2008
CHALLENGE
A
NEW WAY TO "BE INDEPENDENT & CONNECTED"
Mercy, grace, love and peace to you in the Blessed Name of Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Nearly twenty years ago, this ministry reached out to lovers of Jesus
through ads in Christian magazines like Charisma and New Man. The
heading of the ads simply read, "Be Independent and Connected".
It explained how we were looking for partners in ministry like you.
What wonderful things God did in growing us into who we are today.
All glory be to God!
Our fellowship still offers the Godly blessing of being "independent
and connected". Though "independence" allows fast
action on the front lines of ministry and the mission field, God’s
glory is magnified through our "connection". We have long
been connected through mail in the form of your monthly reports and
in person through our Connection Conference and Receptions.
Now, we have added a new way of connection through e-mail which will
save valuable time and money for the Kingdom of God. Last month was
our first dry run with e-mail monthly report reminders and correspondence
attachments. This month is a month of transition as we move from
regular mail to e-mail.
PLEASE HELP US by doing one of two things.
If you have a preferred e-mail address,
please write it on the back of your monthly report so we can make
sure our records are up to date.
If you do not have an e-mail address, please prayerfully consider
calling our webmaster, Sister Cheryl Eaton at 706-793-1124 to request
one. The cost for this new e-mail address for you is only $10 a year.
You will save that much in postage and it is essential to the way
we do mission for years to come.
The theologian/prophet A.W. Tozer once observed that God’s
sovereignty over man’s free will is like a mighty ship. Though
there are thousands of tasks being done onboard (and some are done
imperfectly), the mission and destination are never in doubt. The
captain’s authority and skills make success absolutely certain.
It's the same with us who sail through these days on the "Old
Ship of Zion" with our captain the Lord of Hosts! He has rescued
the lost like you and me throughout the centuries. We are living
in the most dramatic days the world has ever known in HIS-story.
His wisdom is unsearchable and His Sovereign Rule perfect even though
we often fail. Hallelujah!
Recently a pastor friend commented that decisions and change move
slowly in the local church because "if you turn a ship too fast,
people could fall overboard". This is surely true of any large
ministry. But, if you are ever disappointed that your ministry is
small and your leaders are few, this can be a blessing in disguise!
Think of how easy your decision making process is as a direct result
of these things! You are free to be "action oriented" and
decisive in all ministry opportunities. God’s Kingdom work
is advancing with power in the hidden places. We "do not
despise small things"(Zechariah 4:10)!
I think that TMCI ministries function on the seas of life like jet
skis. We don't have the size, resources or abilities that many others
do, but we can do things others can't! We can’t make big waves
but we can be effective where we’re sent and respond quickly
when there is a need. These are all blessings of "independence" in
mission. Never underestimate little in the economy of obedience to
the Almighty!
This may be the last "paper" prayer & praise report
you’ll get from this office. In 2008, we will carry out our
mission of being "independent and connected" in a new way;
that is, electronically. The time and resources we save will surely
fill with exciting new opportunities together. His glory is just
over the horizon and our Great King knows where He’s going!
We're Glad to be on board with you!
Brother Scott & Sister Judy