Attack It

Do not allow the title of this Missions Minute to alarm you. It is not a call to arms, to a shooting war or even a contest bent on conquering something. Rather it's about how we should live out our "mission focused" lives. Be aggressive. We need to keep pushing on despite being tired and worn out. So, just where am I going with this?

Well, just ask Chuck Berrier what Miami looked like after "Irma" visited. As well, ask John Sircar how was Bangladesh after heavy rain last month that killed hundreds. Chuck is planning on going back to Florida and Dr. Sircar keeps going "aggressive" as he writes their revival will still take place soon…."aggressive".

More weather related news: Mexico City and the 7.1 earthquake recently has not slowed down the Hoaglands. Ed and Annita came through it safely save for some structural damage. The good news through all of this is that about 175 people accepted Christ during the packed services after the quake. All of this despite 2 major quakes and aftershocks. Instead of moaning about their plight, the Hoagland’s have pushed out to areas not visited before and aided the people in need. That is a great example of using circumstances as God allows events to occur to further the Gospel. Again, a form of aggressive behavior but not for destruction.

Moving on….Dexter Kirby on the island of St. Vincent/Grenadines states that they now have a pre-school open and are seeking God's direction in regard to another church planting. Pray for Dexter as he writes crime is rampant on the island.

Please remember the mission boards that assist, equip and train our field missionaries daily. By last estimate, it takes about 20 soldiers to get 1 combat soldier to the field equipped and supplied. It takes even more than that to place and keep a missionary on the field. For we are battling against the devil for the souls of men…. let’s fight like we mean it. Forever to God be the Glory!!

Bob I.  //  Missions Director