Prayer

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. A pastor is never “off-duty.” How often is he called away from his family to minister to another family that is grieving? How many sleepless nights are spent on his knees – praying for his congregation? How much time does he spend setting up chairs, visiting hospitals – not to mention planning a weekly sermon, and other Bible teaching ministries?
What can you do to help?

• Pray
• Encourage
• Call, email, or write a note of appreciation
• Invite your pastor and family to share a meal with you
• Volunteer for a specific task: Visit the sick, set up chairs, teach a class or lead a small group, rake the leaves at the church or at his home.

Make a special effort to give your pastor “double honor” this month. Commit to pray daily, and make a special effort to let him know how much you appreciate his willingness to answer God’s call to serve Him in ministry.

LMW’s Vice President of International Training, Timothy travels around the world, preaching, teaching, and training pastors to fulfill their call to serve Jesus Christ. Timothy lives in Nigeria, and trains pastors all over the world. This week, he was preaching in the USA, and he is now in Brazil, speaking and teaching at a conference for a group of over 3,000 church and mission leaders there.

Please pray for Timothy, this faithful servant of God, as he trains, equips, and empowers pastors around the world to share the gospel. We invite you to pray for those participating in the conference in Brazil, that they will be inspired and enlightened as they grow in faith and witness.

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:16-17

Hurricane Matthew has been on the rampage across the Caribbean Islands for the past few days, wreaking havoc on island nations. It is predicted to move across Cuba, then head north up the east coast of the southern US. In the Pacific, Typhoon Chaba battered South Korea’s coast, and is now headed to Japan.

God does not promise that our lives will be free of storms, but He does promise to be with us in the storms of life: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)

Please pray for God’s peace and presence to be with the people who are suffering through these storms. “‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10

LMW’s Board of Directors will meet this week to discuss our mission, and to pray about and plan our future direction. God is opening doors for LMW to share His Word throughout the world. Many like-minded ministries have contacted us to establish partnerships that will advance our goal to provide pastors in the global church with the means to preach the Word of God clearly, plainly, and confidently.

God is using LMW and The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible® to grow His Kingdom. Will you please pray for the leaders of this ministry this week –  that the Holy Spirit will be evident throughout the Board meeting and that God will direct our steps as we plan for our future in His service.

In the photo above, new believers in Pakistan prepare for baptism in sunset’s glow. It is estimated that 50,000 new believers are baptized EVERY DAY! God is doing a mighty work in the hearts of His children. Praise Him for this generation of believers He is raising up.

We invite you to pray for the leaders of this new generation of believers. Pray that they will be filled with the Holy Spirit, empowering them to shepherd their people in the faith. God continues to call faithful servants into ministry. These pastors and leaders are eager to serve, and are seeking wisdom and discernment as they study and preach. May God grant them grace and wisdom as they serve Him.

Leaders are gathering in Northern Nigeria right now for Mobilize 2016 – “Unleashing the Gospel.” Please pray for this summit, its leaders and all those attending, that they will be inspired and equipped to unleash the gospel throughout this land; that they will find refreshment and renewed commitment to fulfill the Great Commission; that new networks of pastors and believers will be established leading to a passion for evangelism throughout Africa.

The World Mission Mobilization Leadership Summit began on Tuesday and will end this Saturday, September 17. Take a moment right now and lift these leaders up in prayer. Thank you.