|
2011 Prayer Support for Mission V. 2; N. 42
|
|
|
|
MISSION HIGHLIGHT
Church Planting Networks in Texas God's people are connecting and working together in order to reach out to the millions of people who do not know Jesus to be the Savior of all. Click here for the website. |
|
|
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!
|
Invocation
Almighty, Lord, grant to me the eyes to see and the ears to hear the Truth of Your Word. Give me the boldness to be Your voice to my neighbor. Amen.
Reading Luke 12:49-59; Psalm 95
Reflection
"Interpreting the Times"
We life in a society filled with analysis of the Stock Market, Economy, Weather, Political Campaigns and Life Styles. The list of opinion polls goes on forever! It does not take a mental giant to begin thinking, "My opinion is truth!" The past is not that important, "What could history possibly teach us?" What is important is how I feel about a topic. After all, "I am a smart person that wants to be happy!" "Don't I deserve to be happy and get what I want?"
Unfortunately, our society has created an environment where each person rules and each person's "interpretation of the times" must be accurate.
So what is the application for us, believers in Jesus Christ, and the writings we find in the Bible? The Luke 12 section presents some disturbing images of people who thought they were on the right track, but found themselves in trouble with others, because they were in trouble with God's plan of salvation and God's plan for their lives.
God does expect us to use our heads and hearts in making decisions and presenting opinions. The greatest challenge we face is making decisions and presenting opinions that have a basis in God's will and not our will. So many dilemmas we face in life go back to the age old problem of "God's will OR my will!"
Dear God, as I read this today, my faith is continually being challenged. I am tempted to put my faith in myself rather than in You. I am tempted to act like You when I think I know all the answers to life's challenges. My heavenly Father, humble me but do not break me. Encourage me without overwhelming me. Help me to see You by my side all day, in every circumstance when temptations arise to separate You and me. In your precious Son, Jesus Christ's name that I pray. Amen!
Michael Fuch, Texas Partners in Mission, Director of Development
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
Pray for Missionaries and their Families -----
|
|
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. |
|
For Rev. Larry Wong, LINC Houston, Familia de Fe, Houston
For Ms. Marcia Mittwede, International Student Ministry, 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.
|
|
|
Pray for New Missions -----
|
|
For Campus Missions and those serving in those locations across Texas.
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. |
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
There is conversation about starting a Lutheran School in Candelaria (closest school is 50 miles away.)
|
|
|
Pray for Continuing and Key Events -----
|
|
|
Pray for the students and AVID teachers.
|
For congregations to make bringing Christ to communities their top priority
For strong fellowship development among like minded witnesses
|
| For Mission Liberty Hill
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. |
|
|
Pray for the new partnerships between LINC NT and congregations in the metroplex.
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
For the Ten new church starts in Area B.
Pray for the LINC NT staff
|
|
Pray for a great start with the new SALI teachers in the Metroplex
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
|
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.
|
Message to Partners -----
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Blessings,
Rev. Steven Misch
Texas District, LCMS
806-433-4536 |
|
|
|
|
|
