(Timmie Count= 5)
Today we jumped on the GO Train to run around Toronto. We spread out on the GO train to look for opportnities to talk with people commuting to Toronto about the Lord. The highlight of our time downtown was a visit to Ryerson University to do some "Spiritual Interest" surveys. The University is right in the middle of downtown and has a student population over around 70,000. We offered $2 Tim Horton's gift certificates in exchange for the survey info. It was very interesting and inspiring to see the way the people responded to some of the questions. For example, one of the questions was, "Which area of your life are you most concerned with?" The multiple choices were: a)physical, b)emotional, c)spiritual, or d)intellectual. Most of the answers to this particular question were emotional and intellectual. Seeing how emotionally drained and wrecked the people were without having a relationship and dependency upon the Lord was heartbreaking. God was moving upon hearts today and bringing conviction, and it is really amazing to see Him reaching out to them and how much He loves them. Overall we got between 45-50 contacts with Ryerson students. 14 of them indicated openess to learning more about being a follower of Christ. About the same number indicated they would be interested in coming to a church plant or Bible Study geared for College students if it was offered.-Britt
4 comments:
Hey Gang:
I have read all your updates thus far. Keep up the good work. We are praying for you.
Bro. Tom
Hey team! Five Timmie runs in 3 days sounds about right. Someone have a double, double for me.
I'm praying for y'all this week.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
FYI: it's "Ryerson University", not Ryerson College. I know the term "college" to Americans encompass colleges and universities, but here in Canada--universities are generally of a higher academic level (offer degrees) than colleges (plus, we've only one campus).
Now that I've said that, one thing that I neglected to mention was that the original founder of the school, Eggerton Ryerson, was actually formerly a methodist minister! So to an extent, my school has a root in Christ.
It is unfortunate to see what the campus climate has become, seeing such need for a spiritual awakening in the hearts of all the lost students.
May God have mercy on us and move to further His kingdom on earth!
For the church and His glory,
-Alex Leung
http://www.sixsteps.org
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