It was a 95+ degree day in Macon today - a great day for softball - huh? For some it was. I joined Andy and Angela Solomon today at Central City Park for - I think - the Catfish Classic Softball tournament! The tournament folks let Andy and Angela set up tents right where everyone enters and leaves the park. There are a couple of tables under 1 tent that hold 3 large coolers filled with ice and water. On another table you can find sun screen, bug spray, pain reliever, bandages, and even some kids coloring pages and sidewalk chalk. People walk by and are invited to fill their cups and bottles with cold water and help themselves to anything else that might be needed. Andy and Angela talk with the many, many people who come by the tent. Some people ask why they are there. While I was there with Andy and Angela 1 guy asked if they were there to invite people to church - I was curious as to how Andy and Angela would respond - I was thrilled to hear Angela say, We're just here to love on you. She pulled a small piece of paper from a stack, on it was a verse from Peter. He read it, then told us all how thankful he was that we were there. There are a few Mabel White Bapt Church brochures on the table, but no one was beat up about coming to church. I was amazed at all the positive talk and all thanks that the ball players and families gave us. Andy and Angela have true missional hearts - they want to live like Christ and love their culture. Their aim is to establish relationships through their service and love and share the gospel with those in need. A great day, seeing God work through Andy and Angela and seeing a couple use something that they enjoy and are passionate about as an opportunity to share Christ.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Missional Service Softball Style
It was a 95+ degree day in Macon today - a great day for softball - huh? For some it was. I joined Andy and Angela Solomon today at Central City Park for - I think - the Catfish Classic Softball tournament! The tournament folks let Andy and Angela set up tents right where everyone enters and leaves the park. There are a couple of tables under 1 tent that hold 3 large coolers filled with ice and water. On another table you can find sun screen, bug spray, pain reliever, bandages, and even some kids coloring pages and sidewalk chalk. People walk by and are invited to fill their cups and bottles with cold water and help themselves to anything else that might be needed. Andy and Angela talk with the many, many people who come by the tent. Some people ask why they are there. While I was there with Andy and Angela 1 guy asked if they were there to invite people to church - I was curious as to how Andy and Angela would respond - I was thrilled to hear Angela say, We're just here to love on you. She pulled a small piece of paper from a stack, on it was a verse from Peter. He read it, then told us all how thankful he was that we were there. There are a few Mabel White Bapt Church brochures on the table, but no one was beat up about coming to church. I was amazed at all the positive talk and all thanks that the ball players and families gave us. Andy and Angela have true missional hearts - they want to live like Christ and love their culture. Their aim is to establish relationships through their service and love and share the gospel with those in need. A great day, seeing God work through Andy and Angela and seeing a couple use something that they enjoy and are passionate about as an opportunity to share Christ.
