Post by Jesse Morrell on Mar 25, 2006 19:49:03 GMT -5
We were able to spend a week preaching in Tennesee on two Universities; Memphis University in Memphis and Tennesee State University in Nashville.
Both campuses were open and we were able to have good meetings.
In Memphis the security didn't know exactly were to put us, but they eventually gave us a spot and allowed us to preach.
In Nashville the police halted us and said we needed a permit from the school and also a lisence from the State of Tennessee. We went to the administration and I was able to negotation with them to allow us to preach for two days in a specific location. Once we recieved permission from the admin, we went back out to the campus, but the police rolled up on us again!
Here is that picture:
But they checked with the admin and said we could preach since we approved it through the admin.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, TX
Quote from Memphis:
"What you ar doing is the right thing. Don't ever doubt that." Mark, a Christian Student
Email from Memphis Student:
I was walking across campus yesterday and heard your preaching from across the way. I totally disagreed with what you were saying, but had to get to class and was not able to participate in the discussion. Then today I was between classes yet again and heard you. I came over prepared to argue. It was then that I was touched.
I listened to you for a minute or so then proceeded to talk to the gentleman in the brown coat that was doing all the picture taking. I had planned my strategies carefully and was ready to debate. I found it very easy to talk to him. He was very gentle and calm in his responces to my questions instead of your typical in your face answering. And what really hit was how he admitted that it WAS difficult to overcome the sin (in subject)... he kept it real.
Though I did not agree with things you preached, I am not writing this to argue about what is right/wrong but to tell inform you on what I thought. I believe in God, but am far from where I should be in my relationship with him. My opinion about the three of you (being that of your typical bible pusher/holier than thow) changed when I watched the ugly, hateful mob try to tear your words, signs, ideals to pieces. I am so imbarressed that my University... that anyone would act in such a manor. But when the three of you stood there,on your own accord, and took all that abuse without lashing back, that earned mad respect in my book. And the fact that you are so pationate in what you believe that you set out to spread the word WOW.
As I left, after talking to the gentleman in the brown coat, there was the abuntant amount of joy and saddness that fell upon me at the same time. I belive that was God saying 'Hey, I'm here.' It just so happened I was questioning him just this weekend. Point being, I admire what you are doing, and wanted to let you know that you did in fact make a difference in someone's life, me. Thank you.
-Alex "
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESEE, NASHVILLE
"Glad somebody is doing it." Random Student
"You are very brave for doing what ya'll are doing." Random Student
"I saw you guys yesturday and I said it was hate. But I actually listened today and you guys are just preaching the Word. So I just wanted to say I'm sorry." Courtney
"Ya'll just keep it up." Random Student
PHOTO GALLERY FOR MEMPHIS: www.openairoutreach.com/gallery/memphis
PHOTO GALLERY FOR NASHVILLE: www.openairoutreach.com/gallery/Nashville
Both campuses were open and we were able to have good meetings.
In Memphis the security didn't know exactly were to put us, but they eventually gave us a spot and allowed us to preach.
In Nashville the police halted us and said we needed a permit from the school and also a lisence from the State of Tennessee. We went to the administration and I was able to negotation with them to allow us to preach for two days in a specific location. Once we recieved permission from the admin, we went back out to the campus, but the police rolled up on us again!
Here is that picture:
But they checked with the admin and said we could preach since we approved it through the admin.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, TX
Quote from Memphis:
"What you ar doing is the right thing. Don't ever doubt that." Mark, a Christian Student
Email from Memphis Student:
I was walking across campus yesterday and heard your preaching from across the way. I totally disagreed with what you were saying, but had to get to class and was not able to participate in the discussion. Then today I was between classes yet again and heard you. I came over prepared to argue. It was then that I was touched.
I listened to you for a minute or so then proceeded to talk to the gentleman in the brown coat that was doing all the picture taking. I had planned my strategies carefully and was ready to debate. I found it very easy to talk to him. He was very gentle and calm in his responces to my questions instead of your typical in your face answering. And what really hit was how he admitted that it WAS difficult to overcome the sin (in subject)... he kept it real.
Though I did not agree with things you preached, I am not writing this to argue about what is right/wrong but to tell inform you on what I thought. I believe in God, but am far from where I should be in my relationship with him. My opinion about the three of you (being that of your typical bible pusher/holier than thow) changed when I watched the ugly, hateful mob try to tear your words, signs, ideals to pieces. I am so imbarressed that my University... that anyone would act in such a manor. But when the three of you stood there,on your own accord, and took all that abuse without lashing back, that earned mad respect in my book. And the fact that you are so pationate in what you believe that you set out to spread the word WOW.
As I left, after talking to the gentleman in the brown coat, there was the abuntant amount of joy and saddness that fell upon me at the same time. I belive that was God saying 'Hey, I'm here.' It just so happened I was questioning him just this weekend. Point being, I admire what you are doing, and wanted to let you know that you did in fact make a difference in someone's life, me. Thank you.
-Alex "
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESEE, NASHVILLE
"Glad somebody is doing it." Random Student
"You are very brave for doing what ya'll are doing." Random Student
"I saw you guys yesturday and I said it was hate. But I actually listened today and you guys are just preaching the Word. So I just wanted to say I'm sorry." Courtney
"Ya'll just keep it up." Random Student
PHOTO GALLERY FOR MEMPHIS: www.openairoutreach.com/gallery/memphis
PHOTO GALLERY FOR NASHVILLE: www.openairoutreach.com/gallery/Nashville