. Don’t wait for opportunities to occur.

Evangelism Ministry Activities

• Deliver bread and Parish Post newsletter to visitors.
• Provide baby bibs with the words ‘Jesus Loves Me’ to newly baptized babies. Bibs are also sent to newborns in our neighborhood, and to Nursery School parents of newborns.
• Provide refreshments to voters on Election Day, and to our neighbors at local yard sales. During the events we hand out St. Mark’s Invite cards.
• Sing Christmas carols at the Colonial Park Mall.
• Participate with other ministries in Bring a Friend Sunday.
• Canvass our community, and invite our neighbors to attend special church events.
• Participate with other ministries in the Bunny Breakfast.
• Support our Nursery School by providing children with holiday packets and an invitation to come worship.
• Send follow-up postcard to recent guests stating our appreciation for their recent visit.

Congregational Evangelism Before, During, and After Worship Service

PROVIDE SEATING: When visitors or other members are looking for a seat, we stand up, and let them in our pew, or we move in and provide them with our special seat.

GREET AND PASS THE PEACE: With a smile, say ‘Good morning’, and welcome everyone. Thank them for coming. Don’t forget to find people that you don’t know. They may be a visitor, or someone who needs a friendly smile and Peace from you.

TALK TO UNFAMILIAR PEOPLE: After the Worship service is a great time to make visitors and people we don’t know feel welcome. When the time is right, introduce yourself. Comment that you don’t remember meeting them before. If they don’t tell you their name, ask whether they attend the early or late service. If a visitor, you may ask whether they live in the area, or whether they are looking for a place of worship. Be friendly. Invite them to sign our Welcome Folder.