This report comes from team leader Mark with our Eastern Market SPSE team in Detroit, Michigan:

Eric and I returned to the farmer’s market on a sunny and mild Saturday morning in late September. Traffic at the market was lower than usual, and we got off to a slow start, though there were still plenty of people to evangelize.

A street performer quickly approached our table. I immediately recognized him and remembered talking to him last year. Likewise, he remembered me and how we prayed together last time. His visit today was short but cordial, and it’s good that he has a positive memory of us.

There were three separate times when someone either ignored or rejected our outreach but quickly changed their mind. A group of four young adults initially passed us, but then one of the women wanted a necklace with a medal and crucifix. Her interest convinced all of the others to follow. Later on, a middle-aged couple declined our offers, kept walking, but stopped and received prayer on their way back.

Near the end of the outing, I spotted a family of three passing by, and I addressed the father first. They kept walking for another couple of seconds until the teenage son turned around and came back to us. I offered him a free Rosary, and every family member accepted one. The father said, “We were just talking about this.” I responded, “That’s very providential; maybe that’s a sign from God.” They didn’t respond to take but ended the conversation and walked away.

Pray for all of those we met last Saturday, especially those who rejected our outreach.