2013 Missionary Moments Prayer Guide

attled a life-threatening case of meningitis. Treatment in their country failed to change Melissa’s condition and she grewworse. Because of the Cooperative Program, the Carters were able to fly to Turkey for the operation that saved her life.Through a series of miracles, the family was provided for and Melissa experienced complete healing. Thank you for taking careof the Carters when they needed it the most. (*Names changed.)bible reference & Statement: I Timothy 5:17-18Giving to support those who have been called to a full-time Christian vocation is a biblical principle. Pastors and staff,denominational workers, evangelists and missionaries extend our ministries when we give. The Cooperative Program enablesus to partner with more than 45,000 churches to make Christ known._____________________________________________________________august 18, 2013Morning: TOUCHED THROUGH GENEROSITY(American Peoples) ALLISON ANDERSON* was nervous as she stared at the turtle head on her plate. She had been invitedto dinner by Beatriz,* a friend in the Amazon community where Allison served as a short-term IMB missionary. Even as Allisonstruggled to eat her meal, she was touched by the generosity of her hosts. “This family didn’t have to invite me, the foreigner,to come to their special meal,” Allison said. “In order to honor me, they wanted to give me their very best by giving me theone delicacy they had. What a humbling lesson!” Thank you for supporting our workers who are developing relationshipswhich lead to Christ. The Cooperative Program enables us to partner with more than 45,000 churches to make Christ known.(*Name changed.)evening: SHARE THE GOSPEL(Hawaii) STEVEN KANG and his wife, MONICA, serve God in Hawaii. Steven is in charge of planting churches on the islandsin the South Pacific, missions education, and the chaplaincy ministry of the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention. The conventionserves the islands of Hawaii, American Samoa, Samoa (Western), Saipan, Guam and the Pacific Rim. Sixty percent of thepopulation claims no religious affiliation. The remaining 40 percent have greatly varying beliefs, with Mormonism on therise. They need more churches and church planters who are able to win people to the Lord. As we faithfully give to missionthrough the Cooperative Program, we are helping the Kangs share the gospel despite language and cultural differences.bible reference & Statement: Luke 12:20-31Jesus told about a rich farmer who kept an abundant harvest for his own selfish use. Without a thought of giving thanks orgiving to help others, he built larger barns. Giving helps free us from such selfishness. The Cooperative Program enables us topartner with more than 45,000 churches to make Christ known._____________________________________________________________august 25, 2013Morning: FAITHFUL GIFTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE(South Carolina) As a former missionary kid, missions work is part of TIM RICE’s DNA. He and his wife, MAGGIE, serve Godthrough the South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBC), where Tim is the director of missions mobilization. Thanks in part toour faithful gifts through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and the Cooperative Program, Tim is able to equip volunteers,