ions an opportunity
for the one who invited him there to speak, asking for that one's
personal testimony, as well as speaking himself. Sometimes others of
the group went along, and they too had a chance to testify. Then it
came about quite naturally that the little informal evening meeting
was held in the different homes, rather than always in that of Mr.
Trainer. Soon different ones were taking turns leading, with
spontaneous testimonies, or sharing of "wonderful thoughts" from the
Word that came to them in their own private devotions. They would tell
about opportunities they had to witness for the Lord, and there would
be prayer all around for the requests brought before the group. Soon
other souls were coming to the Saviour, not because of the direct
efforts of the missionary, but rather through the instrumentality of
these young Christians. That, felt Mr. Trainer, was the greatest
triumph of all!

Although he was eager to start street meetings, Mr. Trainer did not
want this to be his own personal effort, but rather a church effort.
So he restrained himself and said nothing, but prayed constantly
about the matter. What was his joy when one day one of them asked,
"Couldn't we have a meeting somewhere where more people would come,
and we could preach the Gospel to them?" When no one seemed to be able
to think of a building both suitable and available, he permitted
himself to make a suggestion about open-air meetings he had attended.
Never having heard of such a thing, some were doubtful, others amazed.
He answered questions about how such meetings were run, but made no
recommendation. He heard no more about the subject for a week or two,
and then suddenly the whole group (who had been consulting together,
it seemed) came to him, eager to have an open-air meeting, with his
assistance. Careful preparations were made, musical instruments some
of them had were requisitioned, and the first street meeting was held.
Although no actual decisions for Christ were made, a good crowd
listened, and the Christians were so pleased that from that day the
open-air meeting became a regular thing.

Trying to witness or bring a short Gospel message in these meetings
brought home to the young Christians their need for more Bible study,
so a regular Bible study class was instituted two nights a week,
instead of the usual meeting for testimony and prayer. At first they
concentrated on helping the speakers prepare their messages for the
ne