Friday, September 30, 2011

Co:Mission Expands It's Partnerships;


Joan and I spent a couple weeks on the road seeking to build partnerships for the great commission with churches here in the U.S..   A vital aspect of Co:Mission Ministry is to work with pastors and churches to fulfill the great commission. 
In the past few weeks, we have had the opportunity to sit down with five different churches and many pastors.  I am so encouraged to see in every man a heart to make a difference for God’s glory.  However, I also see the stress they feel in making it happen.   Having pastored for so many years, I know the burdens these men of God are under.  What a privilege it was to listen and pray with each of them.  May I encourage each of us to lift up the arms of our pastors.  Pray for them and be a friend.   It is very lonely at the top.  
Another aspect of our trip was the mission’s conference Co:Mission Ministry was asked to lead at Cross Point Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.  What a joy it was to spend time with our dear friends, Dave and Kara Guinn and to see how God is using them in their new ministry.  God ministered in a wonderful way as the Church unveiled its Great Commission Ministry plan.  We will be partnering with them in Haiti next April.
We also had the opportunity to train eighteen new leaders in mission’s ministry.  Thank you Pastor’s Randal and Dave for your leadership and heart for the kingdom.  
The month of September was very special for both Joan and I as we spent quality time with so many dear friends in ministry.  Relationships have been rekindled and I believe many hearts greatly encouraged.   The goals of  September were to build partnerships in the U.S. and establish our Harvest Prayer Ministry.  We come to the end of the month and can say, “ Lord; you have been so faithful once again!”
As you pray for Co:Mission Ministry pray for our partnering churches by name.
August Gate
Cross Point Church
Dorrisville Baptist Church
Eagle Pointe Community
Eldorado First Baptist Church
Harrisburg First Baptist Church
Little Chapel Church
Until the Nations Hear:
Mark and Joan