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I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
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Lets not make it a theme. Lets make it a lifestyle. Thats what Terry McIlvain (center) said of #MakeWar, the 2013 Super Summer theme. During the closing ceremony for the B.L.A.S.T. games (largegroup recreation), McIlvain challenged campers to go home and live the Super Summer theme. Recreation at Super Summer has the underlying purpose of teaching unity, teamwork and sportsmanship.
When I think back on my life as a Southern Baptists, the word blessed comes to mind. I had the privilege of growing up in a very strong SBC church in Miami, Florida. That church helped shaped my Christology, ecclesiology, missiology and my theology as a youngster and then as a teenager. My journey was filled with many rich life-changing experiences. I cannot imagine what life would have been like had I not been mentored and loved by a godly family and loving church. It was in that church, Central Baptists Church, where I first met Jesus and where I first encountered a Sunday School teacher who became a mentor to me. It was
also in that church where I first sensed a called to vocational service, to preach the Gospel of Christ. It was in that church, that I first learned about the Cooperative Program. What a fantastic plan. My church, all the SBC churches in Miami, all the SBC churches in Florida, all the churches throughout the United States giving a percentage
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(10%) of their undesignated offering to support the missions enterprise of the Southern Baptists Convention. The Cooperative Program, I learned, supported state, home (national) and foreign (international) missionaries. The Cooperative Program also assisted with funding for our six Southern Baptists Seminaries along with the Executive Committee and various commissions. It was a way for all churches to participate in this Great Commission outreach. This entire system is built on cooperation and trust. It is the fabric that holds us together as a denomination understanding that we can do more together than we can do individually. The thought occurred to me, I really have been BLESSED by being part of a missional people called Southern Baptists.
We Are Raised With Christ In an effort to learn Jesus this year, Im in the process of memorizing Colossians 3:1-17. Memorizing Scripture when a person is older is slow work but still rewarding. I heard a highly respected Christian writer describe Scripture memory as his most important discipline in his mid-seventies. It was inspiring. Memorizing large portions of Scripture, as the Spirit leads, is vital for our continued growth into Christ-likeness and learning Jesus at any age. Scripture memory is rewarding in many ways. Its the only way of being constantly awed by Gods love and greatness. Its formative, it gives a godly shape to our character. The cumulative effect of hiding the word of God in the good soil of our hearts makes us better followers of Jesus, perhaps in ways we arent aware of readily. Scripture memory embeds the word of God deeply in the mind, heart and soul. A Scripturesaturated life is bound to transform what and how we think and act in every circumstance. I see ColosGeorges Boujakly sians 3:1-17 as vital to our understanding of the Christian life, learning Jesus, his ways, and his love. I will not hurry this sumptuous feast of a passage. Its too rich to gulp down. It must be savored one truth bite at a time. Relax, were going to be here for a while. Verse 1 reads like this: Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God (NIV). Raised James Bryan Smith makes this comment. After reading it, as yourself: Do you believe it? Every single issue in life, every problem we face, every hope we haveabsolutely everything hinges on the resurrection of Jesus. I believe the resurrection of Jesus defines who we are. It gives us an identity around which to organize everything in our lives. It informs what happens when we die. It gives the reason for training unto godliness. It sets hope
at the center of life. Resurrection is preceded by death. Colossians 2:12 and 20 tell us that we were buried and we died with Christ (and also rose with him). It turns out that the death of Jesus as well gives definition to who we are. When he died we too died. In his resurrection we too rose to a brand new life. Heres the heart of the Christian life: Christ died for our sins and in him we are dead to our sins. Christ rose again and in him we also receive new life. The whole Christian life, as we will see in later verses, proceeds from the reality of our joint death and resurrection with Christ. Paul believed this truth so much that he repeats it often. In Romans 5:9-10, for example, he says that both the death and resurrection of Jesus justify us (A gift from God by which we are declared without guilt or sin in Christ). His death removes any condemnation for our sin. His resurrection life adds all the blessings of life with God. Death without resurrection is unimaginable in the case of Christ. It is also unimaginable in our case. Since he rose from death, we too can believe and live in the hope and in the reality that death has no victory and that resurrection is the trump card Christ plays in our lives. The way we do the Christian life matters. It matters that we begin with understanding that death and resurrection determine the way we followers of Christ live. When the world encounters the followers of Jesus, it should be evident by our lives to see a pattern of dying and rising to new ways of godly living. A Christian who has not died to himself and to the world should be an
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anomaly. A seed that is buried in the soil of the resurrection ought to sprout with new life. Seeds that dont are sterile. With Christ Nothing about dying to ourselves or rising with Christ is done by our own power. Some people think of life with Jesus as a push mower life. Christ starts it or gives the first push but then we have to do all the rest of the pushing. Better theology has Christ starting the push mower of our lives and adding the propeller of his grace to our training to do life with Christ. We would not be far from the central message of the Bible if we said that the Bible shows us how to do life WITH God. With God, Adam and Eve would have spared the world much chaos and destruction, evil and lostness. With God, the people of God would have lived faithful lives to remain in the land and not become aliens in a strange land. With God the church will live sacrificially to bring eternal life to a ghastly decaying society. Without God the church will live like the world. With God we are sent into the world with the mission of God alive in our hearts. With God we must no longer think of ourselves as sinners but as saints training for the purpose of godliness. Raised with Christ, we inhabit a kingdom that is not of this world. We, the church, must declare to ourselves every time we gather, that we have been raised when Christ arose. We also remain by grace in a state of being raised. We will never cease being resurrected in Christ. Why? Because Christ promised to be Immanuel (a-withus-God) to the end of the age.
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The Annual Meeting of our churches is going to arrive before we know it. I hope many of you are planning to join us Monday-Tuesday, October 14-15, 2013 at New Covenant Community Church, 6000 S. 84th St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Once again, I am inviting everyone to come early and join in a dedicated time of praying for the people and ministries of our conventions host city. We will begin our PrayerWalking by meeting together for information and coordination at 9:30 a.m. Monday morning. I recently enjoyed meeting with several leaders of our churches and ministries in Lincoln. It was encouraging to listen to the options and prayer opportunities we will find as we meet together in Lincoln. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in the heart of the downtown community. Jeremy and Amber Pape have moved downtown to be as close as possible to students on the UN-L campus. This will be one of the prayer sites for our Monday prayer walk. What a great chance to walk over the UN-L campus, praying with eyes and hearts open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit for students and faculty and the important role they play in the Lincoln community. On the northwest side of Lincoln, Tom Wright, pastor of Tri-Community Fellowship, will host a prayer
On August 2, 2013, 97 people departed from 7 states (Mo. Ks. Ca. Co. Fl. Tx. Ok.) to participate in partnership evangelism with International Commission and 24 Belizean churches across their country. At the closing rally August 10, we reassembled in Belize City to celebrate 1248 favorable responses to Jesus offer of saving grace. Thirty-five of the participants were from the KC area and returned to celebrate with their respective church families. International Commission is a well respected turn-key missions organization receiving world-wide invitations for partnership evangelism. For future trip information contact ScottM@IC-World. org or call 913-731-0539. If you are looking for a mission project, one is planned in Sept. 2014 to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Call for other projects.
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hymnal and follow the words with your finger, even if he cant yet read them. Instead of playing, napping or lounging, hell be learning to worship God. n Once the sermon begins, the child can get her church bag for note-taking. Help her to sit facing the front to avoid distracting others. As you take sermon notes or fill in bulletin outline, help your child learn to listen and write. Use age-appropriate ideas to focus on God. A young child may simply draw words the pastor says. You could select a key word from the sermon topic, such as Jesus, and she could write hash marks to count the number of times it was said. As reading skills improve, she may write words from the focal Scripture or take sermon notes. n One mom cuts out cardboard hearts for her children to write or draw what they learn about God each Sunday. Keep those journals or hearts as mementos. n You want your church to enjoy your child as much as your child enjoys church. Teach respect for Gods house, and pay attention to your childs activity. Never allow him to be unruly or destructive. For example, in most churches, children shouldnt play on the platform, where fragile equipment, instruments and cords exist. n Help your child to know the pastor, shaking his hand or speaking to him on Sundays. Encourage her to visit with kids and adults after worship. n On the drive home, talk about the worship service. Kids are like sponges, and theyre smarter than we imagine. Ask what your child enjoyed or learned. Answer any questions, and recap the sermon topic on the childs level. Would you like for your children to receive over fifty hours of hands-on worship training this year? If you worship as a family each week, intentionally engaging your kids in true worship, thats exactly what youll give them! Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. Proverbs 23:24b Diana Davis is an author, columnist and speaker based in Pensacola FL. www.dianadavis.org
When: Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10:00 12:00 Where: South Shore/Rockhaven Trails of Clinton Lake Join CFCC & Associates and the ACTHA Competitive Trail Competition Riders at Clinton Lake for a day of Family Fun! There will be crafts, activities, games, live music, horses to see, and much more! All activities are FREE! Crafts - Yarn Dolls, Dream Catchers, Decorating Bandanas and more! Activities - Panning for Gold, String Games, Coloring Sheets and more! Games - Pin the Tail on the Horse, Bean Bag Toss, Horse Shoes, Checkers and more!
Lunch will be available Children ages 10 and under suggested donation $4 Children and Adults ages 11 and up suggested donation $7
SEPTEMBER 2013
KNCSB on mission
From the moment students arrived at Super Summer 2013, they were reminded of the camp theme #MakeWar. Super Summer 2013 equipped campers to fight and gain victory over sin in their lives. They were equipped to continue the fight when they got home from camp.
Lets not make it a theme. Lets make it a lifestyle. Thats what Terry McIlvain (center) said of #MakeWar, the 2013 Super Summer theme. During the closing ceremony for the B.L.A.S.T. games (large-group recreation), McIlvain challenged campers to go home and live the Super Summer theme. (Below) Recreation at Super Summer has the underlying purpose of teaching unity, teamwork and sportsmanship.
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The KNCSB annual meeting will be held Oct.14-15 at New Covenant Community Church, Lincoln, Neb. Find more information at http://www.kncsb.org/ministry/annual_meeting
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More than 450 alumni of Kansas-Nebraska campus ministries gathered for a reunion Aug. 2-4 in Overland Park, Kan. The event symbolized the passing of the baton to new campus ministers at the three largest universities in Nebraska and Kansas. At left are Ryan and Ginger Stelk who are the new leaders at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, following the retirement of Rick and Gay Lynn Clock after 33 years of service. Jeremy and Amber Pape (center) are the new leaders of Christian Challenge at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after the 41-year career of Brett and Mary Yohn. Robbie and Gail Nutter are the new leaders at Kansas State University, Manhattan, following the retirement of Bob and Sandie Anderson after 41 years of service. (Photo by Derek Taylor)
Monte Johnson (right) visits with Nebraska alumni Monte and Lisa Froehlich during the Kansas-Nebraska campus ministry in Overland Park, Kan. Johnson delivered the keynote address during the banquet Saturday night, Aug. 3.
University of Kansas Ryan Stelk has assumed leadership of the Southern Baptist campus ministry at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Stelk previously served on the Christian Challenge staff at Kansas State University. He
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Jeremy Pape is the new director of Christian Challenge at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He and his wife, Amber, have served with UNL Challenge since 2005. They are both graduates of Kansas State University and have two sons. Jeremy and Amber also served two years with the International Mission Board. They have completed some seminary courses. Visit the UNL Christian Challenge Web site at http:// unlchallenge.com/ and look for it on Facebook.
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PLANO, Texas More than 4,200 church planters, pastors and church leaders flooded the hallways of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, for the North American Mission Boards second Send North America Conference July 29-30. The gathering was marked by masses of participants praying in response to speakers, hundreds of connections between churches and church planters, and individuals seizing their moments to penetrate lostness in North America. Many attendees expressed the belief they were witnessing momentum building toward a movement to reach the continent. The conference opening combined video, graphics, precision projection and an individual performance that traced the significant moments Southern Baptists have seized throughout history. Afterward, Aaron Coe, NAMBs vice president of mobilization and marketing, told attendees his prayer was that the conference would be seen as a turning point in SBC history. Will this be a defining moment or will this be a forgotten moment? Coe asked. The dif-
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ference between a defining moment and a forgotten moment is a seized moment. Were praying that we are able to give you the tools over these next days for you to seize the moment. Large group sessions, workshops and breakout meetings all were built around the effort to equip individuals and churches for growing the Kingdom. More than 100 breakout and workshop sessions included offerings for ministry wives, students and worship leaders as well as language tracks in Spanish, Korean and Chinese. At least 1,300 attendees registered for ethnic tracks. Monday evening events for students included a hip-hop concert by Grammy awardwinning artist Lecrae. Multiple environments were created for churches and church planters to network. Thirty of NAMBs 32 Send cities hosted sessions for attendees to explore partnership and planting opportunities. Coe closed the conference with encouragement and a challenge. How do we go from this moment to a movement? Coe asked. It takes people. There
Worship was a key component of the Send North America Conference hosted by Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. Texas. This was the second SNA Conference hosted by the North American Mission Board. are entire communities in the United States and Canada that have no churches. Weve got a lot of work to do. As we leave this Send North America Conference, I hope you leave encouraged that Jesus is for you. Lets agree together as the people of God not to leave complacent or go back to the status quo, but to leave this place to make a difference in the world for the glory of God. Join me in not letting this be a forgotten moment, Coe said. NAMB President Kevin Ezell said he was ecstatic about the turnout for the event. Not only the energy and electricity among the participants, but the passion and heart of pastors and planters -- it all exceeds our expectations. The ethnic diversity is fantastic. Obviously this confirms the launch of a new day. It is a new day and a new NAMB. Most important, Ezell said, were the partnerships and commitments that were made at the conference. Weve had more than 500 participants say they want to take the next steps in church planting. And more and more churches are stepping up to say they will partner with our planters. So the ongoing impact of these two days will really be the measure of success, Ezell said.
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Both Nebraska and Kansas will host training opportunities this fall. Church leaders and teachers will receive inspiration, encouragement, and specific leadership helps as they begin serving in a new church year, according to Marie Clark, Bible Teaching Team leader for Kansas-Nebraska Baptists. In the Kansas City area, MALT (Metro Area Leadership Training) is well-known for helping church leaders develop effective skills in teaching and leadership. Conferees may choose 2 of 21 different topics offered for teachers of all ages, deacons, pastors, and staff. MALT will be held Saturday, September 14, 2013, from 9:00-11:30AM, at First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Highway, Raytown MO 64138. Cost is $5/person or $50 maximum/church to be paid at the door. Go to www.kcmalt.info to download a complete listing of course titles, descriptions, and leaders. Free childcare reservations should be received by September 9 through the website or by calling First Baptist Raytown at 816-353-1994.
In central Nebraska, Leading Bible Study in the Double-Digit Church will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 10:00AM-2:30PM at Calvary Baptist Church in North Platte, Nebraska. This conference targets churches with 99 or less in their Bible studies. During the morning session, leaders will gain a big picture of Bible study groups and their potential for connecting people to Jesus and for growing disciples. In the afternoon, teachers of adults, youth, children, and preschoolers will explore specific helps for teaching their age group, while pastors and Sunday School directors will focus on guidelines for planning and organization. The cost of $7.50/person includes a light lunch, two booklets and conference materials. Go to www. kncsb.org/ministry/bible_study to download an information and registration form. Or send check with church name and names of those attending to Barbara Spicer, KNCSB, 5410 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606-2398. For further information, contact Marie Clark at 1-800-984-9154 or mclark@kncsb.org.
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Its that time of year again! Shine 2013 is right around the corner. November 8-9 at Webster Conference Center in Salina, KS, girls 7th-12th grade will dig in and discover the names of God with the help of Kathy Addis, our key speaker. Rachel Gillis will lead us in worship music throughout the weekend. In addition to outstanding music and fantastic speakers, Shine will include time for work projects, art projects, and a missions project. On top of all that there will be plenty of fun and games, along with fellowship with girls from all over Kansas and Nebraska. This is an experience every girl will enjoy! Be watching for the registration packets. Cant wait to see you all there!
Fall is coming and winter is near. This time of year is so busy. Children are going back to school or off to college, and we are getting ready for a new season of programs and events at church. This is when we really have to intentionally take back the intimacy in marriage! We cant take the chance of falling back into bad habits. Hopefully you are still working on it, and thats great because that means you are still aware! We can always improve our intimacy and make it better and better. Just think, if things are good now, adding some further attention in this area could just blow your spouses mind - and yours too. Lets do a check list for a moment: Do you have a date night? Do you have time set aside for intimacy? Are you spending time getting to know what your spouse likes or dislikes? Are you leaving special love notes for your spouse to find throughout the day? Is your spouse coming home to a surprise sometimes? Are you stepping out of your box and being creative? Keep thinking about the intimacy in your marriage when things begin to get a little crazy with your schedule. Just remember: If you dont make it intentional, intimacy can go stale. So come on... lets take back this part of Gods creation, and use it to please our spouse. Have FUN!!
By Debbie Eble
I have a new word for you. I looked over at my husband to hear his word for the day. Titration. I have never heard that word before. What does it mean? It is the moment when one drop changes everything. For example, a scientist can put in 41 drops of a solution, but it is not until the 42 drop that a chemical reaction occurs and everything changes. It may vary on the number of times to reach the one drop factor for different solutions, but it is the slow addition of a solution until a reaction occurs. It only takes one drop to change everything. Greg and I immediately started talking about the impact of one drop. It applies in so many areas of our lives. Who knows when the next one drop of a loving action might reach that person? Or, what about the one drop of the Word of God to help someone to know Jesus as Savior or to grow as a disciple. As we were talking, our son, Grant, joined us in the conversation. The power of one drop made us all want to be the next one drop to be a catalyst of change. As if to punctuate this truth when we got in the car a couple of days later a song came on the radio titled, one drop by Plumb. Greg said, Thats it! We immediately turned up the radio and fell in love with the song. The song talks about the marriage of the church and the body of Christ coming together. We need each other and left alone we cannot be what we are together. Together titration happens, a catalyst for change. How is God calling you out to be one drop with your family, church, or community? Since we do not know what the one drop requirement might be for change, we simply need to seek to be the one drop that gives His Word with love, hope, and faith knowing God will bring about the change. It only takes one drop! Father, please use us to be the one drop to bring change for Your glory.
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Losing fitness when you stop working out is one of the key principles of conditioning. We often refer to it as the use it or lose it principle and it simply means that when you stop exercising, you begin to decondition, and lose both strength and aerobic fitness. Having mentioned before that you are never too old to train, let me give you some sobering facts about what happens in detraining or deconditioning. Researchers found that well-conditioned athletes that had been training for at least a year and then stopped, lost half of their aerobic conditioning in three months time. Individuals new to exercise that were on a training program for eight weeks, though they made dramatic improvements, when they stopped for two months and were tested again, had lost everything they had gained. Ugh! Bottom line whether youre at the top of your game or just starting out, dont quit! Everyone is an athlete at one of three levels: performance, deconditioned, or rehab. If you get side-lined by injury, illness or disease, take positive action and resume movement at some level. Keep in mind that God doesnt waste what we experience in this life. If you have accepted Christ by faith, you are one of His Beloved. He has blessed you with every spiritual blessing, sealed you with the Holy Spirit, and desires that you live empowered and victorious every day no matter what your circumstances! (Ephesians 1and 2) Are you at performance level? Find someone to take under your wing and encourage, show them the path to fitness and the path to Christ! Are you deconditioned? Start a walking group, rebuild your strength, and find stress reduction and friendship. Are you in rehabilitation right now? Try being salt and light to your doctors and therapists, sharing your joy with them as God instructs you about perserverance.
September 2013
Available to churches cooperating with KNCSB by contacting library@kncsb.org or calling either 785/228-6800 or 800/984-9092. Ask for Barbara Spicer
Includes one DVD, one CD-ROM Facilitator Guide and one CD-ROM Workbook. Six sessions of deacon training resources teaches deacons to become partners together with your church staff in ministering to church members and visitors, and in promoting growth. Session #1: Partners in Purpose and Calling (Biblical Origins of Deacon Ministry) Session #2: Partners in Following Christ (Biblical Qualifications for Deacons) Session #3: Partners in Ministry to People in Need (Discovering Needs and Ministering Hands-on) Session #4: Partners in Ministry to the Pastor and Staff (Supporting the Pastor for Effective Leadership) Session #5: Partners in Spiritual Growth (Growing in Faith and Leading by Example) Session #6: Partners in Growing the Church (The Role of Deacons in Reaching People and Building the Church)
The Viola Webb Associational and State Missions Offering Plays a Strategic Role in Sharing the Good News in Nebraska and Kansas. Please Give!
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n The 2013 $50,000 Matching Challenge Grant to fund the Dining Hall expansion project reached $33,375.59 as of August 20, 2013. To participate in this project, send tax deductible gifts to: 2013 Matching Challenge Grant; 5410 SW 7th Street; Topeka, KS 66606-2398. Make checks payable to WCC. Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000. n Participants at Super Summer 2013 gave the $5,000 necessary to finish the Disc Golf Course being developed at WCC and they also gave enough money to purchase several new park benches to be used along the new concrete sidewalk being constructed from the swimming pool to the Dining Hall. n The new sidewalk being developed with also have a lighting system along the entire pathway. n Attendance figures for the summer encampments at WCC have been strong and many lives have been changed for eternity and thousands have been challenged to go home and make disciples through many forms of ministries in local churches and communities: a) 3,298 Campers and Sponsors attended Associational Childrens Camps and Super Summer b) 181 people made decisions to accept Christ as Savior c) 12 surrendered their lives to Vocational Service n Carpet is now being laid on all three floors in the Chapel Addition to complete that renovation project. Thank you for your continued support of this mission facility as we continue to reach people for Christ and train believers for the work of the ministry! The WCC Staff
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Dave and Heidi Mitchell, Planting West Ridge Community Church in Wichita, KS
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PRAY that West Ridge Community Church can find an adequate worship space for the congregation. PRAY that the church will stay focused on the task of disciplemaking. PRAY that Dave and his congregation will become a mighty influence for Christ on the west side of Wichita.
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Jim & Cindy Presnell are quicky making many friends in Lawrence, Kansas
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PRAY that the Presnells and their team will continue to develop relationships that will lead to people being led to Christ. PRAY that Jim will be able to find an adequate meeting place for his growing group. PRAY that the Lawrence Campus will be effectively penetrated with the Gospel.
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I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
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Curtis and Erika Riley, Planting The Porch Community Church in Louisburg, Kansas
Curtis Riley discusses strategy with Brad Brisco, Church planter Catalyst with the Kansas City Kansas Baptist Association.
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PRAY that Curtis can find a youth pastor to join him in his ministry at The Porch. PRAY that The Porch can raise enough funds to purchase their building. PRAY that Curtis would see the Gospel go out and change lives.
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Jeremy and Amber Pape, Ministering to Students at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Brett and Mary Yohn founded the Christian Challenge Ministry at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1972. The Yohns have retired now, and God has led another couple to give their hearts and their energy to UNL. They are Jeremy and Amber Pape. They have two children, Aidan and Dakota. The University of Nebraska at Lincoln is one of the major universities in the United States. Christian ministry in this context has huge implications for Kingdom growth. Christian Challenge plays a key role in the lives of young Christians attending the university. According to the vision statement on the Christian Challenge website (www.unlchallenge.com), Challenge exists at UNL to call students to LIVE the Gospel. More than just believing the Gospel, Jesus calls all followers to deny themselves, take up the cross, and follow Him, living a life that is really living. Not just talk, but walk. Jeremy and Amber had been involved in ministry before they came to the campus to plant their lives. We had just gotten done with a two-year term as missionaries in China. We came back to the States and were kind of looking for God to lead us to the next place where we could serve, and we got recruited. This position had opened as the associate director. We came up to Nebraska and have been here for the last eight years. And now this summer we just made the transition to becoming the directors One of the exciting things that they get to do is work with students all the way through their university experience. According to Amber, I love being able to walk with a student as a freshman all the way through when they get to be a senior. And you get to see all of the life choices they get to make. And you get to walk beside them as they do that. I love to be able to look back. This is where you were as a freshman and as you walked with God, this is where you ended up. Jeremy and Amber get to encounter many unique young people in their ministry. Jeremy shared the story of Rachel who is a Goldwater scholar, one of only four at the university. Rachel is trying to determine whether to go on to be neurosurgeon or a researcher. She is obviously a gifted young woman. She became involved in a study that Jeremy leads called the Immovable Core. We got to talk about the amazing wonder of who God is, how he pursues us, and what Christ has done for us. Shes able to, through her own understanding, and as things become more clear, realize that truth, despite all the things the world has to offer her of knowledge and understanding. Shes coming to understand this is the most important thing shes going to learn in her college and higher education years. Both Jeremy and Amber are deeply grateful for all of those who support their ministry, which allows them to minister to students like Rachel. Your Viola Webb Offering helps keep their ministry on this vital campus
The University of Nebraska is a key university for engaging the young men and women of the United Stated with the Gospel.
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PRAY that Jeremy and Amber will be able to raise all of the funding that they need to do their ministry. PRAY that the transition of leadership in Challenge would go smoothly. PRAY that students like Rachel would be engaged by the Gospel.
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I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
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