This past month we were challenged and encouraged as we bore witness to the wondrous ways that our ministry partners have participated in God’s sovereign plan in our city, state, and across the globe. There was also a distinct call to each of us to join in those efforts as we discern the Lord’s plans and purposes for each of us to be on mission with our King. How might the Lord be burdening your heart to participate in His mission?
Here are just some of the ways that the Lord has been stirring the hearts of His people this past month…
Our Missionary month was extremely heartfelt. Listening to their challenges and acceptance of God’s word and their perseverance to continue their mission was amazing. David and Jordan Fleming were very inspiring. Being in Senegal and having such a great language barrier has to be very hard. While listening to them, their love of our Lord was so apparent. I could tell they will continue to be vigilant and break that barrier. I would love to visit them.
– Sylvia Robbins
January is my time for reflection and renewal. Our Mission Conference opens my eyes to their call and faithful response. The Rockwell presentation stands out as an example of accepting a call and laboring to reach an isolated unreached people. Watching the presentation and experiencing with them the first warming of individuals to the gospel was a confirmation of a faithful servant who have labored for many years in obedience to God’s call.
– Bill Shine
I LOVED the hands-on Eurasia Sports Camp for the kids. We have to grow the next generation.
– Brian Duckworth
There are so many people that are not as fortunate as the US population, or even quite a few of the people within the US. I’m very encouraged by the engagement of our church and the effort we put forth. We cannot support everyone of course, but we are investing our time and resources for what we can do. I so do look forward to this ministry growing inside our church as well as seeing the impact it makes across many borders/lives.
– Bill Lambiase
Throughout Missions Month, as we listened to the stories of missionaries serving in different parts of the world, I was struck by what seemed to me to be overwhelming obstacles (language barriers, different customs, pagan beliefs, etc.) that missionaries face in trying to bring the Gospel to people of a different culture. I confess that I felt much of this effort would not bear any fruit. But last Sunday, when Jordan Fleming pointed out that we may not see fruit of missions work for many years—perhaps not even in our lifetime—I realized that I was looking at missionary work from a human perspective, wanting to see and measure results, and not trusting that God will use the work of those on the mission field to bring forth fruit in due season. This realization has changed my view of missions work.
– Vicki Brewer
I was really challenged by Brad Allison’s message about acknowledging our weakness and relying on God’s strength. His examples from the mission field have stayed with me.
And the International Potluck dinner was a great time, as always! Love to see our church family come together with our missionaries and get to know a bit about them, the cultures they work in and the challenges and victories they’re seeing. It helps us know how better to pray for and support them.
– Sharon Duckworth
