A third verse of Watts’ hymn says, “Before the hills in order stood or earth received her frame, from everlasting Thou art God to endless years the same.” Jesus, you are the same, yesterday, today, and forever (Heb 13:8), and we praise you for your faithfulness. You have always been, you always are, and you always will be. You are the First and Last. You never change. Jesus, you are worthy of praise for creating and sustaining, not only the universe, but also for your faithfulness in providing the needs of Team Expansion from moment to moment, day to day, year to year.
2017-01-02: Give Praise to God.
Sir Issac Watts penned “Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure. Sufficient is Thine arm alone and our defense is sure.” Give praise to God for raising up over 300 workers serving with Team Expansion, for sheltering and keeping them secure in Him while spreading the Gospel in places where it is not welcomed.
2017-01-01: Our Help in Ages Past.
As a new year dawns, a tune by Isaac Watts and William Croft seems appropriate to praise God for who He is. “O God our help in ages past, our hope of years to come. Our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home” Give praise for initiating that prayer meeting among mission students way back in 1978 that birthed the beginning of Team Expansion. Give Him the honor due for His help to establish a mission organization that strives to expand His Kingdom among unreached peoples.
2016-12-31: Praise God.
Praise God for what He has accomplished through Team Expansion in 2016. Pray that in 2017 God would begin/continue movements of disciples making disciples and churches planting churches among unreached people groups.
2016-12-29: Salvation.
“For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples, a light for the revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” (Luke 2:30-32) Team Expansion workers serving in Asia are shining the light into the darkness of Hinduism. Pray for strategy, receptivity, and abundant fruit.
2016-12-28: Relationships.
Praise God for the relationships being built between Taiwanese children and Team Expansion workers. Pray for the Taiwan team’s outreaches in the local schools. Pray that students will hear the Truth and choose to allow that Truth to change their lives. Also pray for strategy on how to connect more with students outside of school.
2016-12-28: Relationships.
Praise God for the relationships being built between Taiwanese children and Team Expansion workers. Pray for the Taiwan team’s outreaches in the local schools. Pray that students will hear the Truth and choose to allow that Truth to change their lives. Also pray for strategy on how to connect more with students outside of school.
2016-12-12-27: Opportunities to Partner with Workers.
Praise God for opportunities to partner with workers in West Africa and Brazilian Christian Mission. Ask God to continue to open doors to spark disciple making movements among many unreached people groups.
2016-12-26: Shepherds Spreading the Message.
“When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what they had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” (Luke 2:17-18). Team Expansion workers are like those shepherds of old, spreading the message of Jesus to those who don’t know. Pray that the message does not fall on deaf ears but is welcomed and all who hear are amazed. Amazed to the point of becoming disciple makers, too.
2016-12-25: A Savior Has Been Born to You.
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
Praise God for churches in unreached places that are continuing to multiply despite persecution, remote accessm and other hindrances. Pray that those who appear to be enemies of Christianity would come to know the true Savior, Christ the Lord.