Update, Harvest Party Invite, and October Prayer Calendar
Matthew September 30th, 2008
Greetings,
This month has been one of much learning and developing of skills I do not naturally have. One of the new things I am learning is to write out complete Bible studies. This varies greatly from having an outline, and it is particularly difficult for me as I am a more a verbal teacher than a written one. However, a written study will allow those who cannot attend to participate, thus increasing the outreach of each study. I have completed two new Bible studies since my last update.
Scandalous Ancestry of Jesus Christ (Jacob)
Our family attended a wedding last weekend in Maryland, and on the way home we stopped by the town of Gettysburg, PA. We were able to attend church services in a replica Chapel tent complete with a missionary family that provides church services for those in town on Sunday mornings. We were so blessed and encouraged by this family that is serving Christ in this way. They are highlighting the work of a little known group who ministered to soldiers on the Civil War battlefields. During the sermon the minister quoted J.R. Miller, U.S.C.C. delegate, as saying, “There is no more dangerous duty than sharing the Gospel with dying men because the consequences are so great.” What a great reminder to all who share the Gospel! We never know when the one we are sharing the Gospel with may pass on to eternity. I would wholeheartedly recommend the experience for anyone traveling in or near Gettysburg during the summer months.
We are getting close to another momentous election. There will be many new members in the Indiana state legislature due to a surprising number of delegates resigning or deciding not to run again. Please continue to pray for each candidate and their families as they campaign. Remember the challenge I sent out last month? Are you praying each time you here a campaign commercial? Pray without ceasing! Here is the October Prayer Calendar.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to our annual harvest party at our home. We view this event as our chance to say “thank you” to each one of you, our prayer partners and tremendous supporters!
Prayer requests:
- Safe travel
- Wisdom for future Bible studies
- Health and strength for my family and I
- Staffers who attend the Friday Bible studies
- Each elected official and their respective families in these uncertain times
Serving Christ,
Matthew
Matthew Barnes
Capitol Ministries Indiana
address P.O. Box 2004
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-2004
website www.capmin.org
prayer blog www.publicservantsprayer.org
“I will speak of Thy testimonies also before kings,
and will not be ashamed” -Psalm 119:46
