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2011 Prayer Support for Mission V. 2; N. 46
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Christo El Salvador Bible Study Center
Established in 2009, This neighborhood outreach is serving children, young mothers, and youth through teaching and music ministry.
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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, Lord, What grace and joy I have known in You. Grant to me the words to reveal Your grace and the actions that reflect the joy that comes from You alone for Your kingdom and to Your glory. Amen.
Reading Luke 13:31-35; Psalm 52 Reflection The evidence of Jesus being in full control of his life is shown in this interesting interchange between some Pharisees and him. Whether it was a game they were playing or fulfilling a command by Herod, the Pharisees who had been challenging Jesus at every opportunity for not being a strict adherent of the Law, were now appearing as his friend. They were warning Jesus to leave the city of Jerusalem because Herod wanted to kill him. Very noble behavior for men who had in the past plotted with others to have Jesus killed. Seeing through the sham and knowing who he was, where he was going and what was yet to happen to him, he replied by telling them to tell "that fox" he will continue to do what he has been doing, driving out demons and healing people and that he would succeed in reaching his goal. He would fill his father's will that he should die, in Jerusalem, for the sins of all people. He would not be daunted by an insincere ploy to drive him of task. In this day and age when there are many challenges to our faith and distractions that seductively call us to forgo our walk with the Lord, we can look back at Jesus and see that he was also tempted in this way. The temptation was real but the commitment and the promises of his Father compelled him to stay the course. When you feel like giving up and quitting the race, look into the face of your Savior. See that love, that hope, that compassion and that determination to die for you so that you may live in him. Then think, he did that for ME...how can I not follow him. By Rev. Dr. John Hirsch, Church Planter Candidate Assessor, Texas District, LCMS
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
The Lord is near to you and will use you this day for His kingdom. 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.
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For Mr. Sabir Bashir, POBLO TX Lutheran Student of All Nations Center, Arlington
For Vicar Edward Gill, LINC Houston Comunidad de Gracia, Houston
For your Pastor and his family
For congregational leaders.
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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St. Paul, Ft. Worth / The Summit at Aledo has launched Crossroads in Burleson. Through crossroads, God is mobilizing people to grow as His disciples and to be a blessing to the South Tarrant/North Johnson County region! They launched on Sunday, October 9 at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce from 5-7PM.
New Church Plant development in Lubbock with Rev. Tim Radkey of Hope, Lubbock.
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The development of the "Uvalde Great Commission Outreach," in Uvalde through Rev. Gary Martin.
For St. Paul, McAllen
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. Many congregational representatives are in Kenya this week. Hold their travels in prayer and that a missional culture grow at "home." |
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For joyful and dedicated stewardship commitments in congregations to recognize the strength we have in common mission efforts.
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.)
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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.
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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.
For Hope Lutheran, Marble Falls, planted in connection with Genesis, Buchanan Dam
For Area C: Missional Worker Training
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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 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 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 & 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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