Easter 2011

This past Friday, Samantha and myself had the wonderful opportunity to pass out gospel tracts to thousands of people. 

Every "good Friday" thousands of devout Catholics make a pilgrimage to the little town of Chimayo. In this little town there is a little church that is said to have healing dirt. This church is a very sacred place for many Catholic people. Many people who make this walk, walk well over 20 miles praying rosaries, and carrying crucifixes. Sometimes as big as person. Most people do not walk for themselves, but rather for others. For sick family members or friends. The hope is that God will show favor on them and heal their loved one. Others walk as a penance for their sins, or a way to show their love for God. In past years this walk was more serious, but in recent years it has become more of a social event. 

The little church called the Santuario de Chimayo

This is a picture from inside the church. Pictured here is the sacred/healing dirt.

Full size cross

Yet sadly almost all of these people have never heard the true message of Salvation. Each year God has blessed, with many saved, and many more hearing for the First time God gift of Salvation!

It is our goal not to hurt people or offend, but rather to share the TRUTH. It has been such a blessing to share with people the Gospel Truth!

 I am so grateful for the opportunity to go out soul-winning with my best friend and love Samantha!

To seek and to save is a great book on Soul-winning.

We also passed out a book called Survivor. This book is about an abortion survivor. It presents the wonderful plan of salvation as well as hope for those who have had an abortion.
www.JamesWilkins.org

Then the next day we had an Easter lunch with Samantha's family. It was a great time of fellowship and a time to remember the Resurrection of the LORD!!

Below are some the treats Samantha made for the dinner.

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Yummy Veggie Tray

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:6