Cross Vigil Day 13

DAY 13: Wednesday 13 September

No sooner were we in place when several taxis came around the corner. During the first weeks there were none, but within the 1st 10 to 15 minutes today there were 5 or 6. Each of the drivers slowed down as they passed the new tourist attraction - the man standing with the cross. They would share with their passengers what they know about what's going on. One driver pulled over and invited me to speak with 6 or 7 in his taxi. He said, "Hey Pastor! I'm telling these people that you do your bit for peace", and then invited me to speak with for a few moments. They looked like they were from Texas. The 10 gallon hat gave it away!

Sooner after they had gone, three of my dependents turned up; my wife Kathleen; daughter Paula, and grandson Ethan. Paula works as a secretary in a Catholic School. She told me that one of the girls walked across the office floor yesterday looking like she was carrying something over her shoulder and asked, "Who's this?" One of the girls said, "I don't know; who is it?" She replied, "It's Paula's carrying the cross! I pass him everyday coming over to work!"

Our day was filled with waving at motorists; saying a friendly "hello" to passers by; helping Chinese find their way through Belfast; chatting with those stopped to enquire or who came along to support. One van driver stopped and got out of his van. He said he had passed me several times and wanted to know what I was doing. After I explained he told me he was a Baptist Christian. Before he left he told me he was going to a prayer meeting at his church and he would get the people to join with me in prayer.

Last night I had thought of Sam (the man with no legs), and I decided that if he stops by again I would talk with him about being a Christian. Well, he came by again today. So I took the opportunity. He told me he thinks about it often. I did not push him on it, but he said he would call back and see me tomorrow. Pray for Sam.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by today.

          

Speaking with American tourists       My dependents: wife; D & G.S

         

Helping Chinese man find his way     Baptist believer stops his van

         

The chat is always good             A blast from the past!

     Maybe I'll take this thing on the road!

Pledges so far to be added to the United in Hope concert is approx. $1,700. Thanks.

Still being a God-influence.

Jack