Global Notes…
Nov 16, 2016 Our India team returns today. This has been one of the more challenging trips this year for a Connection Pointe team because of the demonetization of 85% of India’s cash by its government. Buddy Faulkner texted me from India on Saturday and said, “This will not deter us.” While the team’s ability to travel was affected, the ministry continued. Their last two days were spent serving and encouraging in the slums of Delhi alongside ASSI. Your prayers have been heard and much...
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Nov 9, 2016 This Sunday I encourage you to join others around the world who are praying for the persecuted church. (More at www.Idop.org) The Apostle Paul talks of “participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.” (Col 1:24) We are also commanded to remember “those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.” (Hebrews 13:3) Our church supports several ministries in countries where the church is persecuted and believers feel the physical...
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The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is Nov 17-20, this year in Lexington, KY. This is one of the best mission conferences because of its broad appeal to the national church and international missions. Several Connection Pointe members have plans to attend; for those coming, please let Teresa or I know so we can arrange to all meet over coffee or a meal. Our church is registered, so there is no cost to you, but you do need to register individually. Follow the link to church...
Read MoreKenya Update: Relationships, Role Models and Aprons
-Dan Crum Our Connection Pointe women are building good relationships with the girls in John Keshe’s program. As our women have shared their stories of what they do for a living and of their faith in God I believe they have become role models for these girls. Ashley talking with Shele. These four ladies in Maasai aprons learned to cook some Kenyan...
Read MoreKenya Update: Honoring the Maasai Fathers
-Dan Crum I’ve met two Maasai fathers of two Maasai girls who are in school now because of John Keshe’s efforts to support them. I would have met a third father in a third place but he was off helping another of his children. These fathers love their daughters and want the best for them. They don’t have the resources to pay their school fees, but their support is a unique resource that only they can give. What a gift these men are giving their daughters and it is our...
Read More10 Principles of Missional Living
Over the last several weeks I have had the chance to interview people whom I consider to be “missional” – a fancy word for Christians who intentionally live out the Good News of Jesus in their behavior and conversations. They are all very committed. These ten principles emerged: They are intentional and serious about their faith in Christ by regularly reading the Bible, praying, and fellowship. They all have taken next steps or know the next step to take. They have a plan. Their inner drive is...
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