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The Rural Voice, 2019-01, Page 34minister. “Growing up, I had a pastor who told me to have fun with the role and recognize that I was a real person,” remembers Shawn. “I feel that in here (the coffee shop) people can approach me and we have a conversation.” Conversion is not the goal. “I believe in looking after the person; caring for the person,” says Shawn. His intent is to share faith, not seek to convert. He thinks of a gentleman who comes in who has issues with his extended family. “He is not a Christian person but he comes to talk with intent,” says Shawn. “In caring, hope is created and with hope, minds open up. Everyone is a child of God and loved,” says Shawn. “This IS ministry. It’s just a different form.” Another time he had nine clergymen from different denominations come in for coffee and a chat. “That was cool,” remembers Shawn. He welcomes all. A pride flag 30 The Rural Voice 5% O2 ESF T R EFO Tailor­Made Lighting System for Broilers & Layers Better Lighting — Better Poultry! Our scientifically proven, tailor­made lighting system increases poultry production while lowering your operating costs. Phone: (519) 621­2524 www.agriluxled.com Email: info@agriluxled.com Improve the Health of your birds Interested in hearing more about improving the health of your birds, reducing operating expense and improving your bottom line? Call us for a NO COST Barn Analysis! 4 Calms and reduces stress 4 Reduces aggression 4 Reduces cannibalism 4 Decreases mortality rates by as much as 20% 4 Reduces condemned rate by as much as 20% 4 Decreases feed costs by as much as 5% 4 Increases avg. egg production by 2 to 5 eggs per hen 4 Improves egg shell quality 4 Reduces your current electrical spending up to 85% Delivers lower operating costs and improved revenues!