The Living God is a Missionary God
God is a God of global purpose. God has already put in our hearts the longing to be a friend to a great God, to somehow become a co-worker with Him, living in the dignity of a purpose larger than ourselves. We really want to serve God in the biggest way we know how. What prevents us?
Jesus lived with joy, hope and single-hearted passion. There is joy in vision. Jesus told His first followers that the value of living fruitfully for His Father’s glory was “that MY joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full”. (John 15:11) Jesus’ life purpose was to bring about God’s glory on earth.
“Missions” is a loaded word for most Christians. Many people are exposed to missions in the context of appeals for volunteers or funds. Missions has often been reduced to a limited question of whether you will be a missionary or not. Most Christians would admit that they don’t really know enough about what missions is to participate short term, long term, help fund or even
support it with pray. Even less clear is how someone can live for God’s global purpose without being a missionary.
We are convinced that God has a “world-sized role for every Christian in His global purpose. Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home in support is a secondary issue. The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover; vision to live a life of purpose.
Ways to get involved:
Get to know who we support and take on a special interest in one or all.
Help coordinate and/or participate in local missions trips and service.
Participate in our short term missions trips to developing countries.
Pledge monthly to support fund our churches efforts and commitments.
For more information, please feel free to contact:
Scott Steffens, director of missions East Northport Gospel Church
Area Director of World Vision 631-368-3200
ssteffen@worldvision.org
www.worldvision.org
Missionary Support
Kathryn Winn El Salvador
Tim & Deborah Anderson Ecuador
Angela Bale South Africa
John & Marilyn Campbell Benin
Tim & Deborah Anderson Ecuador
Angela Bale South Africa
John & Marilyn Campbell Benin
Richard & Janet Conti Guatemala
Duane & Lori Danielsen Bangladesh
Rocco & Ellen Di Trolio Argentina
Richard & Cynthia Nicholson Latin America/ Caribbean
Bill & Ky Prevette Romania/ Southeastern University
Deanna Richardson Thailand
Christina Richter Northern Asia / China
Kelly & Cyndi Robinette Cambodia
Paul & Julie Kraus New York City
Donald & Lisa Geraci Jewish Ministry / NY city
Helping Hand Rescue Mission Huntington, NY
Care Center Islip, NY
Exodo Foundation El Salvador
Pastor Francesco Astoria, El Salvador
World Vision Worldwide (including - New York)
Teen Challenge Long Island, NY
Gideons International Long Island chapter
Long Island Center for Community Values
Upcoming Dates:
Thur. July 31st, - August 5th Missions trip to El Salvador / Exodo
Thur. July 31st, - August 5th Missions trip to El Salvador / Exodo
Prayer Requests: (just a few…)
Kathryn Winn’s ministry opportunities and funding in El Salvador,
New students starting at Cambodia Bible Institute,
Need for teachers in Cambodia and Bangladesh,
Teen Challenge center opening summer of 08’ in Cambodia,
Final year of service in Thailand before furlough of Deanna Richardson,
Donations of books, novels, magazines, coffee and tea’s for Tina Richters China Reading Room Café’,
Bill Prevette’s will be teaching as a Missionary in Residence at Southeastern University for the next 2 years,
Devastation and emergency relief and rebuilding in Myanmar and in China,
Food crisis in 33 Africa countries,