“See That They Lack Nothing” Titus 3:12-15 “See That They Lack Nothing” Titus 3:12-15

Exploratory Trip to Ethiopia (Feb 4 to 15)

Success of the Gospel Solidarity of Christ’s People

John 17:20-21 I do not ask for these [current disciples] only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word [success of the gospel], that they may all be one [solidarity of his people], just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me [success of the gospel].

Missions Month Partnership: God’s People Uniting to Further His Kingdom

“See That They Lack Nothing” Titus 3:12-15 “See That They Lack Nothing” Titus 3:12-15

1.Churches shared leaders to encourage the leaders and, in turn, find blessing from God. OBSERVATIONS:

2 Corinthians 7:6-7 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.

2.Supporting missionaries – God calls his people: “do your best” (13) “see that they lack nothing” (13). OBSERVATIONS:

3.Mission teams – variety of gifts, common purpose OBSERVATIONS:

4.Support for missionaries – results from “good works” OBSERVATIONS:

5.Those who give share in the fruitfulness of the mission. OBSERVATIONS:

6.Sending missionaries strengthens love among God’s people OBSERVATIONS:

Commit to Provide

Commit to Partner

Commit to Provide Commit to Partner Commit to Pray

Colossians 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

Missions Month Partnership: God’s People Uniting to Further His Kingdom

A. T. Pierson “If missions languish it is because the whole life of godliness is feeble. The command to go everywhere and preach to everybody is not obeyed until the will is lost by self- surrender in the will of God. Living, praying, giving and going will always be found together.”