Straight From the Journal: Ireland Day 4-Fog and Fish

This morning was the second lecture. It was a more typical Irish day; colder and rainier. After lunch, we tried some direct, walk-up evangelism, and we had some small books of the Gospel of John. I was partnered with Jan, who was also pretty quiet, so we had a more difficult time approaching people. The area we were in, people were pretty busy, and either said no (upon seeing what I was holding), or were on phones, or were walking quickly by with earbuds in. So that was a little discouraging, but I did get to gibe several Gospels away, so hopefully they will be read, and God will do what He does-save sinners. I was especially encouraged by a man from Cork Baptist named Joe who helped prep us. He kept saying "I'm not a teacher, I'm not a pastor" but he walked us through a significant chunk of scripture. He told us, with his thick Cork accent, his testimony. And all about his passion to share the Gospel with his people.
We had a lovely diner at Cronin's; a place that hasn't changed for 100 years. It was quiet and had very good fish and chips, and a lovely view of the harbor. We could see Currabinny from the parking lot, even though it was a half an hour driver. I went for a short hike through the woods. and ran down the end of the trail, and straight up to the fence on the pier. It was still dusk and a little cloudy-I was amazed at the Lord's handiwork. After I got back we finished the day with some great fellowship. And snacks, of course.

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