Earlier this year, some of you asked me if we were going to have a missions conference / emphasis week. At that time, it looked like Don Pickel was going to be in the area sometime this year, but that never materialized. It was beginning to look like the answer was going to be no. However, the answer has become, “yes.” Last week, Rick Coleman presented the ministry of Gideons International. This week, we are privileged to have Jack Henderson with us. Next week, Dave & Kay Henry (our missionaries to Russia) will be sharing their ministry with us. It is as though God decided it was time to have a missions emphasis and said, “Here are the missionaries I want you to hear from.” God arranged all the schedules.
Just in case you are wondering who Jack Henderson is, Jack is the missionary that the Marshalls work with when they take their missions trips to Mexico. He was the speaker for the teen all-nighter, and now the rest of us get to hear from him. I pray that all will be encouraged as he shares from his heart this morning.
My prayer for this missions emphasis time is that we are encouraged as we hear what God is doing around the world and that we are mobilized for God’s work, both abroad and in our community. The command to share the Gospel isn’t just for missionaries and pastors … it’s the mission that Christ gave all of His followers. Let’s be true followers engage that mission.
One more thing … Please join us for the dinner to follow the morning service. There is always plenty of food and warm fellowship. …And don’t forget about the evening service and quarterly business meeting tonight. We will be voting on some new members and taking care of some church business. If you are a member, we need you here.
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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