Comments from some who attended the WOTM seminar on 5/21/2011

The first one is from a 15yr old boy.

I really liked the seminar you guys had. I was really interested how Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron went out on the streets and told people about the LORD JESUS CHRIST. It was so cool I can't wait until I can go on Saturday to Tempe. And also with the bag of The Way of the Master ice breakers, I showed some of my friends what they were and what they are meant for and they liked it as well. Thanks for showing us the videos. See you later.

Sincerely, Forest


Hi Tom, thanks for the reply. Man it was a great day and the impact of it is still sinking into my being. I had some things I had to attend to after the meeting but Lord willing, I would like to go out and join you the next time. I did the good person test on my wife and she was stumped and so I am excited about the whole thing, kind of like being born again for the second time only better cause we have gained in wisdom over the years.

I enrolled in the WOTM School of Evangelism today and spent the afternoon watching past shows of On the Box. The one thing that you mentioned about denying the Lord and having Him deny us before the Father in Heaven resonated with me because there have been so many missed opportunities over the years that are gone due to my own flesh or pride or whatever it was, I simply did not speak up when I should have. I feel like maybe this is the chance to turn my life around and do the work of losing my life for Christ and finding it, rather than saving my life and then losing it later. I hope to get to know you and the others on the team more and just be faithful to the call that is placed upon us. Let me know when you plan on going out okay? Take care, Dave.


Hello Tom and Catherine,
I was extremely tired on Saturday due to only sleeping about two hours the night before. ( A combination of work and teenage son drama... ) That being said, I came away with a newfound hope that even I, a nobody, can positively impact somebody's life for Christ. I have great respect for anyone who witnesses the Good News of the
Gospel on a daily basis. Thank you for your time and efforts. In His
Service, Joe "Deacon"

A Cold Saturday Night in Tempe on Mill Ave 1/8/2011

Tonight Al, Catherine, Ronnie, Marcus and Joe were some of the faithful sowers who came out on this  cold winter night in Tempe on Mill Ave, to reach out to the lost.

I purchased some Glow Sticks which lite up when you bend them and they glow with different colors. The light at night attracts some who are walking past us at the Post Office where we hang a sign, “Are you a Good Person?” We explain to those who stop that we are giving away Glow Sticks to anyone who takes this test.
           
Lyquinda and Marsherrie, were one of the first to stop by after I mentioned that we were giving away this Sticks to anyone who would take the Good Person test. Lyquinda responded quickly, so I told her that I was going to use God’s Ten Commandments to she if she was, not my opinion or the world’s point of view. She agreed and then I asked if she had ever told a lie as the ninth Commandment God said that we were not to lie. She smiled and stated that everyone lies, I agreed but then reminded her that this test was about her and not the other people in the World. She then said “yes”, and so it went as I asked her three more, which she admitted to breaking.   The 8th, stealing, 3rd Blasphemy, and finally the 7th, where Jesus explained that even if we lust after another person we have committed Adultery with that person in our hearts.

At this point she became a little more agitated and stated that she didn’t like where this was going and now was not liking me very much. I then asked  her if she had ever heard the phrase, “Don’t shoot the messenger, but listen to the message!” It was a real blessing for her as her friend Marsherrie spoke up and said, “ yes”,  as she had heard her Pastor explain it. Marsherrie then made an extremely encouraging comment. She told her friend that she should listen to what I was saying and be thankful that it was being explained to her.” Praise the Lord for Him bringing these two ladies to us and pray for Lyquinda to have the Lord help her recognize what her sins are and repent from them, and place her trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of them. Just as they were leaving Marsherrie said to me  “This  was the most extremely important message she had ever heard and she thanked God for bringing me out onto the street tonight to speak it to them!”

I gave another test to two young men, Tabby and Alexander, who are in their early 20’s, who both after admitting being guilty of violating God’s Law proclaimed they would be declared Innocent because God is a loving and forgiving God, and wouldn’t send anyone to Hell. I then gave him a courthouse scenario, how a good judge must punish a law breaker.  I also explained to him what it meant to “REPENT “ to have remorse, regret, to be sorrow  for offending a Holy God.  The young man Tabby then proclaimed that he knew all about Jesus and His death on the cross,  but was not willing to turn from his life style  as he liked it the way it was. He then made an amazing comment. He might repent of his sins when he was in his 40’s.

I then asked him how long did he think it would be before he would die? He pondered for quite a while and then stated around 70 or 80. I then asked had he heard about the shooting deaths in Tucson where several people were killed, one a little girl age  9?  He said he had. I told him that he really couldn't tell me how long he might live as he could die tomorrow and then where would he wind up as he just admitted he wanted to keep on sinning for at least two more decades.

His demeanor changed after that comment as I  could see in his face the realization about what could happen was now real. I asked him if he would read some other information I had and when he went home tonight that he get on his knees and ask the Lord how he could  redeem himself from desiring to please Satan, with his continuing sinning, and instead please the Lord by having a changed heart that would be pleasing to Him, and then truly repent of his sins, and place his trust in Jesus Christ alone to save him from eternal punishment in Hell.

And so it went for most of the night, as I was able to interact with several people that night because of the silly Glow sticks. Please consider learning this simple Biblical principle, God’s Ten Commandments, on how to reach out to those strangers who pass you by everyday.

They are possibly being mislead and need to hear the truth!

Saturday Night in Tempe with Tree of Life Community Church New Sowers

Saturday night was another glorious night for the Lord! Pastor B. J. and his people from Tree of Life Community Church in Tempe just finished their training from the Way of the Master on Thursday night and were now out on the streets of Tempe to put into practice what they had learned form the three previous classes.

 It’s truly amazing to watch those who come out as they are at first hesitant to speak with the strangers who pass by. But I reminded them that I was the same way in the beginning when I first attended a Boot Camp in Seattle WA. 

When I was there, it took a couple of hours for me to rely on the Holy Spirit, to energize me, and to not think of what they may think of me when I approach them, but to think of their faith, as this might be the only time anyone confronts them about where God might have to send them on Judgment Day.  A fiery existence for eternity!

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another more important than yourselves; (Php 2:3) 

 And so it began, as they teamed up with the rest of the seed sowers they watched and prayed as we encountered the crowd by first offering Million Dollar bills to those who where passing by.

Later AL and I did some Open Air, where we offered money for trivia questions to try to draw a crowd, so that more could hear what God has in store for those who deny Jesus as Lord and Savior. (John 3:18)

Later on I asked if they would like to try to hand some out? Some said they would try, others sheepishly said yes. It was exciting to watch these new sowers reach out to the lost with their new weapon, Million Dollar bills with a few of God's Ten Commandments on them.

Now they would experience for themselves as to how easy it was to say to a passing stranger, “Did you get one of these?”

You should have seen how excited they were when the first person who walked by took one…the Joy it brought to them was exciting to watch to say the least, as now they were answering Jesus’ prayer in Luke 10:2.  

Later that evening I asked Pastor B J what he thought, now that he had seen how we use these Gospel Tracts with the some of the Ten Commandments, and Open Air to draw a crowd, so we can ask those who stop by if they would like to take "The Good Person Test". 

He responded with an excited response, he would like to have his people get more training so that more of his people would learn how simple it is to reach out to the lost. And also that his prayer that he has been praying since January would be answered,

 “ That the Church walls would come down!”

Al & Tom using Open Air to draw a crowd using money and trivia questions

Watch as Al shares with two different young ladies to see if they are GOOD ENOUGH TO GET INTO HEAVEN! The one on the right had already seen AL give this test so she was willing to go through it just to get the $5. The young girl on the left had never heard this so either way the Gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed to all who were in range to hear him speak... Praise the Lord for Al being a faithful obedient laborer and having the courage to do it! Each video about 3 minutes.

If you would like to read more about this night go to Al's Blog S.O.W.E.R

Your comments about them are welcomed




Watch as Tom draws a crowd using trivia questions and giving away money for the correct answer Watch how excited they are about trying to answer the question. The prize is only $1.00 and yet the enthusiasm is contagious. This is a great way to gather a crowd so that when the Gospel message is shared it is heard by a group as opposed to just one. I'm not saying that sharing to one is not important, it's just that it gives the other seed sowers an easier opportunity to share with them.



Watch as Tom continues to offer money to this young man who try's to prove that he is GOOD ENOUGH TO GET INTO HEAVEN!

Saturday Night on Mill

This was an awesome night as I got calls from Jean, then Kevin and Vivi to see if I was going to Mill to share with the lost. Kevin and Vivi come up from Sierra Vista every two weeks to see family and friends. They attended a seminar I had a couple of months ago and have been on fire ever since. Jean has been to three of them! Her confidence in herself to now talk to strangers is increasing! So I guess if she keeps coming with us on Saturday nights she will be accused of having the gift of Evangelism. Or maybe it's like anything else we do in life, it takes practice to be able to do what your not used to doing. Then and only then after much practice, failed attempts, humbling yourself, you learn how to communicate with those of the human race. No more excuses of not being called to share. The scripture is very clear that if you claim Christ as Lord then act like it, learn how too, even if it makes you feel uncomfortable. Ask Jean, she was very uncomfortable but now she has learned a useful phrase, "I'm a lot further now then I was before."

Al was also there and was very helpful to Jean. At one time Jean told the person shew was talking to that she was a rookie and asked Al to help her with some answers to the man she was speaking to. (Honesty is the best policy) You should see the change in her as she now talks to those she meets on the streets in Tempe where in the beginning she would shyly hand out tracts without saying anything.

I was blessed while doing an Open Air when the person answering my trivial questions and getting the money gave the cash to the young lady he was with. I was surprised at that because those who answer the questions keep the money. I even had another young lady true to take the cash out of my hands. I mentioned to her that would be stealing and did that bother her. She smiled and said not really. I then explained how that action is a violation of God's Law and if she needed the money all she had to do was ask.

Back to the young lady getting the cash from her male friend. When I asked who here could prove to me that they are a good person, to my surprise she raised her hand. I asked her to stand in front of me and that I was going to use God's Ten Commandments to see if it was true. She said with a bubbly attitude,sure go ahead. I asked all of her friends to be her judge, and they all agreed. Her name was Mindy and she admitted to lying, stealing, blasphemy, and adultery in her heart. I asked if she died tonight and had to face God would she be innocent or guilty? She said innocent! I then asked her friends if they agreed and they said no! She'd be guilty.

She then stated that she was told that God was a loving and forgiving God. I used the example of someone breaking man's law and admitted to the charges against him just like she did and did she think the judge would let them go free? She said no, but that's mans law and God is is forgiving. Once more I explained that God was not only loving but also a Just and Righteous God, and because He is He must punish liars, thieves, and fornicators. So based on what she was saying, then all liars, thieves, fornicators, and child rapists are going to be in heaven? Her demeanor started to change as she was now becoming somber. I shared with her 1Cor 6:9-10, to help her understand that this was not from me but from the Word of God

I gave an an example that if she was continually sleeping with her boyfriend knowing that God forbid it then why would he have made the law in the first place, if He wasn't going to punish those who broke it? So looks like Gal. 3:24 does what it says. Sad it's not used more often to those who are not saved. She now admitted to being guilty and then I asked where would God have to send her Heaven or Hell? With her head bowed down she softly said Hell. I asked did that concern her? Still, with her head down, her voice very softly stated, "yes". When I asked her did she know what God did for her so she wouldn't have to go to Hell she said, " no ". I told her that she didn't prove that she was a good person, but I was giving her the money anyway. This was a poultry example of how Christ died for her sins and mine. He paid the price by giving His life, something none of us can do. To receive this free gift, all she had to do was to reach up and accept it.

She still had her head down and shook it from left to right saying she didn't deserve it. I then explained that none of us do but because of what Eph. 2:8-9 says it's a free gift and there's nothing we can do to earn it. She needed to repent, which means turn away from her sinful lifestyle and place her trust in Jesus Christ alone to save her from the Wrath of God. She slowly reached up and took the money and then thanked me.

So please pray for Mindy as she was leaving I gave her the tract "Save Yourself Some Pain", and asked if she would read it when she got home, and she said she would.

Please be praying for all those who give up there own time to come out to try to reach the lost. Prayers are great, but prayers alone are not enough. Remember what Paul stated in Rom. 10:17, about hearing the Word of God.

How wonderful is this verse in Rom. 10:15 which speaks about how beautiful the feet of those who bring the Good News. I pray that that verse encourages you to come out with us to reach the lost.

A day out getting documents from Motor Vehicle and Police Station

I got a call from a good friend who needed someone to take him to motor vehicle to get his problem straightened out. When I walked in I saw that the place was packed with people sitting waiting for their number to be called. It reminded me of the time when I was at the Las Vegas Airport with all those people waiting to board the plane. That was the first time I was able to hand out the Million Dollar tracts to a large group in a very short time. So now, the Holy Spirit was at it again, as I told my friend I needed to go to my car and would be right back. I grabbed over a hundred Million from my stash in my trunk and proceeded to offer everyone sitting down a one. Everyone took one and one lady asked for another as she said she was running for office, so I gave her 3 more. I was rejected only 3 times. What amazed me about that was two of them were very well dressed and the other was a teen who was to busy with his ipod to even look up at me. When I was finished a women walked up to me and told me that I was not allowed to hand anything out there. God's timing was perfect, as I was finished doing His work. (Isa. 6:8)

We then had to go to the police station to get some other document and in the waiting area there were three vending machines. One little boy was making a big fuss about not being able to get what he wanted and his big brother came over and pulled him away. I then decided to insert them into the three vending machine. It worked perfect, as the machines took the Millions and then rejected them leaving them just hanging there. I walked away and watch as a few people who were in line saw them sticking out and started pointing to their friends. Not wanting to get out of line one of the children was sent to gather the spoils. I watched as they were given to the adults in line and approached them to explain what a valuable treasure they just had received and then gave them the another tract, "Which Religion is Right". They thanked me for sharing. I prayed that the Lord would allow them to understand what it was that they were reading. That they would realize that breaking God's Law would condemn them to Hell. They must humble themselves and admit they have lied, stolen, and had lust in their hearts, and then REPENT, turn from that life style and place their trust in the only One who could save them Jesus the Christ. (Eph. 2:8-9)

My Surgery, The Rest of the Story

I hope some of the Pastor's read this and glean from it as something that those who attend your worship service can learn this teaching using these unique tracks to hand out to perfect strangers. Can you imagine the army that would be raised up for the Lord! He would have more warriors reaching out to those less fortunate souls who may never come into a Church. Remember what Paul said in (1st Cor 2: 1-4)

I mention this with a humble heart knowing that more of us can have similar encounters if only we place our trust in Him. (Phil. 4:13) I would love to have any comments you may have on why using this method of sharing is not Biblical, as I do not want to be doing the work of Satan. But if it is, then shouldn't it be offered to those who come to Worship?

Catherine brought me to the hospital around 9:30 am.
First the receptionist got a million dollar bill.
The check in lady got a million as well.
The next check in lady a million as well.
These two were in close proximity so as I was leaving asked if they liked illusions and showed them the Pink & Blue illusion cards and gave one to each of them.
A nurse's aid came and escorted me to the pre-op with another patient, yep they both got a million
Much to my pleasant surprise my good friend Pastor Blace was there waiting for me in the pre-opt check-in. Nice to have a Brother with you when your facing surgery
A nurse escorted me to my bed and she was rewarded with one as well. She liked it so much I asked if she would like to have more to hand out to those she knew and excitedly she took a bunch
Now only wearing the gown I placed all my tracts on the bed. Catherine was with me and had some in her purse as well. She was also handing them out to anyone she came in contact with
I was now being wheeled to my first test before surgery by an assistant and yep she got one for being a safe driver
In the room the male nurse who got me ready on the screening table got his million dollar reward for being gentle
The doctor came in to give me my nuclear shot, so they could see where the cancer was traveling too, and before he injected me I asked if I paid him a million dollars would he be gentile with me?(He said yes , so he got one)

Now he explained how this procedure helped the surgeon, and asked if I had any question's. Still lying on the table I told him that on the back of the million dollar bill was a question that needed an answer, "Are you good enough to get into Heaven? Much to my surprise he stood there and I walked him through the commandments. When we got to the question, Heaven or Hell", because he admitted breaking all the commandments, he stated that he didn't believe in Hell. I mentioned to him that if I didn't believe I had cancer it wouldn't mean that it was true. I mentioned the Bible makes it very clear, that it exists, so just if it did, based on what we discussed, where would you go? now the look on his face changed from being confident to that look of uncertainty. He never answered, but thanked me for my sharing and said he would read the back of the bill later.

Another aid came to wheel me and my bed back to my waiting area and as I offered her a million she asked if this was one that had President Reagan on it? Wondering how she knew, I said yes, and yes told me her friend had given her one. I then asked if she had any friends and would she like to have a few so she can give them to her friends, she thanked me!

Now back in my pre-op room, I tried to get more comfortable in my bed & knocked all the tracks to the floor. At that moment a nurse passed by and stated, "here let me get that for you" , and then said, "oh my God! those are million dollar bills!" I explained how they were not real but had a very important message on them and I use them to share with everyone I meet. She thought that was thoughtful as sometimes we need to be sharing with others. As she continued speaking I noticed her demeanor starting to change, as her eyes seemed to look sad. I asked if she was okay and she started to share with me that her husband was leaving her after they had been married for over 18 years. I asked if I could pray for her and she said yes, thank you.

Another pleasant surprise was my Pastor Jack showed up around 1 pm and stayed with Catherine after they took me in to surgery around 3:45.

The nurse who came by to set me up with an IV, yep, she got one too
Then the anesthesiologist came to my bed to explain his role and I asked him what would happen if I didn't wake up from the surgery, where would I go? I was able to share with him about our final destination and then asked him what would happen to him if he didn't wake up from a sleep. You know the rest of the story
Though I must say my biggest surprise was when one of the women from Jack's Church, Laura, came around 3:pm so that she could comfort Catherine while I would be in surgery. She was there to help me out of the hospital around 7:30 pm, I thank the Lord for Laura's heart to give up her time to be with Catherine during that time.

Some of you might be saying I don't hear about anyone accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. Well I believe our job as one who has been been born again, adopted into His Glorious Kingdom, are called to plant the seeds of truth, not just Grace... and tell them to say a prayer. The truth comes first, so that they will understand why they need our Savior. Each one of us has violated God's commandments and deserves Hell, but most of us are not told about the Wrath of God and how His standards are far above ours. Once a person understands they are guilty God can open their eyes so that they can that the only way all of their sins can be washed away is if they repent, and place their trust in Jesus Christ alone! That's probably why Jesus gave the rich young ruler (5) of the Ten Commandments when he asked, "what must I do to have eternal life?" (Luke 18:18-20)

Again, Catherine & I want to thank all of you for your prayers during this time. I thank the Lord for His mercy and discernment about this method of sharing the truth with everyone we meet.

Now we can say that, "we are nobodies who can share with anybody about somebody who can save anybody"

The Daily Spurgeon: The enemy of timidity

The Daily Spurgeon: The enemy of timidity: "Another common weakness among Christians is timidity. Modesty is beautiful, but it may degenerate to cowardice. It is well to be humble, it is never well to be weakly fearful."

Nigara Falls June 2008

Catherine & I are getting ready to leave for Nigara Falls to witness to those lost souls who have not heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please pray for us and our team members who will be joining us there.