Last service with Dave Shumate

You Are the Key (John 4:7, 9)

7 – There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water.  Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. . .

9 – Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria?  for the Jews has no dealings with the Samaritans.

The Savior showed interest.  He spoke to her.  He asked of her.

What can you do? 

Pray fervently.  Matthew 9:37-38 – send forth, to propel, to throw out.  This is urgent.  We need decisive action on the part of the Lord of the harvest.

Establish contacts.  Restaurants.  WalMart.  La Estrellita, Tienda Mexicana.  Activities.  Soccer.

Hand out literature.  El Puente de Dios, a la vida eterna (order from Media).  The “want to” is more important than the “how to”.  Share.  *Hispanics are relatively open to take and read tracts. 

*You have the resources to get them the truth.

Learn basic Spanish. Do not be afraid to try.  Do not necessarily feel the need to become fluent.  You don’t have to read Don Quixote in the original (laughter).  Just have an open heart.  Care.  Let’s try

Buenos dias – Good morning

Buenas tardes (noches) – Good afternoon (evening)

Como esta usted? – How are you?

Muy bien, gracias – Very well, thank you.

Adios – Goodbye

Tengo algo para usted – I have something for you.

Favor de leerlo – Please read it

Viene de la Biblia – It comes from the Bible

Es gratis – Is is free

Jesucristo es el camino – Jesus Christ is the way

Now, Juan 3:16 . . . in Spanish.  Porque de tal manera amo Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigenito, para que todo aquel que en el cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna

How beautiful is this verse!  Can you learn Spanish enough to open up a heart

Understand Hispanic culture.  Diversity.  Religion.  Relationships.  Time. 

Reach young people.  Over 80% youth are US-born.  A majority of US Latino students report English as their primary language.  One-third of American Hispanics are under the age of 18. 

Think of Revelation 3:8

Are we going to move through the door?  What are we going to do with the opportunity?