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Monday, January 3, 2011

PRAY FOR OUR SISTERS in the CONGO

Today (actually Thurs.) I was reading through and catching up in my Google Reader, my heart broke for these women that I don't even know... through a blog friend's post (that I have not visited for a long time), Sharon's Quiet Reflections, I came to be awakened to yet another horrific injustice...


I had to post this back a few days from when I actually read "I Can Not Forget" by Sharon and followed her link to WHEN WAR CAME but I knew that I had to share this here and read further about this dilemma.

This is appalling...WHY??? why is this allowed to go on... why? A BATTLE AGAINST BRUTALITY

“Since fighting began in August 1998, 5.4 million Congolese have lost their lives in the second deadliest conflict since World War II. Some 45,000 people die each month; children account for 47 percent of those deaths…Killing is routine. And so are sexual crimes against women and children. In Eastern DRC, the prevalence of rape and other sexual violence is described as the worst in the world. The situation is grim, complex and largely ignored by the Western world.” (American Bible Society)

I am so thankful for AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY! If you take the time to read any or When War Came
you will hear much about this wonderful woman...

Through Journeys, God’s Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.

I thank God for you Mama Jeanne, you are HOPE in the Congo for so many... and I agree with this article
GIVING ABUNDANTLY (where I borrowed your beautiful photo)... when John Walter writes:
"I smile when I realize I have seen a face of Christ." How very true!


PRECIOUS IN GOD'S EYES (each and everyone) how can these people be so forgotten? and we think our lives are complicated or we feel forgotten... does not even come close to these horrific stories. I plead with you to become aware and make others aware...take the time to read the stories of 7 who shared in WHEN WAR CAME ... and Sharon's Quiet Reflection where love and passion drive compassion to share from her heart for these sisters in Christ.


AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY ~ BIBLE SUNDAY

I truly do not have the words to share about this other than to ask you to PRAY and ask God to STOP this.
I have no idea how this nation can be called Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) because this is so far from democracy or JUSTICE!


"There is a desperate need for ABS and the Church in the West to sit up and take notice of what's going on in the region" Briggs says. "We're going to do all we can to help."

His promise to the Congolese: We will not forget you. ~ from American Bible Society(ABS), A Battle against Brutality


We can no longer close our eyes to what's happening in the world. Just taking time to read this or pray is taking time away from you, but it's a small sacrifice in comparison to what others are suffering.

*comments are closed so you take that time to read at least one of these links... and PRAY
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DO THEY SEE JESUS IN ME?

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We were ALL made for a mission...God has a unique purpose & plan for everyone.
ALL MONTH, Every Week, Every Day...it's a lifetime experience!
This is where we share MISSIONS that have been placed on our hearts or in our lives. For God has given each of us a purpose & a unique plan to fulfill.
If you are new to Mission4Monday, please click here for more info.
A very special thanks to those of you (you know WHO you are) that faithfully have posted a MISSION4MONDAY whether you remember to link or not I appreciate it and if you are a regular and I notice, I have been linking you to the LINKY!
You are welcome ALWAYS to leave in the current comments a link to anything you share MISSIONwise.
Thank you for placing M4M button on your posts, I so appreciate it! YOU each have presented FABULOUS ideas weekly!
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
I am asking each of you to write in the COMMENTS:
1) your BLOG name and the date of the post
2) your POST title just like you would include in the Linky with your name, it's a permalink, if you are particiapting & posting any MiSSION 4 MONDAY! (or any day)
Be creative do it like a promotion for your MISSION!
Thank you for doing this and sharing!
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Micey also has been to Haiti and shared. Please pray for Micey. Once again she has returned to help in Haiti!
Lots going on over here. PRAISE GOD & continue to pour out blessings on Auto Mission & Sherry w/Cowboy.
http://automissionmakeover.blogspot.com/
Nancie was a participant in the very beginning, but unable to currently blog actively. Yet she still has much good material to read in her previous posts along her sidebar.
Choose one or all or any & be blessed!
Mission 4 Monday sadly ended last year as a meme, but I continue to share here and I know others also share various MISSIONS, especially the people above. Check them out!!! Encourage and perhaps join us.
Since my life is a MISSION, I share whenever I can. There are many of you, who do community involvement/church events, volunteer opportunities or know missionaries that you could share to motivate others. Motherhood and Homeschooling are MISSIONS and callings!!!
Each of these are MISSIONS and important to encourage others.
If you are doing something or share someone's MISSION on your blog, please leave your info in the comments anytime! Hopefully others will notice & come visit. THANKS!
New blogger that shares MISSIONS at times:
Here's a current post she shared.

NO LONGER A MEME!

Blessings to ALL Readers & Participants!

It is with a heavy heart that I will no longer be hosting "memes"!

So Mission 4 Monday will still exist as my blog ONLY and I will NO longer be doing this as a "meme" for others to JOIN me and share!

I truly believe that each one that has participated shared GREAT MISSIONS!

MORE BELOW in my post "NO LONGER A MEME"

Thank you ALL for participating when you were able & sharing your mission & heart with us!

I still believe that each one of us "were made for a mission" and an opportunity crosses our path each week to serve others as a MISSION. Open your eyes & see the needs around us!

I still believe in the great value & worth of sharing MISSIONS!

I still believe that you do not have to be a missionary "sent out in the world" to be a missionary. Your home, your neighborhood, your community is filled with needs to be met with the passion & compassion of Jesus Christ. One day a week or month, take the time. It may be the first "short term" mission that God moves in you & touches others with His love.

I still believe "all" that Rick Warren shared in "The Purpose Driven Life" especially Purpose #5!
WE WERE MADE FOR A MISSION!

I still believe that I will continue to share MISSIONS put on my heart right here.

"God has given you a Life Message to share..."

and I know that HE gave me a LIFE MESSAGE and
I hope to share that through what I post here. I will continue to update on ministries as I have and those in my sidebar.

THANKS MISSION4MONDAY PARTICIPANTS & READERS! Click here to see who participated in MISSION 4 MONDAY!

PRAISE the LORD for REPENTANCE in HAITI! Keep praying; get ready to repent in USA & WORLDWIDE

My dear friend Cathy sent me an email about this. This one is provided by SERMON INDEX of the LOVING HANDS Ministry in Haiti.

Tears of the Saints

I had "Tears of the Saints" from Acts1v8 on Vimeo.

'You are the light of the world' –– Jesus talking to His disciples.

Are we being the 'salt and light' that we are called to be?

I needed to remove the Vimeo because it says for PRIVATE USE! It's still worth seeing and all of the others available through Mission Mobilizer. It looks like "Tears of the Saints" is no longer available.
So I have replaced it with this song by Leeland & YouTube by lkittycat
IN THE PAST HOUR:
1625 children were forced to live on the streets 1667 children died from malnutrition or disease 115 children became prostitutes 257 children were orphaned because of HIV/Aids. It gets worse... 2 billion people in the world today have never ever heard of Jesus. 1% of missions financial support, goes to reaching those unreached people. 30,000 people starve to death every day.
*taken from the Vimeo "Tears of a Saint"

CBATW

CHRISTIANS UNITE....FROM WHAT PART OF THE WORLD ARE YOU BLOGGING ?

I'll be praying with you & for you!
FOR MY 500th post on aMazing Graze, Mazes, Messes, Miracles I shared what I thought would BE a BRAIN STORM of an idea for a fantastic 500th BLOG POST to involve everyone, but found out at least TWO have accomplished or done this well or better:

Dapper Kid Around the World June 24th, 2009 ~ FABULOUS IDEA but a bit too complicated for simple me...
Debbie & Darcy @ Bloggers Around the World started in August, 2008 ended in Jan. 2009 (too much work to keep going around the world)

I have another version that I'd like to try and I've set it up here on MISSIONS:
CHRISTIAN BLOGGERS AROUND THE WORLD (CBATW)
[sorry I don't mean to offend any non Christian blogger]
(I'm going for 500!!!)
INSTRUCTIONS TO LINK
If you'd like to help me meet my
CHALLENGE of 500 Bloggers,
please FIND your state or country, place of residence,
Click on it, and include in your comment there:
1)name,
2)blog(s),
(3)place of in the world,
4)favorite scripture verse
and 5) maybe a song you love or
a prayer for your country or YOU
0f course, any info is optional as long as you are in your right place
FINISH INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THE COUNTRIES
If your country isn't listed, please leave a comment below, and I will add it. I will only add new countries as I get new bloggers from there.

If a PLACE has PRAY TODAY after their name, you can click on that and learn about how to pray for that place...with Operation World.

YOU are in THE RIGHT PLACE where you were meant to end up as a new mission for me over here. The ones with * means someone has ADDED their NAME & INFO there!!! ( I will add * for each person until there are 10+)

Just find your state, CLICK on it than add the info 1-5 from above (thanks so much):
United States
  • * Alabama (1)
  • Alaska (1)
  • Arizona (1)
  • Arkansas (1)
  • California (1)
  • Colorado (1)
  • Connecticut (1)
  • Delaware (1)
  • District of Columbia (1)
  • Florida (1)
  • ** Georgia (1)
  • Hawaii (1)
  • Idaho (1)
  • Illinois (1)
  • Indiana (1)
  • Iowa (1)
  • Kansas (1)
  • Kentucky (1)
  • *Louisiana (1)
  • Maine (1)
  • Maryland (1)
  • Massachusetts (1)
  • Michigan (1)
  • * Minnesota (1)
  • Mississippi (1)
  • Missouri (1)
  • Montana (1)
  • Nebraska (1)
  • Nevada (1)
  • New Hampshire (1)
  • New Jersey (1)
  • New Mexico (1)
  • New York (1)
  • * North Carolina (1)
  • North Dakota (1)
  • * Ohio (1)
  • Oklahoma (1)
  • * Oregon (1)
  • Pennsylvania (1)
  • Rhode Island (1)
  • South Carolina (1)
  • South Dakota (1)
  • * Tennessee (1)
  • Texas (1)
  • Utah (1)
  • Vermont (1)
  • Virginia (1)
  • Washington (1)
  • West Virginia (1)
  • Wisconsin (1)
  • Wyoming (1)
    • ** CANADA (1)
    For now I am putting these all together on one posts, if it is too difficult or too many, please don't hesitate to let me know, and I will change it but I will keep watch also.

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING A PART OF THIS!!!
    *This will be my compilation of ALL CBATW at the original post.

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