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Anonymous
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on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 1:17 am
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I've been wondering about inner city missions, but I don't know where to start and how to go about it. Could someone please pray that, if it's God's will, I would be fearless and discerning in such a missions, that I would be able to find a group that does such ministries and have the spiritual maturity and strength.
Jemma
Once again
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 1:30 am
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Thanks for this post, I am always so touched when what you write is connected to my life in some way. As a relatively new Christian this is something that I haven't really done before, but I have been starting to drop little hints to my parents and friends. Thanks for reminding me though that I need to step out of my comfort zone and help others that I don't know well find the Lord. I hope to go on a mission trip after I go to uni and get my teaching degree so that I can help teach the kids in disadvantaged countries not only about Jesus but general school to give them an education. Please pray for me that I will follow God's will for my life and that i stay strong in my beliefs next year at university. Thanks again! xoxo
Jemma
Annonymous
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 1:32 am
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I prayed for you annonynous. All the best. :)
Anonymous
wanna be involved??
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 6:14 am
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if you are interested in being involved overseas, 'like' this page. It was started by my friend who currently lives in asia and the intent is to stir interest, and awaken hearts, with reports from those on the front lines, among other things.

"THREE purposes: 1) Cast vision for the 10/40 window 2) Create purpose 3) Call more workers

hey you gotta start somewhere!
Anonymous
wanna be involved??
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 6:18 am
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AND hahaha
i forgot to attach the link :)

http://www.facebook.com/1040Summer
Chey
Amazing How God Works
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:07 am
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Wow! It is amazing how God works! Our church recently came back from a missions trip and I asked my parents if I could go but they weren't to keen with me leaving the country this young. I felt that I couldn't be useful till I was old enough to go and preach God's word elsewhere. This post has helped me realize that the mission field starts at home and then progresses from there. We just need the courage to seize every opportunity. Why is it that we more comfortable speaking of Jesus in a foreign country that may or may not be hostile to God's Word than we are telling our friends? We are afraid of offending them. When we really take to heart that God's opinion is the only opinion that matters for all eternity it will change the way we think and act when we are nudged by the spirit to share the gospel.

Thank you for the eye opening blog post! :)
Meg
A Lifestyle??
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:26 am
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A lifestyle sounds like it's something you chose to do, like go on a diet. Doing God's will can be a lifestyle, but that's just legalism and trying to be justified by works. Therefore, we need to abandon the idea of a "Christian lifestyle" and instead go for "life in Christ and by the spirit." I have spent a lot of time trying to live a "Christian lifestyle", not swearing, reading the Bible every day, working on commiting to purity and modesty, but unless your reasoning is to live for God, rather than living this as some sort of self-help plan, and unless you are living it by the spirit, you will be missing the narrow path to God.
Mary
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on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:30 am
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wow! that's amazing! but with the whole "going on a missions trip" thing should you go on one of those if your gonna be a missionary? not that i wanna be a missionary but just wondering.
Sarah
The Great Commission
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 9:45 am
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We just talked about this at youth group and our youth pastor had a good question that he's still searching for the answer:

In Matthew 28:19 it says, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," Are women included in the great commission since baptizing is involved?
Remade
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on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 2:22 pm
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Hey! I know this has NOTHING to do with this post, but my mom, my sister and I got to listen to Lies Young Women believe on Audiotape during a long trip and it was wonderful! Thank you!
Julia
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on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 5:32 pm
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Hey! I'm in Haiti right now on a missions trip. I am with the best young people in the world right now and am having the time of my life, despite being in a third-world country. God has shown me soooo much and there has been no end to His faithfulness and greatness here. We are hosting three different VBS's in three different locations and it that has probably been one of the best things that could ever happen to me. I LOVE the children and I find no end of joy in telling them that Jesus loves them (BTW that is "Jezi renmen ou" in creole) :D f. Please pray especially for a certain man named Andrea because he is up against some spiritual warfare and pray for my team and I to be able to witness to him.

In His Grip,
Julia
Brittany
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on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:48 pm
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Hey, I liked your post and think that was courageous of your friend to do that. However, I could never do that,but I did end up giving a tract to my dental surgeon. So, I guess that counts.
Christina
Missions
on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm
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I have always wanted to go on a missions trip. I would love too! I talked to the assisstant youth pastors wife, n she would love it too! I just gotta talk to my youth pastor about it:)
Lily
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on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 1:26 pm
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wow. I could never do that. I mean, I could do it just one-on-one with somebody I knew, but never with a group of complete strangers!! that was very brave.
Becca
Anonymous
on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 1:49 pm
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Anonymous, I don't know if you will ever see this comment, but I wanted to let you know I have prayed for you. Also, I know of a ministry who does inner city ministry called World Impact. Their headquarters are in Los Angeles, and they are in many other cities as well. You can intern with them, and they also have summer camps around the country. Summer staff who come to camps for the summer are changed forever. May God be with you as you decide what to do.
Lorree, with the LYWB team
Mary
on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 9:11 pm
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Going on a mission trip opens your eyes to what living in another culture is like. It allows you to see the sacrifices that missionaries make for their Lord and Savior. It certainly is a great way to expose yourself to the reality of living on the mission field as you allow God to lead you in how He wants you to spend your life in service to Him.
Lorree, with the LYWB team
Anonymous
on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 9:20 pm
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I’ve been honored to pray for you today, Friend. I know that if God wants you to get involved in inner city missions, He will provide a way for you. I encourage you to talk to your parents and your youth pastor about what’s on your heart. They will be able to search and find the best organization to fit your needs. Stay in the Word, Friend. By being consistently in the Word, you will be doing all you can to be ready when the opportunity comes along for you to step out in faith and share with others.
Sarah, with the LYWB team
@Julia...
on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:45 pm
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I've prayed for you and your team and Andrea as I have passed by your post a few times this week! I pray rich eternal fruit will be borne in Haiti as you share the love and light of Christ! "Jezi renmen ou" :-)
Sarah, with the LYWB team
@Remade...
on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:49 pm
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Thanks for the smiles! We are blessed to hear you and your mom and sister listened to "Lies Young Women Believe" on your long trip! Thanks for letting us know you liked it!! Blessings to you!
Carrie, with the LYWB team
@ Sarah
on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:44 pm
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Sarah


Great question, Sarah. In Matthew 28: 18-20, Jesus verbalizes the heart of God from before the foundation of the earth (Rev. 13:8) that all would hear the truth of His redeeming love for unworthy sinners separated from God because of their sin ( 2 Peter 3:9). Jesus’ marching orders for His disciples is that all who belong to Him – both male and female - go and share the good news of the gospel (1 Corinth. 15: 3-4). It’s the Holy Spirit that convicts and transforms, we simply share the gospel and then disciple (teach, train, instruct) those who enter into a covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Part of that discipling process includes the need for followers of Christ to be baptized. As women our role is to encourage those we are discipling to be baptized (according to Scripture), while the actual baptism is generally performed by a pastor, elder or other church leader.
Mel
Missions
on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 9:53 am
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Hey everyone! I am catching up on all the blogs I missed when I spent a few weeks in Lima, Peru on a missions trip! I was so excited to see this blog because that was what I just did! My faith and the faith of my 52 team members was radically increased on the trip. I feel that everyone should at least go on one trip in their lifetime. :) I love the mission field and cant stop going back! Lol Next year is Costa Rica/Panama! :)
Devon
Any work for God is good and big! :)
on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2:10 pm
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First I want to say how great this site is!! I'm 21 (maybe a little out of the age group) and this site has addressed many issues that I've struggled with :)

I had the opportunity to go on a 6 month missions trip about 3 years ago. I was already to go then I decided not to. I have had regrets about not going on that trip. But God has brought Romans 8:28 to me which says
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

I now realize that my intentions for going on that missions trip were not right. And looking back I am amazed at how God has work in and through me. Sometimes I feel that because I'm not doing missions or a big thing for God that I'm not doing enough. But I realize that anything we do for God is not small! God sees the bigger picture and he knows the impact our "small" acts will have on this world.

I still would like to go on a missions trip, though now I don't know where i would start. But if it's God's will he will guide me. For know I will continue to serve him in everyway I can :) I'm hoping to start a Christian site soon so I hope to honor God through that. Please pray for me as I start this site :)

Thank you for this post! I believe we are Missionaries once we get saved, cause we're all called to share the Gospel with the world.

God Bless you all!

Your sister in Christ,
Devon
Lorree, with the LYWB team
@ Devon
on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:22 pm
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How your comment has resonated with my heart, Devon! As we have led mission groups over the years, we have come to the conclusion that missions shouldn’t be limited to an event or a trip. It needs to be our lifestyle choice—each and every moment of the day we are on the mission field. When we live with that mentality, then we are ready to take any mission “trip” God may have in His plan for us. I’m praying for you, Devon, and asking God to continue to draw you into a close walk with Him as He grows you in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May He continue to work in your heart and in your life as you live each moment on mission for Him!