I’m going to begin the Wednesday Prayer Link early because of possible bad weather in the morning.
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
From Barbara Stevens:
Again, thanks so much for the prayers.
Karen (daughter-n-law) will be coming home tomorrow. My Mother is still at North Oaks but doing better.
Barbara
Dialysis was done for Mrs. Faye Price since the last post. Please continue to pray. Tomorrow will be one week since surgery.
Missions during the economic crisis
During the Great Depression, George Beverly Shea was offered a career in popular music. But an inner voice whispered a greater purpose. The answer came in a poem Shea later set to music, I’d Rather Have Jesus. As we face one of the most difficult economic challenges since the Depression, this hymn reminds us that choosing Christ “rather … than silver or gold” is the most reliable investment advice we will ever find. As markets fluctuate, Christ is a solid rock.
Another line sings of favoring “His dear cause” over worldliness. Just as Shea has stayed faithful to glorify God in song around the globe, Southern Baptists have long been faithful to give time and money to help accomplish the worldwide missionary task.
Economic uncertainty affects your families and your church. It also affects every missionary family on the field. Their work cannot go forward without your continued sacrificial giving.
May God bless you in your ever-faithful obedience to our Great Commission task.
Jerry Rankin, president
International Mission Board
WEDNESDAY WINDOW ON THE WORLD – December 10, 2008
MANDINKA OF WEST AFRICA (man-DINK-uh). “The West African country of Senegal recently held a nationwide celebration in honor of the hard work and plentiful rains that brought an abundant harvest of many crops. People all over the country gathered together in many places to hear speeches of both religious and political leaders and to celebrate this year’s harvest. We praise the Lord for His provision and answer to prayer for a good harvest season. Please join the Mandinka Team in praying to the Lord of the harvest that the day will soon come when nationwide celebrations will take place over the countless souls being brought from death to life in Christ. Pray also that God will continue to send out more laborers into the field to reap the harvest that He has prepared.” http://www.mandinkapeople.com/
GEORGIA. Please pray for Pastor B and the team from his church who have been feeding refugees from the Georgian-Russian conflict since August. December will be the last month that they will be feeding refugees, and then a transition time will follow to focus on outreach evangelism and following up on those who have been fed. Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal to hearts salvation through Jesus Christ alone, and that many will repent and bear eternal fruit in their lives. hope4Georgia@gmail.com
JAINS OF INDIA (jayns). In mid-December, several college students from the United States will arrive in a city in South Asia to spend their Christmas here. They are coming to share the Light of Jesus in a dark land, to share the stories of what Jesus has done in their lives, to live as a beacon to the lost. Pray for these students as they spend Christmas far from home. Pray for their witness in this city. Pray that the Spirit of God will go before them and prepare the hearts of people to hear the truth about Christmas and what Jesus can mean to them. jesus4jains@yahoo.com ; http://www.go2southasia.org/
Merry Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season.
Anna Lee
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