MIDWEEK CONNECTIONS
Greetings Urban Life Family and Friends,
This week’s letter is being sent to you even as we prepare to go home to St. Louis, Missouri. As many of you have been following in the news, St. Louis has become the epicenter of a major power-struggle in our nation.
Following the shooting of an unarmed Black teen by a White police officer, thousands of people have converged upon St. Louis organizing protest and street marches and leading the charge in civil disobedience strategies. However, within the mix of all of this, another teen was shot and killed, which led to even more uprising where people have been burning the American flag.
The unrest has now shifted and spread from the suburb of Ferguson, to a city-wide movement of protest and outbreaks. The situation has been escalating quickly, as various special interest groups, each with their own agendas and initiatives have descended upon the city.
All of St. Louis is bracing for the expected decision by a grand jury, to not prosecute the officer. The chaos and rioting that could result from that decision, could easily lead to some serious violence and bloodshed, along with the implementation of martial law. The decision is supposed to be made today or tomorrow, so we have no idea what kind of situation we are about to enter when we get there Friday morning.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PRAY FOR US!
We know that months ago, when we wrote about this and talked about this, it seemed far-fetched and unreal. But things are happening just as we told you. We just had no idea that it would start in my own home, and that we might actually BE THERE when it started.
Those warnings still stand. What’s happening in St. Louis will spread throughout the country. It will happen in Harrisburg, too. No, we may not see riots, but we will see military police patrolling the streets of Harrisburg. We will see the government dictating our days, nights and weekends. It’s coming. It’s just a matter of time, now.
We’re actually going to St. Louis to perform the wedding of our eldest niece. God has given us powerful prophetic utterances for her and the blended family that is coming together under the bonds of holy matrimony. This trip is also giving us the opportunity to spend some time with my parents, siblings, and all of the other nephews and nieces. We'll also get to meet our next daughter-in-law (love). Beyond that, we don't know what will happen.
We share all of this with you so that you can join with us in prayer. We really don’t know what to expect this weekend. We rest in the peace of God because HE knew that we would be going into the hot spot of the nation at this time.
We know that God will direct our steps throughout the weekend and we’ll see the people we need to see and be able to minister to those who need a word. We are also going to release a word of encouragement, comfort and a call to war for the people of God. We don’t know how all of that will take place, but we know God will work out all the details.
This is a multipurpose trip. It’s a family connection. It’s a dangerous assignment. It’s a response to the call of God that has been upon us for many years.
Please pray for us as we embark upon this secret mission.
Remember, there is NO Friday night prayer this week, but our Sunday Gathering is still on the schedule. We know you guys will do well this Sunday. Even though we’ll be in St. Louis, the Urban Life family will still gather in the PA United Church Center as usual. We still expect you to welcome any visitors, to pray for one another, and to receive more instruction in the plan of God for our ministry.
We hope you enjoy the special video that we are leaving behind. Even though we won’t be there physically, thanks to technology, we’ll still be with you via video. You can get a hint of what we have for you at this LINK HERE.
We can’t wait to get back with you. We hope to send updates (text, photos and video clips) from St. Louis. We love you and miss you already.
It’s all for the harvest,
Chris and Carol Green
