MIDWEEK CONNECTION
We are so excited about the many doors the Lord has opened for us to minister to hearts and homes in this community, across the nation and around the world. Who would have thought that our tiny little family would become connected to other like-minded pastors and ministries to reach the world for Christ in the midst of these perilous times. Now we must move into the next phase of this ministry.
We are so excited about this open door for ministry that we don’t want you to miss one single opportunity to become part of this end-time outreach. The ministry calendar is always kept up to date so that you and your family can always be aware of what’s happening every single week. You can access it on the ministry’s upgraded website at http://www.urbanlifefamilycenter.org/#!calendar/c1nyd
It was not our intention to frighten you by disclosing some of the real perils that are upon America today. It is our intention to stir you to good works. Instead of becoming cowardly and weak Christians who shrink away in fear of the future, we are building strong Believers who will do great things for God.
Much of American Christianity has become all about self-preservation, self-indulgence and self-promotion. None of these things can stand in the face of Islamic extremist who are demonstrating in mass numbers against democracy all over the world. They are now vandalizing churches in America and publicly beheading people in the streets of London. Here in Harrisburg, the Farm Show complex was totally packed out about five weeks ago, as Muslims met in a huge conference to strategize about how to evangelize America.
Carol and I were honored to meet the pastor of a Christian Arabic church right here in Harrisburg. He and his people are appalled to see the same terrorist groups who ravaged their country, destroyed churches and killed Christians, are now operating here in America with the same strategies that destroyed their nation. These Kurdish Believers came to America for refuge, but they have made a terrible discovery.
We’re not trying to cause a panic, but we are trying to sound the alarm. We cannot wait until violence breaks out across Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania commonwealth, before we start trying to minister to hearts and homes. We can’t wait until we can no longer meet publicly before we get serious about prayer. At Urban Life, we’re doing it now and we’re uniting with others to strengthen our forces. We feel there is a short window of opportunity for us to reach this community, nation and world.
So we’re preparing the Urban Life team! Some of you will be needed to join our intercessory prayer team. Some will be needed to help us minister to people who attend our Sunday worship and teaching sessions. Some of you will be needed in hospitality, helps, care, counseling, or we need your gifts in administration. We need help to minister to children, teenagers and young adults. But you can’t wait for Pastor Chris and Carol to tell you what to do. Get on your face before God, now. Fast and pray. Ask the Lord to give you His strategy. When HE gives it to you, come and share it with your leaders, so we can work it out as a TEAM.
As doors are opening for Carol and me to travel, we’re going to need you to keep the ministry going while we’re away in another state or even another nation for a few days or a few weeks. These will not be vacations. Some of our trips will be very dangerous. This is serious business, family.
We just believe that the time has come for those who are willing, able and ready, to step up and form the Urban Life ministry team. Remember what we said two weeks ago. The time is over for merely going to church. It’s time for a team effort to touch hurting hearts and homes in these last days.
In Luke 17:33 Jesus said, “Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.”
In John 12:25 Jesus said, “He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”
So what’s the bottom line? We’re not going to get out of this alive. So we must stop trying to preserve our lives and just completely give our time, energy, efforts, and trust to God.
If all of this is too frightening or if you feel we’re just blowing this out of proportion; if you feel this is false teaching, fear mongering, or that we are just simply wrong, please know that you are under no obligation to stay in this ministry. You might simply feel overwhelmed and that you cannot handle this information. We’d love to talk before you go, but feel free to attend another church, ministry or home group. We realize, everyone is not ready to step into this intense level of ministry.
Many Believers are only comfortable in churches where they are still talking about blessings and prosperity. However, we believe those leaders are failing to prepare God’s people to minister and become light in these dark times.
If we see an explosion of revival, which is primarily what we are praying for, then we still must have a ministry TEAM that is prepared to help us. What if we suddenly get 50 people or even 100 people? There’s no way we can minister to that many people all alone. So we’re building a team.
Are you in?
We are so excited about this open door for ministry that we don’t want you to miss one single opportunity to become part of this end-time outreach. The ministry calendar is always kept up to date so that you and your family can always be aware of what’s happening every single week. You can access it on the ministry’s upgraded website at http://www.urbanlifefamilycenter.org/#!calendar/c1nyd
It was not our intention to frighten you by disclosing some of the real perils that are upon America today. It is our intention to stir you to good works. Instead of becoming cowardly and weak Christians who shrink away in fear of the future, we are building strong Believers who will do great things for God.
Much of American Christianity has become all about self-preservation, self-indulgence and self-promotion. None of these things can stand in the face of Islamic extremist who are demonstrating in mass numbers against democracy all over the world. They are now vandalizing churches in America and publicly beheading people in the streets of London. Here in Harrisburg, the Farm Show complex was totally packed out about five weeks ago, as Muslims met in a huge conference to strategize about how to evangelize America.
Carol and I were honored to meet the pastor of a Christian Arabic church right here in Harrisburg. He and his people are appalled to see the same terrorist groups who ravaged their country, destroyed churches and killed Christians, are now operating here in America with the same strategies that destroyed their nation. These Kurdish Believers came to America for refuge, but they have made a terrible discovery.
We’re not trying to cause a panic, but we are trying to sound the alarm. We cannot wait until violence breaks out across Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania commonwealth, before we start trying to minister to hearts and homes. We can’t wait until we can no longer meet publicly before we get serious about prayer. At Urban Life, we’re doing it now and we’re uniting with others to strengthen our forces. We feel there is a short window of opportunity for us to reach this community, nation and world.
So we’re preparing the Urban Life team! Some of you will be needed to join our intercessory prayer team. Some will be needed to help us minister to people who attend our Sunday worship and teaching sessions. Some of you will be needed in hospitality, helps, care, counseling, or we need your gifts in administration. We need help to minister to children, teenagers and young adults. But you can’t wait for Pastor Chris and Carol to tell you what to do. Get on your face before God, now. Fast and pray. Ask the Lord to give you His strategy. When HE gives it to you, come and share it with your leaders, so we can work it out as a TEAM.
As doors are opening for Carol and me to travel, we’re going to need you to keep the ministry going while we’re away in another state or even another nation for a few days or a few weeks. These will not be vacations. Some of our trips will be very dangerous. This is serious business, family.
We just believe that the time has come for those who are willing, able and ready, to step up and form the Urban Life ministry team. Remember what we said two weeks ago. The time is over for merely going to church. It’s time for a team effort to touch hurting hearts and homes in these last days.
In Luke 17:33 Jesus said, “Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.”
In John 12:25 Jesus said, “He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”
So what’s the bottom line? We’re not going to get out of this alive. So we must stop trying to preserve our lives and just completely give our time, energy, efforts, and trust to God.
If all of this is too frightening or if you feel we’re just blowing this out of proportion; if you feel this is false teaching, fear mongering, or that we are just simply wrong, please know that you are under no obligation to stay in this ministry. You might simply feel overwhelmed and that you cannot handle this information. We’d love to talk before you go, but feel free to attend another church, ministry or home group. We realize, everyone is not ready to step into this intense level of ministry.
Many Believers are only comfortable in churches where they are still talking about blessings and prosperity. However, we believe those leaders are failing to prepare God’s people to minister and become light in these dark times.
If we see an explosion of revival, which is primarily what we are praying for, then we still must have a ministry TEAM that is prepared to help us. What if we suddenly get 50 people or even 100 people? There’s no way we can minister to that many people all alone. So we’re building a team.
Are you in?
