The Ambassador in the coffee shop

We recently received an email from someone who was taking the mandate to be an Ambassador for Christ very seriously. The first story in the email is about being proactive and offering to do a study with a friend. The second little story illustrates how God can use us when we (as individuals and as a church) are ready to share the Good News at any moment. Some encouragement for a Monday morning!

My Korean friend and I met regularly in a coffeeshop and read through The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus in a coffee shop all through fall. When we finished, she told me with tears that “this book taught me so much, I must share it with my Korean friends.” She proceeded to contact two Korean neighbours and they began meeting up regularly a couple weeks ago to go through the book together.

And recently, I was in a meeting at church but excused myself briefly. While I was out in the hall, I noticed a woman looking lost. I asked if I could help her. “I’m having a Bible study with some Chinese, and I don’t know what I’m doing! ” she exclaimed. “I’m from Brazil and don’t know many church people here. I’m wondering if there’s anyone here in this church who can help me?”

I smiled and said I’ve studied the Bible with many Chinese, using The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus. She hadn’t heard of it. Fortunately, our pastor keeps copies in his office to give out, so I was able to get a copy and give it her. I also offered to help her with any questions she may have.