ON THE MARK

 

March 7-14 marks the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, also known as the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions. As one who grew up in Maryland and lived more of my life there than in any other state, I am proud to claim Annie. She was born in Baltimore in 1850 and devoted her entire life tirelessly to advocating missions through her letter writing and hands-on involvement. She was instrumental in the founding of Women’s Missionary Union and was the organization’s first Corresponding Secretary. The theme for this year’s offering Live with Urgency, and is based on Romans 1:16

Paul writes, “I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” For us, any talk of involvement in missions to North America must begin at home. Our primary mission field is the city of Rolla in Phelps County in the state of Missouri. Our ministries must first and foremost be tailored to reach the city of Rolla. Our mission does not end there. We partner with our denominational efforts to reach the entire world for Christ. Our goal for the Annie Armstrong Offering this year is $2500.  These funds will be used by our North American Mission Board to start new churches, fund local ministry centers in underserved and empoverished areas and strengthen local churches in their mission.

Please consider what God would have you to do in furthering His cause right here in North America.

 

In His Love,

 

Bro. Mark