121 World News

August.06
  This summer, several 121'ers headed out to participate in short-term mission trips, here in the States and overseas. 121 World News this month brings you some of the stories they brought back...

MY NAME IS...

  
Russia
Teenage girls have a tough enough time with identity questions under the best of circumstances. What if everyone you looked to for answers gave no clues? Journey to Guatemala and into the mind of an orphaned girl who lives there.    More...

SOCCER, PIZZA, AND A JEWISH WEDDING

  
  Rwanda
You never know what ministry God has in mind for you when you set out for Russia. One member of 121 has learned from experience to be prepared for whatever crosses his path. Read how soccer, pizza and a Jewish wedding were all elements of a great time with God in Penza. More…

FORGOTTEN?

  
  Acuna
It's been almost a year since hurricane Katrina devasted New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast. Although news stories about New Orleans are few and far between these days, the city is far from restored. The lives and homes of the people there are still in turmoil. Six people from 121 set out to see how they could pitch in and show God's love with hammers and nails. 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:

  • Guatemala
    • resources to care for the girls at the Manchen Home
    • wisdom for the leaders at the home
    • spiritual growth for the girls who became believers this summer
  • Russia
    • spiritual guidance for the children and teens in the orphanage
    • joy in the Lord for the senior citizens
    • spiritual growth for the teens who attended the summer camping trip
  • New Orleans
    • Christians around the country to remember the people of the city with ministry
    • strength for the former and current residents
    • spiritual awakening
  • Other current efforts
    • spiritual protection and perseverance for Steven and Stacey Russell, currently ministering in India
    • exactly the right team members for the September outreach to Acuña, Mexico

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE

  
 

End of the Spear

Cat & Dog Theology
Paperback

There is a joke about cats and dogs that conveys their differences perfectly. A dog says, 'You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me, you love me, you must be God.' A cat says, 'You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me, you love me, I must be God.'

This book challenges the readers' understanding of their relationship with God. Our understanding of how we relate to God may not be wrong, but it may be incomplete. The God-given traits of cats ('you exist to serve me') and dogs('I exist to serve you') can be similar to certain theological attitudes held by many Christians. In our personal theologies, some attitudes may draw us closer to God, and others can also pull us away from Him. This book will help the reader differentiate those attitudes, and as a result, draw closer to the God who delights in them!
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