During the summer at
SBC we run a campaign entitled ‘Operation Mustard Seed’, with the purpose of
attempting to engage everyone in missions, both locally and globally. We aim to
do this in three ways; giving, going and growing. We believe that everyone can
be involved in some way in the mission of the people of God and the work of
reaching our world with the Gospel. Whether that is giving your time, energy
and resources to support the amazing work already taking place, or going out
into the community to support those in need, or simply by growing in your
understanding of the issues and challenges our current world faces, everyone
can do something. We encourage and promote these opportunities in various
different ways, but in order to help us focus and unite on a particular issue
we have a different theme for each year.
In 2014 that theme is
‘Sowing in Prayer … Reaping a Harvest’.
Imagine the impact
that could be had if everyone connected with SBC focused on praying together
this summer? Prayer is not an ‘easy way out’ when it comes to the work of
mission; it has a vital and significant role to play.
At various times
during our Sunday Morning Celebrations through the summer we will have an
opportunity to pray for the fantastic work going on across our world, but our
particular focus this summer is going to be praying for our very own
communities.
We have divided the
Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire area into 8 key zones and are committing to
prayer walks in each of them. These will be an opportunity for us to gather
together and sow significant faith-filled prayers into our neighbourhoods,
believing that we serve a God who can transform lives.
Each zone may
approach the prayer walks different, and they will likely all have unique
elements and focuses, but we are really hoping that God will break our hearts
again for the places in which we live, and that as a result of our obedience
and our faith we will begin to see a harvest for His kingdom right here in
Scunthorpe & North Lincolnshire.
If you have any
questions and want to know more please contact Tom MacDonald (tom@scunthorpebaptist.co.uk)
Let’s
get sowing!
