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Sharing the Gospel with a cancer patient in Columbia, Pa.

The pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, Pa., visited an unchurched individual in the hospital and shared the Good News.

Witnessing to family through an e-mail conversation

A member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) shared the Gospel with a family member through an e-mail conversation.

Sharing the hope of Jesus' promises in Westlake, Ohio

David Behm, of Westlake, Ohio, shared the Gospel message with a man going through difficult times.

Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ reach out to Quincy, Ill., community

Members of OAFC gathered to canvas the community of Quincy, Ill., and share the Gospel.

Inviting friends and neighbors to 'Fit for Life in Christ' class in Michigan

Congregation members at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grand Haven, Mich., invited friends and neighbors to an inquirer's class.

Faith-sharing with Mormon believers in Kansas

Stephanie Downs, of Lenexa, Kan., shared her faith with her Mormon boyfriend and his family.

Faith-sharing conversations with an old friend in New Hampshire

Steve Vekasy, of Keene, N.H., tells about faith-sharing conversations with an old friend battling an illness.

Answering questions about the Bible in Collinsville, Ill.

Chaplain David Otten, of Collinsville, Ill., tells about a recent faith-sharing experience with an inquisitive store owner in his community.

Chaplain answers questions for a waiter at a restaurant

Chaplain David Otten, of Collinsville, Ill., started a conversation about faith with a waiter at a local restaurant, and hopes to continue the conversation in the future.

Sharing the message of the cross with grandchildren

A member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Pa., shares about a faith-sharing experience with their grandchildren.

God provides witnessing opportunities on the airplane

A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., was able to share the Gospel on two recent flights.

Faith-sharing with a homeless man in Vermont

Julie Miller, of Sudbury, Mass., tells about a faith-sharing opportunity with a homeless man.

Sharing about grace through a public school debate tournament in North Carolina

Cheryl Brinn, of Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover, N.C., tells about her son's faith-sharing experience at a debate tournament.

Faith-sharing conversations on the subway in Washington D.C.

Jerry Lucas, a mission advocate for Apple of His Eye Mission Society, regularly shares his faith with visitors to the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Conversations about certainty in Christ on an airplane

Ken Reiner, of Ballwin, Mo., shares about a recent conversation with a Hindu family on an airplane flight.

Sharing God's love with business neighbors in Engelwood, Colo.

Rev. Chris Matthis, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Englewood, Colo., shares about a new outreach plan to witness to neighbors in the church's community.

Faith-sharing opportunity in York, Pa.

A member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Pa., tells about a recent faith-sharing opportunity.

Sharing God's love and baptizing a 110-year-old woman in Tanzania

Bob Allen, a mission coordinator for the Mid-South District, tells a story about a baptism in Tanzania that brought many more to know Jesus.

ESL classes lead to faith-sharing opportunities in Falls Church, Va.

Rev. Chris Yang, of St. Paul Lutheran Church Chinese Mission in Falls Church, Va., shared the Gospel with a woman in the English-as-a-Second-Language class.

Sharing God's amazing grace with unchurched family in Pennsylvania

A member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in York, Pa., shared the Gospel with her unchurched sister and his son on the phone.

Chaplain shares the Gospel with a Ukrainian couple on plane

A Navy chaplain from Collinsville, Ill., tells how he shared the Gospel on a plane ride.

Inviting family to church in Michigan

A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., invited his family to church, resulting in many new believers.

Witnessing at a coffee shop in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Rev. Rodney and Phyllis Otto, of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., shared the Gospel at a coffee shop.

Preschoolers pass along the Good News in Hagerstown, Md.

Carol Rosicky, director of the Open Arms Christian Child Development Center in Hagerstown, Md., shares about a child who learned about Jesus and now eagerly shares Him with others.

Potluck conversations in Pennsylvania

Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Pa., shared the Good News with an unchurched visitor.

A Gospel message 'worth a million dollars' in Houston, Texas

Lois Schaefer, of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Oxford, Fla., shared the Gospel with a homeless woman in Houston, Texas.

Comforting a waitress with the hope of the Resurrection in Texas

Lois Schaefer, of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Oxford, Fla., shared the Gospel with a waitress in Houston, Texas.

Prayer and faith-sharing on the streets of Houston, Texas

Lois Schaefer, of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Oxford, Fla., had a faith-sharing opportunity at the LCMS convention in Houston, Texas.

Sharing God's comfort and forgiveness on an airplane

Rev. David Stechholz, President of the English District of the LCMS, shared the message of comfort in Christ to a fellow airline passenger.

Sharing God's peace during a crisis in Denver, Colo.

Ted Martin, of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waterbury, Conn., comforted troubled passengers at an airport after an emergency landing.

Visiting a shut-in leads to multiple faith-sharing opportunities in Utah

Rev. David Dahl and the members of Grace Lutheran Church in Moab, Utah, are spreading God's love through a shut-in member.

Community service project opens doors for faith-sharing in Colorado

Members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loveland, Colo., used a service project to meet children in an apartment complex and invite them to VBS.

Reassuring a prison inmate of Christ's forgiveness

Ron, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., had a faith-sharing opportunity through prison ministry.

Faith-sharing at China Lutheran Seminary in Taiwan

Staff and students at China Lutheran Seminary in Taiwan were able to share the Gospel with thousands of individuals last year.

Sharing Christ during a time of mourning in Pennsylvania

A member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Pa., shared the Gospel with a family member grieving the loss of a friend.

Faith-sharing conversations on the airplane

Carol Barton, of Wausau, Wis., witnessed to a fellow passenger on a recent flight.

Sharing Jesus with a telemarketer in Wisconsin

Carol Barton of Wausau, Wis., turned a telemarketing call into a faith-sharing opportunity.

Faith-sharing conversations with friends in Kingman, Ariz.

Claire Skeete, of Kingman, Ariz., shares about an ongoing witness with several close friends.

Evangelism teams reaching out to the neighborhood in Georgia

Evangelism teams from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Warner Robins, Ga., share the Gospel with unchurched people in their community.

School children share the Gospel in Portage, Mich.

Students at St. Michael Lutheran School in Portage, Mich., used a faith-sharing event to intentionally reach out to the community.

Faith-sharing conversations on the mall in Washington D.C.

Jerry Lucas, a mission advocate for Apple of His Eye Mission Society, regularly shares his faith with visitors to the Washington D.C. mall.

A child shares his faith with a friend in York, Pa.

Pastor Leonard Nizinski of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Penn., tells about a faith-sharing story from a young member in the congregation.

Prayers for the waitress in Cincinnati, Ohio

A member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, witnessed to a waitress at a restaurant.

Faith-sharing through Little League baseball in Alpine, Calif.

Rev. Steve Benson shares how his church plant, Lift High the Cross, in Alpine, Calif., is reaching out to the community through baseball.

Conversations on the soccer field in Falls Church, Va.

Chris Yang, Chinese pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Falls Church, Va., shares about a recent witnessing opportunity.

Faith-sharing with Chinese students through campus ministry in Virginia

The Chinese Mission at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Falls Church, Va., shares the Gospel to university students through a Friday fellowship ministry.

Noah's graveyard Gospel in Williamsburg, Va.

Rev. Bill Harmon, of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Va., shares about his son's witness to classmates on a recent field trip.

An ongoing witness with an African immigrant in Texas

Rev. Michael Messner, of LifeBridge Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas, shares about an ongoing witness to one of the church's custodians.

Reaching out with the hope of the resurrection in Cypress, Texas

Rev. Michael Messner, of LifeBridge Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas, shares how God used a difficult journey of a child with cancer to change lives.

Faith-sharing conversations and e-mails with a former colleague

A member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Pa., shares about an ongoing witness with a former co-worker.

Dinner conversations at a Pennsylvania hotel

Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in York, Pa., shared the Gospel with a couple at a hotel.

Bringing the Good News to international refugees in Texas

Vicar Aaron Tilt, of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas, describes a new outreach ministry to international refugees in the area.

Comforting a hospital patient with the assurance of salvation in Christ

Steve Vekasy, of Keene, N.H., visited a concerned hospital patient and reassured him with the Gospel message.

Mission teams share the Gospel on a Cheyenne River reservation

Debbie Wills, of St. Peters, Mo., shares how she and others in her group were able to witness to the Lakota people on a Cheyenne River reservation in South Dakota.

Bringing the Gospel to cyclone victims in Myanmar

Rev. Charles Edwards, of the National Lutheran Church of Myanmar, writes about faith-sharing opportunites with cyclone victims.

LWML member uses pipe cleaners for faith-sharing opportunity

A member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) shared her faith with the clerk and others in line at the store.

Reassuring a questioning student in South Carolina

Kitty Rickert, a member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Spartanburg, S.C., shared her faith with a student in his time of need.

Reaching out to the homeless in Alexandria, Va.

Lois Lucas and other memebers of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Va., shared their faith with homeless during a food distribution project.

Sharing the hope of the Resurrection with co-workers in Virginia

Lois Lucas, of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Va., reached out to suffering co-workers with the hope that we have in Jesus.

Understanding God's Word in Cary, N.C.

Rebecca Coyne, of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary, N.C., started a Bible study to help a group of women understand how God's Word applies to their lives.

Faith-sharing at the DMV in Virginia

Lorraine Hitchcock, of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Va., used her license plates to witness to an employee at the DMV.

Selling pralines and sharing the Gospel in Westport, Conn.

Daniel Partlow and his daughters, from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Westport, Conn., used a creative fundraiser to help the people of Haiti and share the Gospel.

Car problems lead to faith-sharing opportunity in Georgia

A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shares two recent faith-sharing opportunities in his life.

Sharing the Gospel on a short-term mission trip to Honduras

Members of Salem Lutheran Church, Tomball, Texas, recently returned from a short-term mission trip to Honduras, where they were able to share the Gospel through medical and dental clinics.

LWML luggage logo starts conversations on an airplane

A member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) prayed with a woman on a recent flight to Portland, Ore.

Sharing the Gospel through jail ministry in Georgia

Ron, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., writes about faith-sharing opportunities in jail ministry.

Discussing a newspaper story with a college student in New Hampshire

Steve Vekasy, of Keene, N.H.,had a discussion with a friend about Jesus as the only way to heaven.

Phone calls to a former church member in New Hampshire

Steve Vekasy, of Keene, N.H., shared the importance of having faith in Jesus with a man on the phone.

Celebrating Boy Scouts in El Paso, Texas

Michael Kelly, of El Paso, Texas, recently invited a group of Boy Scouts and their parents to church.

'40 Days of Love' celebrations in Tracy, Calif.

Memebers from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tracy, Calif., participated in a campaign share the love of Christ with their community through rallys, small groups, Bible studies, and service.

Sharing the Gospel with the community through Christian caregiving in Sheboygan, Wisc.

Volunteers with "The Upper Room Christian Community" reach out to community members in Sheboygan, Wisc. with the Gospel.

Neighborhood walks in Green Valley, Ariz.

Members of the Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior in Green Valley, Ariz., shared the Gospel with their community during a series of neighborhood walks.

Discussing Pharisees and Sadducees with a co-worker in Tennessee

A member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Memphis, Tenn., shared the Gospel with a co-worker during a recent trip.

Chatting with strangers in Memphis, Tenn.

A member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Memphis, Tenn., tells about opportunities to witness on the phone and through online chats.

Faith-sharing at the doctor's office in Decatur, Ala.

Sue Kurz, of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Decatur, Ala., started a conversation about church and spirituality with her agnostic doctor.

Building relationships through small group ministry in Tracy, Calif.

Becki Brown, of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Tracy, Calif., shares about a small group ministry in the congregation that reaches out to build relationships with members of the community.

Conversations about a cross necklace in Montreal, Quebec

A member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) uses her cross necklace to share her faith with others.

Explaining 'the reason for the season' at a greeting card store

A member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML), asked about Christmas cards with a Christian message, and was able to explain the true meaning of Christmas at a local greeting card store.

LWML mite box starts a conversation about faith

A member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) used her mite box as a conversation starter and faith-sharing opportunity.

Answering questions at the movie theatre in Pecatonica, Ill.

Kristy Grannis, from Pecatonica, Ill., answered questions and shared her faith with the ticket-taker at the movie theatre.

A truck driver's faith-sharing opportunities on the road

Butch Shane, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, has plenty of opportunities to share his faith with other truck drivers on the road.

Planting a seed of hope with a Facebook friend in Georgia

A member of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Athens, Ga., shares about a Facebook conversation that turned into a faith discussion.

Unexpected faith-sharing opportunity in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Dr. John Buuck of Bonita Springs, Fla., tells about an unexpected faith-sharing moment with the facilities manager.

Sharing Jesus at the Christmas tree lot in St. Louis, Mo.

Winchell MacNeill, of St. Louis, Mo., invited a family to come to church while selling Christmas trees.

Using an Ablaze! pin to reach out to colleagues in Missouri

Winchell MacNeill, of St. Louis, Mo., answered questions about his Ablaze! lapel pin and shared the Gospel with two co-workers.

Turning a wrong number into a faith-sharing opportunity in St. Louis, Mo.

Winchell MacNeill, of St. Louis, Mo., describes how he turned a wrong number situation into a faith-sharing opportunity as he shared Jesus with an atheist woman on the other end of the line.

Using technology to share the Gospel with community members in Tracy, Calif.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Tracy, Calif., hosted leadership development conferences via satellite to connect business professionals with Jesus.

Bus stop conversations in San Francisco, Calif.

Felton, a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in San Francisco, Calif., shared the story of Jesus as our Savior with a friend at the bus stop.

Short-term team shares the Gospel through vision clinics in Kenya

A short-term mission team from congregations in Texas and Illinois shared the Gospel with hundreds of Kenyans through free eyeglass clinics.

North Carolina congregation shares the Gospel through blind ministry

Members of Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N.C., reached out with the Gospel to Melissa and other members of the blind community.

Bringing Christ into a conversation with an old friend in St. Paul, Minn.

A member of Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., shared her faith and encouraged a longtime friend with the Gospel.

Conversations with Liberians in St. Paul, Minn.

Deacon Lusienie reaches out to Liberians at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn.

Sharing Jesus at a Bible study with prison inmates

John Boll, of the Flordia-Georgia District, tells about a member of his Bible study who recently confessed his faith in Jesus Christ.

Reaching out with the Gospel at a bowling alley in Hawaii

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wahiawa, Hawaii, held an outreach event for their school families at the bowling alley.

Bringing Christ to the community in Scranton, Pa.

Members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scranton, Pa., shared the Gospel with members of their community during a recent outreach walk.

Sharing the comforting news of the Gospel with a hurting friend in Pennsylvania

Carol, a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scranton, Pa., shared the comforting news of the Gospel with a hurting woman during an outreach walk.

Conversations with an atheist in Ohio

David Behm, of Westlake, Ohio, shared the love of Jesus with an atheist.

Food drive opens doors for discussion in Ohio

Youth from Atonement Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio, shared their faith with members of the community during a canned food drive.

Family faith-sharing opportunities in San Francisco, Calif.

Rev. Chip Fox, of New Life Chinese Lutheran Church in San Francisco, Calif., worked with members of his congregation to share the Gospel.

Vacation Bible school on the road in Texas

Members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Texas shared the Gospel with children and parents attending VBS.

Using a puzzle to share the Gospel story in Wisconsin

Dick Schedler, of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stevens Point, Wis., uses a puzzle to share the story of God's love in Jesus.

Mission multiplication at Peace Campus Center in Stevens Point, Wis.

Rev. Carl Selle, of Peace Lutheran Campus Center at the University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point, tells about a faith-sharing opportunity with some of his students.

Sharing the love of Christ with jail inmates

John Boll, of the Florida-Georgia District, shares about witnessing to inmates at the county jail through a weekly Bible study.

Sharing the Good News on Friendship Sunday in Georgia

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., held a Friendship Sunday to reach out to visitors with the Gospel.

Faith-sharing opportunity for a nurse in Cary, Ill.

Patricia Marks, a registered nurse from Cary, Ill., shared the love of Jesus with one of her patients shortly before his death.

Gospel message brings joy to a hospitalized woman in San Francisco, Calif.

A member of New Life Chinese Lutheran Church, in San Francisco, Calif., shares about a woman who heard the Gospel and was baptized.

Faith-sharing on a canoe trip in Michigan

Pastor Davis, of Saint Luke Lutheran Church, in Haslett, Mich., shared his faith on a canoe trip.

Questions from a curious seventh grader in St. Paul, Minn.

Rev. Steven Benson, of Eastern Heights Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., answered the questions of a young boy who had wandered into the church from the street.

Witnessing to an atheistic doctor in Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Rev. Robert Hoffman, of Valley Lutheran Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, shared his faith with his doctor.

Faith-sharing with fishermen on the beach in Florida

Ron Raschke, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., and his teammate with The 72--Partners on the Road, witnessed to a couple on the beach.

Prayer canvas opens doors for discussion in Georgia

Ron Raschke and other members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shared their faith during a prayer canvas with The 72--Partners on the Road.

God's perfect timing in Warner Robins, Ga.

Rev. David Brighton, of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Warner Robins, Ga., shared the Gospel with a man shortly before his death.

Sharing the Gospel in Georgia nursing homes

Rev. David Brighton, of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Warner Robins, Ga., witnessed to nursing home residents.

Prison ministry provides faith-sharing opportunities in Wisconsin

Raymond Slatton, of Antigo, Wis., shares the Gospel with Bible study participants in a local prison.

Selling fruit and sharing Jesus in Millington, Mich.

Rev. John Buuck shares a witnessing story from a member at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, in Millington, Mich.

Sharing the Gospel during Vacation Bible School in Belize

Members of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Spring, Texas, had several opportunities to witness during a short-term mission trip to Belize.

Christian caregiving at local hospitals in Florida

Stephen Ministers at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Port Charlotte, Fla., witness to hospital patients without a church home.

Family Fun Fest provides faith-sharing opportunities in Florida

A "Free Family Fun Fest" allowed members of Lutheran Church of the cross to witness to the community of Port Charlotte, Fla.

Bus stop discussions in Alexandria, Va.

Zach Walke, of Alexandria, Va., witnessed to a homeless man at the bus stop.

Evangelism Explosion in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Members of the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Port Charlotte, Fla., witnessed to their community after an evangelism course.

Visits with Jehovah's Witnesses provide multiple faith-sharing opportunites in St. Louis, Mo.

Kay Meyer, of Family Shield Ministries in St. Louis, Mo., partnered with a friend to share the Law and Gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses.

Pastor in South Carolina witnesses to a bookstore security guard

Rev. John Rickert, of Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Spartanburg, S.C., shared the Gospel with a security guard facing a troubled marriage.

Blog postings provide witnessing opportunity in South Carolina

Rev. John Rickert, of Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Spartanburg, S.C., discussed Baptism and God's love with one of his blog followers.

"Share the Scoop" event spreads more than just ice cream in Tracy, Calif.

Women from Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Tracy, Calif., used the annual "Share the Scoop" event to witness to their community about the many 'flavors' of God's love.

Faith-sharing on the baseball field in New York

Players for Niagara Power, a college summer baseball team from Niagara Falls, N.Y., share the Gospel in unique ways with their competitors and fans.

Canvassing the neighborhood in Omaha, Neb.

Members of Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ (OAFC) and St. Mark Lutheran Church, in Omaha, Neb., witnessed to people in their neighborhood.

Sharing the love of Christ at a jail in Indiana

Members of Southwest Lutheran Church, in Fort Wayne, Ind., have been sharing the Gospel with two men in jail.

International VBS reaches out to immigrant children in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Volunteers with All Nations Friendship Center in Fort Wayne, Ind., shared the Gospel with immigrant children at an international VBS.

Apologetics at a cigar lounge in California

Rev. Craig Donofrio, of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Calif., witnessed to two men in a cigar lounge.

Pastor's pre-marital counseling leads to a baptism in Lacey, Wash.

Rev. Matt Henry, of Faith Lutheran Church in Lacey, Wash., shares about his pre-marital discussions with a young couple that led to a baptism.

Sharing the Gospel at a Music and Arts Festival in Athens, Ga.

A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shared the Gospel at their congregation's booth at a music and arts festival.

Law and Gospel Discussions on the Golf Course

Steve Vekasy, of Keene, N.H., shared the importance of knowing Jesus as Savior with a friend on the golf course.

Sharing the Message of Forgiveness in Iowa

Rev. Scott Snow, of St. Louis, Mo., encouraged a disappointed friend with the message of Christ's forgiveness.

Discussing God's Gifts with an Unchurched Friend in Alexandria, Va.

Beth Leeman, of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexendria, Va., shared her faith while discussing God's gifts with a friend.

Faith Sharing with a Non-Christian Friend in St. Paul, Minn.

James Thoele, of St. Paul, Minn., shares about his ongoing witness to a friend.

Conversations with a Jewish World War II Veteran in Newton, N.J.

Rev. Buchmann tells about a time when God opened doors for him to share the Gospel with a Jewish World War II veteran.

Day at the Zoo Leads to Gospel Discussion in Georgia

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Athens, Ga., shared the Gospel with an employee on a recent trip to a local game ranch.

Prison Ministry Provides Opportunity to Discuss Salvation in Athens, Ga.

Ron Raschke, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shares about a prison inmate who was eager to learn more about salvation after hearing about being filled with the Holy Spirit.

Business Partnership leads to Spiritual Conversations in Pennsylvania

Jason Penland, of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in State College, Penn., led a business colleague to consider being baptized.

Talking with Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Paul, Minn.

Rev. David Seabaugh, of Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., talked about Jesus with Jehovah's Witnesses who came to his home.

Old and New Covenant Discussion in College Station, Texas

University campus Pastor Paul Hoemanm witnesses to women attending a Bible Study at University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas.

Sharing Faith Online in South Dakota

Pastor Kim Kanitz of St. John's and Bethlehem Lutheran Churches in Revillo, S.D. shared his faith online.

ESL Classes Provide Faith Sharing Opportunities in Wisconsin

Alice Buck of Sheboygan, Wis., shared Bible stories with students in her ESL classes.

Sharing the story of salvation on a cruise ship

John Boll, of the Florida-Georgia District, tells about witnessing to several staff members on a Caribbean cruise ship.

Short Term Mission Trip to Hong Kong Impacts Team Members and Students

Alice Klement, of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, shares about the impact that her team had on a school in The Lutheran Church--Hong Kong Synod while serving on a short-term mission trip through LCMS World Mission.

Family Baptized in Scranton, Penn.

Rev. Anthony Mandile, of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scranton, Penn., shares how outreach to new move ins resulted in an adult confirmation and baptisms.

Giving the Word of Life in Decatur, Ga.

Rev. Victor Belton, of Peace Lutheran Church in Decactur, Ga., shares a new Bible with a man at a facility in the church's community.

Three Conversations in Decatur, Ga. Bear Fruit

Rev. Victor Belton, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Decatur, Ga., and a member of the LCMS Board of Directors, shared the Gospel with inquiring men, which resulted in two Easter baptisms!

Using "Journey to the Cross" to Tell the Easter Story in Rockford, Ill.

Janice Wood, of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in Rockford, Ill., shares how her congregation reached out to their community on Palm Sunday weekend.

Talking with a Grandson in Georgia

Bebe Cofer, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Panama City Beach, Fla., shared the Gospel with her grandson in Georgia.

Sharing the Real Meaning of Easter in Orlando, Fla.

Brice Lieske, of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Orlando, Fla., shared the true meaning of Easter with a salesperson in a cards store.

Flight Attendant Shares Her Faith with Passengers

Daniel Schepman, of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Atlanta, Ga., shares how a flight attendant from his congregation regularly shares her faith on-the-job.

Conversation with Co-workers Opens Door in Budd Lake, N.J.

John Babbits shares how God opened the door to share with agnostic and atheist co-workers about the Gospel.

Years of Persistent Sharing Yield Fruit in Ontario, Calif.

Valerie Brown, of Ontario, Calif., faithfully shared the Gospel through Christian materials, answered follow-up questions, and lead her inquiring friend to a pastor, and the Holy Spirit was at work!

Telling Others that Jesus is a Life Saver in Slidell, La.

Kathryn Busby, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Slidell, La., describes how the Sunday school students shared the Gospel with others.

Putting an Ablaze Sermon into Action on a Florida Golf Course

John Buuck shares about a fellow Lutheran, Andy Frech, who put a sermon into action on the golf course.

Hearts set Ablaze in Bonita Springs, Fla.

John Buuck, of Hope Lutheran Church in Bonita Springs, Fla., shares about a woman inspired by a message he gave at Marco Island Lutheran Church.

Recovery from Car Accident Provides Opportunities to Share in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Linda Keyes, of Hope Lutheran Church in Bonita Springs, Fla., shares how her family members are sharing their faith during difficult times.

Talking with a Muslim Friend in Ft. Myers, Fla.

Rev. Steven Hess, of Zion Lutheran Church in Ft. Myers, Fla., shared his faith in Christ with a Muslim friend.

Parishioner Takes Step of Faith in Decatur, Ga.

Rev. Victor Belton, of Peace Lutheran Church in Decatur, Ga., shared how a member was recently moved to share his faith.

Mardi Gras Party in Decatur, Ga.

Rev. Victor Belton and others from Peace Lutheran Church in Decatur, Ga., shared the Gospel with independent living facility residents through a Mardi Gras party at their church.

Pastor Shares with Sikh in Chicago, Ill.

Pastor Mark Zuehsow, of Jefferson Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, shared the Gospel with a man in his church's neighborhood.

Sharing "God's Word of Encouragement" in Minneapolis, Minn.

Tom Ries, of the LCMS Foundation, shares how his wife, Susie, shared a booklet containing the Gospel with a struggling co-worker.

Sharing Faith with a Cashier in Maryland

Sally Hiller, of the Southeastern District, shared her faith with a cashier as she was shopping.

Heart Pillow Witnessing in Arkansas

Kathleen Thompson, of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, Ark., shares how a message from her LWML group's service project impacted a woman recovering from heart surgery.

Using Small-Group Materials in Orlando, Fla.

Omar Dittmer, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Orlando, Fla., put his small-group materials to use as he engaged people in conversation to share the Gospel with them.

Sharing Faith at the Kitchen Table in Keene, N.H.

Steve Vekasy shares how he could talk with a local college student about the Gospel who is staying at Steve's house.

Talking with the Server at a Restaurant in Louisiana

Karen Little and her husband, of Atonement Lutheran Church in Metairie, La., shared the Gospel with a server at a local restaurant.

Chinese Friend Visits Church in Affton, Mo.

Ruth McDonnell, of the Missouri District, and her husband shared the Gospel with a Chinese friend.

Calling on a Grieving Couple in Orlanda, Fla.

Bruce Lieske, of the Florida-Georgia District, tells how he and members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Orlanda, Fla., were led to share God's love with a grieving couple.

Jesus is the Light of Cambodia

Missionary Jeanette Groth, along with Cambodian workers Jesse and Naomi, shared the Gospel with children at Christmastime and taught them to share it with their families.

20 Years of Prayers Reaping Fruit in Texas

Wade Hilty, of LifeBridge Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas, has prayed for many years for his friends Bob and Paula to come to faith in Christ.

Christmas in a Barn in Cypress, Texas

Pastor Michael Meissner, of LifeBridge Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas, shares how his congregation reached out to their community at Christmastime.

New Vietnamese Believer Baptized in Cypress, Texas

Rev. Michael Meissner, of LifeBridge Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas, was blessed with an opportunity to share his Christian faith with a woman looking for answers.

Sharing Jesus with Recent Graduate in New Hampshire

Steve Vekasy shared the Gospel with a young woman who was parking in his church's parking lot.

Sharing Christ in the Manchester, N.H. Airport

Steve Vekasy had an opportunity to share the Gospel while he waited at the Manchester, N.H. Airport.

Showing Love to Inmates at a Jail in Preston, Minn.

John Boll, of St. John Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn., alogn with others from his congregation, shared the Gospel of the forgiveness available through Jesus Christ with inmates at the Filmore County Jail in Preston, Minn.

Sharing the Gospel and Lutheran Beliefs in Keene, N.H.

Steve Vekasy of the New England District shared the Gospel with a young mother whose child is enrolled in his church's school.

New Members Class Leads to Baptisms in L.A.-area Church

Patricia Mayer, of Christ Lutheran Church in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., shares how their school's kindergarten teacher shared the Gospel with those taking new member classes.

Radio Ministries Lead Seekers to Illinois Church

Michael Walther, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Ill., shares how 10 adults were led to his church and eventually confirmed after hearing the Gospel on radio programs.

Asking a Cashier about Jesus

Sally Hiller, of Ascension Lutheran Church near Greenbelt, Md., shared her faith in a convenience store!

Answering Difficult Questions in St. Paul, Minn.

David Seabaugh, of Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., shared the Gospel with the nephew of an ill friend who he was visiting.

Sharing with a Vacuum Salesman in Wisconsin

Anne Gonzalez, of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Onalaska, Wis., shared about the Gospel-centered Reformation celebration that her church had with a vacuum salesman.

Mothers Learning through Bible Stories in Cabot, Penn.

Karen Driscoll, of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot, Penn., shares about the Gospel sharing that naturally occurs through a women's group at her church and school.

Special Outreach Opportunity in Roselle, Ill.

Rev. Charles Mueller, of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Roselle, Ill., shares how his congregation used a special ministry to reach more than 4,000 children and adults with the Gospel.

Whirlpool Provides Sharing Opportunity in North Platte, Neb.

Glen Van Velson shared his faith and the assurance of being washed clean by Jesus' blood with a friend at the local rec center.

Phone Call with a Friend in Round Rock, Texas

Nathan Graves shared his faith in Jesus as the only one who can clear away our sins with a troubled friend.

Sharing after a Car Accident in Peachtree, Ga.

Daniel Schepmann, of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, Ga., shares how a boy from his congregation witnessed to a couple who were involved in a car accident.

Taking a Step of Faith in Eldersburg, Md.

James Davis, of Faith Lutheran Church in Eldersburg, Md., took a step of faith to share the true Gospel with a co-worker in need of comfort.

Baptism Request Provides Sharing Opportunity in Minnesota

Pastor Bruce Noenning, of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minn., shares the opportunity he had to communicate the Gospel with a single mother.

Sharing Personal Testimony in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Rosy Lira Guirado shared her personal testimony of a changed life in Christ and the hope she has as she looks forward to her heavenly home.

Sharing the Faith with Families and Children in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

Patricia Mayer, of Christ Lutheran Church in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., shares how an event at her congregation reached out to children and their families.

Gospel Sharing with Youth in Athens, Ga.

Aaron Reinking, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shares how he and others from Trinity shared the Gospel with visiting youth.

Using an Opportunity in Class to Share in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

Patricia Mayer, of Christ Lutheran Church and School in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., shared about her personal redemption through Christ in her graduate class.

Deli Visit Leads to Prayer Opportunity

Patricia Mayer, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., offered to pray with a fellow customer at her deli.

Praying with a Chinese Couple in Colby, Wis.

Eileen Federer, of Zion Lutheran Church in Colby, Wis., was blessed with an opportunity to pray for a Chinese couple.

Witnessing to a Waitress in McDonough, Ga.

A women's Bible study from Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hampton, Ga., met at a restaurant and shared their faith with their waitress.

Children of Michigan Congregation Share Gospel

Kathy Cargo, of Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Kalamazoo, Mich., tells of Gospel-sharing children in her congregation.

Door-to-Door Sharing in Memphis

Greg Minks, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Memphis, Tenn., shared his faith while following up with visitors to his church.

ESL Camp in South Korea

Patrick O'Neal, LCMS missionary in South Korea, shares of the opportunities that God provided through an English-as-a-Second-Language Camp at Joyful Lutheran Church and Clear Spring Lutheran Church.

Joyful Lutheran Church English Camp in South Korea

Missionary Patrick O'Neal shares how Joyful Lutheran Church reached out to many students and their families through English camps.

EFL Summer Camp at Luther University

Missionary Patrick O'Neal shares how the Gospel was taught to many students who attended English summer camps in South Korea.

Finishing the Race in Christ in Minneapolis

Dan Moen, a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in West Salem, Wis., shared his faith with his friend Steve.

"Being the Church" in Cleveland, Ohio

Jim Weist, of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in the Cleveland area, shares how two congregations partnered to show the Gospel in action in their community.

"Standing on the Shoulders of Saints" in Wisconsin

Pastor Mike Hylton at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Salem, Wis., followed-up to an earlier sharing opportunity.

Witnessing to a Custodian in West Salem, Wis.

Debbie, who works at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in West Salem, Wis., asked their custodian what she thought about Jesus.

A Sharing Opportunity in the Memphis Airport

Greg Minks, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Memphis, Tenn., shared the Gospel with a Cuban man at the airport by using a Spanish tract.

On a Short-term Mission Trip in Nicaragua

David Davis, of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Mich., shared the Gospel with Nicaraguan police officers through a special opportunity on a short-term mission trip.

Sharing the True Gospel on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota

Debbie Wills, of Eagle Butte, S.D., shares how she and others were blessed to share the Gospel with a young Lakota man on the Cheyenne River Reservation over the course of different short-term mission trips.

Reaching Out to Neighborhood Children in Louisiana

Sunday school teacher Karen Busby shares how her congregation, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Slidell, La., reached out to children in their neighborhood.

Pointing a Chinese Couple to Christ on a Plane Ride

Pastor David Otten, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe, N.H., tells how he shared the Gospel on a plane ride.

Using a Hospital Visit in New Hampshire to Share the Truth

Steve Vekasy, of the New England District, shared the Gospel while he had to be in the hospital overnight.

Baptism Provides Witnessing Opportunity in College Station, Texas

Rev. Paul Hoemann, of University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, rejoices in a Bible study student's baptism and shares the Gospel with her husband.

Sharing with a Neighbor in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Paul Sieveking, of the Iowa District West, shared the Gospel with his Jewish neighbor, Howard.

Indigent Man is Confirmed in Collinsville, Ill.

Michael Walther, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Ill., shared the Gospel over the course of many years with a man named Bo.

Sharing Faith in Jesus in an Airport

Len Fiedler, of the LCMS World Mission staff, shared the Gospel with a fellow traveler as he waited in an airport.

VBS Leaves the Building in Oregon City, Ore.

Matthew Henry, of Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Oregon City, Ore., shares how his congregation brought the story of Jesus to children in their community.

Prayers and Water in Cleveland, Ohio

Michael Hageman and other members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio, prayed for people just outside of their church.

Using the EvangeCube to Share in Indiana

Erwin Kranawetter, of Evansville, Ind., reached out to a soon-to-be mother.

Sharing on a Flight

Bob Scudieri, of the LCMS World Mission staff, witnessed to a fellow passenger as he was traveling by plane.

Reaching Out in Weston, Fla.

Ray George, of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston, Fla., invited a fellow Rotary Club member to join him in worship.

Evangelism in the Republic of Georgia

Sharing Jesus at a Wisconsin Fair

Delores Taylor and Pastor Mike Hylton of Prince of Peace, West Salem, Wis., connected with a woman through a discussion about her grieving husband.

Vacation in Whistler, Canada, Provides Witnessing Opportunity

Kristy Grannis, of St. Louis, Mo., was blessed to share the Gospel while getting a pedicure on vacation.

An Opportunity with a Grieving Mother in Marshfield, Wis.

LCMS World Mission staff member Kristy Grannis was blessed with an opportunity to share the Truth with a grieving mother while attending a workshop.

Sharing on the Flight Home to St. Louis

Kristy Grannis, of St. Louis, Mo., was able to share her faith on a flight home.

Taking Advantage of a Layover in the Philippines

Greg Minks shared his faith when he was on a layover in Subic Bay, Philippines.

Sharing Jesus in a Factory

Dolores Taylor, of Sparta, Wis., actively shared her faith in Jesus among the other employees at the food processing factory where she worked.

Sharing the Gospel in Paris, France

Greg Minks was blessed with the opportunity to share his faith with a Muslim women as they worked out side-by-side at a hotel in Paris, France.

Sharing Christ through Baseball in California

Ed Blonski shared his personal faith in Christ with a friend he made through coaching his son's baseball team.

Witnessing at Athfest in Georgia

Aaron Reinking, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shares how he presented the Gospel to people who attended a festival at Trinity.

Talking at an Arkansas Restaurant

Pastor Steve Miguet, of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy, Ark., talked with a woman in a local restaurant.

Sharing through a St. Louis VBS

James Neuendorf, missionary in Panama, had the opportunity to share the Gospel of grace while he was in St. Louis for training.

Sharing amid Unrest in Kenya

Paul Mueller, LCMS World Mission regional director of Africa, shares how his wife, Joy, witnessed to a Kenyan police officer.

Possible Baptism after Witnessing through Preschool

Matthew Christensen, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City, Kans., shares how a teacher connected a family of four with the Gospel through their early childhood center.

Sharing about Short-term Missionary Service

The Lord provided Colter Knippa, of Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, with two opportunities to share his faith as he prepared for short-term missionary service in Kazakhstan.

A Nurse's Testimony in Sebring, Fla.

Scott McLean, of the Flordia-Georgia District, shares how the testimony of a patient's nurse led to his confession of faith in Jesus Christ.

Memorial Service in Abilene, Kans.

Matthew Christensen shared the Gospel with a hurting woman at a memorial service.

Sharing the Faith at Home

Christopher Mitchell, of St. Louis, Mo., shared his faith with his mother.

Offering Money for Rent and Jesus' Free Gift in Kansas

Matthew Christensen, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City, Kans., shared the Gospel with community member who was seeking financial help.

Talking with a Gold's Gym Employee in Islip, N.Y.

Matthew Staneck, of Islip, N.Y., shared the Gospel at the gym.

More than Free Food in Junction City, Kans.

Matthew Christensen, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City, Kans., shared his faith with a homeless man named Justin.

Viriginians Share Their Faith through Prayer-Walking in New Orleans

A group from Virigina serving at Camp Restore in New Orleans had many opportunities to share their faith.

Showing God's Love through Service in Chicago

Richard Gizynski, of Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Chicago, Ill., shares how God's love was shown during a service project in Chicago.

Cambodian Leader-in-Training Shares Gospel with Factory Workers

Jeanette Groth, an LCMS missionary in Cambodia, shares how a leadership training student had the blessing of sharing the Gospel with 300 factory workers.

Sharing the Faith at College in St. Paul, Minn.

Joel Beyer shared the Gospel with a fellow student in St. Paul, Minn., and saw him grow in faith in Christ.

New Members in State College, Penn.

Pastor Bryan Spang, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in State College, Penn., shared the Gospel with a mother and daughter who had begun attending his church.

Listening to the Holy Spirit in State College, Penn.

Pastor Bryan Spang, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in State College, Penn., was able to share the Gospel while looking for firewood.

Testifying as a Family in State College, Penn.

Pastor Bryan Spang and his family, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in State College, Penn., share the Gospel with their Chinese friend, Chun.

Learning through Junction City, Kans., Bible study

Jessica Christensen, of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City, Kans., share the Gospel with unbelievers through a women's Bible study.

Congregation in Kansas Reaches Mother and Child

Matthew Christensen, of Immanuel Lutheeran Church in Junction City, Kans., shares how the congregation reached out to a mother and child from their early childhood center.

Chaplain Shares Gospel with Sea Cadet in Nebraska

Chaplain David Otten, of Arapahoe, Neb., shared the Gospel message for the first time with a high schooler attending a Bible study he led.

Sharing with Brother-in-Law in Malvern, Penn.

Linda Pagan, of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Malvern, Penn., was blessed with an opportunity to discuss the Gospel with her brother-in-law.

Vacation Bible School in Cambodia

LCMS missionaries share the Gospel with Cambodian children through vacation Bible School.

Short-Term Team Witnesses in Macau

Nancy Lange, of St. Louis, Mo., shared the Gospel many times on her short-term mission trip to Macau.

Sharing God's Peace in Macau

Jim Lange was part of a short-term mission team that taught English at the Concordia English Center in Macau.

Story of Elijah Illustrates Gospel Truths

Bob Lange shared the Gospel through a Bible study while he was on a short-term mission trip in Macau.

Using Judas to Share Gospel

Bob Lange served on a short-term mission trip to Macau, during which he help teach Bible studies.

Witnessing in a New Hampshire Hospital

Steve Vekasy, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Keene, N.H., shared the Gospel with two nurses while in the hospital for a test.

Sharing with Nick in Metrairie, La.

Austin Waguespack, of Atonement Lutheran School in Metrairie, La., shared the Gospel with a friend.

Metairie, La. Student Shares Faith

Charvi Khurana, of Atonement Lutheran School in Metairie, La., shared the Gospel.

Talking with a Friend in Metrairie, La.

Kelley McCarthy, of Atonement Lutheran School in Metrairie, La., shared the Gospel with a Jewish friend.

Sharing with a Neighbor in Metairie, La.

Grant LaBorde, of Atonement Lutheran School in Metairie, La., shared his faith with his neighbor, Ms. June.

Sharing the Gospel in Metairie, La.

Ben Koester, of Atonement Lutheran School in Metairie, La., shared the Gospel with a five-year-old friend of his.

On the Road to Chillicothe, Ohio

Bonnie Mann, of Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Ohio, shared the Gospel with a server at Applebee's while traveling to visit another church.

Baptism in Ironwood, Mich.

Bo Bauermeister, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Mich., shared the Gospel with the father of a baby he baptized.

Reaching a Mother through Ironwood, Mich. Church's Daycare

Bo Baumeister, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Mich., was able to share the Truth with the mother of a girl who attends the church's daycare.

Sharing the Gospel during Holy Week in Aurora, Ohio

Rev. Dennis Mann, of Hope Lutheran Church in Hope, Ohio, shared the Gospel with a copier technician who was working the church office.

Door-to-Door Sharing Opportunity in St. Louis

Joel Biermann, of St. Louis, Mo., witnessed to someone while going door-to-door.

Sharing on a Plane Ride

Missouri District President Ray Mirly discussed the One True God and the Gospel with a young man while on a flight to Phoenix.

Homeless Man Visits New Hampshire Church

Steve Vekasy, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Keene, N.H., shared the Gospel with a homeless man who came inside the church to talk.

Taiwanese Student Comes to Faith after Time in Texas

Rev. Paul Hoemann, of University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, shares the long-term fruit of many students' witness to a Taiwanese woman.

Prayer Canvass Witness in Athens, Ga.

Aaron Reinking and other memebers of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shared the Gospel during a prayer canvass of the surrounding neighborhood.

Intentional Witnessing in Chicago, Ill.

God provided Mark Zuehsow, of Jefferson Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, Ill., with the opportunity to share the Gospel after he wrote a sermon on the subject.

New Year's Outreach in Concordia, Mo.

Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ use a New Year's Celebration in Concordia, Mo., to share the Gospel.

Florida State University Group Volunteers and Shares Christ in New Orleans

Students from Florida State University share Christ through prayer walks in New Orleans

Talking with a Waitress while Dining Out

God gave Rev. Doug Kallesen a moment to share the Gospel with his waitress when he and his sons were eating out at a restaurant.

Prison Ministry in Novosibirsk, Russia

Evangelist and catechet Slava Ostanin continued his outreach ministry to adult convicts, juvenile delinquents, their family members.

Meeting a Clerk in a Valparaiso 7-11

The Lord provided Carolyn Burns with an opportunity to share the Gospel when she sought directions inside of a Valparaiso 7-11.

Building Relationships through Camp Restore

Seth Graham, of New Orleans, La., shares his faith with a new friend.

Talking with People in Ballwin, Mo.

Ken and Dar Reiner of Ballwin, Mo., were blessed with two opportunities to share the Gospel in the St. Louis area.

Tailao Chinese NY Camp

Through a Chinese New Year vacation camp, Thai workers in Taiwan hear the Gospel.

Witnessing to a Cousin in Louisiana

Ashley Monaghan, of Metraire, La., shares her faith in Jesus with her cousin, Madison.

Sharing with Realtors in Louisiana

Karen Little, of Metairie, La., and her husband share the Gospel with realtors as they prepare to sell their home.

On the Phone in Indianola, Iowa

Jeret Koenig, of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Indianola, Iowa, shared the Good News during a contact follow-up phone conversation.

Member of Faith Lutheran Church in Harrisville, Mich., shares her faith with her mother

Sharie Syrette, of Faith Lutheran Church in Harrisville, Mich., shares the Gospel with her aging mother.

Adult Baptism provides encouragement in Minnesota

Ernest Freudenburg, of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn., shares how the Lord brought a woman to faith through the persisten witness of many people.

Counseling Course at Foguang University on Taiwan

Taiwan's Lutheran Seminary President Thomas Yu shared the Gospel through a teaching opportunity at Foguang University on Taiwan.

Mission Trip from Taiwan to Brazil

A student of China Lutheran Seminary and many others shared the Gospel on a short-term mission trip to Brazil.

Funeral Opens Doors for Faith-Sharing in Grand Haven, Mich.

Rev. Dieter Haupt, of Grand Haven, Mich., shared the Gospel with family members at a funeral he officiated.

St. Louis Cab Driver

Steve Vekasy talked with his cab driver about Jesus in St. Louis, Mo.

On a Flight to Chicago's Midway Airport

Rev. Paul Appold, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansing, Ill., shared the Gospel with a fellow passenger on his flight.

Gospel Shared through Choir Concert in Saratov

Rev. Furs and Rev. Panchu shared the Gospel with attendees of a Lutheran Christmas concert.

Various Sharing Opportunities in Borisoglebsk, Russia

Pastor Mikhail had many opportunities to share the Gospel throughout October 2007 in Borisoglebsk, Russia.

Sharing Christ through Hurricane Relief at Camp Restore

Volunteers in New Orleans, La., share Christ in their actions and words.

A Sister in Thailand

In Bangbuathong Nonthaburi, Thailand, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Paw Paw, Mich., shared that faith in Jesus is the only way to heaven.

At the dentist in Paw Paw, Mich.

Linda Anderson, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Paw Paw, Mich., shared the Gospel with the hygienist at her dentist's office.

Talking with a Copier Technician in Georgia

Randy Wendt had an opportunity to talk about the Gospel with the copier technician at Timothy Lutheran Church in Woodstock, Ga.

Confirmation Class in Garfield Heights, Ohio

The pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Garfield Heights, Ohio, had the opportunity to share the Gospel with a visitor to his church's confirmation class.

Sharing the Gospel through an Online Chat Room

John Koopman shared His faith over the Internet with non-Christians in a chat room.

Christmas at Trinity in Battambang, Cambodia

LCMS missionary Jeanette Groth shares how Trinity Lutheran in Cambodia celebrated Christmas and shared the Christmas message with parents and others.

Cambodian Christmas Extravaganza

LCMS missionary Jeanette Groth shares how the Gospel story was communicated by celebrating Christmas in Cambodia.

Christmas Service for Chinese Community in Connecticut

Rev. Joseph Nollet, of Hope Lutheran Church in Storrs Mansfield, Conn., shares how his congregation reached out to the community.

Waiting at the Los Angeles Airport

Len Fiedler, a member of the LCMS World Mission staff, shared God's love with a woman at the Los Angeles airport.

Dinner in Irvine, Calif. Hotel

LCMS World Mission staff member Len Fiedler shares the Gospel with his server, Jorge.

Youth Group for Unchurched Detroit Teens

Lutheran City Ministries reaches out to urban Detroit's high school population.

The Gospel Message Brings Hope to Detroit's Inner City

Steven Essenberg and others of Lutheran City Ministries, Inc., share the Gospel in Detroit's Mexican Village neighborhood.

Pointing a Jewish Woman in Pennsylvania to the True Messiah

Linda Pagan, of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Malvern, Penn., shares Jesus with a Jewish woman.

Sharing with Non-Christian Friends and Family

Chris Mitchell, of Concordia Publishing House, intentionally prayed and shared the Gospel.

Alternative Halloween Celebration in Clearwater, Fla.

Members of First Lutheran Church and School in Clearwater, Fla., share the Gospel through a special Halloween outreach at a baseball stadium.

Short-Term Vision Clinics in Kenya

Kevin Pieper, of Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas, records how a short-term team was able to reach out through vision clinics in Nairobi, Kenya.

Prayer Canvass in Athens, Ga.

Aaron Reinking of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., reports that a fellow prayer canvass volunteer had a witnessing opportunity.

Witnessing in a Detriot Workplace

Philip Krauss, of Detroit, Mich., shares the biblical Jesus with coworkers.

Follow up to Last Year's Witness Opportunity in New England

Steve Vekasy, of the New England District, followed up with a woman he witnessed to one year ago at work.

Radio Show in Ontario, Calif.

Rev. Ed Blonski, of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ontario, Calif., had a caller to his radio show respond to information about a Lutheran Church on the station's Web site.

Neighborhood Visit in Tampa, Fla.

The outreach team of Messiah Lutheran Church, Tampa, Fla., visits a family from their preschool.

Young Professional in Tampa, Fla.

Pastor Scott Burmeister, of Messiah Lutheran Church in Tampa, Fla., mentioned how the church's outreach team shared the Gospel with a Department of Defense employee.

Reaching Out to a New Mormon in Merced, Calif.

Thurman Francisco, of Merced, Calif., sits down with a newly baptized Mormon to talk about Jesus.

A Chaplain Shares at a Nearby Hospital

Pastor David Brighton, of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Warner Robins, Ga., describes how one church elder shares the Gospel at a local hospital.

Couple Explores Baptism in Pre-Marital Counseling

Pastor David Ersland, of St. John Lutheran Church in Okarche, Okla., shares the Gospel with a member's fiancee through pre-marital counseling.

Planting Seeds with a International Student in Texas

Pastor Paul Hoemann shares his conversations with an English conversation student at University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas.

Talking with a Chicago Man

Pastor James Kellerman, of First Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chicago, Ill., shared the Gospel with a man he met.

A Witnessing Bracelet at Work in South Dakota

Pastor James Wiese of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, S.D., was able to share the Gospel using a multi-colored witnessing bracelet.

Sharing Jesus in Minnesota

Faith Rattei, of New Life Church Lutheran in Hugo, Minn., shared the Gospel with a woman who visited the church asking for help.

A Women's Luncheon in Fresno, Calif.

Women of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fresno, Calif. invited family, friends, and neighbors to hear the Gospel message.

Ohio Funeral Segues into Sharing Opportunity

God provided Pastor Allen Trapp, of South Euclid, Ohio, with a witnessing opportunity after a funeral.

Explaining Faith to a Resistent Co-Worker

Craig Carpenter, of Midwest City, Okla., shares that faith in Jesus is the only way to heaven with an unbelieving co-worker.

Sharing on a Plane

Rev. Jerry Kosberg, of Phoenix, Ariz., shares the Gospel message with a Muslim man sitting next to him on a plane.

Hitting the Streets of Milwaukee

Members of Mission of Christ in Milwaukee hit the streets to gather children and parents who need to hear about Jesus.

Reaching Out to a Young Family in Fresno

Anita Olvera, of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fresno, Calif., shares the Gospel in words and loving deeds with a young family.

Sharing at a Michigan Crisis Pregnancy Center

A member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Grand Haven, Mich., shared the Gospel with six women at the crisis pregnancy center where she works.

Sharing the Faith with an Unchurched Co-Worker and His Family

Good Shepherd Lutheran member Bryan Spang of State College, Penn., continuously witnesses to his co-worker and family.

True Gospel Shared with Jewish Photographer

Rev. Doug Kallesen of the Florida-Georgia District shares the Lamb of God with a Jewish photographer on an airplane.

Gospel Shared Using Witnessing Bracelet

New Life Church member Leah Hageman, of St. Paul, Minn., shares the Gospel with a co-worker using a witnessing bracelet.

Reaching Youth Through Weekly Bible Study, Illinois

Rev. Robert Rogers, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Villa Park, Ill., shares the message of grace with youth group visitors.

Follow-Up Visit Gives Witnessing Opportunity

Erwin Kranawetter, of Evansville, Ind., shares the Gospel using an Evange-cube.

Blessing of Newborn Child, Cleveland, Ohio

An Ablaze! opportunity at Unity Lutheran Church, as one of their preschool teachers from India brings her child forward for a blessing.

ESL Classes at Lord of Life in McDonough, GA

Paula Sword shares this Ablaze! report on behalf of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in McDonough, Georgia.

My Sharing Experience with My Dad

Kelly, of Wisconsin, shares of her heart-to-heart lunch discussion with her dad in a restaurant.

New Playground Brings a Family to Baptism

Pastor Steve Hayden of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Melrose, Minnesota, shares his congregation's Ablaze! experience through a new playground at church.

Eye Glass Clinic in Battambang, Cambodia

LCMS World Mission missionary Dr. Jeanette Groth shares of a recent mission outreach experience in Cambodia.

Adult Baptism Classes, Kuwait

Erik Neider, a Seminarian and Navy Reservist Officer, relates his outreach, instruction, and Baptisms of two fellow sailors in Kuwait.

Ongoing Witnessing Opportunity after 9/11/01

Greg of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shares of his six-years ongoing faith-sharing with a co-worker.

Sharing the Gospel through Reinstitute, New Orleans

Gary Faith of the Southern District shares this Ablaze! update from Reinstitute at Camp Restore in New Orleans.

Thai Church Outreach in Taiwan

LCMS missionary Rev. Stephen Oliver, shares this Ablaze! update from Rev. Scharrer of China Lutheran Seminary in Taiwan.

Wilsonville, Oregon, Backyard Bible Club

Earlene Wagner of Trinity Lutheran Church in Oregon City reached out to children in her neighborhood this summer.

Sharing Christ and Life with Donavan in Atwater, California

Thurman Francisco of Holy Cross Lutheran Church shares of his care and outreach with a lung cancer patient.

Faith Lutheran Church, Kinston, N.C., VBS Ablaze!

Following the congregation's 50 Days Ablaze! experience, God blesses their VBS in volunteers and participants.

My Sharing Experience with a Witnessing Bracelet

Gregory Rachuy of Tucson, Arizona, shared his faith in a local grocery store parking lot.

Sharing with a Co-worker in Colorado Springs

Barry Rizk of Immanuel Lutheran Church shares The Way, The Truth, and The Life with a fellow teacher in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Reaching a Restaurant Worker in Houston during the Synod Convention

James Markus, of Oregon, shares hope and comfort with a man during the time in Houston for the Synod Convention.

Sharing Faith During Flight from Philadelphia to Synod Convention

A faith-sharing opportunity opened when a fellow airplane seat-mate noticed Rev. Larry Townsend reading The Reporter during his flight to the Synod Convention.

Witness to James on Firecrew

Shawn, of the LCMS Northwest District, shares Christ alone with a fellow Mormon, firecrew member.

Witnessing to a blind person on airplane

Shawn Neider of Wenatchee, Washington, used witness bracelet as opening to faith-sharing conversation.

Michigan District's Hell to Paradise Torch Relay Touches Hearts

Clayton Hubel shares of the Ablaze! Gospel touches during this June 2007 Michigan District outreach event.

Sharing Christ on Bus Ride from Airport to Convention Hotel

Synod Convention participant and member of the The 72 ministry, Dalton Noack, shares hope with fellow shuttle rider from airport to hotel in Houston, Texas.

Ice Cream Ministry reaches out to community--Ohio

Pastor Jim Herbolsheimer of Pilgrim Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Ohio, shares how the congregation reaches out to its community in a ice crea ministry event.

Bringing Unchurched Friend to a Youth Event, Minnesota

Faith Rattei of New Life Church - Lutheran of Hugo, Minn., tells of reaching the friend of a youth group member at a youth event.

My Sharing Experience

Roy Agnew of Millersville, Md., reached out to an Indian regular customer, telling him of his recent mission trip to India and his personal faith.

Reaching a New Student at Concordia Academy, Austin, Texas

Mark Liebenow of Concordia Academy Lutheran High School in Austin, Texas, shares the story of one student.

Sharing Hope During a Visit to Montana

Doug Kallesen of the Florida-Georgia District shared his faith during a recent visit to Montana.

Sharing Christ in a Men's Breakfast Bible Study, California

Ed Blonski of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ontario, Calif., shares Christ in a men's breakfast Bible study.

Sharing Hope and Encouragement in New Orleans, La.

Gary Faith, of the LCMS Southern District, shares this Ablaze! account.

Short-term Mission Trip to Brazil Touches Hundreds

Allen Piepenbrink shares how twelve members of Grace Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, Wis., helped in outreach in Brazil.

Reaching out to Asian Indian neighbors in the Chicago area

Shadrach Katari of Asian Indian Ministry in Chicago tells of outreach through their recent church picnic.

Sharing The 23rd Psalm in an Immigration Office

Chantel Yarmedo shares her faith and hope with a staff person of an immigration office in Newark, N.J.

Sharing Faith on Bus Enroute to LWML Convention

Rita Goodwin shared her faith and hope with a fellow bus passenger. [De Kalb, Ill.]

Sharing Hope with Business Man at a Motel Restaurant

Pat Morrison shares the Gospel with a troubled business man in San Diego, Calif.

Sharing the Word with Hotel Chef at LWML Convention

Two staff of the LWML Convention in Sioux Falls, S.D. share the Word of God with the hotel's morning chef.

Sharing at mother-in-law's nursing home

Debbie Ramel of West Bend, Wis., shares Christ in song, devotions, and Portals of Prayer with nursing home residents.

Sharing with waitress at LWML Convention

Carl Gnewuch, passes on this faith-sharing story from the LWML Convention in Sioux Fall, S.D.

Eric Salhberg shares Christ with daughter's friend's parents--Missouri

Eric Sahlberg of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, talked with his daughter's friend's parents about Jesus Christ at their home in St. Peters, Mo.

Tracking the Spirit--Northwest District

January to May 2007 faith-sharing activities reported from throughout the district.

Summer Term Bible Study at Texas A&M University

Paul Hoemann, the pastor of University Lutheran Chapel, reaches three international students in English converstation class.

New Visitor to Takenotsuka Lutheran Church--Japan

Rev. Motoo Suzuki of the Japan Lutheran Church (NRK) shares of friends bringing friends to a local NRK congregation.

Reaching Family Through Inviting Friend to Youth Group Event

Through the invitation of an 8th grade girl at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Kent, Mich., the Spirit touches a whole family.

Khakassia Village Outreach--Russia

LCMS World Mission in Russia supports Russian and Finnish partners in bringing the Word of God to more than 300 people.

Hospital Visit Provides Opportunity to Share Hope

Judy Rediger of Hope Lutheran Church, Aurora, Ohio, shares with hospital staff.

Car Accident turned Witnessing Opportunity

David Seabaugh of St. Paul, Minn., shared of Jesus' forgiveness in words and actions.

ESL Connection Class at Messiah Lutheran in Plano, Texas

Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano reached out to students and families of their ESL classes with a special approach.

Sharing Faith at a Local SnowBall Stand--Kennar, La.

Evan Arceneaux of Kennar, La., shared the Gospel message at a local snowball stand.

Sharing Faith and Hope with a Mother-to-be, Minn.

Rev. David Seabaugh of Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., reaches out and helps a co-worker of a church member.

Short-term Missionary Shares Testimony, Japan

Missionary Jonathan Blanke tells of Dr. Hisashi Nikaidoh's recent faith-sharing with students at Japan Lutheran College.

New Move-In Call in Hillsboro, Kan.

Pastor and elder of Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, Kansas, share Hope of Christ with a new neighbor.

My Sharing Experience, by Abraham Habteyesus

Abraham is a taxi driver in Seattle, Wash., and takes the given opportunities to witness to his passengers.

Building More than a Volleyball Court

Missionary Jeanette Groth in Cambodia explains how HKIS students shared the Gospel and God's love with people in Cambodia.

Gospel Presented in Kenya Utilizing a Witnessing Bracelet

Kevin Pieper of Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas, shares how mission team member, Paul Althoff, presented the Gospel to a man at a roadside stop in Kenya, and he in turn shared it with another.

2nd Annual Bikers' Blessing Service, Connecticut

St. Paul Lutheran in Greenwich, Conn., hosted their second annual event. One biker wrote of his thanks.

Connecticut Church Reaches Out to a Member's Daughter

Pastor John Perling shares how St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenwich, Connecticut, brings the Good News to people through a "triad" small group.

My Sharing Experience, by John Perling

John Perling of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Greenwich, Conn., reaches out through Bible book group.

Sharing Hope and Prayer with a Woman in Oklahoma

Kathy of First Lutheran Church in Ada, Olka., shares an "amazing" Ablaze! moment.

Food Pantry Ministry in Detriot, Mich., is Touching Hearts and Lives

Steven Essenburg of Lutheran City Ministries, Inc., shares how the food pantry reaches the neighbors around Nazareth Lutheran Church in Detroit.

Outreach Through an Easter Egg Hunt

Gerald Hartke shares good news from this second annual event hosted by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Oregon, Ohio.

Sharing with Neighbors in Greenfield, Wisconsin

Penney Winiarski, of Grace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis., explains how a foundation of friendship and fellowship with neighbors led these new friends to joining an Ablaze! small group and attending worship.

An Easter Ablaze! Opportunity

Kyle Knell shared the Easter message with co-workers in Great Falls, Montana.

Sharing Christ through a Seder Meal

Lynne Hoyer of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Ill., shares Christ with a friend through a Seder Meal.

Friendship Ablaze! in Temple, Texas

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple, Texas, is Ablaze! in first-time guests for their Ablaze! weeekend.

Sharing of God's Love for ALL People

Karen Little of Kenner, Louisiana, helps her neighbor see God's love in the middle of a difficult situation.

A Louisiana Student Shares the Good News with his Cousin

Garrett Haun of Atonement Lutheran School in New Orleans, La., was recently able to share the Good News of Jesus with his cousin.

Sharing at Work, (Wives Submit)

Dan Fuhrmann of McKinney, Texas, reaches out in Christian love for a co-worker with "a hard time believing."

Eddie from Amherst

Pastor Nate Reichle reaches out to a young man, serving at a relief camp in New Orleans, and tells him the story of Jesus.

My Sharing Experience

Frank McMurry of Carmel, Indiana, uses written letters to share the Gospel with close friends.

Classical Music Concert in Narva, Estonia

LCMS World Mission and Lutheran partners in Russia share the Good News of Jesus through music in neighboring Estonia.

Orphanage Outreach in Russia

Pastor Andrey Yurtaev, pastor of Holy Trinity in Moscow, reaches out to children during a mission outreach trip in January 2007.

My Sharing Experience

Eddie Weems shares the account of telling his best friend the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

My Sharing Experience

Dale Laxton ministers to a prison inmate with the Good News of Jesus in Orlando, Fla.

My Sharing Experience

Erwin Kranawetter of Newburgh, Ind., shared hope and Gospel of Jesus with a man grieving the loss of his wife in North Fort Myers, Fla.

Medical Mission Trip to Honduras

Rev. Daniel Schepmann of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City, Ga., shares great news from his congregation's mission trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Prison Ministry Outreach

Missionary Jon Muhly in Russia shares this Ablaze! report on behalf of a Russian Ablaze! partner, Slava Ostanin.

Hospitalization opens doors in Russia

Russian deacon, Gennadiy Moskalyov, is Ablaze! in reaching out to fellow patients and hospital personnel.

Rev. Mikhail Starilov's witnessing in Borisoglebsk, Russia

A pastor of the LCMS partner church body in Russia, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria, is Ablaze! in reaching out to the people of Russia.

My Sharing Experience

Jay DeBeir, with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, had an opportunity to share his faith during a flight because of a movie he was viewing.

Judge Shares with Timekeeper

The opportunity of being a debate tournament judge gives Dan Haselhuhn of Trinity Lutheran Church in Burlington, Kan., the opporunity to share the truth of Christ with a student timekeeper.

Outreach Mission in Eurasia

George Pirtle of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mancelona, Mich., shared the Good News during a 10-day mission trip in Eurasia.

Business Trip Opportunity to Share Faith

A member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Mich., shares his faith with a co-worker.

My Sharing Experience

Aaron Reinking, of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, Ga., shares of the opportunity he was provided to speak of Christ's love to a student.

Sharing with 2 Chinese Students

Conversation classes at University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, connect students to Christ, directly and indirectly.

Exchange Student

Sarah Battles of Marshall, Minn., reaches out to a new friend and brings her to church and Bible study.

My Sharing Experience

Susan Hoffmann of Keene, New Hampshire, responded to an invitation to share her faith, comfort, and the Good News of Jesus Christ.

India Teachers' Thanksgiving Service

LCMS missionary is Ablaze! in sharing the Gospel with 367 non-Christian faculty and staff of a school in India.

Ongoing Ambassadors For Christ in Michigan

Teen and adult team members of OAFC share the Good News of Jesus in Eaton Rapids, Mich.

Witness and Invitation to a Co-Worker in Wisconsin

Linda Seider of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., was given an opportunity to reach out to a co-worker.

Blind Outreach

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Colorado Springs, Colo., reaches out with the Good News to the blind and visually impaired.

Sharing Hope with a College Student in Texas

Paul Hoemann, campus pastor at Universtiy Lutheran Chapel, assures a Texas A&M Universtiy student of God's grace.

Home Bible Study Fellowships are Reaching Out

Small Groups Ablaze! at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fresno, Calif.

Trinity Lansing, Ill., is Ablaze!

Rev. Paul Appold shares the Gospel touches of members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansing, Ill.

Reaching Grandchildren of a Shut-In

Rev. Dieter Haupt of St. John's Lutheran Church in Grand Haven, Michigan reaches family of a shut-in.

Qinwu--International Student

Bryan Spang of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church presents the Gospel to a Penn State student through Bible study.

Starting a New Bible Study at Work

Good News from Jeret Koenig of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Indianola, Iowa.

Sharing Christ with a Family

Dr. Rodney Otto, of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., shares Good News about a family coming to Christ through a culmination of witnessing opportunities.

Sharing the True Meaning of Christmas

Joan Blackwell of Church of All Nations Lutheran Church in Hong Kong reaches out to students she tutors.

Sharing Hope with News Friends in Kenya

Jeanne and John Fries of Lecompton, Kan., spent a month in Kenya and shared their faith.

Witnessing Through Table Prayer at a Restaurant

Rev. Russ Sommerfeld of Nebraska District takes prayer request of waiter, opening to faith-sharing conversation.

Sunday School Christmas Program

Good news from Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Greenville, Michigan.

Putting Witnessing Training Into Action

Jeremy Stewart of St. Paul, Minn., reaches out at the Mall of America.

Internet Chat Forum Witnessing

Florida man, Benjamin Bahr, shares his faith online.

Campus Ministry New Paltz, NY

Ablaze! at the State University of New York, Pastor Robert E. Griffin

Sharing Hope with Woman in Distress

Pastor Tim Baldinger of Messiah Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N.C. gives woman hope through Jesus.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Boca Raton, Florida

50 Days Ablaze! experience helps this congregation share their faith.

Waiting to Enter a Health Club is an Ablaze! Opportunity

Pastor David Strohschein shares his faith while attending a conference in Orlando, Florida.

Sharing Faith Through Conversation at Son's Soccer Game

An Ablaze! moment by Carol Mittlestaedt of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Rego Park, N.Y.

Ablaze! at the Playstation 3 Waiting Line

Denny Dubay of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., steps out to share his faith.

Brazil--Follow-Up, More Witnessing

Rev. Mário Rafael Yudi Fukue, Passo Fundo, Brazil, shares this Ablaze! account. [Rev. Fukue is part of The Lutheran Church in Brazil (ILB), a partner church of the LCMS.]

Trinity Lutheran is Ablaze! in Florida

This congregation in Holly Hills is encouraging each other in faith-sharing.

Youth of Church of All Nations, Hong Kong, Ablaze! in Cambodia

Bill Leese, director of youth ministry at Church of All Nations, in Hong Kong, shares praise-worthy news from this service trip experience.

Airplane Faith Sharing

Rev. Philip Esala of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Kettering, Ohio, shares his hope in Jesus during a flight home.

Prayer, Witness at Restaurant

Leonard Fiedler of St. Louis, Mo., explains how a prayer for a waitress becomes an Ablaze! encounter

Missionary Robin McCoy giving hope to students in Thailand

Robin McCoy of Missouri, is serving as an LCMS World Mission long-term missionary in Thailand.

Ontonagon Church is Ablaze!

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ontonagon, Mich., is reaching children in their community.

Lunch Table Faith-Sharing

Lunch hour chatting is an opportunity for Sarah Battles of Marshall, Minn., to share her faith.