GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL

For As The Rains Come Down, And The Snow From Heaven, And Returneth Not Thither, But Watereth The Earth, And Maketh It Bring Forth And Bud, So That It May Give Seed To The Sower, and Bread To The Eater - So Shall My Word Be That Goeth Forth Out Of My Mouth: It Shall Not Return Unto Me Void, But It Shall Accomplish That Which I Please, And It Shall Prosper In The Thing Whereto I Sent It. Isaiah 55:10-11

If you are unfamiliar, the Gideon's are the ones who place bibles in hotels and motels, and I can recall countless testimonials that my mother and father spoke of regarding people who where searching for hope, and often at a time when no one else could offer them hope. But by simply having God's Word available to them, they opened their hearts to God and miracles happened.

BRINGING GOD'S WORD TO THE PEOPLE

John and Elva became involved in the local "Camp" and both held positions of leadership over the years. As John began to speak and lead local camps, Elva became the firm foundation that allowed him to travel more and more throughout the state of Colorado. She was a constant support and took care of family and travel matters, as John became more involved in Gideon leadership.

Travelling to State and National conventions began their love of the country and the people. Elva enjoyed talking to EVERYONE she came in contact with and was always ready to give a New Testament to whomever she came in contact with. Elva and John gave countless thousands of New Testaments to people. In fact, her actions became so second nature, that their granddaughter, when growing up, would often stop John and Elva when they were out at local restaurants, and tell them - "Grandma - do you need a testament to give to the waitress?"

After living in High Point for several years and as John's health deteriorated, her involvement in local distributions and camp meetings became more sporadic, but up until the day John could no longer look at his email, he and Elva would go through the Gideons International Emails that came from the Tarheel Camp.

This was a passion for John and Elva and if you would like to donate in her honor - your gift to the Gideons will help put God's Word into the hand of someone in need.

John Mays