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2011 Prayer Support for Mission V. 2; N. 48
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The
SoulThirst Network
The SoulThirst Network exists to develop Competent and Courageous missional leaders for the American mission field.
To read more about this growing network click here.
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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, as I kneel in Your presence, stripe me of all that would hinder me to be Your disciple, used to Your glory, reflecting Your grace in every word and action that I take this day. Amen.
Reading Luke 14:15-24; Psalm 75
Reflection
"...make them come in, so that my house will be full" (Luke 14:23b)
A full house. There's something wonderfully celebrative about one, isn't there? We have just finished the Thanksgiving holiday, and many of our homes have been warmed by the presence of numerous guests. In the presence of others, the turkey tastes better, the cranberries more tart, and the pumpkin pie, sweeter. It's a grand thing to celebrate with a large number of people.
That's what God wants. He wants to celebrate with a large number of people in the grand feast of His kingdom to come. In fact, the Bible says that God "...wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth" (I Timothy 2:4). Our job is to invite them to the feast-indeed to compel them to come in, regardless of the roadblocks put up or the dishonest excuses made.
For the invitation of our Lord is wide open. He sacrifices Himself and then gives us His own body and blood to eat and drink-a foretaste of the feast to come and a seal of the sacrifice He won for us on the cross. Pray that no one misses it!
--Rev. Jon Braunersreuther, Area D Mission and Ministry Facilitator, 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 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 Rev. Peter Couse, The Summit - Aledo
For Mr. Jimmy Irving, LINC Houston African, 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. 
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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 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.
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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
806-433-4536 |
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