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2011 Prayer Support for Mission V. 2; N. 40
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MISSION HIGHLIGHT
2011 PCWC Pray for the conference participants, presenters, and organizers. More than this, pray that the Spirit move through those attending as they reflect Jesus in all they do. Click here for the conference website. |
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Do you know people who would like to make a difference in the world?
Invite them to become an m2c Missional Prayer Partner. Forward them this link. click here!
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Invocation
Almighty, You desire mercy. Such from You comes also the call to humility even as you chasten. Open our ears that I may understand. Open my heart that I may not become hard. Grant such understanding that will draw me more closely to Yourself. Amen.
Reading Luke 12:13-34; Psalm 49
Reflection
+ All glory to Jesus +
I'll be honest, this section of Luke slays me more than just about any other part of Scripture. If you can read it and walk away un-phased, then something is wrong with your medulla oblongata! You've probably heard it said before, but I'll say it again for emphasis: WE ARE THE RICH OF THIS WORLD. I doubt anyone reading this devotion is the exception to that statement. If you're an American citizen, with a roof over your head, a car to drive, a constantly full belly, and plenty of clothes to choose from, then you're one of the wealthiest people on the planet. There is such a vastness of wealth around us, we can easily consider ourselves "normal" or "middle class", but there's nothing normal or middle about the EXTREMELY ABUNDANT resources at our disposal.
As richly blessed people, it's important to remember that Jesus never condemns anyone for the abundance of their resources. What He does do is challenge us to see our blessings for what they really are: Tools purposely handed to us by God, to be used to extend His touch of care and to expand the Kingdom of His Savior Son. Ultimately, this section of Luke is about giving God and His rescue mission PREEMINENCE. So ask yourself, "Is the rescue mission of God the number one priority in my life? And if so, am I using the resources that God has purposefully handed me in such a manner that despondent people are getting cared for and unbelieving people are hearing the Gospel?"
If we're blatantly honest with ourselves, WAY TOO LITTLE of what God has handed us gets used for those two purposes. What needs to happen next? First, we need to sincerely repent of our sins of "resource misuse", and cling to Jesus as our perfect Savior. Then, fueled by His pardon, we zealously embrace a higher calling of being wise conduits of the resources God purposefully hands us.
May the way we manage our resources, and the way we SINCERELY LOVE putting them to work for God's Kingdom, give glory to the name above all names - Jesus Christ. His rescue mission most certainly continues.
Pastor J. Patrick Miller
The SoulThirst Network
Pray (As you pray include . . . people who don't know Christ; people who will plant & witness; include people who pray. In addition, pray that the land be quenched with rain and that opportunities to bring God's love to individuals and communities impacted by the wildfires not be missed by God's servants.)
Benediction
Go, knowing that He who calls, leads and that He who leads, provides. Amen.
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Pray that the members of the Texas District embrace the mission.
Lord, As fears grow concerning local, state, and world events, make Your presence known, through Your church and through Your people in such a way that Your hand of grace would be seen calming hearts and minds ultimately drawing all people to Yourself. Amen.
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Pray for Missionaries and their Families -----
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For the Preparation of new Church Planters who are ready to enter into this challenging and difficult ministry in Texas and throughout the nation
For the Center for Us Mission CPAC. Pray that men and their families are raised up for vital church planting in our church body.
For the unseen missional workers in neighborhoods and communities in Texas and around the world whose hearts would reveal Christ to the world.
For Vicars and Call Candidates as the Lord leads them and their families for work in God's Kingdom. |
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For Rev. Ben Gonzolas, LINC Houston Hispanic Ministry, Houston
For Rev. Jonathan Brandenburg - University Lutheran - UT, Austin
For Dr. Ely Prieto and for Hannah Shoup (Certified Lay Minister) Urban Mission Developers for LINC San Antonio.
For your Pastor.
For church planter coaches and those being coached
For those preparing for the ministry, that they recognize the heart and desire of Christ in every ministry to which they are called.
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For Campus Missions and those serving in those locations across Texas as students return to school.
For Hope Lutheran, Marble Falls, planted in connection with Genesis, Buchanan Dam
Rev. Ed Benarsi and Pakistani worship at Our Savior, Austin on Sunday evenings. For St. John Cypress as they look for their next mission start. |
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The development of the "Uvalde Great Commission Outreach," in Uvalde through Rev. Gary Martin.
For St. Paul, McAllen as they investigate a new start with SMP Vicar Mr. Andrew Perry
For WOBLO TX as they begin the adventure of bringing God's kingdom into darkness.
For Epiphany, Pearland as they continue to develop their multi-site ministry.
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For Steve Sandfort, Mission Planting Vicar at Crown of Life, Colleyville and the launch team for Edge Community Lutheran, NW Tarrant County.
For the community celebration in Candelaria at the end of September. This celebration will include Area A mission presence.
For vicar and church planter John David Mull out of St Peter, Roanoke
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Pray for Continuing and Key Events -----
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Pray for the students and AVID teachers.
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For congregations to make bringing Christ to communities their top priority
For strong fellowship development among like minded witnesses
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For Redeemer, Austin to implement childcare outreach.
For Ramiro Guierrez and his family in the New Hope ministry. That leaders would be raised up for the surrounding community. |
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Pray for the new partnerships between LINC NT and congregations in the metroplex.
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For congregations in Area A as they look to develop missional hearts.
St Paul, Ft Worth / The Summit at Aledo as they search for direction concerning their next Multi-Site Mission location.
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For Parent Ministry in the Spanish-Speaking Church Plant in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, to break through the apathy to grow, and that parents and children grow in their relationship.
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For the Ten new church starts in Area B.
Pray for the LINC NT staff
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Pray for a great start with the new SALI teachers in the Metroplex
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God is raising up new workers connecting with Ely Prieto in LINC SA.
LINC SA submitted a grant request for Hannah Shoup's work among college students, women and children.
For Missional Worker Training in Area C
For POBLO and a new Ethnic Mission Plant in partnership with Our Savior, Rockwall.
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Circuit Seven and Wichita Fall Mission Initiatives. That mission culture be developed.
For High Plains Mission Initiative development.
For the 2011 Professional Church Workers Conference to be held in Klein, TX October 16-18. that the Mission of God be foremost in the heart and mind of presenter and participant alike.
For 10% of the Baptized members of TxDistLCMS to pray for mission
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Pray for Congregations to grow in their discipleship response to the Gospel including their financial support for kingdom work. For Stewardship Resources click here. Pray for the U.S. Budget Process for 2012 and for the strengthening of our economy in the US and around the world for the continued resourcing of the Mission.
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Message to Partners -----
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Even though changes on these lists may be subtle and infrequent, do not be discouraged in your prayers and do not conclude that things are not happening. There is active mission movement in the Texas District. Perseverance in prayer is one of the characteristics of this ministry, as I am sure you know.
I assure you that your prayers are being heard and are greatly needed. There is movement in the body of Christ in Texas and around the world. Thank you for your persistent prayer support.
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This publication is made available for your encouragement in prayer ministry and prayer support for Mission 200 of the Texas District, LCMS. Reflections are authored by missionaries and leaders in the Texas District whose heart is to bring the Gospel to people who do not know Jesus Christ.
If you have questions, comments, prayer requests for planting, or if you are looking for information concerning church planting in your community, you may email your Area Mission and Ministry Facilitator:
Steven Misch | Paul Krentz | Mike Newman | Jon Braunersreuther
Mission 200 (M2C) is the effort of Texas District Congregations to start 200 new Word and Sacrament Ministries by 2017, the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Texas District prays that a mission movement can grow in Texas.
For more information and resources for mission planting in Texas go the m2c website by clicking here.
For information about Missional Worker Training in the Texas District, click here.
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Blessings,
Rev. Steven Misch
Texas District, LCMS
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