Only having had the term "Gideons" swiftly cross my ear before, I was pretty clueless of what I've signed myself up for. Bible distributing, yeah but how? where? Nevertheless, waking up with anticipation that my day would be enriched and tremendously blessed-- that was the easy bit. Waiting for a bus while I communicated with my Partner In Crime at the other bus station was also no biggie, however public transportation can indeed be a form of annoyance when the need to be punctual is vital.
Furthermore, Klang!?! Now, that I've heard a plentiful amount of times. Where was it though? We never had the ACTUAL experience of ACTUALLY being in Klang but ah wells.. Once there, we met up with Michelle, whom I've seen before but never had the pleasure of meeting. The reading-writing-sporting type of girl, definitely was a ball getting to know her, sadly we had to split up when Mr. David & Mr. Vincent arrived. We parted from Michelle as she went into another car, but took the initiative to keep in contact about where we were and what we were doing, because it definitely would be a task working with new adults on her own.
The introduction was simple and brief, the kind that I like. "I'm so-and-so, you must be so-and-so. Great having you with us!" Anywayz, we first headed to a hotel in Klang, Hotel Histana where we would be distributing some bibles. Placing them in hotel rooms, the lobby and any other area where permission was granted. We talked to the manager, Mr. Loy who came so close to opening up to us when we wanted to pray for him, so close! but I guess having four people in a closed room while two are preaching and two are interceding, brought out some nerves in him but that is what following up is for :)
Next were the clinics, majority of them had friendly nurses and receptionists but what made it greater was how Mr. David presented each of the bibles to them. He was assertive yet friendly enough to make you want to comply with him. Man of God indeed! Though a few turned us down but there are heaps more that need to hear about the good news and let not one or even two dampen our spirits or shatter our hope to see the lost saved, as Jade once said, everyone deserves to hear it AT LEAST ONCE and whether or not they choose to make that bold move is theirs and their entirely.
Moving on, schools! Now this, I was looking forward to. I personally have a strong inclination towards children though they may not feel the same way at times, Haha! They have an innocence about them, many even have this glow in their everyday smile. So while waiting for the primary school to end their classes, we got our boxes ready and were believing God for these children to the bibles home and through whatever method be blessed by the word as how we have been. The kids stormed out of the gates and were curious to see these people standing around with little books in their hand. Coming right up to ask and querying came almost naturally to them, looking at their faces could only bring a sense of joy and warmth. 200+ bibles were distributed to students, parents, guards and more!
The balance were then given to Wesley Methodist School where the principal, Mrs. Fernandez provided great hospitality. Photos were taken along the way with Vince's old 2005 camera that had the tendency to turn off before photos were snapped. LOL. A blessing and enriching experience, it was. Seeing people willingly accept what we offered, although not being a Christian was enlightening. It made me realize that there are people who in fact are open enough for us to share Christ about them but we have to get out of our little nest of comfort and do precisely that.
Tired and feeling extremely hot after the long day, David treated us to lunch where Vincent was introduced to Hor Fun and chopsticks, lol. It was such a fulfilling day, we felt that much was achieved though salvation may be a while away but the seed is sowed and we pray for God to continue to knock on the doors of their heart. Where with that they too will be able to experience and encounter God in the manner we have.
The Gideons are indeed a group of men who are passionate about God and play their part in the community they're in. I salute them for their effort and the kind of optimism they have in seeing God's kingdom come to past. These men are dedicated and have a lot in them to give. They've blessed the rest around them and furthermore, blessed myself as well.
A total of 671
English + Chinese bibles and new testaments were given out :)
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