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We can be confident that God will complete the work He has begun in the lives of His children (Phil 1:6). In His kindness, God is conforming us to the image of Christ the Son (Rom 8:29). The more we are conformed to the image of Christ, the greater will be our desire to proclaim Christ through our lives and to have the word of Christ on our lips. David serves as an example of one who praised God and proclaimed God's goodness through the words he spoke. Consider a few verses from Psalm 71: -My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day (ESV)  v.8 -My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.  (ESV) v.15 -I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praises to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my sol also, which you have redeemed. And my tongue will talk of your righte...

In Mack Stiles book,  Speaking of Jesus , he writes of 3 areas in which a local church needs to evaluate in regards to developing a culture of evangelism: a. Are we motivated (heart)? Are we cultivating compassion? Do we need encouragement when we see hard hearted non-Christians? Do we trust in gospel-power? b. Are we equipped (mind)? Do we rehearse and revisit the gospel? Can we articulate the gospel well? Do we sing the gospel? Do we hear it in our preaching/teaching/discussions with other church members/membership interviews? c. Are we available (feet)? Are we individually encouraging one another to be on the lookout for new people in the hallways on Sundays? Are we willing to put aside a conversation with a bro/sis (one that can be picked up later) when we see someone we don’t know (this could be your only chance!)? Do we “write people off” in our minds? Have I made myself so busy (even doing good ministry things) that I don't make a point to get to know those w...

It is our mission to provide emergency shelter for women and their children. And financial aid, eduction, community and resource referrals, and basic essentials to residents of Woodford County who find themselves homeless, victims of domestic violence, or in any other crisis situation. Here are some ways that you can pray for Heartline and Heart House: Please pray that God will lead people who are in need of help to Heartline and Heart House. Please pray for the staff who work with the clients to be able to have moments where the gospel is able to be shared.  Please pray for clients hearts to be softened and will receive the gospel and be willing to work with staff in obtaining some of their goals. Please pray for the organization that funding needs will be met.

My Sister’s House ministry is focused on the individualized relational care of single women and their children providing them with Biblical counselors/advocates and assisting them with the coordination of sustainable resources. My Sister’s House ministry will also help facilitate the transition of its qualifying residents to self-care circumstances as their final goal.

WHIP opened the doors in 1983 to help 61571 residents. WHIP continues to serve residents of 61571 through donations from churches, businesses, individuals and civic organizations. The WHIP staff is all volunteers serving during distribution hours. We are thankful that this organization exists. Please pray for them as they serve the community of Washington.

Parenting and the Church This year our youth program is looking at adding some curriculum from a ministry called Truth:78. I’m very excited for this addition as they seem to be very likeminded to our own church in their thinking on the training of children and the church’s partnership with families. Here are some exerts from a few of their articles I’ve recently read and been very encouraged by… In their article, “A Key Component of Effective Children’s and Youth Ministry,” they write, The people who have the most access, the best opportunity, and the greatest potential influence—not to mention the biblical responsibility for helping children walk in the truth—are their parents. My plea to parents and grandparents is that they make the most of the fleeting opportunity they have. The life of a parent today can quickly become consumed by so many good things that there is little time left for what is most important. Parents must not trade the greater things for lesser thi...

Gary and Barb Bennett The Bennett’s focus in Rwanda is helping adults in a variety of activities. Gary and Barb both teach at New Creations Ministries. NCM is a teaching ministry for pastors and lay leaders. The Pastoral Training Bible School teaches in Kinyarwanda (the tribal Rwandan language) and the Christian Leadership Institute of Rwanda teaches at the university level in English. Gary works with finances, construction, and an agricultural research and demonstration. He teaches pastors new subsistence farming methods so that they can focus on shepherding and discipling. Barb teaches English. Barb also teaches music at their local church to children and adults. Barb also helps with the Children’s Church worship time.