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.

Our Mission Service Project for July is with Crossing Borders Ministries in Faben, TX. We are collecting School Supply Kits so children in Mexico can attend school. Your donations can make a significant difference in the lives of these children, enabling them to receive an education they might not have had otherwise. Remember, the deadline for donations is July 28.  You can donate school supplies or give funds.  Funds for school supply kits can be given online or under designated funds in the tithing envelope.

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

Pray for Missionaries Passage: Matthew 2:1-11, focus verse 2
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed and all of Jerusalem with him.  When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born.  “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.  He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then, they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Whereas Joseph was prompted by dreams to act (Matt. 1:24, 2:13-15, 19-23), the Magi acted because of what they observed in the sky. They noticed something significant happening because they were students of the stars. Other people saw the same star but did not react.

Who we are, what we know, and what we have experienced can affect our compassion.  Our compassion may be stirred because we have experienced difficulties, messed up, or had challenges we see in another person’s life, so we empathize with them. Because of our experiences, we also know how to respond to provide what others need. This recognition will propel us to move forward, facilitate meaningful conversations, deliver a meal, or pay a hospital bill. Pray God will open your eyes today to see who needs help, what needs to be done, and how you can respond. Pray you and the missionaries would be responsive to people’s needs.

Prayer Focus-Sub-Saharan African Peoples: Missionaries in Togo and Benin reported that work among the Borgu Fulbe and Kotokoli Muslim people groups continues as the 55 in 5 project helped provide resources to equip and send missionaries to places Americans cannot easily go. Pray that many of these people will place their faith in Christ and pray for continued access to these people groups so the gospel can be proclaimed.

Pray for North American Mission Board: Florida, Jesus Martinez, Louisiana, Kenneth Booker, Missouri, Krag Runzi, New York, David Douglas, Ohio, Jared Davis, Ontario, Anmol Khadka.  International Mission Board: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples, David Dueker, Central Asian Peoples, JA, European Peoples, SF, Heath McClure, Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples, HH, AN, AT. Sub-Saharan African Peoples, Joseph Bell, Kris Riggs.  Chaplains, Volunteers, State Convention Missionaries, Retired NAMB: Jack Merritt, Frances Salazar, Retired IMB, Sheri Adams, Margaret Fox. Todd Lafferty, JM, Peggy Rorabaugh, Ernest Sibley, Guinevere Young.
 
Thank you for your amazing, faithful missionary work. Your generosity blesses many people: Martha Caldwell, Director, WMU, and WOM Facilitator, the position is vacant.

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 CLUBS Good News Clubs are seeking more volunteers for the upcoming school year. We hope to be able to bring 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 contact Carmen Reeves at munemanzur@gmail.com

TAIWAN:
1-June 9 LiSiangGuo Baptist Church, Taichung Taiwan, will host the second 2 Ways to Live training. They will practice the presentation and their personal testimonies and transition social conversations to Gospel conversations. Then, we will all go out to share the Gospel with neighbors in the community. Pray for trainees as they prepare to share the Good News of Jesus. Pray for opportunities to meet neighbors and share the Gospel, courage to graciously speak God’s word, and open hearts and minds to receive the Gospel. Pray for the church to minister to new friends and follow up on every new contact. Pray for entire families to come to faith.
2- Taiwan Buddhism is filled with people being oppressed/possessed by spirits, having demonic dreams, spiritual attacks at night, and even possessions. Western cultures and monotheistic religions, especially Christianity, are wary of interaction with spirits. Taiwan culture gives credence to many spiritual beings/gods, considering some as purely evil or oppressive and others as beneficial. This belief gives power and authority to priests and spirit mediums—many claim to become possessed by spirits as they give counsel and protective power to those seeking help. Followers of Christ understand and demonstrate Jesus has control over the spiritual realm. Many people have come to salvation because of the freedom that Christ has given them through the prayers of believers. Christians must take a stand not only against demons that possess those who have offered themselves up but also territorial spirits in shrines/temples, homes, businesses, and public places. Pray that God’s Kingdom will advance on land held in bondage by the enemy of all people. Pray for believers to proclaim that Jesus is the only Way boldly and that He has power over all spiritual beings. Pray that Buddhists in Taiwan would come to faith in Christ as they are released from spiritual captivity. 3-Continue praying for developing “2 Ways to Live” EV videos in more Asian languages (Malaysian, Cambodian, Laotian, Cantonese, Korean, Tibet, Nepalese,  and God's four more Hakka dialects). Brunei and Borneo use Malaysian and Indonesian Bahasa. Hindi and Tagalog are in process. We have started Malaysian and Mongolian. Japanese is almost completed. There is a possibility of getting a translation for Myanmar later this summer. Pray for God to provide 2WTL students who can translate it into their mother/heart languages. We now have Vietnamese, English, Mandarin, Taiwanese (Hokkienese), Taiwan Sz-Sien Hakka, and Indonesian Bahasa. Pray that this EV tool will be effective in proclaiming the Gospel. Languages are available at www.renshiyesu.online or https://twowaystolive.com
HAKKA:
1-June 2, ShrMen Baptist Church will host a community Hakka outreach in the LongTan area of TaoYuan County (north-central Taiwan mountains). Pray for preparations for this Hakka family outreach ministry. Pray for families who will attend: for open hearts and minds as they see and hear the Gospel. Pray for people to respond to God's call to follow Jesus, setting aside all other gods and ancestor worship. Pray for entire families to unite in Christ and for follow-up with those who turn to Christ.
2-Beginning in June, MiaoLi Baptist Church will host a monthly Thursday outreach day, cooperating with the “Taichung Discipleship Evangelism Association. MiaoLi is 80% Hakka, so most of these contacts will be Hakka. Each month will focus on a different area of MiaoLi. Pray for preparation to share the Gospel one-on-one and distribute evangelistic materials. Pray for boldness and compassion for every participant, for open hearts and minds to hear and receive the Good News of Christ.

Thank you for praying.  Glennda Cook

The mission of God is a thread woven throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. God makes it clear His desire is for all people to know Him and follow Him. The Bible helps us understand God’s mission and know how Christians are to be involved in His mission.
God issued the mandate for us to be involved in missions through the Great Commission. Our choice is how to be involved.  WMU and WOM offers many opportunities for giving and hands-on service missions projects.  

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