Aug. 18, 2000
Dear Financial Partners,
Thank you so much for your financial support and prayers. Karen and I have been prayerwalking our neighborhood the last year. On July 19th, we had 12 couples sitting in our front yard enjoying a potluck meal. We went around the circle introducing ourselves and sharing one item of thanks. An officer presented the Neighborhood Watch program.
Why did I share all of this? I have learned that neighbors are interested in fellowship. God's desire is for all people to be saved and for all to "live peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and holiness" (I Tim. 2:1-2). We must pray, care and share so we can reach our neighbors with the gospel.
HOPE (Houses of Prayer Everywhere) Ministries recently asked if I could coordinate lighthouse of prayer seminars in Nebraska led by a HOPE representative in conjunction with Mission America. As a result, the following Lighthouse of Prayer Training Seminars are scheduled in the following Nebraska cities:
- Nov. 1st & 2nd -- Lincoln, Christ Lutheran, 4325 Sumner
- Nov. 3rd & 4th -- Kearney, New Life Assembly, 2715 W. 39th
- Nov. 6th & 7th -- Scottsbluff, Westway Christian, 1701 W. 27th
- Nov. 9th & 10th -- Hastings, Keystone Baptist, 1814 B
Participants will learn the following in these seminars:
- Biblical basis for intercession
- What Lighthouses of Prayer are and why they are effective
- How whole churches can be involved in Lighthouse ministries
- Why this form of evangelism is culturally appropriate and biblically prescribed
- How to start your own Lighthouse and receive helpful start-up materials
- How to sustain this ministry and integrate it into the churches life
We are continuing the monthly half-nights of prayer. The last one was July 21st at Gates of Praise called Embrace Lincoln Prayer Rally. It was a time of live worship and praise, reading seven chapters together in the John's gospel, devotion on repentance and unity followed by intercessions and time for fellowship. The four hours flew by. You are invited to the next all-city prayer meeting Fri., Sept. 29th, Christ Temple, 500 N. 25th (25th & S), from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Other Ministry Opportunities:
- Teaching 10-week Marital Intimacy during Sunday School at First Evangelical Covenant. We will also begin a 9-week class in a home.
- Train up men's ministry leaders within a local church -- possibly using Building Brothers material.
Thanks again for your partnership in the gospel.
Mark Pomeroy