Happy New Year!
"See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you." - Isaiah 42:9
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19
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January 14th: Effective Outreach in Urban Settings
Those who profess faith in Christ are called upon to demonstrate and validate their commitment by acts of love to God and to people of all races and stations in life.
Join us Saturday, January 14th, at 10 a.m. CDT, for Urban Ministry with MISSION U Presenter and Urban Outreach Expert, Linda Stewart.
We'll explore successful urban congregations located in the inner city and how their congregants and volunteers express the love of God to their neighbors.
To join us, go to http://connectpro31217790.adobeconnect.com/lindastewart/ at 10 a.m. CDT on Saturday, January 14th. Select "Enter as Guest."
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January 20th Web Office Meeting: "Easter Outreach Already?"
Yes, it is true. Easter is in April this year; and it is already time to consider Lent and Easter Outreach.
Join Christians nationwide in the MISSION U Web Office on Friday, January 20th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. The MISSION U Web Office is located at http://connectpro31217790.adobeconnect.com/webofficehours/.
No car or gas is necessary. You don't even need a Web camera. All you need is a computer with Internet and audio. A keyboard is a plus but is not necessary in order to participate. Feel free to bring ideas, questions and prayer requests.
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Weekly Devotions for Teens
Five14, LHM's witnessing-training program for teens, offers weekly devotions designed to encourage teens in their walk with Christ and to teach them to shine His light in the lives of their peers. These relevant devotions are written by LCMS youth workers across the nation with an understanding of and heart for teens.
To receive these weekly devotions, simply email five14@lhm.org to be added to the list of subscribers. Although we don't advise that you sign others up without their knowledge, we encourage you to sign up. These are great devotions that you can forward on to the teens you know to encourage them for their week ahead!
To learn more about this teen ministry, visit http://whatsfive14.com.
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