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2011 Prayer Support for Mission V. 2; N. 49
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Candelaria, Mission School
The public school in this isolated community closed in 1998. Today there are up to forty children, including kindergarten age who ride a bus 60 miles one way to attend school. There are dreams for a Lutheran School to be established here. Lay that dream before the Lord.
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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
Gracious Savior, you gave up everything to step into our lives and redeem us from being lost forever. Lead us to live a life of surrender that opens the way of redemption to all in need. Amen.
Reading Luke 15:1-10; Psalm 71:14-18
Reflection
Acts 9:32-43
Oh, I would have loved to have witnessed the healing of Aeneas. Bedridden for eight years, paralyzed for that time. I can hardly stand a rash for two days. But at the words of Peter and for the cause of Jesus, Aeneas was healed, got up and made his bed. "They (who saw him) turned to the Lord." As the body of Christ rejoices in all who come to faith, this healing is a win/win. A man is healed and people come to faith.
But how would you have responded if you were Tabitha? To be called back from death has to be remarkable. With no speculation other than the theology to which we ascend, it would seem to me to be an incredible sacrifice to return from the church triumphant to the church militant. (Talk about two different cultures.) Death catches up to each of us; but the victory, in the end, is Christ. Still, once is enough for most of us. Not so with Tabitha.
His hand re-created life from death. In Tabitha's resurrection I see the Father's hand. In Tabitha's resurrection, I see the Father's heart. His heart called to "many" who came to faith. And Tabitha would be the calling agent.
This high drama is not typically (to say the least) part of our experience. Yet look at the extent to which the Father will go to build His church. His love for souls is such that He will use illness, death, and even a resurrection to bring people into the kingdom.
And the Father will use you as well. We have been healed in many ways, to the glory of the Father. We have been raised from death to life by the power of His Word. "Tabitha, rise" is not unlike the command given to you at your baptism. Now, because you live, others will see the Father's hand. Now, because you live, you are the Father's heart. You are the Father's agent.
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--Rev. Steven Misch, Area A 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
Dear Advent King, use us to bring your new life to all who are without your eternal peace. 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. John Raddatz, Joy Lutheran Church, Houston
For Mr. Dyakar Moparty, LINC Houston Indian Fellowship, Tomball
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
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