Witnessing by post

[Tanj]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

 

[Citizen of the Kingdom]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

That was hell?

 

[Sketcher]

I haven't heard of it. Kind of surprising with COVID and all.

 

[Tanj]

That was hell?

Well, since you asked so nicely...

"My mother a week before she died her spirit was taken to a lake of Fire in Hell. Stated there were alot of people was in the Fire. They were yelling out, and Satans had tried to pull her into the Fire* Then she passed away a week after <date supplied> Only God knows about her spirit right now"

* At this point there's a ^ with the extra line "Then Lord Jesus appeared and said you need to pray!"

Note: Direct transliteration provided, spelling and grammar issues included

 

[Tanj]

I haven't heard of it. Kind of surprising with COVID and all.

I'd argue a letter drop is relatively COVID safe compliant.

 

[Mark Quayle]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

I'm guessing you should get ready for a follow-up. Maybe asking for money or for a following...

 

[A_JAY]

Maybe the person is just a little embarrassed to do it in person getting his quota in?

Considering the content of that post, I would be embarassed.

 

[HTacianas]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

That's what's technically known as a "wrinkle". A niche marketing technique.

 

[Tanj]

That's what's technically known as a "wrinkle". A niche marketing technique.

Sadly all my google attempts bring up anti-aging creams. Have you got a link to explain it? (or in your own words).

 

[HTacianas]

Sadly all my google attempts bring up anti-aging creams. Have you got a link to explain it? (or in your own words).

It's a sales term. It's slang. If you have a group of door to door salesmen out drumming up business and one of them decides to set up a booth at the county fair to generate leads it's called a "wrinkle".

 

[Subdood]

Perhaps a new take on the old method of handing out tracts to people. Dunno.

 

[DamianWarS]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

you lost me at "photocopied", nothing personal or about that. If the photocopied handwritten account with a cause you didn't value or support what would you think about it then? so why is this any different?

 

[Tanj]

you lost me at "photocopied", nothing personal or about that. If the photocopied handwritten account with a cause you didn't value or support what would you think about it then? so why is this any different?

It was a photocopied handwritten account with a cause I neither value nor support. As to how it is different, well, as I said, it's the first time it's happened to me, but if 16 page photocopies of handwritten testimony dropped in mailboxes is common in your area, that would add some context to the story.

 

[After God's Heart]

Jehovah witnesses have been sending out handwritten letters in my area instead of knocking on doors. I thew the letter I received in the trash, but was convicted weeks later when one of my neighbors said she's been corresponding, even developing a penpal type relationship, and is trying to share the gospel through the mail. it never crossed my mind to take advantage of the opportunity until then.

 

[Jesus is my Superhero]

This is terrible. This is the kind of stuff that drives people away from Christianity. Christians appear as a flim flam man looking for the next con to separate someone from money. Truly disgusting.

 

[DamianWarS]

It was a photocopied handwritten account with a cause I neither value nor support. As to how it is different, well, as I said, it's the first time it's happened to me, but if 16 page photocopies of handwritten testimony dropped in mailboxes is common in your area, that would add some context to the story.

The hand written part feel personable but the mass copy of said hand written account turns into a gimmick to catch you're attention. Treat it like any other gimmick or a glorified brochure/sales pitch. The biggest tell is what do they want? At the very least they must have some contact information to follow up that will reveal their intentions. Or what is the purpose of this account? What is their cause? The gospel needs to be told as wide and as far as possible so how does this photocoped hand written letter fit into reaching people for the gospel? Why not attach a copy of the letter in the thread? Feel free to black marker the areas you think are sensitive but it was mass mailed so aside from any personal info of yourself the rest of it seems fair game. Try "googling" a line from from it in quotations. The quotations will find exact matches only but don't do something too long and try something short but unique. Maybe it didn't originate as a hand written account.

 

[A_JAY]

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[After God's Heart]

There are some really strong reactions to this letter, I must be missing something

 

[d taylor]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

That is not a witness, that is some self imagined balderdash.

If a believer was witnessing, their sole focus would be pointing to The Messiah (Jesus) and that God is offering person the free gift of Eternal Life. By faith in the promised Messiah that all who trust in The Messiah for Eternal Life will receive God's free gift of Eternal Life. and then should have a few verse from The Bible specifically from The Gospel of John stating this truth.



John 3:14,15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

John 6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.

 

[Sunshinee777]

So this is a new one to me. Went to get the mail this morning and I found in my letterbox an 8 page, double sided photocopy of handwritten Christian witness (its anonymous). I wont go into too many details beyond mention that the person that wrote this and some of his family have personally met Jesus, and travelled to both Heaven and Hell, for instance...

"I saw Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ was sitting on the gold throne. He had worn a yellow golden robe, he has long curly hair, brown colour up to his shoulder length. He has a bit of beard, a glowing skin. He looks perfect."

Anyhoo, I've experienced alot of different witnessing types in my life, but never been the recipient of a (photocopied), mail box dropped 16 page testimony. Is this a once off? A new thing? Or just something more common that just hasn't happened to me until now?

This is amazing idea.
I think I might seen something similar in 90’s, when internet wasn’t everywhere.

But is this off topic question?
Im just thinking is it truly biblical to see hell and come back to life?