Kununurra Minister Daniel Faricy recently lead a ‘Share the gospel month’ to give people a launchpad to invite their friends to consider the claims of Christ.
The congregation was delighted that 12 people came to their outreach event and others came to a Sunday service, where some big questions were asked, such as ‘How can a good God allow good people to suffer?’
Daniel said: “We are a tourist town with visitors coming to church every week and I seek to preach the gospel clearly every Sunday.
“Sharing our faith is something we ought to be doing all the time but it’s also helpful to have a focussed time to give people a boost to share the good news that brings salvation.”
Perhaps most significantly, many church members stepped outside their comfort zone and, for the first time, invited friends to hear Jesus’ offer of salvation. There has also been a greater commitment to pray for the lost, and for evangelism to become part of the church’s DNA.
Daniel said the idea followed a difficult year (2020) for the church after one-third of members left Kununurra due to Covid-19 and energy levels around town and in the church were low.
Daniel began by strengthening people from God’s word in the lead up, preaching through 1 Corinthians 1-4 and reminding people of the message of the cross that is the power and wisdom of God.\
People embraced three aims during the month: to invite a friend to church; invite a friend to the outreach curry night; invite a friend to a meal and pray for the opportunity to share the gospel with them. The curry night was a highlight and generated much thankfulness to God.