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Each week, my inbox is filled with emails, but none capture my attention like the updates I receive from a family on the mission field sent out by our church. The almost weekly updates remind me of the expanded reach of our local body of believers. What an honor! I am so thankful for the Christ-followers and families that go as an extension of our church to be light in unfamiliar cultures.
This family left for Southeast Asia years ago and continues with determination and faithfulness for God’s glory and kingdom in a dark region of the world. They are ones with beautiful feet, and the Lord is using their lives powerfully. As they build relationships and share the gospel, they are seeing spiritual awakening. A region where generations before were hardened is now open to the good news of salvation and responding with faith in Christ.
We hear about their work of teaching them to observe all that Jesus has commanded as they steadily make disciples (Matthew 28:19). Churches are regularly being planted and impacting many lives with the gospel. All of these amazing things are taking place in the midst of increased persecution and difficulty. Just recently, hundreds of Bibles were confiscated by authorities as our enemy attempted to thwart God’s work.
This is a wonderful example of the Cooperative Program in action. This missionary family represents one path of a great journey that began many years ago. When we give through CP, we give to Christ-followers who have answered a sacrificial and beautiful call to go. We have the privilege of praying for these families laboring for the kingdom.
"Let us continue that legacy of generosity to bring glory to our Father in heaven and experience the eternal bounty of men and women made in the image of God becoming brothers and sisters through the cross of Jesus Christ."
The story of this amazing family is repeated over and over across Southern Baptist life. Thousands of missionaries have responded to God’s call, with more being sent each year. Churches are being planted across North America, providing consistent gospel proclamation. Seminaries are equipping men and women to live wholly for Christ—committed to the truth of Scripture and to lead the next generation of Jesus followers to global impact. Our state is equipping churches to plant new churches here in Texas, resourcing them to more effectively make disciples and serve others with the gospel. This is the Cooperative Program changing lives.
In 2 Corinthians 9:6, 10-11, Paul writes, “The point is this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. … He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”
We have been enriched in this great state and nation. For 100 years, Southern Baptists have combined their efforts through CP to “sow bountifully.” Let us continue that legacy of generosity to bring glory to our Father in heaven and experience the eternal bounty of men and women made in the image of God becoming brothers and sisters through the cross of Jesus Christ. For His glory!
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