As you all know, our family is making preparations for our
return back to the States in May. We are in the midst of taking care of all the
logistics in such a move and will be soon saying our goodbyes to many of our
friends and partners here. However, at this
time, I wanted to ask you to join with us in prayer as we prepare for what will
be my last large scale ministry endeavor here in Indonesia before our departure.
Will you join with me in praying for this upcoming event in
May? Many here in Indonesia (along with many other places in the world –
including America) do not see how their confession of Christ translates into
actual service and outward work for God’s glory. Evangelism and the command to
make disciples are often separated from the life and witness of the church in
this location. However, many within this weekender seem hungry to learn how
they may reach their friends, families and
neighbors through the high honor and
calling of the “Great Commission.”
Recently, I have been asked to teach at a weekend retreat in
Bogor to around 60 men and women on the subject of Discipleship. I have been
incredibly overjoyed and humbled that they would want me to come and speak on
this most important aspect of the Christian life. This group will be coming
from a congregation located in Jakarta that I have had an incredible
relationship with for the last several years.
Will you join with me in praying for this upcoming event in
May? Many here in Indonesia (along with many other places in the world –
including America) do not see how their confession of Christ translates into
actual service and outward work for God’s glory. Evangelism and the command to
make disciples are often separated from the life and witness of the church in
this location. However, many within this weekender seem hungry to learn how
they may reach their friends, families and
Throughout
the course of this weekend, I will be speaking in three sessions. These
sessions will cover the three topics listed below:
Session #1: What is a Disciple? “The
High Cost and Infinite Value of Following Jesus”
Session #2: What is Discipleship?
“Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ”
Session #3: Discipleship in the Home: “A
Lifestyle of Discipleship Modeled in the Home”
My prayer is
that our time together in this study will be used of God to provoke many in
attendance (including myself) towards greater service within our homes,
churches and communities through the task of evangelism and discipleship (these
being two sides of the same coin of being Christ’s witnesses in this world). Brother
and sisters, please pray with us in the weeks leading up to this event. Blessings
and love to you all….
