This morning we have heard from the Gideons, an international organization with a single-minded mission…putting the Word of God into the hands of people from all walks of life and in every possible setting. Why is this such a vital ministry? Because the Word of God is life transforming. The Word of God changes lives. The Word of God brings hope to the hopeless, reveals God’s love to those who have never experienced His love, releases people from the bondage of sin and brings forgiveness.