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CONTENTS “Then Jesus said to His disciples,

‘The harvest is plentiful but the

workers are few. Ask the Lord
of the harvest, therefore, to

send out workers into His

harvest field.’

Matthew 9:37, 38

It is a great blessing and a privilege to present It really is a very simple Objective. Not
someone with a Bible or Testament, especially necessarily easy, the Enemy is always trying
when you consider that it may be the first time to disrupt and hinder our work, and sharing
that they have ever held a copy of the precious our faith can be a challenge for many of us,
Word of God, with all the potential in the Word but it is simple.
to change their life for all eternity and by God’s Earlier this year, we launched an initiative
grace many others too. to encourage members of GOOD NEWS for

Recently, having given someone a New Everyone! to ‘Just Ask’ those they know if
Testament, and afterwards praying that they they would be willing to consider becoming a
would read the Scriptures and come to know member and helping in the important work of
Jesus, it struck me that maybe it was the first placing and presenting the precious Word of
time that person had ever been prayed for, the God in the many areas of everyday life where
first time their name had been mentioned in we are presently able to work.
heaven. When we give someone a Testament Therefore, through this ‘Editorial’, I am asking
there is a transaction on earth but, when we YOU, will you join us in our mission? The From the Executive Director
pray for them, something takes place in heaven. question of time commitment is often raised.
The Father hears their name mentioned in prayer, You may be able to give a little of your time, you
maybe for the very first time, as we pray for them may be able to give more. Please be assured that
to read the Testament and come to know Jesus. every contribution of time is greatly valued and
It is a very powerful and humbling thought. will be used of the Lord towards another person
The verse quoted at the top of this page reminds being introduced to Jesus.
us that workers are needed for the Lord’s work. You can read a further article, ‘Investing Time’,
I came across the following quote recently: about the blessings of membership, on page 18.
"The harvest has never been greater. But Jesus To receive more information about membership
noted, “The labourers are few.” Why? How come and to ask any questions, please email
there aren’t enough workers to gather in the amanda@goodnewsuk.com.
crop? There are certainly enough professing Finally, but most importantly, please “Ask the
Christians to make a dent in the harvest, but Lord of the harvest……to send out workers”,
we don’t seem to want to go. Is it a fear that more members to join in the work of GOOD
we may fail? Are we afraid that people will NEWS for Everyone!
reject us and our message?"
“As long as it is day, we must do the works
In terms of GOOD NEWS for Everyone! we of Him who sent me. Night is coming, when
urgently require more workers in our small no-one can work.”
area of God’s vast “harvest field”, members to John 9:4
be involved in the distribution of Scriptures
throughout the United Kingdom. Yours in Christ
The Objective of GOOD NEWS for Everyone! as
stated in the Constitution is as follows:
The Objective of the Association is to introduce
others to the Lord Jesus Christ by: Iain J Mair
• Placing, presenting and/or distributing the
Holy Bible, or portions of the Holy Bible, Executive Director
in various areas of everyday life.
• Engaging in personal witnessing.
• Associating together for service and
encouragement.

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