2010 North American Missions
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Theme: Live With Urgency: Share God’s Transforming Power
Scripture: Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for
salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek
(Holman Christian Standard Bible).
Purpose:
- To nurture in Southern Baptists an awareness of and sensitivity to
the many people groups and personalities represented in North America, and the
urgent need for all to be transformed by God’s power from sinful man to
redeemed believer.
- To inspire and challenge Southern Baptists to sow down the gospel
throughout North America.
- To encourage Christians to be active in sharing the gospel with their
families, friends, and neighbors.
- To increase awareness of and participation in praying for and giving
to North American missions efforts through the Annie Armstrong Easter
Offering®.
Rationale:
With nearly three out of every four people in the United States,
Canada and their territories living without a personal relationship with
Christ, it is easy to see how urgently people need to hear the Good News of
Jesus Christ. Only God is powerful enough to transform the lives of those
living in sin or living without hope that is found in eternal salvation. Each
person’s life can be transformed by the same power that raised Jesus from the
grave and offered eternal life to those who would follow Him. But how will
people hear the powerful, life changing message of God without someone telling
them? How are Southern Baptists sharing God’s transforming power with the
multitudes of unbelievers?
Our North American missionaries, in partnership with state
conventions, associations, and local churches are living out the call God has
placed on their lives by moving out of their comfort zones and unashamedly
proclaiming the message of salvation with all people they encounter. They are
creatively and actively seeking common ground with unbelievers so they can
share the powerful message of God which transforms lives from sinful man to
redeemed believer.
Together, we can pray for our North American missionaries, give
sacrificially to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, and work alongside our
Southern Baptist missionaries and do our part to share God’s powerful message
of forgiveness and the offer of eternal life.
During the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, consider how
you can “Live with Urgency” and impact the Kingdom of God through your
continued prayers, giving, and going in this urgent task God has called us to
carry out. Pray for these missionaries who represent the dedicated work of
thousands like them.
National AAEO Goal:$70,000,000
Suggested Dates for Week of Prayer:March 7-14,
2010