Over a year into deputation - and we continue to have new church experiences.
Yesterday we were at Gateway Baptist Church. Michael presented our ministry and then entertained questions! That is when the fun began. The church was the most inquisitive church we have encountered so the question and answer time lasted the longest we have ever experienced!
It is really the anticipation and suspense of not having any idea what you are about to be asked, in front of a crowd, that makes this stressful. The people asked all kinds of questions about our ministry, who we are, and what we believe.
Some of the questions Michael was asked include:
On which day of the year did Mary give birth to Christ?
Does the earth rotate around the sun or does the sun rotate around the earth?
After responding that the earth revolves around the sun, it was quickly explained to him how he was mistaken and how he has adopted a modern day lie!
Although I questioned the relevance and importance of some of these questions, the pastor did ask a very important question of a potential missionary - “What is the gospel?”
I am surprised that up to this point, we have never been asked this. There are so many interpretations and false gospel presentations - it was a great question to have us clarify.
This was a nice little church with a great spirit. We are glad the Lord open the door for us to visit with them.
4 comments:
the yellow one is the sun
Wow. I always cringe when missionaries open themselves up for public questions. No matter where you are, you usually get some doozies and I feel so bad for the poor man who has to answer. Sounds like you had a couple this time. We'll continue to pray for each new experience that meets you on your way!:)
BTW - I mentioned this to my husband and he had a good response. The universe is set up symbolically - the Earth revolves around the Sun as the People are to revolve around the SON. It's all sun/Son-centered.
He had a ton of other physics lessons, etc., but that was the one I liked the most!
How did you respond, anyway? Or, did you just politely bow out of that one?
Victoria -
I wish I politely bowed out!
I was silly enough to say "It is my understanding that the earth revolves around the sun."
* heads shook in disappointment *
I liked your husband's point!
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