Christmas Letter – 2009
Eldon and Ruth Brock
251 Timothy Rd, Sebring, Fl 33870
Eldon26@gmail.com or Laughinglady1@gmail.com
Merry Christmas to our Family and Friends,
Our desire is and has been to serve and honor the Lord with the abilities and energy He has graciously given. At our age we can’t expect much but as the opportunities come we have given our best. We pray that you also have experienced great blessings from serving Our Savior with the gift he has given you.
Ruth and I rejoice in the blessings of our marriage; it really does grow sweeter. We both enjoy good health except Eldon had a knee repair September 1 but we were able to travel for the month of Oct. with limitations. Ruth has continued contact with the Navajo ladies and served as president of the Maranatha Ladies Mission Fellowship. You should taste some of the fruit cakes she makes; they are not the typical.
Our lives tend to be filled with trips and recovery from trips. Eldon has seen God do some special things with Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries and he is trusting for even bigger developments in 2010.
2008 Christmas we rode the train [one of Ruth’s dreams] to Washington, DC where we were able to enjoy a few days with Jack and Carolyn, Don and Eldonna, the two Long grandsons and their families. Being in Florida limits the time we can have with family. April we flew to Erie, PA to speak in an International Dinner and speak in the church on Ethnic Ministries. May Eldon led the 1st Multi-ethnic Ministries Round Table, in Clarks Summit, PA. This was 2 day discussion group of 16 on the why, who and how of a Multi-ethnic Church. June was a trip to the GARBC conference in Elyria, OH where we enjoyed great preaching and made several contacts for the mission.
October was a big trip of a 4-legged air trip for 3 ½ weeks. We went to Toronto to visit a multi-ethnic church and spend a lot of time discussing ministry and the future of E-tem. This also allowed us to visit the church on Six Nations Reserve where Ruth ministered for 5 years. Even though it had been 30 years they had a special celebration with many who knew her. [perhaps the biggest highlight for her].
The second stop was in New Jersey so we could see several of Ruth’s family and to attend Ruth’s 60th H S Reunion [another one of Ruth’s dreams]. Eldon conducted another Round Table with 16 from very diverse backgrounds. The third stop Washington where from Carolyn’s we visited churches. Eldon held a Round Table in Virginia and in Maryland. Again there was great interest from pastors on how to meet the needs of the diverse ethnicity in each of their local areas.
The Kachin believers are a blessing. They are from the churches in Myanmar that Eldon visited and served from 1994 to 2004. In August a pastor came to the States to connect with many Kachin people here but he made a special effort to visit us. Then Dr Naw Mai came for Thanksgiving. He is the first teacher Eldon sponsored for a D Min degree and now he is President of Hanson Baptist Bible College in Myanmar. He brought his daughter to be an exchange student and visit churches and family but he included a trip to Florida to express his gratitude for believing in him. The college, churches and friends sent special greetings to Eldon for helping them with their ministries.
That is a peek at how God led us in 2009. It would be great to hear how God is encouraging you. This is one of the traditions we enjoy, at least it is not a bore to us.
Yours in Christ, Eldon and Ruth
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
To PURCHASE People, That's why He came.
"You purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation." Revelation 5:9. Today It hit me special that Christ "purchased" people from every people group. With His sacrifice to leave heaven, become man, Die and rise to be ready to welcome born again of every ethnos gives meaning to Christmas.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Multi-ethnic Chuches as Supported by Old Testament Teaching
From the beginning, as suggested by the unity of the Trinue Godhead, God planned for men who worship Him as the One True Creator and Redeemer should unite in their worship as one. This sudy cover many of the principles for united worship. God gave even the Choosen Nation, Israel, the responsibility to display His Glory so that they could welcome the Nations, the Stranger.
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Mullti-ethnic Church as seen in the book of Ephesians, Part one and two.
Have you read the book of Ephesians with the thought that this church and book sets the pattern and exhorts us to have unity among all followers of Christ who come from differnt people groups, nationalities and cultures?
Listen to the this study, part one, whith this view by Eldon
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Part Two
Part One of this study focused on the Reconciliations of Jew and Gentile nations, in other words all Nations, based on one common faith in Jesus Christ. That was a new thing since God had given favor to the Jews so they could reveal God greatness to the nations. Here His favor is available to all who trust Christ by faith to become One Body.
In this message Eldon reviews WHY WOULD GOD MAKE THIS CHANGE AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE.
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Listen to the this study, part one, whith this view by Eldon
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Part Two
Part One of this study focused on the Reconciliations of Jew and Gentile nations, in other words all Nations, based on one common faith in Jesus Christ. That was a new thing since God had given favor to the Jews so they could reveal God greatness to the nations. Here His favor is available to all who trust Christ by faith to become One Body.
In this message Eldon reviews WHY WOULD GOD MAKE THIS CHANGE AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Multi-ethnic Churches, As seen in the Life Christ.
The typical church is mono-ethnic whether it be Red, Yellow, Brown, Black or White....
From Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. Eldon Brock,
When you look at the make-up of our churches you would think the Jesus Christ gave instructions on how to worship Him in segregated groups and with very little appreciation for the brothers and sisters in the churches where the ethnic background is different. Today' a typical church suggests one plan but the Bible teaches and models something different.
A study of the Life of Christ shows a pattern, teaching and commands for Multi-Ethnic and Multi-Cultural fellowship and outreach.
Below is a link to the audio for one of my messages on the Biblical Basis for Multi-ethnic Churches. I begin with some simple and practical points about Ethnic to Ethnic ministries and then refer to a few of the principles for unity in diversity found in the Life of Christ.
Click or Copy and Paste this link into your browser -
http://www.archive.org/details/Multi-ethnicChurchStepsToBeginning
I invite your response. We need to expand our thinking and adjust our actions if we want to reach the world. It is,you know, possible for us to reach the world without even leaving home.
From Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. Eldon Brock,
When you look at the make-up of our churches you would think the Jesus Christ gave instructions on how to worship Him in segregated groups and with very little appreciation for the brothers and sisters in the churches where the ethnic background is different. Today' a typical church suggests one plan but the Bible teaches and models something different.
A study of the Life of Christ shows a pattern, teaching and commands for Multi-Ethnic and Multi-Cultural fellowship and outreach.
Below is a link to the audio for one of my messages on the Biblical Basis for Multi-ethnic Churches. I begin with some simple and practical points about Ethnic to Ethnic ministries and then refer to a few of the principles for unity in diversity found in the Life of Christ.
Click or Copy and Paste this link into your browser -
http://www.archive.org/details/Multi-ethnicChurchStepsToBeginning
I invite your response. We need to expand our thinking and adjust our actions if we want to reach the world. It is,you know, possible for us to reach the world without even leaving home.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Prayer for the Nations, How To Develop A Multi-ethnic Passion
I welcome you to listen to my study on the life of Jesus Christ and how his life and teachings sets the pattern for Multi-ethnic Churches in our diverse nation.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Biblical Basis for Multi-Ethnic Churches
To friends of E-tem
I feel God blessed the 5 weeks of SS teaching on Biblical Basis for Multi-Ethnic Churches as I spoke here in Maranatha Baptist Church. I now have prepared more material to go out to speak if called. I also had the sessions videoed on DVD and hope that some sections can be edited for future. I spent 2 weeks on the book of Ephesians, focusing on the mystery of Jew and Gentile in one body and then God's reasons for this. I had one lesson on the OT and one on the Model and commission of Christ for M/E churches. I emphasized that multi-ethnic people serving One God in harmony can be a testimony of the Love of God that the world can not imagine. Then yesterday I made application on where can we begin by giving examples of how to pray for the Nations, world wide, locally and the unreached people groups.
Did you know that there are immigrant people from 60 unreached people groups of the world who now live in the USA? To me this supports the ideas that if we can win the nations who have moved in around us then they can become the messengers of the Gospel to their homeland by either indirect methods of communication or possible by returning to their people with the Truth.
Ruth and I have tickets to fly Oct 8 to 31, to Canada, NJ and MD. We plan to be with Rob Elkington 4 days and visit the Indian Reservation where Ruth served. In NJ she will attend her 60th HS reunion and I hope to contact some churches in the Trenton area. In MD I plan to speak in Jim Johnson's church, observe Ron Lindholm's church ELS class and contact Bryan Clark and Jim Eaton. We are open to other contacts as the Lord opens, according to my stamina.
God has allowed timing for a arthroscopic knee surgery for Sept 1 with the assumption that with this minor surgery I will be free to travel 10/8
I pray that God will bless each one that focuses your efforts to befriend people of any and all Nations.
I feel God blessed the 5 weeks of SS teaching on Biblical Basis for Multi-Ethnic Churches as I spoke here in Maranatha Baptist Church. I now have prepared more material to go out to speak if called. I also had the sessions videoed on DVD and hope that some sections can be edited for future. I spent 2 weeks on the book of Ephesians, focusing on the mystery of Jew and Gentile in one body and then God's reasons for this. I had one lesson on the OT and one on the Model and commission of Christ for M/E churches. I emphasized that multi-ethnic people serving One God in harmony can be a testimony of the Love of God that the world can not imagine. Then yesterday I made application on where can we begin by giving examples of how to pray for the Nations, world wide, locally and the unreached people groups.
Did you know that there are immigrant people from 60 unreached people groups of the world who now live in the USA? To me this supports the ideas that if we can win the nations who have moved in around us then they can become the messengers of the Gospel to their homeland by either indirect methods of communication or possible by returning to their people with the Truth.
Ruth and I have tickets to fly Oct 8 to 31, to Canada, NJ and MD. We plan to be with Rob Elkington 4 days and visit the Indian Reservation where Ruth served. In NJ she will attend her 60th HS reunion and I hope to contact some churches in the Trenton area. In MD I plan to speak in Jim Johnson's church, observe Ron Lindholm's church ELS class and contact Bryan Clark and Jim Eaton. We are open to other contacts as the Lord opens, according to my stamina.
God has allowed timing for a arthroscopic knee surgery for Sept 1 with the assumption that with this minor surgery I will be free to travel 10/8
I pray that God will bless each one that focuses your efforts to befriend people of any and all Nations.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Picture with News Release.
I copied the News Release regarding the Multi-Ethnic Ministry Round Table we had.
Now I can give you the link to the Baptist Bulletin web site http://www.baptistbulletin.org/?paged=6 Scroll down half way to see the picture with the above heading.
I am now in the process of preparing SS lessons for the month of August on the Biblical Basis for Multi-Ethnic Church outreach and membership.
Also, Ruth and I are planning a trip to Whitby, Ontario to visit Pastor Rob Elkington and Faith Baptist Church. He wants me to interact with his staff, deacons, small group leader and members as well as be there for a Sunday. I know that I will learn more than what I can help. While in Canada we want to visit the Six Nations Indian Reservation where Ruth was a missionary for 6 years.
Then we want to go to Ruth's 60 HS reunion near Trenton, NJ. I will try to contact churches in the Philadelphia area.
From there we will go to the DC area to visit Carolyn, my daughter. There are three pastors in that areas who attended the Round Table so there I want to interact with them about their ministry and discuss future plans for Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries.
God is good to allow me this level of health even though these activities wear me out quicker than when I was 65.
Now I can give you the link to the Baptist Bulletin web site http://www.baptistbulletin.org/?paged=6 Scroll down half way to see the picture with the above heading.
I am now in the process of preparing SS lessons for the month of August on the Biblical Basis for Multi-Ethnic Church outreach and membership.
Also, Ruth and I are planning a trip to Whitby, Ontario to visit Pastor Rob Elkington and Faith Baptist Church. He wants me to interact with his staff, deacons, small group leader and members as well as be there for a Sunday. I know that I will learn more than what I can help. While in Canada we want to visit the Six Nations Indian Reservation where Ruth was a missionary for 6 years.
Then we want to go to Ruth's 60 HS reunion near Trenton, NJ. I will try to contact churches in the Philadelphia area.
From there we will go to the DC area to visit Carolyn, my daughter. There are three pastors in that areas who attended the Round Table so there I want to interact with them about their ministry and discuss future plans for Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries.
God is good to allow me this level of health even though these activities wear me out quicker than when I was 65.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Kachin Pastor's visit
Yesterday a Kachin Pastor from Myanmar [Burma] came to visit us for only two hours. He attended one of the three youth camps when I was there in 1995. He told me that during the camp he made the decision to trust Christ and to go to Hanson Baptist Bible College, 1996 to 2000. He was pastor for 7 years and is now the chairman of the men's association for his convention in northeast Burma. He remembers me from my other trips to the college and churches since then.
The reason this is so special to me is that he is on a two month visit to the States with a busy schedule to visit Kachin people in various parts of our country. One of the Kachin refugees who lives in Jacksonville, FL and is a very close friend of ours drove at least four hours each way to bring him for this short visit. We reviewed other special experiences from my seven other trips to serve the Hanson Baptist Bible College and these churches.
He also reported to me blessing of God on his service. One ministry is his personal work with homeless drug addicts who are rejected by family and society. He accepts 5 at a time into his home and then because of the loving care they open up to the Gospel and begin a new life. I am honored by this show of appreciation for the simple acts of service I gave them.
I always felt that the blessings of seeing their faithfulness to the Bible was greater than anything I could do for them. While you praise God for these believers who serve Christ in their poverty also pray for them.
The reason this is so special to me is that he is on a two month visit to the States with a busy schedule to visit Kachin people in various parts of our country. One of the Kachin refugees who lives in Jacksonville, FL and is a very close friend of ours drove at least four hours each way to bring him for this short visit. We reviewed other special experiences from my seven other trips to serve the Hanson Baptist Bible College and these churches.
He also reported to me blessing of God on his service. One ministry is his personal work with homeless drug addicts who are rejected by family and society. He accepts 5 at a time into his home and then because of the loving care they open up to the Gospel and begin a new life. I am honored by this show of appreciation for the simple acts of service I gave them.
I always felt that the blessings of seeing their faithfulness to the Bible was greater than anything I could do for them. While you praise God for these believers who serve Christ in their poverty also pray for them.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Round Table News realease
The following will appear on www.baptistbulletin.org and in the Baptist Bulletin magazine, with pictures.
Multiethnic Ministries Roundtable Discussion
Clarks Summit, Pa.—Sixteen church leaders have met on the campus of Baptist Bible Seminary for a discussion forum on multi-ethnic, multicultural and intercultural church ministries.
The group discussed three aspects of multicultural ministry: the scriptural commands and examples for Christians to give the Gospel to the “ethnos” (people groups) at home and overseas; the adjustments we need to make to think and reach out cross-culturally; and the potential results of reaching the world by allowing God to direct the ethnic people who live in America to spread the Gospel to the unsaved in their homelands (where Americans are restricted.)
The event was attended by representatives from six ethnic backgrounds and various levels of multi-ethnic ministries. Some had years of experience but all demonstrated a hunger to learn.
Ken Davis, director of Project Jerusalem for Baptist Bible Seminary, reported that the United States will become 50% ethnic and 50% Anglo by the year 2042, a projection that has recently been moved up from the previous date of 2056.
“The nations have come to us,” said Eldon Brock, founder and director of Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. and organizer of the conference. “God is giving us the opportunity to give the Gospel to the World without leaving home.”
Formerly a GARBC pastor and director of Lake Ann Baptist Camp, Eldon Brock has spent his retirement years motivating churches toward international ministry. “I have realized that I am like the dog that chased the train but it was too big for him,” Brock said of his God given vision which has motivated him to alert churches to the needed changes in missions through this conference. “I see my role as helping to get something started and then watch others develop it. Pray with me for wisdom to know when and how to release this to others who have abilities I don’t have.”
As existing churches age and gentrify, Brock is interested in challenging them to welcome the diverse community next door. “Maybe the church should not move away,” Brock said. “They can be revived as they welcome other cultures into one fellowship.
Read more about Eldon Brock and Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. at www.EthnictoEthnic.org and http://EthnictoEthnic.blogspot.com. Contact Eldon Brock at eldon26@gmail.com
Multiethnic Ministries Roundtable Discussion
Clarks Summit, Pa.—Sixteen church leaders have met on the campus of Baptist Bible Seminary for a discussion forum on multi-ethnic, multicultural and intercultural church ministries.
The group discussed three aspects of multicultural ministry: the scriptural commands and examples for Christians to give the Gospel to the “ethnos” (people groups) at home and overseas; the adjustments we need to make to think and reach out cross-culturally; and the potential results of reaching the world by allowing God to direct the ethnic people who live in America to spread the Gospel to the unsaved in their homelands (where Americans are restricted.)
The event was attended by representatives from six ethnic backgrounds and various levels of multi-ethnic ministries. Some had years of experience but all demonstrated a hunger to learn.
Ken Davis, director of Project Jerusalem for Baptist Bible Seminary, reported that the United States will become 50% ethnic and 50% Anglo by the year 2042, a projection that has recently been moved up from the previous date of 2056.
“The nations have come to us,” said Eldon Brock, founder and director of Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. and organizer of the conference. “God is giving us the opportunity to give the Gospel to the World without leaving home.”
Formerly a GARBC pastor and director of Lake Ann Baptist Camp, Eldon Brock has spent his retirement years motivating churches toward international ministry. “I have realized that I am like the dog that chased the train but it was too big for him,” Brock said of his God given vision which has motivated him to alert churches to the needed changes in missions through this conference. “I see my role as helping to get something started and then watch others develop it. Pray with me for wisdom to know when and how to release this to others who have abilities I don’t have.”
As existing churches age and gentrify, Brock is interested in challenging them to welcome the diverse community next door. “Maybe the church should not move away,” Brock said. “They can be revived as they welcome other cultures into one fellowship.
Read more about Eldon Brock and Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. at www.EthnictoEthnic.org and http://EthnictoEthnic.blogspot.com. Contact Eldon Brock at eldon26@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Multi-Ethnic Ministries Round Table
Round Table Report
LET’S DO THIS AGAIN!
This was the response from those attending the Multi-Ethnic Ministry Round Table May 18, 19.
These comments confirm that the meeting was a success and that these and many more among conservative churches have a growing desire to share the Gospel with the millions of people who have moved to the United States. The Nations have come to us. God is giving us the opportunity to give the Gospel to the World without leaving home.
16 leaders who are keenly interested in Multi-Ethnic, Multi Cultural and Inter Cultural ministries joined in this discussion forum to think through 1. The Scriptural commands and examples for Christians to give the Gospel to the “Ethnos” (People groups) at home and overseas, 2. The adjustments we need to make to think and reach out cross culturally, and 3. The potential results of reaching the ‘World’ by allowing God to direct the ethnic people who live in America to spread the Gospel to the unsaved in their homelands where Americans are restricted.
Thank you to all who prayed for this “God Sized Event”. This was a good start of what potentially will spread through our conservative churches and Bible Colleges. Many others who could not attend indicated a sense of urgency for this focus on Multi-Ethnic Ministries. Four leaders from Baptist Bible College and Seminary came in for some of the session. Then some of us met with BBC leaders on Wednesday to discuss student recruitment and retention for the college. All of this shows how God is already awakening Christians to this opportunity.
Ken Davis reported to us that the projection for the time when the USA will become 50% ethnic and 50% Anglo has been 2056 has recently been changed to 2042. This is exciting if we will accept it as a privilege to win people “From every tribe and language and people and nation.” (Rev. 5:9)
Continue to pray that God will give me direction to promote this through Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. At the same time pray that God will raise up pastors and leaders through E-tem or by any means that will enter into this field, “for they are white already to harvest.” (Jn. 4:35)
Eldon Brock, President
Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc.
Email, eldon26@gmail.com
Phone 863 471 6061
LET’S DO THIS AGAIN!
This was the response from those attending the Multi-Ethnic Ministry Round Table May 18, 19.
These comments confirm that the meeting was a success and that these and many more among conservative churches have a growing desire to share the Gospel with the millions of people who have moved to the United States. The Nations have come to us. God is giving us the opportunity to give the Gospel to the World without leaving home.
16 leaders who are keenly interested in Multi-Ethnic, Multi Cultural and Inter Cultural ministries joined in this discussion forum to think through 1. The Scriptural commands and examples for Christians to give the Gospel to the “Ethnos” (People groups) at home and overseas, 2. The adjustments we need to make to think and reach out cross culturally, and 3. The potential results of reaching the ‘World’ by allowing God to direct the ethnic people who live in America to spread the Gospel to the unsaved in their homelands where Americans are restricted.
Thank you to all who prayed for this “God Sized Event”. This was a good start of what potentially will spread through our conservative churches and Bible Colleges. Many others who could not attend indicated a sense of urgency for this focus on Multi-Ethnic Ministries. Four leaders from Baptist Bible College and Seminary came in for some of the session. Then some of us met with BBC leaders on Wednesday to discuss student recruitment and retention for the college. All of this shows how God is already awakening Christians to this opportunity.
Ken Davis reported to us that the projection for the time when the USA will become 50% ethnic and 50% Anglo has been 2056 has recently been changed to 2042. This is exciting if we will accept it as a privilege to win people “From every tribe and language and people and nation.” (Rev. 5:9)
Continue to pray that God will give me direction to promote this through Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. At the same time pray that God will raise up pastors and leaders through E-tem or by any means that will enter into this field, “for they are white already to harvest.” (Jn. 4:35)
Eldon Brock, President
Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc.
Email, eldon26@gmail.com
Phone 863 471 6061
Monday, May 11, 2009
Multi-Ethnic Ministries Round Table
The ‘God Size’ Event is May 18, 19
On Monday 15 people will meet with me for the Multi-Ethnic Ministries Round Table that I have been planning for the past 5 months. Many others showed special interest in this discussion forum indicating that there is a sense of urgency and it is like a hunger to learn more about how our churches can welcome people who are of a different culture into our fellowship. Will you PRAY?
Those attending are educators, pastors, missionaries and church planters plus they represent several different ethnic backgrounds. It is an answer to prayer that we can have this variety of experiences to openly discuss the opportunities, challenges and plans to enter this specialized field of ministry.
1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
1Co 12:14 For the body is not one member, but many.
These verses lead me to think that all (all nations) who trust Jesus Christ are joined into one body in God’s eyes. But it seems that our cultural boundaries limit us in how we practice this in our local churches.
The test of faith for us is to learn how to “go to” the mission field that has moved into our local church neighborhood with the message of freedom from sin and death. We have the answer that overcomes the fear of appeasing unknown gods; the message of One Creator God, One Redemption by faith in the One Savior, One Body for fellowship and One Hope of eternity that allows for peace and joy.
Pray that as we meet to discuss and plan on how to help churches transition into this multi-ethnic ministry we will also be able to offer helps for planting multi-ethnic churches and establishing partnerships between English speaking churches and non English speaking churches.
I feel this is the biggest project God has given to me in my 58 years of being a pastor, camp director and organizer of Closed Door Ministries, Inc. I have experienced many special demonstrations of God's work and I believe Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. is another opportunity to Watch Him Work.
Some believe that the survival of many churches depends on whether we can refocus to include this multi-ethnic and multi-cultural potential. One third of our nation is non Anglo (white) and more than 10% of our 300,000 USA residents are foreign born. This is BIG and it requires SPIRITUAL SENSITIVTY. Are we ready?
P.S. YOU CAN JOIN US. I am confident that God can you use you to help move this ministry along as you pray. Check out www.EthnictoEthnic.org. Also can help if you go to http://ethnictoethnic.blogspot.com/ and sign in as a follower. It seems the more followers a blog has the more likely others will discover it.
On Monday 15 people will meet with me for the Multi-Ethnic Ministries Round Table that I have been planning for the past 5 months. Many others showed special interest in this discussion forum indicating that there is a sense of urgency and it is like a hunger to learn more about how our churches can welcome people who are of a different culture into our fellowship. Will you PRAY?
Those attending are educators, pastors, missionaries and church planters plus they represent several different ethnic backgrounds. It is an answer to prayer that we can have this variety of experiences to openly discuss the opportunities, challenges and plans to enter this specialized field of ministry.
1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
1Co 12:14 For the body is not one member, but many.
These verses lead me to think that all (all nations) who trust Jesus Christ are joined into one body in God’s eyes. But it seems that our cultural boundaries limit us in how we practice this in our local churches.
The test of faith for us is to learn how to “go to” the mission field that has moved into our local church neighborhood with the message of freedom from sin and death. We have the answer that overcomes the fear of appeasing unknown gods; the message of One Creator God, One Redemption by faith in the One Savior, One Body for fellowship and One Hope of eternity that allows for peace and joy.
Pray that as we meet to discuss and plan on how to help churches transition into this multi-ethnic ministry we will also be able to offer helps for planting multi-ethnic churches and establishing partnerships between English speaking churches and non English speaking churches.
I feel this is the biggest project God has given to me in my 58 years of being a pastor, camp director and organizer of Closed Door Ministries, Inc. I have experienced many special demonstrations of God's work and I believe Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries, Inc. is another opportunity to Watch Him Work.
Some believe that the survival of many churches depends on whether we can refocus to include this multi-ethnic and multi-cultural potential. One third of our nation is non Anglo (white) and more than 10% of our 300,000 USA residents are foreign born. This is BIG and it requires SPIRITUAL SENSITIVTY. Are we ready?
P.S. YOU CAN JOIN US. I am confident that God can you use you to help move this ministry along as you pray. Check out www.EthnictoEthnic.org. Also can help if you go to http://ethnictoethnic.blogspot.com/ and sign in as a follower. It seems the more followers a blog has the more likely others will discover it.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The Whole earth Filled with His Glory
Let the WHOLE EARTH be Filled with His Glory
Do you want to join God in His desire that all nations should fill the earth with praise from their life and lips? (Psalm 72:19b)
We all know how important it is to pray for the missionaries. They are out there doing the Lord’s work first hand; representing us. Even so the missionaries we know touch only a few of the 6.7 BILLION people of the world. You can be sure that the missionaries are praying for the lost people of their field.
If we want to be true partners we should be praying for God to soften and turn the hearts of people to Christ? This is a personal way can enter Satan’s field of battle when they are in such faraway places.
I hope you are asking, “How can I share in the outreach to the rest of the world?” Here is a tool that will help in meaningful prayer for missionaries and for the unreached nations.The Joshua Project has published prayer cards, in color, for each of the unreached people groups by regions of the world. Go to http://www.joshuaproject.net/prayer-cards.php. From there you can select a region of the world and find the unreached people groups. Even in North America you can find the many people groups of the world who have immigrated to our continent. Each card has a picture for the people group and then stats on how many now live in USA and then the total in the world. You can print them as an aid to focused prayer.
My passion is to “assist churches to disciple U S ethnic people to evangelize unreached people groups worldwide.” You can become a part of helping the nations hear the Truth by praying for the various people groups. Maybe a good way to begin is to pray for each of the 6 continents on a regular schedule.
Eldon Brock
Check our Web site www.EthnictoEthnic.org
Do you want to join God in His desire that all nations should fill the earth with praise from their life and lips? (Psalm 72:19b)
We all know how important it is to pray for the missionaries. They are out there doing the Lord’s work first hand; representing us. Even so the missionaries we know touch only a few of the 6.7 BILLION people of the world. You can be sure that the missionaries are praying for the lost people of their field.
If we want to be true partners we should be praying for God to soften and turn the hearts of people to Christ? This is a personal way can enter Satan’s field of battle when they are in such faraway places.
I hope you are asking, “How can I share in the outreach to the rest of the world?” Here is a tool that will help in meaningful prayer for missionaries and for the unreached nations.The Joshua Project has published prayer cards, in color, for each of the unreached people groups by regions of the world. Go to http://www.joshuaproject.net/prayer-cards.php. From there you can select a region of the world and find the unreached people groups. Even in North America you can find the many people groups of the world who have immigrated to our continent. Each card has a picture for the people group and then stats on how many now live in USA and then the total in the world. You can print them as an aid to focused prayer.
My passion is to “assist churches to disciple U S ethnic people to evangelize unreached people groups worldwide.” You can become a part of helping the nations hear the Truth by praying for the various people groups. Maybe a good way to begin is to pray for each of the 6 continents on a regular schedule.
Eldon Brock
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