PRAY through Ramadan - (July 20th-August 18th)

Dear Friend of the Persecuted,

Beginning this week on July 20, and continuing for 30 days, Muslims around the globe will fast and pray from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is the holiest time for a Muslim…and the most challenging for Christians.

Open Doors is calling on Christians worldwide to unite in prayer for our brothers and sisters living in Islamic-dominated countries; praying for strength when harassed, for comfort if fearful, but most importantly to be emboldened to share the Gospel when possible.

But this is also one of the most powerful opportunities to pray for Muslims as well. As they seek God during this time, we can pray that they find Jesus!

Here is what you can do!

• Unite and Pray - Register to receive the free 30-day Ramadan Prayer Calendar as well as a reference guide on Ramadan and the Islamic religion.

• Get Others to Pray - Please share this email with at least ten friends. Or more!

Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer.

Register today at: http://blog.opendoorsusa.org/ramadan--july-20--aug-18-?&t=34119
Sign-up today and receive the Open Doors 30-day Ramadan prayer guide and a quick reference guide on Ramadan and the Islamic religion. 

Standing and Praying Together,


President/CEO
Open Doors USA

Service Opportunity

An Invitation  to participate

In 

"Sweet Potatoe Drop"

  

Date:  July 14, 2012

Time:   5:30 a.m. - until completion

 

Place:  Sam's Club Parking Lot, 

1501 Sam's Circle, Chesapeake, Virginia

(near)  Battlefield Blvd

 

 All  non profit, church or school agencies that desire to pick up must RSVP by 5:00 p.m. July 13, 2012

 

Volunteers are needed to bag and load.  Volunteers please respond via email at tidewatergleaning@gmail.com

 

In His Service

Apostle Wallace
Tidewater-Eastern Shore Regional Gleaning Coordinatoremail:  tidewatergleaning@gmail

Chesapeake Project Homeless

Save the Date

International missions at ODU continues!

Living the mission opportunity at ODU!

Our church has been invited to assist other local churches in preparing 25 bags for a welcome party on August 25^th for new international students in partnership with the Global Student Friendship organization.  We have also been invited to have five of our members to serve as table hosts for this luncheon. For more information contact Craig at cclayton@firstnorfolk.org or by calling the church.  Below is a list of the items that they are asking to be included in each of the Welcome Bags.

        Soap

Shampoo

Toothpaste

Dish detergent

Dish towel

Sponge

Wash cloth

Hand towel

Laundry bag

Laundry detergent

Zip lock bags

Paper towels

Toilet paper (4 pack)

Hand soap (liquid)

Bar soap

Clothes hangars

Rags (several of the generic white cloths)

Local map

Sweets (mini candy bars or...)
****Global Student Friendship will provide us with the bags that need to be filled with the items you purchase.