Lancaster, PA. Praise God for the opportunity to evangelize alongside our friends at WHYF (Holy Family Radio) this last Friday and Saturday at the Dillsburg Farmers Fair. We had a total of about ten people (including some deacons) who assisted in manning the booth. Although our time was cut short by bad weather on Sat. afternoon, we were able to meet, pray with and evangelize well over a 100 fairgoers in the street or in the booth in this mainly Protestant/secular area.
A few of the many encounters:
– Numerous teenagers were intrigued by the Crucifixes, Holy Medals/Cards and Rosaries, and the explanations of their purpose. One group of boys especially appreciated the example of the saints and how they can be one’s advocate. After I discerned that St. Teresa of Calcutta (and her work among the poorest) would be a great saint for a certain teen in a group, the young lady visibly teared up and readily accepted the medal, card and was open for personal prayer for God’s calling on her life.
– A 6-year-old boy at our children’s table “randomly” drew from our token bowl a St. Cecilia chip (patron saint of music). This stunned his mother, as the boy is fascinated by music, as evidenced by the balloon toy guitar he was carrying. We all joined in prayer with mom for his future vocation, asking St. Cecilia for her prayers as well.