Penrith Show was again blessed with a warm sunny day and record crowds attending. Our position was similar to last year opposite the Bouncy Castle not forgetting the Ice Cream Van only a few yards away. A continuous stream of people passed us from mid morning until late afternoon, many were local people, some we recognised from Appleby and Kirkby Stephen area and, as usual, many people from further afield on holiday. Once again the Guessing Box was popular giving a good opportunity to speak to Parents and Children. A number of children who we spoke to also listened as we used the Flipper Flopper to explain the Gospel and left with one accompanied by the tract “How to have a good friend” and literature for their parents. Some young people from Kirkby Stephen spoke to us when we encouraged them to think about the Christian message and on leaving accepted “Reason to Believe” and Purpose of Life.”
A young lady, who worked in a local Building Society had a number of questions regarding why God allows suffering. We trust our talk together along with the literature would help to answer her questions and lead her to the Lord Jesus Christ. Again we were to have the joy of meeting many Christians including a family from Cookstown in Northern Ireland and Chris who was saved at Appleby Show a few years ago – it was good to have a chat and encourage him to meet with local Christians. Reflecting on the day, we thank the Lord for the freedom to speak to so many people, some who just spoke in passing and accepting tracts, others asking for a Bible and looking for answers. Do pray the seed will fall on good ground. Ron Marston and John Heron |
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