I-10 Bridge workers fed by OBC workers
December 5th, 2006
On Friday, December 1, our Men’s Ministry led a group of 40 Olive members, both men and women, to serve lunch and minister to the people constructing the I-10 Bridge. It was a fantastic experience! Over 200 workers came through the line to get a great meal of fried catfish, gumbo and all the fixins’. As the workers sat around enjoying the meal, our people interacted with them sharing the Gospel and making some new friends. A group from the Hispanic Mission that meets at our church joined us and made an impact with the Spanish-speaking workers. One crew team leader told me he had never had this happen in over 25 years of bridge construction.
This is the kind of work our church must continue to be about in Pensacola. As we find people with needs, it is our job to reach out in Jesus’ name. Saying thank you to these workers was a good thing. As we met with the workers, the announcement was made that December 19 is the day for the completion of the first span of the bridge. This is the day we have all been waiting for. The second bridge span is to be completed by September 1, 2007.
Here is another word about our Men’s Ministry. The next monthly Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study is planned for this Saturday, December 9. We will begin at 7:30 in Passmore Hall. I will be speaking. I invite men of all ages to join us.
In 30 days I will begin an eight-day evangelistic meeting in Romania. I am asking you to join me in prayer for the meeting. The dates are January 7-14, 2007. Ask the Lord to anoint me with the spirit of the evangelist for these nights. I will be serving with our good friend Dr. Paul Negrut. Begin today praying for the Father to prepare the hearts of the hearers.
Pastor Ted Traylor