08/14/2026
We shared with the folks at the State Fair, now it's time to share with you!
The Gospel message is pretty simple at it's core, though many find it difficult to accept. At the fair we shared the message using bracelets with colored beads.
Black: This color stands for sin. Sin is when we disobey God. The Bible says in Romans 3:23 that everyone has sinned. Sin is what separates us from God, because God has never sinned. We cannot save ourselves from our sin.
Red: This color stands for the blood of Jesus. The punishment for sin is death. Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. John 3:16 says that Jesus did this to provide for our salvation. Not only did Jesus die for us, but He also rose from the dead to show His power over death!
White: This color stands for the cleansing of salvation by turning away from our sin, accepting Christ, and following Him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if we have accepted Christ, we have become a new creation. God forgives our sin and makes us as white as snow! We are justified before Him.
Green: This color stands for growth. If you are a follower of Christ, you need to grow in your new life! Just like a plant needs those things to grow, we also need help to grow as followers of Christ, like it says in 2 Peter 3:18. To grow, we need to spend time talking to God in prayer, fellowshipping with other believers, and reading God’s Word.
Gold: This color stands for heaven. If you follow Christ and are a part of God’s family, you will get to spend eternity with God in heaven! Jesus said in John 14:1-3 that He has gone to prepare a place in heaven for everyone who follows Him.