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March 2017 Women On Mission

North America—A vast Missions Field

It’s no secret the mission field of the United States and Canada holds many challenges.  Seventy to 75 percent of Southern Baptist churches in America are plateaued or declining.  On average, 17 Southern Baptist churches shut their doors for good every Sunday, leaving underserved and unreached neighborhoods in cities across North America.

Yet light shines brightest in the dark.  Let’s not forget that North America has experienced days of spiritual darkness before.  During these barren times, great awakenings and revivals have advanced Jesus’ kingdom in exponential ways.  It’s not surprising that the greatest spiritual breakthroughs in our land have started with prayer.  In prayer, we invite God in and give Him the reins.  In prayer, we let King Jesus take over.  This week, let’s turn to the One Who reigns on high and rules all there is—seen and unseen.

Pray:

Our missionaries across North America stay Christ-centered and Spirit-led in their efforts (Rom. 15:18-19).

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God sends an abundance of laborers to reach millions of North Americans living in darkness (Luke 10:2).
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You and your church will be on mission for Christ in your neighborhood
(2 Cor. 5:14-15).

Week of Prayer for North American Missions
March 5 - 12, 2017

On Wednesday, March 8th a North American Mission Study will be presented at noon in the Fellowship Hall following our 12:00 meal.  The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering offers our church a chance to support the work of over 5,600 missionaries as they plant churches, reach out to college students, and so much more.

Women on Mission will meet Monday, March 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the church.  All our ladies are invited to join us as we learn how to be on mission for Christ.

FEBRUARY 2017 WOMEN ON MISSION

A FOCUS ON NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS
BY LAURA HARPER

WHO WAS ANNIE ARMSTRONG?
OUR OFFERING FOR NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS IS NAMED FOR ANNIE ARMSTRONG, A LAY LEADER IN SOUTHERN BAPTIST LIFE IN THE 1800S.  BY THE AGE OF 31, THIS SINGLE YOUNG WOMAN WAS HELPING TO START A MISSIONS ORGANIZATION IN HER HOME CITY OF
BALTIMORE.  SHE WAS SOON USING HER GIFTS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.  AT THE AGE OF 37, SHE HELPED TO START WMU AND LED IT STRATEGICALLY TO BECOME THE GLOBAL INFLUENCE IT IS TODAY.  AT THE AGE OF 55, “MISS ANNIE” LEFT THE ORGANIZATION IN
CAPABLE HANDS AND FOCUSED THE REST OF HER LIFE ON GRASSROOTS WORKS IN HER CITY.

HOW DID SHE FIND GOD’S PLAN FOR HER LIFE?  SHE STUDIED HER BIBLE TO LEARN HOW TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE WITH OTHERS; PRAYED FOR MISSIONARIES AND THOSE THEY WERE
HELPING TO DISCOVER CHRIST; RALLIED CHURCHES TO GIVE MORE TO MISSIONS; AND DID
MISSIONS, DISTRIBUTING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND BIBLES TO THOSE IN NEED.  FLOWING FROM HER DEEP PRAYER LIFE AND INVOLVEMENT IN HER CHURCH, SHE GAVE OF HERSELF— ALL THAT GOD HAD PUT INTO HER.  SHE COMBINED HER PASSION FOR GOD, HER LOVE FOR PEOPLE, HER GIFTS FOR STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATION, AND, PERHAPS MOST OF ALL, HER
DETERMINATION TO SERVE WITH EVERY OUNCE OF ENERGY SHE HAD.  SHE LET GOD SHOW HER ONE STEP AT A TIME AS SHE CONTINUED TO TRUST IN HIM.

OAKHILL MISSION RECEIPTS FOR 2016

IN ADDITION , $57,842.10 WAS GIVEN THROUGH THE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM TO THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION, 73% OF WHICH GOES TO THE SUPPORT OF MISSIONS, AS WELL AS OUR SEMINARIES AND OTHER ENTITIES.