On June 29th, Bob and Tom, from the FreedomFest DC Outreach Team, went back to the Mall and set the tent up for just a couple of hours in the middle of the day. They talked to people from China, Philippines, Pakistan, Australia and all over America. In all they were able to speak to about 60 people and 20 of them asked Jesus into their hearts. A bitter sweet testimony was when a Pakistani woman brought her 2 teenage daughters into the booth. They were in America on a one month vacation. The mother and the youngest daughter were very receptive but the older daughter (looked to be about 17 or 18) was not very happy that her mom brought her into our tent to hear about Jesus. As Tom was going through the gospel, the daughter kept talking to her mother in an agitated voice. But the mom only wanted to hear about Jesus. As Tom finished with the gospel and asked them if they would trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior the mom and the youngest daughter bowed their heads and prayed to accept Christ. I am not sure what they have waiting for them in Pakistan when they return home but I have the feeling the mother sought us out specifically to make a stand for Jesus.

On Saturday, June 28th, Bob (an outreach leader on the FreedomFest DC Team) took about 9 teens to the Mall to do outreach. During the day they talked to about 300 people from around the world. One group really stands out. Four Hindus from India (2 actually living in India visiting relatives – the other 2 - here in America) came into our tent to hear the gospel and asked Jesus to be their Savior before they left. Five of the nine teens had never led anyone to Christ. By the end of the day each of them had led at least 4 people to the Lord.

Doing FreedomFest DC is a step of faith each year. We depend on the donations and contributions of our friends, churches, ministries and businesses each year.   We’re grateful to God that we always met our budget each year for the last 22 years.

Please prayerfully consider donating this year to help us meet our costs. All funds go toward the costs of FreedomFest DC. Costs include things like tents and staging rental, the generator rental, set up equipment, sound production, Bibles, literature and banners and signs.

You may send donations to:

Christ On the Mall

c/o Metro Community Ministries

P.O. BOx 926

Clarksburg, MD 20871

Thank you!

As the 4th approaches, please pray for the outreach. Also, please feel free to print out the prayer requests here and email them around.

Key Prayer Items for FreedomFest DC 2008

1. For people that we will connect with on the Mall who need a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

2. For unity that honors God for all of the churches and ministries serving together before, during and after the 4th.

3. For thousands to be impacted by the life-changing message of Jesus Christ and by the love that the churches and ministries show them.

4. For the Team Leaders and helpers on the many ministry teams.

5. For the Holy Spirit to empower believers as they share the gospel and their lives with people.

6. For God to draw people over to our area who need Christ.

7. For the finances needed to cover the costs of the tents, staging, sound needs, equipment, supplies, Bibles and literature.

8. For the speakers and the many musical groups.

9. For weather to be nice - no or little rain - and just hot enough to draw people to our FREE WATER tent.

10. For the many children and youth that will experience our Kids and Youth Ministry.

11. For the many volunteers who be sharing and serving.

12. For relationships between like-minded churches and ministries to grow - and continue throughout the year with other community outreaches and relational connections.

13. For follow up and connection after the 4th with people who begin a relationship with Christ on the Mall and fill out a Spiritual Decision Card. Pray for our ReachOUT Follow Up Team as they do this.

14. For everyone to have fun and enjoy FreedomFest DC!