Older Ones-You Are an Asset to the Congregation

                                                                                                                                             

It Meant Her Life 

A young woman was passing by our literature cart. After greeting the woman, the elderly sister at the cart asked if she could share an encouraging scripture The sister read Jeremiah 29:11, which states that Jehovah has thoughts of peace and not of calamity. The sister asked, "Do you notice what kind of future God's wants for you?" 

                                                                                               

The young woman was visibly touched. Eyes filled with tears, she answered: "He wants me to have a future of peace and hope. Thank you so much for that verse. I believe this was the answer to my prayer. I have been dealing with so many trials lately, one after another. Things have been so difficult that I was thinking of taking my own life. This morning I prayed to God to show me a sign that he still cares about me, and then you-a complete stranger-stop me and read a verse that show exactly what God's thoughts are for me. This is no coincidence."

The sister showed the woman several articles on jw.org that can help her use the Bible to deal with suicidal thoughts. The sister then explained how the Bible study course works and invited her to our meetings. The following week, the woman attended the weekend meeting and has now begun studying i the Enjoy Life Foreve! brochure. 

Whatever your age, can you share in cart witnessing? 

Next time: Do You Remember ?

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