We have heard our missionaries Malcolm and Mary Cleoppe are fine but please pray for this country. Below is a note from some other friends in the Philippines.
Dear praying folks,
We are at the school for a couple of minutes since the internet is working well here. We are without phone, internet or cell signal at our home so feel a little isolated. As we come to the close of this day (Thursday), we are tired but ok. We wanted to let you know that we are doing well and that an even bigger storm is heading toward us and expected to hit by Saturday. WE have no idea how long we may be out of touch so wanted to update you while we had the chance.
Things here are bad: The death count is way over 200, many are homeless and if they are not homeless, all of their things are destroyed (many barely escaped the flood waters with their lives);
Prayer Request for Kenya
Friends,
This coming Sunday we will be conducting a seminar with a church in the city. We have worked with the couples in the church for the past year and the transformation that has happened; from salvation to rededication to the things of God to spouses getting back together- we have enjoyed every moment with them. We are giving a mini-seminar as we launch another couples’ study (HomeBuilders) to about 50 of them. Pray with us as we prepare and also on the day of the seminar. That the Word of God will dwell so richly in each one of the couples and that we will facilitate while giving it all that God has given us.
We are so appreciative of your partnership – there is no way we can do it alone!
Yours serving Every Home in Kenya,
James & Chao Wanje
This coming Sunday we will be conducting a seminar with a church in the city. We have worked with the couples in the church for the past year and the transformation that has happened; from salvation to rededication to the things of God to spouses getting back together- we have enjoyed every moment with them. We are giving a mini-seminar as we launch another couples’ study (HomeBuilders) to about 50 of them. Pray with us as we prepare and also on the day of the seminar. That the Word of God will dwell so richly in each one of the couples and that we will facilitate while giving it all that God has given us.
We are so appreciative of your partnership – there is no way we can do it alone!
Yours serving Every Home in Kenya,
James & Chao Wanje
Medical Supplies for Kenya
To Our Go Global Team
Just wanted you to see a great little video that shows how we are partnering with God in Kenya. This medical center is a result of our partnership with 410 Bridge and the people of the village of Kwambakenya. Also we would like to invite you to a rummage sale put on by some of our teens from PLC to buy supplies for the center. The center is ready and has a nurse but is lacking supplies. The rummage sale is October 17th at 2211 Barkwood, Cedar Falls. Come and buy something or just make a donation.
http://410bridge.org/k-video.php
Jeff and Pat
Influence Outreach Ministries
PLC
Just wanted you to see a great little video that shows how we are partnering with God in Kenya. This medical center is a result of our partnership with 410 Bridge and the people of the village of Kwambakenya. Also we would like to invite you to a rummage sale put on by some of our teens from PLC to buy supplies for the center. The center is ready and has a nurse but is lacking supplies. The rummage sale is October 17th at 2211 Barkwood, Cedar Falls. Come and buy something or just make a donation.
http://410bridge.org/k-video.php
Jeff and Pat
Influence Outreach Ministries
PLC
Go National Outreach
Presently we are putting together those interested in out next Go National Trip
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Dates we are looking into would be
October 4-9 or October 11-16
Please contact us if you would like further information at influence@prairielakeschurch.org
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Dates we are looking into would be
October 4-9 or October 11-16
Please contact us if you would like further information at influence@prairielakeschurch.org
Mark and Sue
Greetings!!!! Just wanted to let all of you to know we made it. Our travels were about 30 hours in length from leaving our home to arriving in our new home. We are very excited to be here and will tell you more later. For now, we just wanted you to know we are safe. Thanks for all of your pr--ers. Love, Mark and Susan
Volunteers Needed
Outreach Ministries depatment is looking for help the day of the Potters Hands 5 K Run
If you would be available October 10th starting at 7:30 please contact Julie Flick
at plcgolocal@yahoo.com Below is the areas we need help with.
Volunteers needed for 5K Run - 7:30 am
2-3 for food and registration
4-6 for timing at the end of race
8-10 on the path handing out water and pointing directions to keep runners on the right path.
If you would be available October 10th starting at 7:30 please contact Julie Flick
at plcgolocal@yahoo.com Below is the areas we need help with.
Volunteers needed for 5K Run - 7:30 am
2-3 for food and registration
4-6 for timing at the end of race
8-10 on the path handing out water and pointing directions to keep runners on the right path.
Two Great Events
>Mark your calendars to be a part of two great events on October 10th
Potter’s Hands run/walk
October 10
Packet-pickup begins at 7:30 am and the run/walk begins at 8:30am at Prairie Lakes Church.
Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12. That fee includes a t-shirt.
Contact Cris Herbert at 319-504-9332
Alternatives Walk For Life
October 10
Starting time 9:00 AM at Gateway Park Shelter House
Entertainment and refreshments provided
Contact Julie Flick at plcgolocal@yahoo.com to register or for more details
Potter’s Hands run/walk
October 10
Packet-pickup begins at 7:30 am and the run/walk begins at 8:30am at Prairie Lakes Church.
Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12. That fee includes a t-shirt.
Contact Cris Herbert at 319-504-9332
Alternatives Walk For Life
October 10
Starting time 9:00 AM at Gateway Park Shelter House
Entertainment and refreshments provided
Contact Julie Flick at plcgolocal@yahoo.com to register or for more details
House Of Hope in Need for Help
WE have just been updated with a report from the staff at House of Hope that they are in need for us to help with some repairs needing to be done. If you would like to help email Julie Flick at plcgolocal@yahoo.com. Below is what they are asking help with:
Front steps to building: Replace tiles and make repairs a needed.
Apartment 1: A. Remove kitchen ceiling, install drywall, tape, texture and paint.
B. Install ceiling light in kitchen.
Apartment 2: A. Remove kitchen floor, prepare and install new peel and stick tile.
B. Remove old cabinet in bathroom, install new cabinet, and repair wall as necessary.
Apartment 4: A. Remove kitchen floor, prepare and install new peel and stick tile
Apartment 5: A: Redrywall bedroom, tape and paint
B: Sand and paint kitchen radiator.
C. Replace bedroom sill.
Apartment 6: A: Drywall one bedroom wall, tape and paint.
B. Install new dining room light.
Apartment 7: A. Remove kitchen ceiling, install drywall, tape, texture and paint.
B. Install new dining room light.
Apartment 8: A: Remove old medicine cabinet in bathroom, patch wall and paint.
B. Remove old cabinet in bathroom, install new cabinet, and repair wall as necessary.
Front steps to building: Replace tiles and make repairs a needed.
Apartment 1: A. Remove kitchen ceiling, install drywall, tape, texture and paint.
B. Install ceiling light in kitchen.
Apartment 2: A. Remove kitchen floor, prepare and install new peel and stick tile.
B. Remove old cabinet in bathroom, install new cabinet, and repair wall as necessary.
Apartment 4: A. Remove kitchen floor, prepare and install new peel and stick tile
Apartment 5: A: Redrywall bedroom, tape and paint
B: Sand and paint kitchen radiator.
C. Replace bedroom sill.
Apartment 6: A: Drywall one bedroom wall, tape and paint.
B. Install new dining room light.
Apartment 7: A. Remove kitchen ceiling, install drywall, tape, texture and paint.
B. Install new dining room light.
Apartment 8: A: Remove old medicine cabinet in bathroom, patch wall and paint.
B. Remove old cabinet in bathroom, install new cabinet, and repair wall as necessary.
Prayer and Praise for Randy and Lisa Young
Praise:
We are doing well and none of us has so far caught any of the tropical diseases that are out here (malaria, ameba…).
God has protected us on the many miles we have driven.
The hospital project is progressing.
Prayer request:
Safety on the roads.
Ground breaking for the hospital in October.
Randy’s meetings with various officials for the hospital.
Let's Keep Randy and Lisa always in our prayers, they are our Go Global partners in Toga Africa
We are doing well and none of us has so far caught any of the tropical diseases that are out here (malaria, ameba…).
God has protected us on the many miles we have driven.
The hospital project is progressing.
Prayer request:
Safety on the roads.
Ground breaking for the hospital in October.
Randy’s meetings with various officials for the hospital.
Let's Keep Randy and Lisa always in our prayers, they are our Go Global partners in Toga Africa
Update from Randy and Lisa Young
Here is just a quick update from Randy and Lisa Young:
Dear friends,
Greetings from Africa where surprisingly it is pretty cool today. We always thought that our colleagues here were crazy when they said they got cold here when the weather drop down to the mid 70s during the rainy season. How can it be cold when it is that warm? Well today we were cool and Lisa made soup for lunch. I guess you do get used to warmer temperatures. The moral of the story is that we are glad we will be returning to Iowa next summer rather than in January… It will allow us to progressively get used to the winter!
• Malorie and Jonathan have finished school! They are both doing well and enjoying Africa. Jonathan is now taller than his older sister which he is proud of.
• Randy spent a week hosting a group of donors that came out to survey the hospital project to see if they should get involved. They spent some time at the current hospital to see how it functions before going up to Mango to see the land and talk with the team up there. They asked a lot of questions and left really interested in the project. We are waiting now to see how God will lead them.
Dear friends,
Greetings from Africa where surprisingly it is pretty cool today. We always thought that our colleagues here were crazy when they said they got cold here when the weather drop down to the mid 70s during the rainy season. How can it be cold when it is that warm? Well today we were cool and Lisa made soup for lunch. I guess you do get used to warmer temperatures. The moral of the story is that we are glad we will be returning to Iowa next summer rather than in January… It will allow us to progressively get used to the winter!
• Malorie and Jonathan have finished school! They are both doing well and enjoying Africa. Jonathan is now taller than his older sister which he is proud of.
• Randy spent a week hosting a group of donors that came out to survey the hospital project to see if they should get involved. They spent some time at the current hospital to see how it functions before going up to Mango to see the land and talk with the team up there. They asked a lot of questions and left really interested in the project. We are waiting now to see how God will lead them.
Hunger Awareness Food Drive
Hunger Awareness Food Drive
- 11.7% of Iowans go to bed hungry
- One Sunday only - The Food Bank truck will be at the Outdoor Sunday Service August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. This is your opportunity to help feed the hungry through the summer months.
- These are the items the Food Bank is in need of:
canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna and chicken, canned soups and crackers and pasta.
Lets go shopping PLC !!
HELP US FILL THE TRUCK AND FILL HUNGRY STOMACHS
- 11.7% of Iowans go to bed hungry
- One Sunday only - The Food Bank truck will be at the Outdoor Sunday Service August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. This is your opportunity to help feed the hungry through the summer months.
- These are the items the Food Bank is in need of:
canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna and chicken, canned soups and crackers and pasta.
Lets go shopping PLC !!
HELP US FILL THE TRUCK AND FILL HUNGRY STOMACHS
Czech and Kenya Debrief
Save the date of August 11th at 6:00 pm for an Update from both our Czech and Kenya Outreach teams. Both teams are home and excited to share what the Lord has done in their outreach trips.
Come see their photos, hear their stories, and experience firsthand a great update and debriefing from each team member.
Plus we are having dessert! Come join us!
Come see their photos, hear their stories, and experience firsthand a great update and debriefing from each team member.
Plus we are having dessert! Come join us!
MDS Update
This is the MDS Update for July 2, 2009
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALASKA PROJECT
After heavy flooding this spring along the Yukon River, homes in Eagle, Alaska sustained extensive damage. MDS will begin a binational project in Eagle in July. We are seeking strong adult volunteers to help construct 13 log homes between July 13 and September 12, 2009. Volunteers must be in excellent physical health and able to assist with a variety of construction activities. Volunteers will be expected to work 10-12 hours a day, six days a week on a construction crew. Accommodations will consist of insulated tents with no running water. Meals will be supplied by local volunteers. Travel to the project will be provided and requires small aircraft travel from Fairbanks. Minimum time commitment is two weeks with preference given to volunteers who are able to serve four weeks or more. If interested, please contact our Akron office at (800)241-8111.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALASKA PROJECT
After heavy flooding this spring along the Yukon River, homes in Eagle, Alaska sustained extensive damage. MDS will begin a binational project in Eagle in July. We are seeking strong adult volunteers to help construct 13 log homes between July 13 and September 12, 2009. Volunteers must be in excellent physical health and able to assist with a variety of construction activities. Volunteers will be expected to work 10-12 hours a day, six days a week on a construction crew. Accommodations will consist of insulated tents with no running water. Meals will be supplied by local volunteers. Travel to the project will be provided and requires small aircraft travel from Fairbanks. Minimum time commitment is two weeks with preference given to volunteers who are able to serve four weeks or more. If interested, please contact our Akron office at (800)241-8111.
Czech Team Prayer Request
Please pray for pastor Chris as he has been invited to preach at the service for the English speaking people here.
Also, please continue to pray for health for all of us and for our time to be fruitful. We are so excited about the opportunity we have here. We are thankful for all of the ways you have partnered with us. We will be home before you know it.
Also, please continue to pray for health for all of us and for our time to be fruitful. We are so excited about the opportunity we have here. We are thankful for all of the ways you have partnered with us. We will be home before you know it.
A Note from Matt Rittgers in Czech
Since the church video guy, Matt Rittgers, is on the Czech team, he is going to try his best to upload some type of media update as much as possible. Please check out www.vimeo.com/prairielakes for some sweet updates about our time!
Czech Team Arrived
The team has arrived at their destination in Brno, Czech Republic after only about 40 hours of traveling! They had safe and mostly uneventful travels. No one lost any baggage and everyone is in great spirits and doing well. They are settling into the Majak center. Matt and Hilary will be sending updates during their time so watch the blog for some fun updates.
Czech Team Leaves
Our team is heading to the Czech Republic today. They left today from Chicago.
Let's all spend some time in prayer for this Outreach Team. Prayer is the best thing we can do for our teams.
Let's all spend some time in prayer for this Outreach Team. Prayer is the best thing we can do for our teams.
Kenya Team on their way HOME
Earlier today I heard from Walt just before they were getting on the plane heading home. He said the team was healthy and all is well. They will be in Chicago tomorrow evening around 8:07! Larry Rittgers is in Chicago and ready to pick them all up to bring them home.
Featured Volunteer
On the fourth Saturday of each month, you can bet that a group of Prairie Lakes Church volunteers are fired up and ready to help build homes with families. PLC has a mile long list of members eager to join a Saturday work crew and somebody has to coordinate all of those volunteers. That somebody is church member and volunteer extraordinaire, Peggy Bash.
Since April, 2008 PLC has held the volunteer spot for the fourth Saturday of each Month. Since then as well, Peggy has worked hard to secure volunteers for those Saturday’s and educate her fellow church members about Habitat and the impact of volunteering. In less than two years, Peggy’s list of volunteers has grown to about 270 people with hearts to serve God and their community.
In June 2009, Peggy’s position on the PLC church Outreach Committee is up. She will pass the reins of coordinating Habitat volunteers to Peggy Holdiman.
Habitat and the PLC outreach committee would like to thank Peggy for her hard work and dedication this past year. No worries though, we hope to still see Peggy on Saturday’s on the construction site.
Since April, 2008 PLC has held the volunteer spot for the fourth Saturday of each Month. Since then as well, Peggy has worked hard to secure volunteers for those Saturday’s and educate her fellow church members about Habitat and the impact of volunteering. In less than two years, Peggy’s list of volunteers has grown to about 270 people with hearts to serve God and their community.
In June 2009, Peggy’s position on the PLC church Outreach Committee is up. She will pass the reins of coordinating Habitat volunteers to Peggy Holdiman.
Habitat and the PLC outreach committee would like to thank Peggy for her hard work and dedication this past year. No worries though, we hope to still see Peggy on Saturday’s on the construction site.
Kenya Team Arrives
I spoke with our Kenya staff and the team leaders a little while ago. The team had a great flight and landed in Nairobi with no issues. The team has gone through customs and gotten their luggage and is now at the hotel for the night. Everyone on the team is doing well. Tomorrow morning they will head north to the 410 Bridge community of Kwambekenya for their first day in the community. Praise the Lord for safe travel for the team. Please continue to pray that the Lord will work in a powerful way in and through this team during their time in Kenya.
New Members to the Outreach team
June 8th the Influence Outreach Ministries will be welcoming Bruce and Tammy Hatfield to our ministry team. Bruce and Tammy (together) will be in working on our Go National Area. Also joining our team will be Julie Flick to our Go Local Ministry. Our team is excited to see what the Lord will continue to do in each of these new members.
We want to say a very big heartfelt thank you to Mark Sharp and Peggy Bash who have been with the team working with our Go National and Habitat areas. You both have done a great job and we so appreciate all your hard work these last three years.
We want to say a very big heartfelt thank you to Mark Sharp and Peggy Bash who have been with the team working with our Go National and Habitat areas. You both have done a great job and we so appreciate all your hard work these last three years.
Go Global Partners Return Home
June 7th we will welcome home Matt and Cara our Go Global partners in the Middle East. Join Matt and Cara for will present three sessions on their time in the Middle
East on June 14th, 21st and July 5th! Sessions will be held in the Chapel at Prairie Lakes Church at 8:00 AM
Sessions will include:
June 14th: Their Ministry in the Midldle east. What they do and how
they do it.
June 21st: Discussing Islam--It's historical foundations and theology
July 5th: Effective Ministry to Muslims: Challenges and Objections Muslims have
East on June 14th, 21st and July 5th! Sessions will be held in the Chapel at Prairie Lakes Church at 8:00 AM
Sessions will include:
June 14th: Their Ministry in the Midldle east. What they do and how
they do it.
June 21st: Discussing Islam--It's historical foundations and theology
July 5th: Effective Ministry to Muslims: Challenges and Objections Muslims have
Pray for our Kenya and Czech Repulic Teams
As we prepare to send our short term Go Global teams in June, we once again must remember
that nothing of spiritual significance is accomplished without prayer. Let us now pray specifically for the Kenya Team, June 11-20th and the Czech Republic Team, June 19th-29th. Pray for the health and safety of the members, for their spiritual strength and for God being glorified in their work.
that nothing of spiritual significance is accomplished without prayer. Let us now pray specifically for the Kenya Team, June 11-20th and the Czech Republic Team, June 19th-29th. Pray for the health and safety of the members, for their spiritual strength and for God being glorified in their work.
Mark and Sue Back Home
Made it back home. Jet-lagging for sure. But great to be back. Thanks again for walking beside us. Will send another update when more coherent. Mark and Sue
Mark and Sue will be at a Staff Conference in Dallas and will update us soon!
Mark and Sue will be at a Staff Conference in Dallas and will update us soon!
Go Global Needs help in Bosnia
GO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY
Repairing classrooms in Bosnia
Believe it or not, many schools that were damaged in the Bosnian civil war more than 10 years ago have yet to be repaired. What better way to show the love of Christ to a still hurting people than to assist in the repair of classrooms. They currently need a team of 5 or 6 to do the work for a ten day commitment. The money for materials has been donated and all that is needed is the workers. The cost would be $2,600.00 to $2,900.00 which would be all inclusive. The dates would be either June 20-29th or July 4-13th. For more information, email jeff@imagepointe.com.
Jeff Swartzendruber, Missions Elder Board Subcommittee, Prairie Lakes Church
Repairing classrooms in Bosnia
Believe it or not, many schools that were damaged in the Bosnian civil war more than 10 years ago have yet to be repaired. What better way to show the love of Christ to a still hurting people than to assist in the repair of classrooms. They currently need a team of 5 or 6 to do the work for a ten day commitment. The money for materials has been donated and all that is needed is the workers. The cost would be $2,600.00 to $2,900.00 which would be all inclusive. The dates would be either June 20-29th or July 4-13th. For more information, email jeff@imagepointe.com.
Jeff Swartzendruber, Missions Elder Board Subcommittee, Prairie Lakes Church
Where in the World!
WHERE IN THE WORLD, do you feel called to go for Christ? Our GO GLOBAL partner, World Hope International needs short term and mid term volunteers around the world. Check this website
to see how your skills are needed to be the Hands of Christ to people around the world. A photographer, an administrative assistant or a sewing teacher just to name a few. If you have an interest, email us at pat@imageponte.com and we will help make the arrangements.
http://www.worldhope.org/hopecorps/shortterm.htm
to see how your skills are needed to be the Hands of Christ to people around the world. A photographer, an administrative assistant or a sewing teacher just to name a few. If you have an interest, email us at pat@imageponte.com and we will help make the arrangements.
http://www.worldhope.org/hopecorps/shortterm.htm
GO NATIONAL: TAKE AN ASSIGNMENT
GO NATIONAL, TAKE AN ASSIGNMENT
Our Go National partner, Mennonite Disaster Service needs individuals who will take on specific tasks. Check out the link for URGENT needs, jobs to fill that are needed to keep the relief work going.
How can a crew work if they have no building supervisor? How can they continue the job without a cook? Check out the Urgent list and if you have an interest, contact this email to find your next step. Pat@imagepointe.com
http://mds.mennonite.net/urgent/
Our Go National partner, Mennonite Disaster Service needs individuals who will take on specific tasks. Check out the link for URGENT needs, jobs to fill that are needed to keep the relief work going.
How can a crew work if they have no building supervisor? How can they continue the job without a cook? Check out the Urgent list and if you have an interest, contact this email to find your next step. Pat@imagepointe.com
http://mds.mennonite.net/urgent/
Go National Texas Team Photos
Here is a note from Greg Rekward, one of the team who went to Texas to do hurricane related repairs. He includes a utube slide show.
"A quick show of what Texas meant to me, and what I saw. ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95UuF8geOzE
"Thank you for the opportunity to serve in a part of the country I have never seen, to be able to see Christ work. Always makes me stand in awe at his own timing."
Greg Rekward
Influence Outreach Ministries Update
INFLUENCE YOUR WORLD!!
That is exactly what is happening in our Influence Outreach Ministries at Prairie Lakes Church.
A team of eight just got back from partnering with (MDS) Mennonite Disaster Service in Texas helping victims of hurricane IKE.
Just a quick debrief on Sunday morning when the team returned brought praise to my lips for all the Lord did through this team. Truly they were the hands of Jesus, truly they were servants of the most HIGH God.
And just this week we finished putting teams together for Kenya and Czech Republic. Both teams are full and are preparing for their June outreach ministry. Please pray for both teams as they begin to prepare themselves to carry the light of Jesus to both these countries. If you are interested in becoming a prayer partner for these trips just email us back and we will make sure you will get the names to pray for and updated details.
We would like to let each one of you know of something we are doing in our Outreach Ministries Department. On
Sunday, April 26th, May 3rd, and May 10th at 5:00-6:30 our own Brad Graber is sharing with ANYONE interested in
“influencing their world for Jesus” to come join us as he shares a three-part series by Steve Saint entitled
The Mission Dilemma. These sessions will give us a heightened awareness of how our presence in the field and the things we do can either have a positive outcome or create a negative result.
I have personally seen this entire series and have to let each one of you know, THIS IS NOT just for our Go Global ministries.
It is so geared for every area in our Go Local, Go National, and Go Global areas of outreach. This is why we have decided to open it to anyone interested in knowing and learning more about how to be effective in Influencing their world.
Each session will be held in the Chapel at Prairie Lakes, so please feel free to join us.
Personally I would like to say a huge “thank you” from your Outreach Ministries Committee for your willingness to serve the Lord through our Influence Outreach Ministries. From our Go Local partners, to serving on our Go National Teams, to the trips this summer we have put together for our Go Global outreach, God is using each one of you. And for all of you who have
let us know you are praying for the teams we thank you so much.
No greater joy is there in life than to know that you are in the center of God’s will for your life, serving, praying and giving your all to glorify your Heavenly Father.
Finally, don’t forget to check out the INFLUENCE section of the web site. We now have our own PLC missionaries on the site and their prayer requests. How exciting is that?
Thank you all so much for being a part of Prairie Lakes Influence Outreach Ministries.
Pat Swartzendruber Influence Outreach Ministries
Prairie Lakes Church
That is exactly what is happening in our Influence Outreach Ministries at Prairie Lakes Church.
A team of eight just got back from partnering with (MDS) Mennonite Disaster Service in Texas helping victims of hurricane IKE.
Just a quick debrief on Sunday morning when the team returned brought praise to my lips for all the Lord did through this team. Truly they were the hands of Jesus, truly they were servants of the most HIGH God.
And just this week we finished putting teams together for Kenya and Czech Republic. Both teams are full and are preparing for their June outreach ministry. Please pray for both teams as they begin to prepare themselves to carry the light of Jesus to both these countries. If you are interested in becoming a prayer partner for these trips just email us back and we will make sure you will get the names to pray for and updated details.
We would like to let each one of you know of something we are doing in our Outreach Ministries Department. On
Sunday, April 26th, May 3rd, and May 10th at 5:00-6:30 our own Brad Graber is sharing with ANYONE interested in
“influencing their world for Jesus” to come join us as he shares a three-part series by Steve Saint entitled
The Mission Dilemma. These sessions will give us a heightened awareness of how our presence in the field and the things we do can either have a positive outcome or create a negative result.
I have personally seen this entire series and have to let each one of you know, THIS IS NOT just for our Go Global ministries.
It is so geared for every area in our Go Local, Go National, and Go Global areas of outreach. This is why we have decided to open it to anyone interested in knowing and learning more about how to be effective in Influencing their world.
Each session will be held in the Chapel at Prairie Lakes, so please feel free to join us.
Personally I would like to say a huge “thank you” from your Outreach Ministries Committee for your willingness to serve the Lord through our Influence Outreach Ministries. From our Go Local partners, to serving on our Go National Teams, to the trips this summer we have put together for our Go Global outreach, God is using each one of you. And for all of you who have
let us know you are praying for the teams we thank you so much.
No greater joy is there in life than to know that you are in the center of God’s will for your life, serving, praying and giving your all to glorify your Heavenly Father.
Finally, don’t forget to check out the INFLUENCE section of the web site. We now have our own PLC missionaries on the site and their prayer requests. How exciting is that?
Thank you all so much for being a part of Prairie Lakes Influence Outreach Ministries.
Pat Swartzendruber Influence Outreach Ministries
Prairie Lakes Church
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