Day

Prayer

Tuesday,

July 16

Ruth Martin (MOST Ministries Executive Director) is celebrating her one year anniversary at MOST Ministries today!  She is a blessing to have in the office.

Wednesday,

July 17

As Team 1923 is preparing to leave this week, pray for their final preparations and safe travels to Belize.  While there, the CUAA students will be working in hospitals as part of their practicum as well as running an eyeglass clinic.

Thursday, July 18

Today is the Board of Directors meeting at MOST Ministries.  Pray for the time the members spend discussing ways to encourage the staff and move the ministry forward.

Friday,

July 19

The Board and staff members are celebrating summer with a cookout today.  Give thanks for this opportunity to come together.

Saturday,

July 20

This week is the LCMS National Convention – a time to establish general positions, policies, and program direction to provide service on behalf of its members.  Pray for guidance as President Harrison and the leaders make decisions for the LCMS.  Give thanks that they are able to have this opportunity to worship, nurture, and communicate with one another.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                    Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

Sunday,

July 21

Team 1913 departs for Honduras tomorrow.  Pray for safe travels and open their hearts as they serve and share the gospel in different communities.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                    Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

Monday,

July 22

Pray for the families who have lost loved ones due to the violence in Ethiopia recently.

As tensions have risen, pray for guidance as they work on the next steps towards peace.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                    Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                       Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Tuesday,

July 23

Give thanks for the volunteers who will be serving at the Mission Center today.  Our staff is grateful for their willingness and dedication to help prepare teams for the field.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                    Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                       Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Wednesday,

July 24

Today is Linda Thompson’s birthday!  She is one of our dedicated staff members.  We pray for a joyous celebration and a wonderful year ahead.  Thank you for everything you do in preparing MOST teams, Linda!

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                     Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                        Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Thursday, July 25

The Summit, held at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Brighton, is designed to promote connectivity for learning, support, and professional inspiration and address the needs of worship arts ministry staff, volunteers, students, etc.  Give thanks that this opportunity exists to find supportive people to lean on in times of need.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                         Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Friday,

July 26

Pray for the communication challenges that may arise when a team is on the field.  With the cultural differences, it can be difficult for a host to communicate with the team or vice versa in a way that will be useful.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                         Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Saturday,

July 27

Team 1903 is having their team meeting today.  As they prepare to serve in South Africa, pray for their time of relationship building and training for the eyeglass clinic.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                         Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Sunday,

July 28

Pray for the churches around the world.  It can be a challenge for them to get the support they need to sustain their membership, but it is wonderful to hear how they are serving their community.  “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                         Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Monday,

July 29

The team in Honduras (1913) returns tomorrow.  Give thanks for all the team members as they were able to serve communities through an eyeglass clinic.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                         Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Tuesday,

July 30

Today is Penny Selle’s birthday!  She is a MOST Board of Directors member as well as team member.  We pray for a joyous celebration and a wonderful year ahead.  Thank you for all you do Penny!

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal

1913 Honduras Eyeglass                                         Team Leader: Barbara Hoffmeier

Wednesday,

July 31

The team in Belize (1923) returns today.  Pray for safe travels and give thanks that they were able to use their skills to serve people in the hospitals.

Teams on the field:

1923 Belize CUAA Nursing                                      Team Leader: Tim Bernthal