2013 Missionary Moments Prayer Guide

Offering are making a difference in the lives many African immigrants. As an immigrant from West Africa, Eric understandstheir culture and concerns. Through his church, he works to facilitate spiritual growth and Christlikeness in the believers andreaches out to those who need to hear of God’s love. Pray for Eric as he leads Calvary International Bible Ministry to continueto grow spiritually and share the gospel with immigrants in their area. The Cooperative Program enables us to partner withmore than 45,000 churches to make Christ known.evening: SHARING AT THE RACEWAYS(South Asia) JIM SIMS* was a fireman in Alabama before the Lord redirected his path. “I had a great life, living the Americandream, and then God said, ‘I got another dream for you.’ I just couldn’t pursue the old dream anymore,” he said. Jim and hiswife, MALLORY, were scared about raising their children in areas hostile to Christians, but they have learned that God is incontrol and knows the best plan for their family. They also witness the difficult road that many must walk in order to followChrist. Their friend “M” faces daily persecution but persists in serving Christ. The Simses have sacrificed their personal dreamsso that men like “M” may be saved. The Cooperative Program enables us to partner with more than 45,000 churches to makeChrist known. (*Names changed.)bible reference & Statement: Hebrews 10:23-25Perhaps many of us would consider giving more seriously if we were sensitive to the nearness of the coming Day of the Lord.This Scripture instructs us to live and give for the benefit of others. The Cooperative Program enables us to partner with morethan 45,000 churches to make Christ known._____________________________________________________________September 29, 2013Morning: OPPORTUNITIES MADE POSSIBLE(Europe) JOHN and PAM* packed their bags and left Alabama to work among the immigrant population of Paris. “Sincewe’re older, we knew we were going to have to work hard to learn the French language,” Pam said. But the pace of languagelearning actually helped them with relationship building. “We began going to cultural centers and cafés to meet people andhear their opinions and beliefs firsthand, and by the time we had enough language ability to explain to them that we wereChristians, they already liked us,” John said with a laugh. Now the two spend their time having coffee with people from oneparticular people group and answering questions they have about the New Testament—an opportunity made possible tothem through the generous gifts of Southern Baptists. The Cooperative Program enables us to partner with more than 45,000churches to make Christ known.evening: IMPACTING LOSTNESS(Tennessee) Poverty in West Tennessee is at 20 percent—much higher than the national average. For the past 12 years, NorthAmerican missionary RANDY POOL has been working with 21 counties in West Tennessee connecting churches to peoplein need and impacting lostness by touching poverty directly through ministry evangelism that has resulted in many newchurch plants. Randy and his wife, CINDY, are thankful for your commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission through theCooperative Program and asks that you pray for churches to rise to the challenge of moving outside their walls and into thefields of ministry.bible reference & Statement: Ecclesiastes 5:10Material things are a vital part of life, but not the most vital. Though we often measure our self-worth by what we possess,wealth itself cannot bring genuine meaning to life. Using wealth, such as giving to God through one’s church, is how wealthadds meaning to life. The Cooperative Program enables us to partner with more than 45,000 churches to make Christ known.