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spending ome of the group used

break in a survey to begin a

liz syner conversation. Chris Staton

gives his strategy. "I usually
jerem y

used a one-liner to start
dillard
conversations with people. I

simply asked them, 'Do you

live in New York?' or 'Are you

from around here?' in order to

get them to talk."

T 5:00 AM on Saturday, March 13, 2004, a bleary-

k. eter St. John express­

eyed group of fifty-five people from the college embarked on ed his thoughts about the

a week-long spring break mission trip to New York City. training sessions. "The

speakers were excellent.
From that very first morning the Lord evidenced His pres­

They gave us several strate­

ence with the group. Through His grace the entire group gies and principles to think

survived the tight security of Tampa International Airport about as we approached

people. I felt that we learned
and safely arrived in New York City. All of the luggage also

a lot in those teaching ses­

arrived safely with the exception of one missing wallet! sions and they helped me as

“Never fear! Mr. Trainer is here! And, he's loaded!” I talked to people.”

From the moment the Song airplane touched down

at LaGuardia, the group began to take in the many sights ee no evil, hear no evil,

speak no evil. Miriam
of New York City. The sightseeing continued throughout

Brierley, Erin Cochran, and

the week, but it was not the group's main objective. They Jenn Groschel imitate the fa­

had come to New York to spread the Gospel of Christ, and mous pose to relieve stress.

spread it they did. The students passed out between 18,000 Students used many methods

to witness. Some students
and 19,000 tracts over the course of the week. Members en­ waited for people to stop and

gaged the people of New York City in conversation, seeking listen to the singing and

to lead them to a saving knowledge of Christ. Many shared preaching. Others dispersed

throughout the surrounding
the Gospel with others for the very first time. Jonathan
streets and parks seeking

Norris said, “It was awesome to be able to share the Gospel opportunities to witness.

with people who had never heard it before.”

supplement