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The Gideons InternationalMarch 30, 2014

And let us not grow weary while doing good,for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6, 9 - 10

Nehemiahcupbearer of the king

- best job ever in the kingdom- protected by the king himself

- very easy life- VIP status

JESUS CHRISTSon of God Almighty

- lived in heaven- came down on earth

Why should we leave our sweet home?

Andreas SchwabPastor

Who are the Gideons?

The worldwide service of the Gideons

1899

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Hotel „Central House“, Boscobel, Wisconsin

Founders of the Gideons

Samuel E. Hill Samuel E. Hill (1867-1936)(1867-1936)

John H. Nicholson John H. Nicholson (1860-1946)(1860-1946)

William J. Knights William J. Knights (1853-1940)(1853-1940)

The Gideons International today:

More than 311 000 women and mendistribute God‘s word in 197 countries in 99 languages

March 2014

Main goal of the Gideons

To win others to the Lord Jesus Christ

Areas of Distribution

New Testaments are personally distributed by members of The Gideons International to these groups:- Students in the 5th grade and above - Prisoners and police, fire, medical and military personnel - Anyone else Gideons witness to individually

God's Word is placed in key locations, including:- Hotels and motels - Hospitals, convalescent homes, medical offices and domestic violence shelters - Prisons and jails

Christopher Yuan

Christopher Yuan

My life was like a waste heap

Deedo Raatz

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest! Matthew 11, 28

Innsbruck November 2013

Innsbruck November 2013

Thank you, now I am free!

How do you can help us?

- Pray - Open the doors to schools, hotels etc- Become a Gideon- Donate money

Andrew Dragon

Andrew Dragon

Don‘t stop to do the good!

Let us do good to all the people!

GOD bless you!