LIGHT FOR THE PATH
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,” – Ephesians 1:18
Contentment:
“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.” –
Philippians 4:11-12
As Paul writes, he has learned to live a life for Christ, not looking at what others have, but seeking to have a closer relationship with Jesus.
It is easy to see the “prosperity” of others and think, “Why not me” Lord?” Yet, do we really know how their life is going? Maybe they do have more money; but how is their family life. How will their children grow up? How is their spiritual life?
Let us seek after a bountiful “spiritual life” and other blessings will come. The Lord is faithful to those who serve Him, to those who seek after Him.
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WARRIORS FOR CHRIST NEWS
Warriors for Christ Discipleship
• Spring discipleship outreach to Kamloops B.C. – April 25th through 28th Warriors for Christ will be heading north to Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada to be a part of the British Columbia Native Christian conference. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Pastor Emerson Falls from Oklahoma.
It will be a great time to network, meeting new and old friends of Warriors for Christ and setting up new contacts for discipleship training using Walking the New Path. We will be setting up a Warriors for Christ table, so if you are at the conference, come by and introduce yourself. We would love to meet you!
On the average 100 people attend, coming from Canada, Washington, Idaho and Montana. The conference was originally started by Native Evangelical Fellowship, with InterAct and NAIM Fellowship ministries involved. The emphasis will be on Biblical training as opposed to a cultural conference. Warriors for Christ will fit right in because that is the key to our ministry – Biblical discipleship.
To make all this happen we need your help, support, and prayers.
Special needs for this trip:
Prayer – asking the Lord to open new doors
Financial gifts to help cover – gas, food, lodging, and copies of Walking the New Path for pastors and those involved in ministry
COME JOIN US – Look for the Warriors for Christ table
• Warriors for Christ discipleship outreach –
We are available for discipleship training at the Warrior’s Path, Warriors for Christ’s headquarters in Port Townsend, WA
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AT YOUR OWN CHURCH
-Whether a Sunday morning service, weekend workshop, or a week long discipleship seminar, WFC would love to share Christ’s hope for the Nations with your church or with a group of family and friends. Call or email us so we can put you on our calendar.
Warriors for Christ Online
YouTube channel, website and Google slides:
Share Warriors for Christ’s resources with your friends and family. You can even use the YouTube channel and Google slides to have a study in your own home. This is an easy way to share the Good News with those you love. Or these resources can be used as a training tool for disciplers, for small group discussion, or for the general public. They can be used on the reservation, and in urban areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npzD-rvfHRI
Volunteer opportunities -Webmaster and technical help:
As we continue to add additional ministry tools that can be used by Pastors and native leadership, we also need more support staff to help with all the technical needs. Currently, we really need a new webmaster (website is Word Press) and a volunteer to help with YouTube videos, Google slides, and other technical jobs.
Warrior’s Path –
Warriors for Christ’s headquarters in Port Townsend, WA
Discipleship Center: It has taken longer to complete than we were hoping, but we are now ready for muddling and painting. We will soon be ready to move into this room, dedicated for discipleship training and fellowship which includes a 55″ flat screen TV to use with Google slides.
Thank you Roger Houle for your continued support to complete this building. Your gifts have been so appreciated. And Pastor Ron and Lois Bolt have given specific gifts for lighting, a flat screen TV, and heating!
Discipleship training at Warrior’s Path: Pastor, please make plans with your church, or leadership, to come for discipleship training at the Warrior’s Path. The training could be a weekend or a week – long getting in depth training on the use of Walking the New Path and a spiritual retreat to the beautiful Northwest!
Volunteer opportunity: As we develop the Warrior’s Path we have increased maintenance needs. We invite you, your family, church, Young marrieds, or youth group to come by and lend a hand. We need help with exterior painting this spring/summer. Can you help with a project? Phone us so we can make arrangements. We are located just outside of Port Townsend WA with great recreational opportunities including the Olympic National Park, sailing, etc. It can also be a fun time for horseshoes, campfire, outside Gathering Place, etc. Some lodging is available.
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WALKING THE NEW PATH
(Below is an excerpt of the Warriors for Christ discipleship course, Walking the New Path. Each newsletter we add a new section each newsletter.)
(LESSON 7, Talking with your Father Creator – Prayer, Part 4)
C. How to pray
1. Place – Where do you pray?
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6
It helps to have a place set apart to pray. It could be in your bedroom, in the living room, outside, a nearby coffee shop; a place that is quiet, relaxing and where interruptions are few. From your kitchen to your office – have a regular place to pray and meditate on His Word .
Go somewhere you can talk to Him personally, just you and the Lord, whether out loud or within your mind, He can hear you. You can also pray with others , in a small group, Bible study, or church (Matt. 18:19, but remember to keep your focus on God, rather than seeking an emotional experience.
2. Time – when to pray
A devotional time is when you set aside a special time and place to get to know the Lord through the reading of His Word and praying to Him. This will develop a deeper relationship with Him.
Pray often. If you can, have this time first thing in the morning. (Discuss with your discipler when and where). Try to get together with your Creator at least 4 times a week. Pray for someone hurt in an accident you just saw, a nephew who has an ear infection, or a bad habit you are dealing with. Just as youth are constantly on their cell phones talking, or texting with their friends, you can constantly talk with your loving Father Creator.
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” – Mark 1:35
What is your best place and time for prayer?
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NATIVE PRAYER REQUESTS
• “Pls pray for my daughter henna. She’s very sad and emotional coz she’s had a miscarriage. Pls pls pray she comes out of her depression and is totally healed
Pls pls pray that henna is happy and cheerful again.” – Sony
• “Praying for our families who are dealing with addiction. JESUS come set the captives free.” – Patricia
• “Please pray for the Crow Nation. Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital affected by low water pressure and potential flooding.”- Crow Nation
• “Prayers please for my family. Got word that a grandson was in a car accident and is at OU Medical now ” – Alvin
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WARRIORS FOR CHRIST NEEDS
We need your support in several areas :
Discipleship training $3,500. for travel expenses — Arizona Outreach to Native churches and Indian Bible College – Our costs include: – gas, food, lodging, airfare, rental car, and copies of Walking the New Path for pastors and those involved in ministry, $35. per set for each person.
• Warrior’s Path Scholarship fund – discipleship training at the WFC headquarters – $250 per person will cover training for a week.
Expansion:
Please pray for open doors as we reach out to Native Pastors in the United States and Canada.
Regional Directors: Please pray for God to add to the staff of Warriors for Christ. We want to expand the ministry by recruiting and training Regional Directors to represent Warriors for Christ. Their main responsibility will be going to Native churches to provide discipleship training.
In addition, we need volunteers who can help with maintenance at Warrior’s Path, office support, and technical help with the website, YouTube, and Facebook. Other areas you can help: prison ministry, prayer board and many more. Just ask how you can be involved.
Please look at the list of opportunities above, and pray about which needs the Lord would have you fill by partnering with Warriors for Christ through your service and/or financial gifts.
. Make a monthly pledge, or a onetime gift, by —
Visit www.wfconline.org
and use our secure site to make your gift through PayPal.
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WARRIORS FOR CHRIST
Warrior’s Path: 7026 Highway 20, Port Townsend WA 98368
Phone: 1-360-302-0960 or 1-360-728-0700
Email: warrior@wfconline.org
Website: www.wfconline.org