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Voices of the Faithful Worship DVD
News — 39 retiring missionaries honored … 7 key goals for reaching the world
Giving — Missionaries save up, give big to Lottie Moon offering … Invasion of the ‘residential SUVs’
Speaking of missions — Missions by the Book: He fought the good fight … Quotable: “If we could turn back the clock” … Illustration: What are you willing to do?
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Voices of the Faithful
This 366-day devotional was written by popular author and speaker Beth Moore and nearly 300 missionaries. True stories of courage and God's faithfulness will provide encouragement and direction for personal prayer and worship.
Use this inspiring book to lead your church in "Lift Up Your Voice," a year-long prayer emphasis.
• Connect your congregation with missionaries and the world's lost.
• Build community as your church finds new life through daily prayer.
• Stimulate daily personal and family devotions.
Want to know more? Visit http://voicesofthefaithful.com.
 Voices of the Faithful Worship DVD
This DVD companion to Voices of the Faithful offers tools for creating a worship experience to ignite a passion for missions. Perfect for small groups or congregational worship—$19.99, with discounts for orders of 10 or more. Order now.
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| Amy Hutchison (right) works alongside her daughter, Danielle, to minister to children in a school near Ambato , Ecuador . The Hutchisons attend Far Hills Community Church in Dayton , Ohio . PHOTO by Kristen Nicole Sayres |
News
Teens, parents find new bond doing missions together
Parents and teens ministered side by side in Ecuador on the first International World Changers family mission trip — and saw people come to Christ as a result.
The experience also is bound to lead to spiritual growth for the families, says youth ministry expert Richard Ross.
Read more.
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| Jeannie and Tom Elliff |
Tom Elliff to join IMB staff in new role
Tom Elliff, pastor of 10,000-member First Southern Baptist Church in Del City, Okla., will join the International Mission Board to teach and nurture missionaries, mentor IMB staff and relate to Southern Baptist pastors and churches.
Read more.
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Giving
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A charitable remainder trust allows you to make a charitable gift, provide a stream of payments to yourself or a loved one and enjoy some tax benefits. Learn the steps to maximize this method of giving.
Learn about more ways you can give.
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Speaking of missions
Missions by the Book: Passing the message from father to son and on
“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others” (2 Tim. 2:1, 2, NIV). — Early missionary Paul, speaking to his son in the faith
Quotable: “If we take the Great Commission seriously”
“The recent, tragic tsunami in Southeast Asia was generated by a major shift beneath the surface, and that is what it will take to send equally forceful waves of missionaries across the earth. Where must that shift occur? Deep within the hearts of Southern Baptists who realize this world is in desperate need of Christ — so desperate, in fact, that it is worth the sacrifice of all that we are and have for His cause.” — Tom Elliff, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Del City , Okla .
Looking for sermon ideas for this fall's Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®? See Elliff's suggestions for a sermon on “The marks of a missionary.”
Illustration: Missions can be a family affair
This July 17-year-old Tommy Hutchinson experienced — for the first time — leading someone to Christ. His dad, “Hutch” watched proudly as Tommy prayed with several Quichua who surrounded him to learn more about the drama they'd just seen and gospel tracts they had received. Tommy had just helped present an evangelistic drama to the indigenous Quichua in a village in rural Ecuador . His mom, Amy: 15-year-old brother, Joel: and 12-year-old sister, Danielle, were in Ecuador as part of the first International World Changers family mission trip. During the weeklong trip, the families who participated shared the gospel 8,280 times. More than 280 people prayed to accept Christ as Savior. “Tommy got to be with people who accepted Christ,” the elder Hutchison said. “It's a great feeling knowing God is using your family to grow His kingdom.”
Find out more about how students — and their parents — can be involved in missions.
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