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Jim Thayer Report Spanish – Atlanta, Georgia Greetings: Let me start with my health situation, and report some good news. I have had various tests done by the cardiologist to determine the cause of fast heart beats, then slow heart beats, which included a stress test, heart scan, and carotid artery scan. As of this date all of the tests have come back with good results. My blood pressure is high, resulting in some enlargement of my heart. With the addition of a second blood pressure medicine, that is now under control. I am resuming a full schedule and feel great. As I am starting the new effort in the Spanish community by myself, I have implemented some things I feel will give me the quickest and most positive results. The first thing I did was to buy a cell phone line that is dedicated to a Spanish daily message. I have placed an ad in two Spanish newspapers. The beauty of this line is that as long as it stays within the range of WiFi, there are no minutes charged. The message is changed on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. To date, it has produced 11 opportunities for me to study. By subtracting two of them which are over 30 miles in distance, there are 9 real studies I am setting up. Those 2 that are at a great distance I will follow up on if I cannot find someone else closer to study with them. With new names coming in regularly, I should have a great number of opportunities. In addition to the two ads each month, I have printed up business cards to start distributing in local Hispanic stores. Next I am ordering metallic door signs to put on my truck. The county here is very strict on community signs, so I am trying to find some store fronts where I can place some signs also. In addition I am seeking other alternatives to get the phone number advertised. As you can see, I am using the Bible message as the focus for getting contacts. First, it gives me great coverage, and second it reduces down to those who are more serious about studying the Bible. The cost of doing this so far is as follows: Cell Phone: $29.00 monthly In addition I have a list of over 1,500 Hispanic addresses which I am preparing a mailer to send to. Again, if you are following my thinking, I will promote the Bible message number, and provide some flyers that hopefully will cause the recipients to think about their soul’s salvation and to follow through and call the Bible message My next step is to set up a regular Bible study using the Lilburn church building. I am going to go with an evening time, probably a Tuesday or Thursday night. May the Lord continue to bless you in your work. In Christ: |