QUESTION 12

AM I INVOLVED IN THE WORLDWIDE SPREAD OF THE GOOD NEWS?
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
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CONVICTIONS

READ IT
  • “Made for a Mission” in The Purpose-Driven Life (p. 281-304)

  • Read Through Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot, about her husband Jim’s martyrdom. Available HERE

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Invite a missionary to your home or out for a meal. Find out what they do, and why.

PONDER IT
  • In many places of the world today, the cost of Christianity is one’s life. Check out “The Voice of the Martyrs” website HERE and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are under duress.

MEMORIZE IT
  • Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8
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SKILLS

TRY IT
  • Learn some basic phrases (e.g. greetings, thanks) in another language

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Interview someone from another culture. Ask about their beliefs about life.

  • Identify a short-term missions project (e.g. Guatemala and China), commit to support one of the project team members with a financial gift, and pray for them while they are on their trip.  Spend time with them when they return and hear about their experience.
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HABITS

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Adopt a country of your choice. Learn all about it, including where it is, what it’s like, it’s government, flag, population, religions, music, culture, food, etc. Become an expert on the country. You might want to have a file on your computer, or start a notebook with your notes and discoveries. Decide to pray daily for this country. Operation World HERE is an excellent resource to help.
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DECISIONS

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Participate in the annual Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoebox program

  • Go on a short-term missions trip (e.g. Guatemala, China). Contact Pastor Mike Kildal for information.

  • Make an iTunes list of the music that most encourages you that God loves the world. Share it with others.

SHARE IT
  • Adopt a child through Compassion International

  • 1) Write in your journal what you’ve learned. 2) Talk over with a friend what has surprised, encouraged or challenged you.

DO IT
  • Give an additional amount of money monthly to support a missionary