West Cocoa Chat

A roll of quarters sounds like a basic survival tool in the Big Easy or any big city. In this case they are meant to break the ice.

One of the serendipities of attending the Spiritual Growth (besides hanging out with yours truly) Workshop for Zack and Steven was attending Randy Harris’ keynote address last Friday. Randy told the story of some of his students taking a roll of quarters to a local Laundromat. As folks would come in to do their laundry they would offer to pay for their washing and drying as well as offer conversation if they so desired.

I was sitting beside Steven and Zack when they heard Randy’s story. Their little beady eyes lit up and I could see their wheels turning. So last night they headed out to a Laundromat with a roll of quarters, a stack of Bibles, and a burning desire to share themselves and the Gospel with anybody who would listen.

I’ll try to give you an update when I hear from them today. God bless.

Update - Just got off the phone (noon) with Steven. About 10 folks allowed them to pay for their laundry last night. They invited all of them to the Wednesday night dinner and service (which they are leading) at the Carrollton Ave. Church tonight. I asked Steven if anybody "blew them off." He said everyone they spoke to was willing to engage them in conversation. I don't know the names of any of these folks but we lift them up to Jesus. May their encounter with Steven and Zack be the start of their walk with the Lord.

// posted by cwinwc @ 8:32 AM