There is no “I” in “Team”
Louisville, even without a major sports stadium or arena, is enamored of sports – all year long. Rival high school teams can fill a football stadium with thousands even on a rainy cold night. Few dare schedule events during March Madness and all eyes are on the U of L Cardinals. Can Christians function as teams in defeating Satan in Metro Louisville?
God’s Word says of doing the task given to us: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:1-3).
God’s Word says of God’s promise: God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful (1Corinthians 1:9).
Talk to God about…
The Task Force Coordinators: J. W. Hutchens, Charles Barnes, Ross Bauscher, Wesley Pitts
They have worked much longer than the rest of the Task Force. They might ask you to pray: Pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere [especially this summer in Louisville, Kentucky], just as it is among you (1 Thessalonians 3:1).
Teams and Chairmen:
+ Intentional Community Evangelism (ICE): Chairman Charles Davis. ICE begins early with training and then encounters with people in various locations in the city to share the Gospel and win them to the Lord.
+ Prayer: Chairman Greg Smith. Has had prayerwalks already, asking God to open hearts preparing people to receive the message at the different activities. Will pray at ministry locations and host a prayer room during the meetings of the SBC.
+ Hispanic: Chairman Joshua Del Risco. Activities include ministry at Churchill Downs with the many Hispanic men and women working there, a festival, worship services nightly, and more. Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit such as we have never seen and in every manner needed.
+ Block Parties: Chairman Rob Gibson. Churches in many areas of the city will host block parties during Crossover. The far-reaching goal will be to plant new churches or strengthen existing ones. Fun and food should draw people who will find expressions of Christ’s love.
More to pray about next time.