MISSIONS
We are called to make Jesus known locally and globally. In Southern Maryland, we partner with local ministries that make known the love of Jesus. Across our state and country, we support church-planters and campus ministers. Across the world, we minister to those outside our borders, through short-term trips, internships, and partnership with our missionaries.
Missionaries of the Month
Tito and Kim Padilla
How you can be praying for them this month:
1. Oct. 23, I headed back to Ecuador, and return on Nov. 2. Pray, not only for God's blessings on our teaching (Romans) in Guamote and Cajabamba, but in particular for our "Timothys" as we teach together. I know that later in November our "Timothys" will be teaching other groups of leaders as well- without ELI folks being present.
2. Pray that God would grant to all involved clarity about how to proceed with the group of pastors/leaders in Guamote. There will probably be about 130 folks, but I am praying that God would identify 50 that have a vision and passion for Jesus and for multiplying more pastors/leaders. If this happens, then we will invest in these 50 as opposed to the larger group.
3. On a personal note I will be undergoing surgery on Nov. 7 for a heart valve repair. Please pray for God to bless the procedure, to grant me healing and recovery, and for my wife Kim to have peace.
4. Pray that I will make good use of the time while I'm recovering- that I would trust and continue to serve my Lord- in ways that honor him.
2. Pray that God would grant to all involved clarity about how to proceed with the group of pastors/leaders in Guamote. There will probably be about 130 folks, but I am praying that God would identify 50 that have a vision and passion for Jesus and for multiplying more pastors/leaders. If this happens, then we will invest in these 50 as opposed to the larger group.
3. On a personal note I will be undergoing surgery on Nov. 7 for a heart valve repair. Please pray for God to bless the procedure, to grant me healing and recovery, and for my wife Kim to have peace.
4. Pray that I will make good use of the time while I'm recovering- that I would trust and continue to serve my Lord- in ways that honor him.
Andrew and Kelly Baxley
How you can be praying for them this month:
1. Please pray for Restoration Groups Oct. 26 and 28 and Nov. 2 and 3.
2. Please pray for Tommy who is really struggling with managing his big emotions right now. Pray specifically for his issue with hitting and that we as parents can respond with grace and not overreact.
3. Please continue to pray for an apartment, specifically one near a park where our kids can run like crazy every day! We hope to sign for something early December.
4. Please pray for the new pastor and his family as they will need to sell their house, wrap up several loose ends, and need to say goodbye to family and friends.
5. Please continue to pray specifically for Andrew as he officially serves as interim pastor. Pray for God to sustain and strengthen him as he continues caring for our youth and congregation.
2. Please pray for Tommy who is really struggling with managing his big emotions right now. Pray specifically for his issue with hitting and that we as parents can respond with grace and not overreact.
3. Please continue to pray for an apartment, specifically one near a park where our kids can run like crazy every day! We hope to sign for something early December.
4. Please pray for the new pastor and his family as they will need to sell their house, wrap up several loose ends, and need to say goodbye to family and friends.
5. Please continue to pray specifically for Andrew as he officially serves as interim pastor. Pray for God to sustain and strengthen him as he continues caring for our youth and congregation.
