The Challenge: DAY 30 – Giving to God! #5
GENEROSITY
Welcome to DAY 30 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Giving to world missions can be an exciting adventure of faith. When God calls you to give, don’t be moved by fear. Instead, be moved by faith . . . and give with generosity!
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Daring to Live on the Edge – The Adventure of Faith and Finances – by Loren Cunningham, Friend Raising – Building a Missionary Support Team that Lasts, by Betty Barnett- Today’s Mission Quote: “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” – Amy Carmichael
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA,
- Memory Verse: II Cor. 9:7
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 29 – Giving to God! #4
HOSPITALITY
Welcome to DAY 29 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Today’s challenge focuses on supporting and caring for Christian missionaries, specifically through mission-minded family hospitality – honoring international ministers and missionaries, and inviting them into your home. This act of love and support will be a blessing – both to the missionaries, and to your family!
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Serving as Senders – by Neal Pirolo- Today’s Mission Quote:
“Never pity missionaries. Envy them . . . ” – Robert C. Shannon- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA,
- Memory Verse: Romans 12:9-13
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 28 – Giving to God! #3
CREATIVITY
Welcome to DAY 28 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
If your family has a desire to support world missions, God can give you creative ideas to raise extra money. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. Even something simple can make a huge impact!
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
The Mission-Minded Child, The Mission-Minded Family- Today’s Mission Quote: Hudson Taylor, Missionary to China
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA,
- Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 27 – Giving to God! #2
SACRIFICE
Welcome to DAY 27 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
As we consider our commitment to mission-minded giving, we’re going to look at the sacrifices of full-time foreign missionaries and Christian martyrs. Are you really obeying and following the Lord? If your family is called to support the Great Commission through your GIVING, then give with sacrifice!
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Foxes Book of Martyrs, Jesus Freaks- Today’s Mission Quote: Jim Elliot
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA,
- Memory Verses: Luke 18:22-23
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 26 – Giving to God! #1
STEWARDSHIP
Welcome to DAY 26 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Today’s focus is giving to God, financial stewardship, and surrendering everything to Him! In your family, what do you value? Are you honoring the Lord with all of your possessions?
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Money, Possessions, & Eternity – By Randy Alcorn- Today’s Mission Quote: Nate Saint (order a FREE copy of the book, Jungle Pilot, by MAF – Missionary Aviation Fellowship)
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: CENTRAL AMERICA – CARIBBEAN,
- Memory Verses: Prov. 3:9, John 18:36
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 25 – Guard the Gates! #5
Guard your TONGUE!
Welcome to DAY 25 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
The TONGUE is powerful – As families, our tongue can be used to BLESS, encourage, and worship the Lord. Our tongue can be a mighty force to proclaim the Gospel, PRAY, and speak out for needs. But the tongue can also be used for evil. As mission-minded families, let’s use our tongues to GLORIFY GOD!
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Bible Promise Book- Today’s Mission Quote: “Lost people matter to God, so they must matter to us.” – Keith Wright
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: CENTRAL AMERICA – CARIBBEAN,
- Memory Verses: Luke 6:45, Psalm 39:1, and portions of Proverbs 31:8-9, 26
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 24 – Guard the Gates! #4
Guard against EVIL!
Welcome to DAY 24 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Today’s focus is GUARDING against evil influences in your home. As mission-minded families, we want to be train our children to be lights in dark places, but we need to equip our children to discern good from evil.
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Window on the World (or any cultural magazine such as National Geographic)- Today’s Mission Quote: “Some wish to live within the sound of church and chapel bell. I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.” – C.T. Studd
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: CENTRAL AMERICA – CARIBBEAN,
- Memory Verse: Ephesians 6:11-12, Duet. 18:9-12
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 23 – Guard the Gates! #3
Guard the EAR Gate!
Welcome to DAY 23 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Today’s focus is GUARDING the EAR GATE of your home, especially regarding the music and words that you allow into your home.
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
Inn of the Sixth Happiness and Chariots of Fire- Today’s Mission Quote: “No reserves. No retreats. No regrets.” – William Borden
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: CENTRAL AMERICA – CARIBBEAN,
- Memory Verse: Ecclesiastes 7:5
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 22 – Guard the Gates! #2
Guarding the EYE Gate
Welcome to DAY 22 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Today’s focus is GUARDING the EYE GATE of your home, especially regarding media and movies. Godly integrity and personal moral character is necessary at all times, even during “off” times of relaxation. A mission-minded family surrenders everything to the Lord, and lives for His glory.
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
The Jesus Film – By Campus Crusade for Christ- Today’s Mission Quote by Dave Davidson
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: CENTRAL AMERICA,
- Memory Verse: “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes.” – Psalm 101:3
- Today’s 5-minute online video
The Challenge: DAY 21 – Guard the Gates! #1
Stop it at the DOOR!
Welcome to DAY 21 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE!
Our focus is the necessity of “Guarding the Gates” of our homes – to guard what comes in through various entry points, such as the EYE gate, EAR gate, MOUTH gate (thoughts and words), and other influences. Looking at Numbers 30, today focuses on stopping evil influences “on the day” they enter our home.
C’mon . . . Take the Challenge!
- Recommended Mission Resources:
The Mission-Minded Family – p. 31- Today’s mission quote: “The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity but its sending capacity.” – Pastor Mark Stachura
- Geography Quiz at lizardpoint.com: CENTRAL AMERICA,
- Memory Verse: Numbers 30:5
- Today’s 5-minute online video
