Just What We Needed!

In the last issue of the newsletter we featured a request for free Scriptures from a church in downtown Vancouver. They wrote, “Every week we have many requests for Bibles, and we never seem to have enough to go around.” Shortly after this, we received a call from a women’s group who wanted to give a donation to LifeLight Ministries in memory of someone who had passed away recently. I mentioned this need to them and suggested that their donation could go for this project. What perfect timing!
Immanuel was so appreciative of the Scriptures we sent them. He sent a note of appreciation to the women’s group:
“Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. The Bibles are just what we needed and are filling specific needs for specific people. Many have already benefited and were so delighted to receive a Bible. As soon as we opened a box there was someone who wanted and needed one right then and there. PTL! She had asked for a Bible, in the New Living Translation, but we didn’t have any. To her delight, the Bibles we received were in that translation!
“We have a small distribution table and someone is stationed there to help people get what they need. Some of the Scriptures deal specifically with addictions. The person at the table was delighted but, at the same time, a little reluctant to suggest to people: ‘This one is helpful for addictions,’ not wanting to offend anyone. However, several people came and asked for that particular one, with comments like ‘May I have one too?’ and ‘I hear you have Bibles for addicts.’
“The person at the table was excited! The next Sunday he wanted us to announce that we had Scriptures available specifically to help people with addictions—so he went from wanting to be very discreet to boldly advertising it!
“I am sharing these experiences with you so you can rejoice with us in the lives that are being touched. We are grateful that we can work together as one body in Christ, impacting people for eternity. God bless you abundantly.”
Immanuel