September 2016 Women On Mission
The Gospel Reaches Refugees in St. Louis
[Missouri] At 10:02 my watch alarm beeps as a reminder to pray, just as it has done twice a day every day for the past year. The time references Luke 10:2, Jesus’ exhortation to pray for more workers in the harvest. It is so clear that God is mobilizing people to accomplish His will for our city, which is an answer to prayers. God is laying a strong foundation for an exciting future for this ministry effort.
I have been challenged to start a movement of house churches among refugees living in and around St. Louis. This involves sharing the gospel and training leaders in the community to multiply themselves and their gatherings so the name of Jesus may be exalted among all peoples. We are able to engage people here who would be in areas closed to gospel outreach in their home country. It’s exciting to see how God is working to bring the nations to us.
Usually, our first obstacle in sharing the gospel is overcoming misconceptions people have about Christianity. Many come to this country with certain expectations of our culture and our faith, and we must build bridges with love and truth so they can see the truth of the gospel.
Another obstacle we face is the idea that a person cannot change his faith. For many in this community, to be from a particular country is to be of a particular faith. It is difficult for them to see that one can be a believer in Christ and still be a part of his or her cultural experience.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a mighty work in the hearts of the lost throughout our city. Pray He will send dreams and visions so they will know Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
-Matthew Clark, missionary
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If you have not returned your World Hunger banks, please do so this Sunday.
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Women on Mission will meet Monday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the church. All our ladies are invited to join us.