{"id":9979,"date":"2016-01-10T00:33:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-10T04:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=9979"},"modified":"2015-12-29T18:37:50","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T22:37:50","slug":"pray-daily-for-our-missionaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=9979","title":{"rendered":"Pray Daily for Our Missionaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Pray for Our Missionaries!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>How often have you greeted a missionary who spoke at our church on a Sunday and promised to &#8220;keep them in our prayers&#8221; when they return to the mission field?\u00a0 For those of us who have never been a &#8220;Missionary&#8221; in the traditional sense,\u00a0 it&#8217;s difficult to imagine their needs.\u00a0 It&#8217;s hard to know what to pray for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1446\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1446\" class=\" wp-image-1446\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Abramovichs2014_1987-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"Dasia &amp; John Abramovich (4\/8\/14)\" width=\"200\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Abramovichs2014_1987-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Abramovichs2014_1987.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dasia &amp; John Abramovich (4\/8\/14)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our missions offerings are sent directly to the missionaries that PUMC helps to support. And a portion of UMC Shared Ministries is used to support UMC sponsored missionaries all over the world.\u00a0 Maybe you can&#8217;t teach the Bible to kids in\u00a0 Poland, but you can support people like the Abromovichs who are doing\u00a0 just that.\u00a0 We may not be in &#8220;the mission field&#8221; ourselves, but we are partnering\u00a0 with people who are.\u00a0 We need them\u00a0 and\u00a0 they need us.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond funding,\u00a0 they really do need our prayers!\u00a0 So when you say that you&#8217;ll &#8220;keep them in your prayers,&#8221; consider praying for them each day.\u00a0 Here are some suggestions to help guide your daily prayers&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class='tabs-left et_sliderfx_fade et_sliderauto_false et_sliderauto_speed_5000 et_slidertype_left_tabs clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='et_left_tabs_bg'><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class='et-tabs-control'>\n\t\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tSUNDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li> \n\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tMONDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li> \n\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tTUESDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li> \n\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tWEDNESDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li> \n\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tTHURSDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li> \n\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tFRIDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li> \n\t\t<li><a href='#'>\n\t\t\tSATURDAY\n\t\t<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul> <!-- .et-tabs-control --> \n\t\t<div class='et-tabs-content'>\n\t\t\t<div class='et-tabs-content-main-wrap'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='et-tabs-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tSPIRITUAL LIFE<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Missionaries, like all Christians, need to remain connected to Christ.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Productive time in the Word, and in prayer<\/li>\n<li>Increased faith during crises<\/li>\n<li>Increased understanding of God&#8217;s will.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9466 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Cross-Emmaus-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cross Emmaus\" width=\"151\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Cross-Emmaus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Cross-Emmaus.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tTEAM RELATIONSHIPS<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Missionaries, like people in any work environment, need productive relationships with co-workers.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open lines of communication<\/li>\n<li>Christ-like conflict resolution<\/li>\n<li>Wise decision making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7996 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-Team-07-18-_600w-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-Team-07-18-_600w-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-Team-07-18-_600w.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tFAMILY RELATIONSHIPS<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Missionaries are &#8220;real people&#8221; who have left families behind in the States or who are raising children in a forgien country.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact with extended family<\/li>\n<li>Quality time with immediate family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Scott-Meg-Rambo-_20150517_103926-600x-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Scott Meg Rambo _20150517_103926-600x\" width=\"148\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Scott-Meg-Rambo-_20150517_103926-600x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Scott-Meg-Rambo-_20150517_103926-600x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tNATIONAL CHURCH<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Missionaries don&#8217;t work alone; they are part of a larger organization or church.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Productive involvement with leaders and members<\/li>\n<li>Unity in purpose and direction<\/li>\n<li>Increased spiritual maturity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5734 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/teamwork-615162__180.jpg\" alt=\"teamwork-615162__180\" width=\"153\" height=\"109\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tMINISTRY NEEDS<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Missionaries are serving in a foreign land and are confronted with many needs.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heightened cultural understanding<\/li>\n<li>Fruitful relationships<\/li>\n<li>Servant attitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5518 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Serve-hand-447040__180-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Serve-hand-447040__180\" width=\"153\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Serve-hand-447040__180-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Serve-hand-447040__180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tEMOTIONAL NEEDS<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Working as a missionary is difficult.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encouragement from fellow believers<\/li>\n<li>Fellowship with team members and family<\/li>\n<li>Sense of humor and contentment in all situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8264 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/GREAT-Love-Somebody-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"GREAT- Love Somebody\" width=\"155\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/GREAT-Love-Somebody-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/GREAT-Love-Somebody.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class='et_slidecontent'>\n\t\t\tOTHER NEEDS<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Missionaries, like anyone else, need to take care of themselves.\u00a0 Pray for&#8230;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily health and safety<\/li>\n<li>Proper nutrition, exercise, and rest<\/li>\n<li>Financial and prayer support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-07-26-Chris-Sleep2-_Chris-_600w-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"LaPalmilla15 07-26 Chris Sleep2 _Chris _600w\" width=\"145\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-07-26-Chris-Sleep2-_Chris-_600w-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-07-26-Chris-Sleep2-_Chris-_600w-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/LaPalmilla15-07-26-Chris-Sleep2-_Chris-_600w.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .tabs-left -->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 +<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>To learn more about the missions and missionaries we support, click this button:\u00a0 <a href='https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?page_id=33' class='icon-button rss-icon'><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Beyond Our Walls<\/span><span class='et-icon'><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pray for Our Missionaries! 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