Wk 108

October 26, 2007 To The Ends of The Earth

Verse for the week:
Pray without ceasing. (1Th 5:17)

Quote for the week:
Bold, persistent prayer is effective. First, it changes us. Then, it changes the world. - 24/7 Prayer Mobilizer

People Group of the week:
Muslim Jat of Pakistan
http://www.joshuaproject.net/peopctry.php?rop3=112998&rog3=PK
(*Links to websites do not necessarily imply endorsement.)

Apostolic Missions Committee Member to pray for this week:
Phil Stettner (Bluffton North, IN)

Apostolic Elder's Wife to pray for this week:
Jeni Schwartz (Bluffton, IN)

Apostolic Christian Missionaries to pray for this week:
Kirk & Keri Plattner (Jamaica) - Please pray for the Plattners as they transition into Jamaica. Hurricane Dean has made the transition a bit complicated - in addition to the normal stresses of moving a young family into a foreign culture. Please pray for peace, stamina, safety, and determination.

Other News:
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is coming up on November 11. In the past, the "To the Ends" list has networked a prayer chain for this day - we will continue this on Nov. 11, as well. As I write this, I think of ways I could try to motivate you -- like telling you how many people are persecuted for their faith at this present time or how awful they are treated for their faith. But, then I realize that prayer and persecution are not about emotions, motivation, or even temporary passion. They are about endurance…those being persecuted enduring through terrible pressures and my prayer life enduring through my lack of faith by continuing to lift up my brothers and sisters...no matter how I feel, how tired I am, or how little I know about the people I am praying for. It will be a blessing to tell you more about the prayer chain next week—maybe, you will sign up to participate? (Heidi Knobloch)