WOMEN ON MISSION

Pray for missions. Engage in mission action and witnessing. Learn about missions. Support missions. Develop spiritually toward a mission’s lifestyle. Participate in the work of the church and denomination.

Passage: Habakkuk 2:2-20, focus on verse 20
Read Habakkuk 2:2-20 (CSB)

Habakkuk trusted God’s promise to act and fulfill His Word: “Though it delays, wait for it” verse 3. Patience is an ever-present challenge. God is faithful, and He is in charge. Today’s passage is a reminder of the calming certainty of silence, which here represents impending judgment: “But the Lord is in his holy temple; let the whole earth be silent in his presence,” verse 20.

God emphasizes the value of silence throughout His Word. Hannah prayed in silence (1 Sam. 1:13). God’s Word to Zephaniah urged the people to “be silent in the presence of the Lord God” (Zeph. 1:7 CSB). The psalmist declared, “Be silent…and wait expectantly for him” (Ps. 37:7).

As you consider what passionate service looks like in your life, practice listening more than you talk in prayer. Be patient in the silence and trust that He will stir your passions to serve Him. Pray that missionaries would listen and serve passionately.

Prayer Focus: Sub-Saharan African Peoples. In Senegal, a team of International Mission Board missionaries is taking time to pray, fast, pause, and wait on the Lord to see how He is leading them to engage the city. As doors are opened and ministry needs are made clear, pray that local believers would partner with the missionaries to reach the city. Pray God would do a mighty work in a city that has thousands of mosques, and that many would come to know the one, true God.

Pray for North American Mission Board: North Carolina, Lai Zam, Oklahoma, Nathan Peterson, Texas, Hector Ahumada Rodriguez, International Mission Board, American Peoples, Amanda Wells, Asian Pacific Rim Peoples, HG, JH, SR, TT. European Peoples: Emily Borden, Vladimir Prizhbilov, Chaplains, Volunteers, State Convention Missionaries, Retired NAMB, Fermin Arguez, Robert Kim, Retired IMB, Charles Clark, Doris Goforth, FH, Ying Kai, Thomas Morreau, Ronald West.

Each month WOM and the small groups give to service mission projects such as:

• Thanksgiving pies for the Rescue Missions: Learn more about Rescue Mission
• Crossing Border Christmas Shoe Boxes: Learn more about Crossing Borders Ministry
• School Supplies Kits for Crossing Border Ministries: Learn more about Crossing Borders Ministry

Project for August: 
Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls
Money will be collected throughout August for children’s shoes. Many international schools require children to wear shoes to attend school. Money may be given in a tithing envelope or on the FBC website under GIVE.

Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®, the largest humanitarian aid project of Buckner International, serves children all over the world and across the street too. Buckner has relationships with shoe manufacturers in different countries and can purchase children's shoes at a reduced price.

But why shoes?
A pair of shoes sets children on the path of success by protecting against disease, lowering barriers to education, demonstrating God’s love, and connecting families to holistic Buckner ministries.

• Health: Shoes protect against parasites and diseases like hookworm, jiggers, and tetanus, which can stunt a child’s physical development and cause lifelong mental health problems.
• Education: Some children don’t attend school because their families can’t afford shoes. Studies show that school attendance increases a child’s chance of rising out of poverty, so providing shoes directly impacts a child’s future.
• Hope: Shoes demonstrate God’s love to vulnerable and orphaned children, who often share everything and grow up without a single possession of their own.
• Opportunity: For many families, shoes are an entry point for other critical services such as coaching and education at a local Buckner Family Hope Center.

 
Thank you for giving so generously to the School Supply Kits. These kits allow children in Mexico to attend school.

Christian Women's Job Corps (CWJC) needs a person to teach English as a second language.  Please contact Xiomara Martinez, Director, at 915-313-9466 or cwjcelpaso@gmail.com.  
 
Good News Club seeks more volunteers for the upcoming school year. Your involvement is crucial to our mission of bringing the Good News to more elementary school campuses. Training is provided. It is a commitment of no more than 3 hours per week. If you are interested or have any questions, please get in touch with Carmen Reeves at munemanzur@gmail.com