+ Missions Trip to Southeast Asia +
+ ++In May I plan to go on missions to a nation in Southeast Asia with a small team. +We will bring the good news of Jesus, and the reconciliation that He brings. +On this trip we will declare the salvation and freedom Jesus brings. +
+ +++ ++For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for the sake of Jesus. +– 2 Corinthians 4:5 +
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+It is this proclamation that will change hearts and minds in Southeast Asia. +We go in humility, willing to subject ourselves to all indignity for the sake of Jesus' kingdom. +
+ +++ ++17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. +18 And all these things are from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation, +19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. +20 Therefore we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as if God were imploring you through us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. +21 He made the one who did not know sin to be sin on our behalf, in order that we could become the righteousness of God in him. +
+ ++– 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 +
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- We will bring this truth into places characterized by darkness and lies. +
- We will tell those who believe no one loves or knows them that God knows and loves them. +
- We will tell those who seek to prove their goodness through works that Christ can give them true righteousness. +
- We will tell those who believe they are broken beyond repair that Jesus is ready and willing to heal them. +
- We will encourage the church, which is strong and alive in Southeast Asia. +
+The spiritual needs in Southeast Asia are intense. +No team can hope to be adequate for the situation–instead, we know that Jesus is enough for Southeast Asia! +We rely on the Holy Spirit, trusting in Him to give us wisdom and words as we encounter the people in Asia. +
+ ++Please pray for Southeast Asia in these ways: +
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- Openness: Pray that the people we encounter will be open to the message of Jesus Christ. +
- Favor: Pray for favor with governing authorities. +We go in humility and obedience. +It is not our goal to subvert legitimate authority or take a political stance. +Pray that those in power would recognize the power and blessing of the gospel. +
- Focus: Pray that the team would remain focused on glorifying Jesus Christ. Pray that we would not turn from this even a step, and that we would work in unity to achieve our mission. +
- Love: Pray that we would have genuine love for all we encounter. We have encountered a love that changed our lives–pray that it would change the lives of those around us! +
- The Church: we're going to Southeast Asia for just two weeks. While we want to reach people for Jesus Christ, we are not staying long-term. We can't disciple people in two weeks. +The Church in Southeast Asia is alive and well, even if underground. Pray that they would continue to stand strong in the faith. +
+If you would like to partner with me, please consider donating through Overland Missions +
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