Were you surprised?! Just as sure as special days come & go, so does opportunities. Without planning or thought, either is just another day. Where are you eating Thanksgiving Dinner? What are you bringing? You probably already know, and if not it won’t be long before you do. Our offering for the World Evangelism Fund is 6 weeks from Sunday. If we don’t think about it the day will be a ‘whatever’ day & we will give whatever extra we have that day. The District has issued goals, one of which we have responded to (#6 below) with our 10/10/10 offering which was $150.00! (Those who did not participate know that you still can!)
So I challenge you to meet each of the goals! This Sunday, our focus is Africa. For 6 days of this week plan to pray one minute specifically for Africa and FAST one meal. There are 6 prayer points in our focus: evangelism, disciple-making, leadership development, church development, missionary call/care, AND compassion.
Why all these 6’s? because the goal to sustain our missionaries & our global mission is $6 million! The number 6 represents man; every one of our goals emphasize our need of our God! This is His idea, His mission, and only His enabling will get it done. If we do our part – He will bring the increase, thru us just because He can! Join me in this 6 week journey & let’s get close enough to hear His heart beat AND have ours join rhythm with IT!! Hugs!
Breakdown of goals
1. Global goal: $6 million to sustain missionaries and our global mission
2. Global prayer: 6 minutes per week for 6 weeks (one minute per day)
3. Global fasting: one meal per week for 6 weeks
4. Global focus: 6 prayer points in evangelism, disciple-making, leadership development, church development, missionary call/care, and compassion
5. Global regions: praying for one region per week for 6 weeks as follows:
Africa: week of October 17
Asia Pacific: week of October 24
Eurasia: week of October 31
Mexico/Central America/Caribbean: week of November 7
South America: week of November 14
USA/Canada: week of November 21
6. Global participation: each regular attendee giving at least $10 (adjusted to reflect national parity) beyond regular mission offerings such as WEF, faith promise or Thanksgiving offerings. Some have decided to give one day’s earnings for WEF PLUS.
Challenge 2010 prioritizes rescue for lost persons around the world. Fanny Crosby, the famous songwriter, penned powerfully:
“Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o’er the erring ones, lift up the fallen; tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.”
The Thanksgiving/Harvest offering is crucial to reach a lost world for Christ. With all of us doing our part generously, we can sustain the global outreach of our church and the abundant spiritual harvest God is providing. We deeply appreciate your help!
-- Daniel Ketchum is director of Nazarene Missions International (NMI), the church relations heart of Global Mission in every local church globally.
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