"Hear then the parable of the sower. "When
anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one
comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is the one on
whom seed was sown beside the road. "The one on whom seed was sown on the
rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it
with joy; yet he has no firm root in himself, but is only temporary, and when
affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls
away. "And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man
who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth
choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. "And the one on whom seed was
sown on the good soil, this is the man who hears the word and understands it;
who indeed bears fruit and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and
some thirty." Matthew 13:18-23
Firmly Planted...Rooted in the
Gospel
This week is the week of prayer for North American Missions and the theme
this year is Firmly Planted, Rooted in the Gospel, based on the scripture
above. In this passage, Jesus tells the
parable of the sower. The sower spreads
the seed intentionally and generously on many types of soils and gets many
different results. Christ wants us to
partner in sowing the seeds and firmly planting the gospel across North
America. Missionaries are involved in
this sowing of seed, planting churches dedicated to helping sow the seed and
bearing the fruit. This week is
dedicated to praying for these missionaries, their ministry, and the churches
they are connected to.
Our church is very involved in the work God is doing throughout North
America. Not only do we give regularly
to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, we are also involved directly in the
lives of missionaries on the field
Last year we began working with Josh
and Lisa Arrington. Josh and Lisa are both Texans, but several years ago
were called by God to serve in Pitt Meadows, a few miles outside of Vancouver.
They have been there for over three years and through many trials and many
victories, have seen God do some incredible things. Please pray for the Arringtons, their four
children, and Church on the Rock in Pitt Meadows. Pray that they will continue to see people
come to Christ and that God would open doors in surrounding neighborhoods and
communities to start new ministries and plant new churches.
Josh & Lisa Arrington
11984 190th Street
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y1X4
We are also very excited that God is leading a couple from our own
community and church to begin serving in Brooklyn, New York. Though a long time Weatherford resident,
Stephen Trainer has roots in New York and feels God calling him back there to
serve the community and preach the good news of Jesus Christ. He and his wife
Carrie are making plans to move their family up there next year. Please pray
for the Trainers as they prepare and raise funds. Pray that God would be
preparing the hearts of the people in the Coney Island neighborhood and that
they would be ready to receive the Gospel.
Stephen & Carrie Trainer -
Church Plant NYC
1504 Greenwood Cut Off Rd
Weatherford, TX 76088
Today in addition to the
Arrington’s in Vancouver and the Trainers, also pray for:
Day 1: Scott and Karen Blanchard,
Clinton Township, Michigan
Scott is a church planter and
pastor of Lakepointe Church, near Detroit.
Scripture to Claim:
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9
