Submitted by JayJarboe on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 15:19 from Jay Jarboe, View Original Posting
Foundational Truths for Our Understanding of Missions
Our understanding of missions is rooted in the nature and identity of God. The more we understand God and His nature, the more clearly we see our mission in the world. Four eternal truths help us establish a strong theological underpinning for our mission activity.
Submitted by JayJarboe on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 13:28 from Jay Jarboe, View Original Posting
One of the most significant questions we ask is “Why are we here? Why do we exist? What is our ultimate purpose in life?” I don’t propose to have a “lock” on the answer to those eternal questions, but those questions point to the issue of priority. What is our most important purpose in life? In the past, l have answered this question with the statement, “We are to share the good news of Jesus with the world.” Mission or evangelism was the number one priority in my mind. However, several years ago, I allowed the word of God to change my perspective on what is the “first thing” in the life of a Christian. God himself identifies his priority which must become my priority.
Submitted by JayJarboe on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 18:16 from Jay Jarboe, View Original Posting
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
It was just a simple prayer, but it communicated more than words alone could ever express. Our daughter, Meagan is in her final year of medical school and doing her rotations in various specialties at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. I was in Lubbock to help our son, Ryan move in to a house after returning from Italy. As we were working, Meagan said, “Daddy, I have a favor to ask you. Would you go to the hospital with me to pray with a man in Spanish?” She explained, that a man in MICU and his family had been asking for a Spanish-speaking priest who could pray with them. They had been able to find a priest but he only spoke English. I couldn’t refuse my daughter’s caring request.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 15:19
Hello everyone. Prayer is what keeps us going on the road to victory. Please share with me my prayer requests in your peticiones to God. Billy
• I have begun attending an AA group here in Playa Azul three times a week. I still go to my group in Lazaro two days a week as well. There are only two of us in the group here in Playa Azul. We are thinking about having an event of public information here in Playa to help us recruit new members. Please pray for this.
• Pray for my continued recovery and strength in the Lord.
• We are going to have our first leadership retreat here at our home in Playa Azul. The dates are May 1-3. The church leaders from our work in Mexico City are coming for a weekend retreat and seminar. We pray this will be the first of many.
• Pray for the new church in Lazaro Cardenas. We are growing in number and spiritual growth. Malcolm shared our vision for the coast of México and the church received it with great enthusiasm.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 15:08
Terri Fanning will be having an angiogram today. She has been having some pain and weakness and feeling very tired. She had a stress test which indicated some blockage. The cardiologist indicated it could be a false positive but because of her other symptoms they need to check it out. Mr. Terry requested that we not call or visit her at this time, since she is so tired, but if you would like to send her an email that would be an encouragement.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 15:37
Hello everyone, hope all are having a good day. Please share with us your prayer requests as well.
My continued recovery. This past year has been the toughest of my life but also the most rewarding. God is teaching me so much and it is such a joy to be in Christ Jesus.
The church in Lazaro Cardenas. God has given us several families that are eager for relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Spirit. We have several who have not yet made their decision to put Jesus on in baptism.
Our work in Playa Azul. We want to begin a small group in our home soon. Please pray that our friends here will participate.
Belinda and I celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary yesterday. Our small group in Malcom's home planned a surprise party for us. We were deeply touched especially for the prayers that were given for us.
Please pray for the music workshop in Morelia this month. It will be a great time of fellowship with other churches and learning of new songs.
Please pray for our little grandson Noah and his problem with his eyes. For further details please check Jacob and Amanda's google blog at www.chilangohenderson.blogspot.com
