Comments on: The Remarkable Story of Helen Cadbury http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:44:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: John Dowd http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-521661 John Dowd Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:09 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-521661 Although unfamiliar with the League, I have always thought this means the best to evangelism. After all, how can we tell others about the scriptures if we do not know them ourselves; how can we share the Word of God without adding or over-depending on the word of man? I know a guy who had the "revolutionary" idea to hand out Pocket sized Gospels of John instead of tracts. For a bit, we who he presented the idea to were to wary of the idea to emulate it. We thought that that it would be wasted, since people live in sound-bytes when the gather information. We had forgotten that only the Holy Spirit can convict or draw people to the gospel - tracts are our way of attracting people to the Message by simplifying or glamorizing it. Simple application of Biblical truth. God is the one who does the convicting, not our tracts and systems. And out of all the options, what could convict better than God's Word? Although unfamiliar with the League, I have always thought this means the best to evangelism. After all, how can we tell others about the scriptures if we do not know them ourselves; how can we share the Word of God without adding or over-depending on the word of man?

I know a guy who had the “revolutionary” idea to hand out Pocket sized Gospels of John instead of tracts. For a bit, we who he presented the idea to were to wary of the idea to emulate it. We thought that that it would be wasted, since people live in sound-bytes when the gather information. We had forgotten that only the Holy Spirit can convict or draw people to the gospel - tracts are our way of attracting people to the Message by simplifying or glamorizing it.

Simple application of Biblical truth. God is the one who does the convicting, not our tracts and systems. And out of all the options, what could convict better than God’s Word?

]]> By: Anna Thorpe http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-519286 Anna Thorpe Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:04:16 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-519286 Cool! It's amazing that the Pocket Testament League has given 100 million gospels away. I had never heard of their work before now. It was a brilliant idea of Helen Cadbury's. I live in England so Cadbury's chocolate is probably the biggest chocolate company over here. It's quite nice! But, sadly, the Cadbury company is no longer Christian. Thanks for sharing this article! Cool! It’s amazing that the Pocket Testament League has given 100 million gospels away. I had never heard of their work before now. It was a brilliant idea of Helen Cadbury’s.
I live in England so Cadbury’s chocolate is probably the biggest chocolate company over here. It’s quite nice! But, sadly, the Cadbury company is no longer Christian. Thanks for sharing this article!

]]> By: Annie R http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-518059 Annie R Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:10 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-518059 It's so encouraging to hear these stories and read these comments and posts. I know now that I'm not alone. I'd never heard of Helen Cadbury or her Pocket Testament League. I have eaten Cadbury chocolate...now I'll think of this every time I eat it in future. I've always had a desire to tell people about the gospel, but lacked the courage to actually do it. Like other people have said, I'm afraid of rejection and failure. Plus I have a crippling fear of talking to anyone I haven't known since primary school. Those, besides the whole 'I have no idea what to say when it all boils down,' are probably my most common excuses for not participating in the Great Commission. Over the last while I've come to realise that that's all they are...excuses. My inaptitude for something doesn't justify my trying to avoid doing what I've been commanded to do. The last time I shared the gospel was far too long ago. I can think of so many opportunities I've had for sharing the gospel that I've missed. I guess I've let my fear blind my reason. Thanks for sharing this story :) It’s so encouraging to hear these stories and read these comments and posts. I know now that I’m not alone.
I’d never heard of Helen Cadbury or her Pocket Testament League. I have eaten Cadbury chocolate…now I’ll think of this every time I eat it in future.
I’ve always had a desire to tell people about the gospel, but lacked the courage to actually do it. Like other people have said, I’m afraid of rejection and failure. Plus I have a crippling fear of talking to anyone I haven’t known since primary school. Those, besides the whole ‘I have no idea what to say when it all boils down,’ are probably my most common excuses for not participating in the Great Commission. Over the last while I’ve come to realise that that’s all they are…excuses. My inaptitude for something doesn’t justify my trying to avoid doing what I’ve been commanded to do. The last time I shared the gospel was far too long ago. I can think of so many opportunities I’ve had for sharing the gospel that I’ve missed. I guess I’ve let my fear blind my reason.
Thanks for sharing this story :)

]]> By: Alyssa P. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-517779 Alyssa P. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:31:19 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-517779 Those are very good questions, especially the last one. Thanks for all these wonderful posts, guys. God bless you! Those are very good questions, especially the last one. Thanks for all these wonderful posts, guys. God bless you!

]]> By: Caity Guest http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-517759 Caity Guest Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:36:11 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-517759 Wow! I've never heard of this unitl now! Thank you. What an amazingly inspirational young woman. Wow! I’ve never heard of this unitl now! Thank you. What an amazingly inspirational young woman.

]]> By: Lauren Ashley http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-517705 Lauren Ashley Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:06:18 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-517705 This is so encouraging! I saw the picture and could have jumped with glee because I love stories about young christian ladies from the past! I can't say I've ever heard of the "Pocket Testament League" or Helen Cadbury. Thanks so much for introducing us to her! Now I need to go find some Cadbury Chocolate to sample, my chocolate cravings have awakened! And, at the same time, my desire to go witness to the world has been encouraged too. I haven't shared the gospel with anyone in several months, the last time was some door to door JW's that came regularly to talk for several weeks. I need to be more willing to approach people everywhere, grocery stores, parks, streets, neighbors! I'm afraid "discomfort" and "failure" are two of my biggest downfalls when it comes to witnessing. Its interesting to me that Helens Father was the president of a chocolate company, sweeties for our taste buds :) Helen went beyond that, she spread sweets for the soul. This is so encouraging! I saw the picture and could have jumped with glee because I love stories about young christian ladies from the past!

I can’t say I’ve ever heard of the “Pocket Testament League” or Helen Cadbury. Thanks so much for introducing us to her! Now I need to go find some Cadbury Chocolate to sample, my chocolate cravings have awakened!

And, at the same time, my desire to go witness to the world has been encouraged too. I haven’t shared the gospel with anyone in several months, the last time was some door to door JW’s that came regularly to talk for several weeks. I need to be more willing to approach people everywhere, grocery stores, parks, streets, neighbors! I’m afraid “discomfort” and “failure” are two of my biggest downfalls when it comes to witnessing.

Its interesting to me that Helens Father was the president of a chocolate company, sweeties for our taste buds :) Helen went beyond that, she spread sweets for the soul.

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]]> By: Karis http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-517623 Karis Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:09:08 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-517623 That was really cool, i am always encouraged when i read these posts. Thanks everyone! I also have a request though... I have been researching the "Cap and Trade" which is a document that Obama is planning on signing in December and it is an extremely disturbing document. In short he is signing away our freedom... this new document will over ride our constitution and we, America, will not be able to get out. The document is promoted as a attempt to stop global warming... however there is no real proof that global warming is happening, it is only a cycle that the earth goes through, so by signing this document Obama will raise our tax dollars significantly, crush our freedom, and have no positive outcome other than gaining power for himself. This is going to happen in 21 days... We do not have time to stand back and let our president sign away the freedom that so many people have died for. To stop this from happening we can sigh the petition on the web sight, http://www.globalclimatescam.com/. We can also get the word out to other people, let them know the importance and urgency of the situation, we can call our congress and let them know how we feel. I would also encourage you to watch the videos and read the articles on the website, it is an extremely scary reality, that this our future, our freedom about to disappear. The website also explains the situation much better than i have, it is scientific and has all the proof, including a copy of the document itself. Thank you all for your time, and i pray that this document will not become a reality. Thanks for the encouragement that is on this website... you all really mean a lot to me! Thanks again! Karis That was really cool, i am always encouraged when i read these posts. Thanks everyone!
I also have a request though… I have been researching the “Cap and Trade” which is a document that Obama is planning on signing in December and it is an extremely disturbing document. In short he is signing away our freedom… this new document will over ride our constitution and we, America, will not be able to get out. The document is promoted as a attempt to stop global warming… however there is no real proof that global warming is happening, it is only a cycle that the earth goes through, so by signing this document Obama will raise our tax dollars significantly, crush our freedom, and have no positive outcome other than gaining power for himself. This is going to happen in 21 days… We do not have time to stand back and let our president sign away the freedom that so many people have died for. To stop this from happening we can sigh the petition on the web sight, http://www.globalclimatescam.com/. We can also get the word out to other people, let them know the importance and urgency of the situation, we can call our congress and let them know how we feel. I would also encourage you to watch the videos and read the articles on the website, it is an extremely scary reality, that this our future, our freedom about to disappear. The website also explains the situation much better than i have, it is scientific and has all the proof, including a copy of the document itself.
Thank you all for your time, and i pray that this document will not become a reality. Thanks for the encouragement that is on this website… you all really mean a lot to me! Thanks again!

Karis

]]> By: Rachel Massingill http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-517500 Rachel Massingill Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-517500 I was not familiar with the PTL, but I have heard of Helen Cadbury and eaten Cadbury chocolate. I try to share the Gospel where ever I am. There are times I think of how I missed an oppurtunity, but I learn from it and try to be more aware next time. I'm blessed to be able to witness to my employers and their family. There are conversations that open the door all of the time. I share and then continue to pray for them. When I am flying I always talk to the people sitting next to me. People have not accepted Christ as their Lord, but I know that they walk away thinking about it. It is an encouragement to hear of other people who continued to do something when they may not have seen the fruit of their labor. I was not familiar with the PTL, but I have heard of Helen Cadbury and eaten Cadbury chocolate.

I try to share the Gospel where ever I am. There are times I think of how I missed an oppurtunity, but I learn from it and try to be more aware next time. I’m blessed to be able to witness to my employers and their family. There are conversations that open the door all of the time. I share and then continue to pray for them.
When I am flying I always talk to the people sitting next to me. People have not accepted Christ as their Lord, but I know that they walk away thinking about it.

It is an encouragement to hear of other people who continued to do something when they may not have seen the fruit of their labor.

]]> By: Elizabeth Kelley http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2009/11/the-remarkable-story-of-helen-cadbury/#comment-517437 Elizabeth Kelley Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:56:42 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3326#comment-517437 Whoa. Totally not familiar with the Pocket Testament, but it's a cool idea! And yes, I have had Cadbury bars. Amazing stuff. I think a lot of it at this point is through school. I'm home schooled, but I do classes at the community college. It's sad to see how lost those people are. Also, to some extent, the youth ministry is a good place to go. We have a really big ministry, and there are definitely "church kids" in there who have heard the Gospel over and over but have never turned to Christ. And, for the record, there is no age limit to telling people what God has done for us. Jer. 1:7-8 I'm not totally sure. Too long ago. God give me strength! Ad majorem Dei gloriam. Whoa. Totally not familiar with the Pocket Testament, but it’s a cool idea! And yes, I have had Cadbury bars. Amazing stuff.
I think a lot of it at this point is through school. I’m home schooled, but I do classes at the community college. It’s sad to see how lost those people are. Also, to some extent, the youth ministry is a good place to go. We have a really big ministry, and there are definitely “church kids” in there who have heard the Gospel over and over but have never turned to Christ. And, for the record, there is no age limit to telling people what God has done for us. Jer. 1:7-8
I’m not totally sure. Too long ago. God give me strength!
Ad majorem Dei gloriam.

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