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Edition Issue 39 Let’s Fish Bible Fellowship Churches sharing resources to evangelize the world. A place for the exchange of ideas on short term missions projects and local outreach. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." All responses can be sent to office@bfcbom.org Current and past issues can be found on the web at: look in Let’s Fish, Archives
Greetings from Allentown! 4. Trips in the works (updated weekly)
Hey Dana, I just wanted to thank you for taking your time to have us
all at the RWR and giving us this opportunity. Your lessons were
extremely productive and really helped me a lot to know about God's will.
I not only learned how to approach what God wanted me to do in His plan but
also what exactly a calling was. That night when we spent time in Isaiah,
I realized that I was called to be a missionary. I have wanted to be a
missionary for about 5 months now because I felt that God wanted me to do
it. Although, I knew it deep in my heart I avoided it until summer when I
was really confronted with it during Creation. That day I came to grips with
the fact that I need to do what God wants me too. The reason I had
avoided it for that time was because I had always admired missionaries, people
like you, Nelson, Robyn, and Craig. I felt that God would not want me to
be in what I always thought to be a "high position" and I didn't feel
good enough. That night at RWR, I realized when you talked about Isaiah
feeling inadequate and how he repented, I recognized the fact that it sounded
like me and my feelings toward being a missionary. Then you began to describe
how that was God calling Isaiah. I guess I never really
understood what it was to be called until you really explained it to us.
When I realized I went through those same feelings, I was just reassured that
this was God's Will for me. For this, I want to thank you because along
with all that you have taught me this weekend, God definitely used you to help
me know this was my calling. Thank you soo much! You've really
helped me.
Bright and gentle blessings,
Check out the RWR Pictures at http://www.bfcbom.org/RWR-2003.htm The BOM will conduct a Culture Link Seminar for short term mission leaders on January 23-24. This Friday thru Saturday event will give you hands on experience in building team spirit and adequately preparing your team for cross culture ministry. You will learn a seven step process from picking a ministry to follow-up phase six months after the event. This will be a fun, eye-opener event that will include team building exercises, and cross culture flexibility. From the food you eat to the place you sleep will all be part of the weekend process.
SAVE THE DATE! (Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. thru Jan. 24, 3:30 p.m.) WHO should attend: All leaders of future short term mission teams. PLACE: Bethel Bible Fellowship Church Emmaus COST: $70.00 includes Saturday Breakfast and the Student and Leader’s Culture Link Manuals. The only additional cost will be Saturday lunch at a local restaurant. REGISTER NOW at office@bfcbom.org. Hello Dana,
For the Leaders seminar for short-term missions, I know a couple of people in my church are interested in going. A concern that was brought up was do they need to have hotel accommodations for this. I said no but I could be wrong. Can you clarify that if it is possible? Thank You for your Time.
Your Fellow Servant In Christ, Alicia Billups
Alicia, I think several of people are confused about this. This is an overnighter and part of the “experience” will be sleeping arrangements that will have a few cultural surprises! Sooo bring a sleeping bag and plan for a fun but stretching event. The Board of Missions is keeping statistics of all short term missionary trips (both by teams and individuals). As you can see the 2003 trips are quickly coming to an end (we have had over 50 ministries this year!). Please register your 2004 trips as soon as they materialize. WHO, WHAT, CHURCH, MISSIONARY, COUNTRY, and DATE. Contact: office@bfcbom.org OR Check out the short-term trip webpage on the bfcbom.org website. Click on Short-Term Trips. You can also register your trips through the website. The statistics for 2003 – There were 56 short term trips by 27 different BFC churches!
Aug. 30 - Dec. 1 Pastor Carl & Charlene Cassel in Kenya, Carl to teach at Moffat College of Bible and Charlene, hostess at Kijabe Motel. November 12-29 Sandy Wolfinger and Nancy LoRusso to Tanzania Trips highlighted need our prayer support RIGHT NOW!
2004 Jan 28- Feb 5 Blandon & Coopersburg Team to Guadeloupe with Duane Moyer & Chris Merrick
Feb. 5-12 Dottie Sterner & Beth Szilagyi, Coopersburg to Magny, France to assist Jerry & Carolyn Moyer.
June 12-18 Paris Prayer Conference, Riddells & Moyers Coopersburg hopes to send representation. Open to partner with other interested BFC people.
June 19-26 Coopersburg Work/ Ministry Team with Chris Merrick to work with Slomas in Maine. Possible openings for BFC people.
Don’t forget to register your 2004 trips!!! BOM web-site is the place to go for all missions’ information: You can see all of our missionary’s & appointee’s information by going to the BOM web-site at www.bfcbom.org.
This is the place for addresses, support figures, who is available for speaking engagements etc. Check out the great missionary directory.
Pertinent information is also there concerning all BOM sponsored events including Perspectives Course, Culture Link and Design Your Impact Workshop.
Let’s Fish will keep you abreast of all that is happening in BFC short term missions trips. Also available is a listing on line of all BFC planned trips, openings, and a quick form for you to use to register your church’s upcoming trips. We encourage you to register ALL short-term ministries including both teams and individuals both local and cross-cultural destinations.
RWR is now history. There were 18 of us there from 8 different BFC churches. Besides serving gallons of coffee, washing 100’s of pots and pans, washing dishes for five meals and picking up many truck loads of storm induced limbs, we spent five sessions together studying God’s Word. Here is the outline for all of you who missed this great weekend:
i) In order to be an effective witness we must confront the person’s sin and plead for him/her to repent and believe the Good news. 1:15
ii) b. To be a follower of Jesus Christ, we must fish for men. 1:17 The “bait for fishing is the Gospel and repentance. Wearing a Christian tee shirt simply will not cut it!
iii) All authority is given to us because Jesus has that authority to give! 1:25. (also Matt. 28:18-20)
iv) d. We must confront the fear factor. Mark 16:7-8. Remember Peter’s Story and Mark’s story Mark 14:66-72 and Mark 14:50-52
Most of all, Keep Fishing! Dana
A cooperative effort of the churches of the BFC to win the world for Christ Your response is always welcome at: office@bfcbom.org 610 398-8776 |
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