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February 5, 2012
Morning: Sharing the Hope Found in Jesus
GARY and JULIE CLIFTON work in Spain among more than
three million Latin American immigrants. These Latinos
have come to Spain for a better life, but their journey
is uphill from the start. Poor living conditions are to be
expected, but the prejudice, isolation, and loneliness they
endure overwhelm them at times. Meanwhile, the global
economic crisis has only compounded their feelings of
desperation and hopelessness. Job losses are constant.
To help them pass the time, Latino people groups tend to
frequent local parks during the weekends. Gary and Julie
see this as a golden opportunity to share the hope that is
found in Christ. Their task is uphill, too, as Spain is a very
secular country and considered hard to reach. But the
Cliftons have found a friend and fellow worker—a Latino
believer who is willing to help them develop evangelistic
strategies. Pray that God will show these few how to
reach the many. Thank God for the Cooperative Program
and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® as they help to
multiply efforts like these.
STATEMENT: 2 Corinthians 8:7 —The Corinthians apparently wanted to excel in Christian living, but they had fallen short
in the grace of giving. Paul challenged them to grow by including generous giving. Giving helps us grow in Christlikeness.
Evening: The Growing Melting Pot
North America’s population is a growing melting pot
as roughly fifteen percent has immigrated from other
countries. These new residents bring with them a culture
and a worldview that challenge the church in fulfilling the
Great Commission. Sang Shin, a former microbiologist
from Seoul, Korea, is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus
Christ to the many different language groups living in
Virginia. Thanks in part to our support of missions through
the Cooperative Program and the Annie Armstrong
Easter Offering®, Sang and his wife, Kyung Esther, are
starting healthy, reproducing congregations among these
language groups. Take a few moments this week to pray
for these new churches to grow and to multiply so that
the gospel can be heard throughout all people groups
in the state.
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