Our monthly staff briefing was this morning. I always enjoy hearing what other departments are doing, and sometimes I even learn new things about what my own department is doing!
Of course, sometimes we hear things we'd rather not. Two things:
1. The PPACA is rolling out this year in full force. With it comes quite a few changes, many of which we don't even know the effects of yet. But from what I've heard thus far, it's incredibly invasive and time consuming. Yay.
2. Persecution against Christians is increasing in wide measure around the world. Many of our partners are reporting higher levels of persecution, many in highly systematic and targeted actions. We expect it because Jesus told us to, and we expect it in certain places more than others. But we're seeing it now on a much wider scale, and in places that we might have previously considered 'safe.' More and more, I'm convinced that we're on the edge of something, and it's going to hit much closer to home than people expect.
But it is not all bad news.
There's a country that has been a security risk for us in the past that is seeing some amazing opportunities and openness. Another country that has been both a security risk and limited access has given us some hope for ministry possibilities.
You should check out the OMS YouTube page for videos from our fields. There are some really great stories and prayer requests.
There is a CROSS-training group completing their last week on Friday. They will then be commissioned to their various fields. That is always an awesome thing to see!
If you know anyone interested in missions, or if you yourself have been thinking you could do more, join us at OneWeekend March 13-15! This is a good primer on the Great Commission, and it offers a chance to explore the possibilities of service around you.
Okay, go do good things. I have booklets to proof.
Of course, sometimes we hear things we'd rather not. Two things:
1. The PPACA is rolling out this year in full force. With it comes quite a few changes, many of which we don't even know the effects of yet. But from what I've heard thus far, it's incredibly invasive and time consuming. Yay.
2. Persecution against Christians is increasing in wide measure around the world. Many of our partners are reporting higher levels of persecution, many in highly systematic and targeted actions. We expect it because Jesus told us to, and we expect it in certain places more than others. But we're seeing it now on a much wider scale, and in places that we might have previously considered 'safe.' More and more, I'm convinced that we're on the edge of something, and it's going to hit much closer to home than people expect.
But it is not all bad news.
There's a country that has been a security risk for us in the past that is seeing some amazing opportunities and openness. Another country that has been both a security risk and limited access has given us some hope for ministry possibilities.
You should check out the OMS YouTube page for videos from our fields. There are some really great stories and prayer requests.
There is a CROSS-training group completing their last week on Friday. They will then be commissioned to their various fields. That is always an awesome thing to see!
If you know anyone interested in missions, or if you yourself have been thinking you could do more, join us at OneWeekend March 13-15! This is a good primer on the Great Commission, and it offers a chance to explore the possibilities of service around you.
Okay, go do good things. I have booklets to proof.
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