#MissionWork

[kathleenjonesbooks]

Lauralee Lindolm’s Ethiopian Spirituality and Christianity – History in the Making offers a compelling exploration of Ethiopia’s unique Christian heritage and the importance of unity in mission work. Drawing from insights in Out of Darkness Into Light, the book highlights how Christians, regardless of denomination, thrive when working together, as seen in examples of Southern Baptists collaborating with Ethiopian Orthodox Christians…

[devotionsbywhitnee]

A Missionary’s vision.

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 I woke up at 4:58 with an old school gospel song by the Mississippi Mass Choir. The song is entitled “When I Rose this morning.” If you’ve never heard it, I urge you to jump start your morning and listen to it. I’m telling you, you won’t need Red Bull to…

[stagnantmako]

“ Where have you been? ”

nero watches the girl warily from atop the abandoned playground equipment, red eyes dancing away from green. zack has been making more of an effort to bring him out into the world, and that means that he's integrated into his routine. on tuesdays and thursdays, zack goes down to the slums to see his girlfriend and nero tags along for the journey to and fro.

he doesn't disclose why. it's easier for people to believe he just likes to go along with zack to bother him, third wheeling his dates and criticizing him the same way he criticizes his missionwork.

but in reality, nero's simply hoping to find a weak point in the metal beneath their feet. a spot where weiss' thoughts can reach his. or a point where he could punch through and bring real sunlife to the lonely underworld he was born in.

something about her inspires... trust. perhaps it is the silence that blankets his mind, the cries of the dead and dying no longer pressing into his skull and tearing at his skin. he could bask in her presence for hours, but he sees in the way she looks at him that the feeling is not mutual.

once again, he finds comfort where others do not. so he keeps a distance, glancing at her eyes and then looking away.

"... home."

a beat. nero twists his shirt between his fingers.

"... my brother told me to thank you. for the flower... it bloomed, somehow."

[tanner-j316-blog]

I am currently in my third year at Northern Kentucky University where I am studying Human Services and Addictions and minoring in Religious studies. I also play Viola in the NKU Philharmonic Orchestra.

 The past few years I've noticed that our society is plagued by a crisis.  That crisis is that people are turning to drugs and other substances. After a while, people are falling victim to addiction.  I feel that men are really struggling with addiction in our society today. Whether it's opioids, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana or other substances, these men are struggling.  My personal belief is that some men deal with these issues because they did not have a strong male role model in their life while they were growing up. I feel that many kids growing up do not have a strong and positive male role model in their life.  This can cause a multitude of issues. One of these issues is that these kids may not like to listen to or respect male authority figures such as police, teachers and even God. Something must be done to give people hope.

 I personally did not think that addiction was a big deal in our society, at first.  I first thought these people are ruining their lives and that was all I thought.  I personally gained a different view towards people struggling with substance abuse when my cousin died of an overdose.  I learned that those who are struggling with substance abuse are people. People who have dreams and goals just like anyone else.  Where I feel that they differ is that people have given up on them or they feel that people have given up on them. Everyone needs to feel loved and cared for.  Otherwise, there really is nothing to live for especially if they do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. I recently got an internship with City Gospel Mission working in the Men’s Addiction Recovery Program.  I sought out this internship because I felt called to find a way to share the hope and love of Jesus with men who are struggling with addiction. I want to show to them that people still care about them and that they have something worth living for and that is being a light.  I will also be a tutor for a young boy in the Whiz Kids program. I chose to be a tutor in this program because I know that young boys need a positive role model to help them. I feel like that I can positively impact a young person’s life through this program.

 I am asking you to pray about your involvement and support in my internship with City Gospel Mission.  First, and most importantly, I’m asking you to pray for me, my internship, and the people I will be serving.  Secondly, if you would like to join me as a volunteer, City Gospel Mission has countless opportunities to get involved.  Finally, I am raising my own support, much like a missionary, to fund my internship.  I am asking you to pray about making a tax-deductible donation to City Gospel Mission in my name.  Your gift can be set up as a monthly, quarterly, or one-time donation.  Please visit my GoFundMe page at https://miscellaneous.everydayhero.com/us/tannerhaller to learn more about my internship and how you can support me.  Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or if you would like additional information.

 May God bless you and your family.

 Tanner Haller

[youniquebygailb]

The choice is yours. Choose your kit (standard or premium), start working from home immediately, share your excitement through social media, and inspire others to do the same. That’s basically what I do. Welcome to the new wave of financial security! * * #BusinessStartup #FinancialSecurity #WorkFromHome #GlobalOpportunity #WorldWide #TeamWork #MissionWork #SocialMedia #DigitalAge #MillenialWomen #MakingMovesWithMakeup #Beauty #Makeup #Coffee #Mascara #Skincare #future #beyourownboss https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx5T9NrjaX1/?igshid=4pumjhn9ibu5

[ajjordan]

"I have loved, Oh Lord, the beauty of your house and the place where your glory dwells (Ps 25:8). We love the beauty of God's house and the place where his glory dwells if we ourselves are that house. What is beauty of God's house and the place where his glory dwells if not the temple of which the Apostle says, 'God's temple is holy, which you are' (1 Cor 3:17)? In buildings made by hands, when they are elegantly and magnificently constructed, our bodily sight is struck; so when living stones, the hearts of believers, are held together by the bond of charity, this is the beauty of God's house, the place where his glory dwells. Learn, then, what you should love so that you are able to love it. One who loves the beauty of God's house loves the Church, not in walls and roofs built by a carpenter, not in gleaming marble and gold-painted ceilings, but in faithful and holy people, people who love God with all their heart and with all their soul and with all their mind and their neighbors as themselves." (Saint Augustine Sermon 15, 1; PL 38, 116) 😊💒💯❤️🙏🧿🍀👼 #MissionWork #Conesus #HemlockLake #Seminary #Amen #SVD #DivineWord #RCQuotes #Hallelujah #SaintAugustine #StMichaelsMissionHouse #WNY (at The Mission) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaWC3lluNIf/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nerdyderp]

In 20 days I’m going to South Africa! But I still need $1100! I’m making and selling bracelets/keychains and shirts!!! Bracelets/keychains are $2 a piece and shirts at $20! If you want one send me a message!! #impactafrica #missionwork #missions #missiontrip #southafrica #joburg NOTE: pics are of bracelets and tee shirt design. NOTE: picture of friendship style bracelets with red, green, yellow, while, black, and blue string. Next picture of white outline of Africa with the word impact above it. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoULWR0FrLS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qoe9sniptymy

[rashidatowe]

Rocking my signature RISE crewneck sweater. You all know I am all about MENTAL HEALTH 🧠 I designed this sweater so that I can give back to a cause that I am very familiar with. I never want to forget how much is have RISEN from. Most of my friends & loyal followers know that substance abuse & addictions were a part of my past. If I can RISE so can YOU. A percentage of the proceeds from each sweater sold will be donated to the Men & Woman of Human Excellence http://www.mwfhe.org/ Their mission is to help stabilize and empower recovering individuals who are burdened with thoughts and behavior that are self-destructive. Plus, they take a holistic approach to healing. 💓 RISE with Rashidat 🙌🏽 If you are drawn to support my mission to RISE, go to my website www.rashidat.com 🖤 . . . . #missionwork #mission #purpose #risewithrashidat #menandwomen #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #addiction #12stepprogram #recovery #holistichealth #influencer

[4everblessed70-blog]

#Kicks #missionWork #Fun2 #Gifts https://www.instagram.com/p/B916fTVJGfJ/?igshid=64l508xzxuhd

[gregorychatman]

Yes—getting warmer.. #carryingthemessage #sciencefiction #propheticvision #writingcommunity #fightfortruth #wisdomandvisions #timematters #itsabouttime #kindnessmatters #persist #quotes #writingcommunity #writingworks #missionworks #birdbybird #griefclub #everypicturetellsastory #saturdaynight #anonymousbookclub #quotes #voterregistration #votingmatters #votingrights https://www.instagram.com/p/CcJb4nXvMak/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[31women]

The Price of Unity (1/2)

We (Christians) all like to talk about things like unity, community, the body of Christ, family in Christ, the global Church, and on and on. In fact, we talk about it so much that you’d think we’d tell you how to do any of that.

Because here’s the truth- we’re not so good at being unified these days. We spend a lot of time trying to prove that we’re not like “those” Christians or criticizing our brothers and sisters in Christ that seem less committed and not as perfect as us in our own eyes. I’d go so far as to say that unity isn’t a priority at all in the modern church. Spiritual denominations and physical borders separate us from each other. Those that have begun to see this as an actual problem stand on street corners and shout at us to get our act together, but even they aren’t really doing anything to help the problem or find the solution. We ask each other to change, saying “if you would just have our worldview and our customs, we could totally get along with you!”

Listen up brothers and sisters- Unity has a price. If we want to truly become one community, we have to have a funeral before we have a wedding.

Think about it this way: When two people get married, they don’t just squish together two individuals. Rather, two people give up their individual selves and become one body together. The same has to happen for us to become one body as a Church. While there are some truths that we should never compromise on and some people who aren’t truly following God that we should rebuke, we are called to sacrifice our comforts and preferences to join with the global body of believers. For example, you may love modern music, but worshipping with a different group of people may require you to learn some old hymns or even music in a different language.

As you all know, I recently spent time in El Salvador working with a Christian organization in Cuidad Delgado (part of San Salvador). While this organization was doing many wonderful things in the community, no organization is perfect and I saw some harmful ideas about what it means to be a Christian practiced in their ministry. Instead of accepting their culture and conforming to their worship practices, many of the missionaries expected the community to become more american. They saw the american christian worldview and customs as the only correct way to know and worship God. Yet God is not the God of America. America does not matter much to God. People matter to God, not national boundary lines. The way we worship isn’t the “right way,” it’s simply our way. When we go into other cultures to do ministry, we need to meet them where they are, not as a lesser people but as a unique and therefore different people.

Unity requires sacrifice. It requires us to give up our comfort zone.

So let’s put this into practice: When you meet other christians with different experiences remember to listen to them, accept them, and learn from them. Stop expecting to people to agree with you all the time, but rather listen to their perspectives to grow your own worldview. Stop asking people to change to join your church or social group, instead see diversity as an asset rather than a risk. Stop worrying about doing things the way they’ve always been done, because those new ideas and new perspectives and new ways of life could be better than your old traditions.

Stay tuned for how to start doing this on an individual level next post.

-31Women (Beth)

[wcatradio]

Episode 112: Mary Kloska Speaks About Mission Work in the Middle East (October 9, 2022)

[pathsaremade-by-walking-them]

fcsmnstry.io/qz/gHPX4v

Now I normally don’t do this because I don’t like openly asking for money, but I’m humbling myself down to ask if you feel it in your heart, send me even a dollar🙏🏻

I am going to Thessaloniki, Greece in May, and need to support raise $2,865. You can read more at the link provided above.

Thank you in advance Tumblr fam♥️

[shinethroughthebroken]

I miss Cancun. And I miss doing exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life. God is good and I’m so blessed. #blessed #missionwork https://www.instagram.com/p/BzcRf1whDZ_/?igshid=j439sqftr3t3

[davequinn247]

Another early morning drop off @dallaslovefield. Today @kimbraquinn left for #costarica on a #missiontrip. Please pray God works through her and moves among those she serves this week. Also pray for safety for her and the team as they travel. #servantleadership #missionwork #prayingpelicans #godbewithyou (at Dallas Love Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBFN7-AiLJ/?igshid=1rxdpkhizm6p2

[dare-to-be-different-15]

Fusion: Young people's group session once a month at Vern and Rachel's place. :) it was aca-awesome!!! #GlobalMissionFellows #OpenSpace #FromEverywhereToEverywhere #YoungPeople #MissionWork #CultureDiversity #Ubuntu https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZQPHlgcBF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15npxcvddkakl