MISSION IN REVERSE

A number of young men and women who grew up in orphanages in Penza, Russia faced a bleak future until God called their name and they responded to His love. As part of His plan, He recently brought several of them to Texas for a visit, bringing light and love to all involved.        More...

THE AMERICAN AND THE KOREAN

Obedience to God often results in some unusual circumstances. Last month, an American and a Korean discovered in a place where they are both "aliens" that God weaves His tapestry through His children's obedience in very colorful ways.      More…

ROCK 'N ROLL LOCAL MISSIONARIES

What does church music sound like? Some local young people who come from tough places recently got their answer to that question expanded as they learned the true meaning behind God's word, "don't".       More…

PRAYER POINTS

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:18 to pray for the saints.  Prayer is a foundational part of any outreach.  As God brings these things to your mind, please take them to Him in prayer:

• Fireworks Young People

  • Continued spiritual growth
  • Practical provision for their living needs
• SE Asia

  • Workers for the "Harvest" field
  • Stamina and opportunities for the missionaries there
• Tyrena's Youth Group in Ft. Worth

  • Heart-understanding of God's love
  • Protection from their environment
• Other current efforts

  • Bryan & Leslie, Heather, Deborah, Angie and others who are serving overseas
  • Partners working in India, Russia, Guatemala, and Mexico
  • La Comunidad
  • World Relief's work with refugees

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE

Facing the Giants
(DVD)

Facing the Giants, now available on DVD, is a great example of a church grasping the concept of Ephesians 2:10, that God has prepared specific tasks for each of us to do. Using their God-given talents, staff and members of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia wrote and produced this quality film to reach beyond their community. Be sure to watch the Behind-the-Scenes features!

The storyline: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even the hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on his Shiloh Eagles decides to transfer schools. After losing their first three games of the season, the coach discovers a group of fathers are plotting to have him fired. Combined with pressures at home, Coach Taylor has lost hope in his battle against fear and failure.
However, an unexpected challenge helps him find a purpose bigger than just victories. Daring to trust God to do the impossible, Coach Taylor and the Eagles discover how faith plays out on the field … and off.
With God, all things are possible …