Winter

February 10, 2005

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I would like to recommend Jose (Jojo) Ruba as a first-class guest speaker for your group on the topic of abortion and pro-life concerns. Jojo speaks about the tragedy of abortion and the rights of the unborn with conviction and compassion. Jojo is an excellent presenter and is able to field questions from even the toughest opponents with total humility and Christian love.

 

We have had Jojo speak to our group of young adults on several occasions, and always there are those who walk away for the first time being confronted as Christians about our responsibility to love the unborn and their mothers. In a church setting, Jojo uses Scripture to remind Christians that loving our neighbour includes protecting both the unborn child and the elderly widow.

 

As well, Jojo uses a powerful video during his presentation that reminds his audience the truth about abortion – that it is killing a real human being. The video is a necessary part of his presentation as many Christians think about abortion in very abstract terms. Jojo presents the video gently, encouraging those who don’t know about abortion to learn what it is. He also helps those who have had abortions in the past how to experience grace and forgiveness.

 

We need more people like Jojo to speak the truth in love and caring enough to confront. For too long, Christians have stood by idly, or worse, ignoring the plight of the unborn. Jojo takes seriously these words in Scripture:

 

“Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?” Proverbs 24:11-12

 

As a result, Jojo has dedicated his life to educating, challenging and allowing the Holy Spirit to use him to convict Christians to stand up and be counted. He has left a promising career in the government because he believes in this purpose so strongly.

 

Jojo is not only a skilled communicator, but a thinker as well, and is not afraid to wrestle with tough issues. He is also skilled in the area of apologetics and his conversations with others have caused some to seek the truth of the Scriptures. Please do not hesitate to call or write to me if you have any questions about Jojo Ruba. My telephone number is (613) 238-8182 ext. 235 and my email address is danmbc@magma.ca .

 

May God richly bless you,

 

Rev. Daniel J Winter

Pastor of Young Adults

Metropolitan Bible Church,

Ottawa, Canada