MISSION TEAMS
FBCLC MISSION TRIP PLANNING
GUATEMALA
This trip will not take place in December 2024. It will now move to the end of January 2025 due to the extreme travel costs. You can still register on Realm.
Please be in prayer for
- Trip logistics.
- For the Christmas Packs to be distributed in a timely manner.
- The team the Lord is forming for this task.
FBCLC MISSION PROJECTS
WOMEN ON MISSION
Tennessee Baptists are challenged to provide 7,000 backpacks (FBCLC GOAL: 100) for children living in poverty regions in Tennessee. More information is available HERE. Drop off at any Women on Mission Back Pack collection spots around campus by October 6.
OUR MISSION PARTNERS
MISSION EURASIA
- Pray for fruit to remain from the seeds planted and watered in Warsaw Poland over this last month.
- Esther and Don are celebrating their niece’s wedding this Sunday, the 18th. Pray for great time with the extended family!
- Joy (Esther and Don’s daughter) left for college on Monday. She starts classes on the 19th. Pray for a great semester at Boyce!
- Esther and Don have a few weeks at home before they start some traveling within the USA in September. Pray for rest, healing, and that we would be a great encouragement to our adult children and that we can get caught up on all the administrative work.
- Don is speaking at A Indian Christian Fellowship on August 24.
CLUBHOUSE GUATEMALA
August 1st - October 31st, 2024
The Clubhouse Virtual runs is a challenge that the entire family, youth group, school group or individual can do to impact lives in Guatemala. With the Virtual run, you get to choose your course, the time you want to run, and the day you want to run. You can walk, run, or have fun as a group. Complete the race and get an awesome shirt, and medal! Your Medal will be hand painted by our kids in Guatemala! All Race Packs with shirts and medals will begin to ship in September. You can run the race any time after you REGISTER.
We would love to have church groups, schools, and families plan events to run this race together. The idea behind this, is to bring awareness of the needs in Guatemala.
For our fundraising banquet this year we have invited Christian comedian, Jonnie W to join us. This event is ticketed and will be held at First Baptist Church Lenoir City. Please be in prayer for these fundraising events.
GRACE CITY BOSTON
Please pray for:
Celebrations:
- Praise God for our time with Daralyn and the Summer Interns!
- Give thanks for God’s provision through First Baptist Lenoir City and my new friend Tim.
- Praise God for this new apartment; we are humbled and we are stunned by God’s provision of home.
Requests:
- Pray for Daralyn, as she rests before returning to mission work in the Middle East.
- Pray for our summer interns to be emboldened and sensitive to the Holy Spirit in their homes.
- Pray for our church to press into God’s presence through prayer; not only Prayer Rooms but in their own prayer.
"We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in Christ Jesus our Lord." (1 Thess. 1:2-3)
Under His mercy,
David Schumann and Grace City Church
LOCAL MINISTRY
KIDS HOPE USA
Prayer for:
- awareness of this ministry
- for mentors
- for mentees
- for prayer partners
Contact kidshope@myfbclc.org to more info or to volunteer.
FBCLC KIDS MINISTRY
We are in need of volunteers. With our church growth, we have more littles to play with. Contact Natalie Mashburn or Ally Rhodes.
Please be in prayer overall for our new worship and discipleship schedule. We pray for more volunteers to join the serving teams.
UPWARD SOCCER PRAYER LIST
Upward Soccer 2024 – Prayer Calendar
Please help us pray each day for the following specific topics…
8/24 – coach and referee training
8/25 –first week of practice to be a good experience for all involved
8/26 – coaches to develop relationships with players
8/27 – practice devotion time to be filled with God’s word and Holy Spirit
8/28 – coaches, referees, and field preparation volunteers
8/29 – spirit of good sportsmanship for parents, coaches, and players
8/30 – preparation of hearts for those who will hear the gospel
8/31 – maintenance and upkeep of the playing fields and equipment
9/01 – salvation for non-Christian players and parents
9/02 – team parents to volunteer to help – snacks, drinks, etc.
9/03 – game day devotion leaders to be scheduled
9/04 – coaches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade girls
9/05 – coaches for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade boys
9/06 – coaches for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teams
9/07 – Game Day #1 – devotion leaders, refs, coaches, and players
9/08 – smooth and organized first game day
9/09 – coaches for Instructional League (K3/K4/K5)
9/10 – parents who are not involved with their children’s lives
9/11 – our league prayer commissioner
9/12 – our league director
9/13 – workers for all game days
9/14 – Game Day #2 – team photos
9/15 – the witness of Christian players at home and school
9/16 – consistent prayer among our prayer partners
9/17 – open hearts to respond to the gospel
9/18 – children who come from difficult family situations
9/19 – salvation for non-Christian players and parents
9/20 – enthusiasm to remain high
9/21 – Game Day #3 – hearts will be open to the gospel
9/22 – children in the instructional league (K4/K5)
9/23 – children in 1st grade
9/24 – children in 2nd grade
9/25 – children in 3rd grade
9/26 – all players to listen and want to learn about God
9/27 – church members/players to invite families to our services
9/28 – Game Day #4 – possible make-up day for pictures
9/29 – children in 4th grade
9/30 – children in 5th grade
10/1 – children in 6th grade
10/2 – workers/volunteers for the next game day
10/3 – church members/players to welcome families to our church
10/4 – consistent prayer among our prayer partners
10/5 – Game Day #5 – devotion time
10/6 – our pastors and speakers who lead our game devotions
10/7 – spirit of good sportsmanship for our parents
10/08 – referees and coaches
10/09 – team morale
10/10 – Family Ministry at FBCLC and all churches
10/11 – extra strength for volunteers who prepare the fields each week
10/12 – no games -- Fall Break -- enthusiasm to remain high as the season progresses
10/13 – no distractions during team devotions
10/14 – prepare hearts to hear and respond to the gospel
10/15 – everyone (players AND parents) to listen and learn about God
10/16 – church members/players to invite families to our services
10/17 – Dr. Chris Harding – FBCLC Family Pastor
10/18 – game day concessions workers
10/19 – Game Day #6 – FREE Bibles
10/20 – energy for all volunteers to finish strong
10/21 – Tony Franklin – Upward Director
10/22 – coaches to continually present the Gospel and Christ-like sportsmanship to the players
10/23 – schools, students, teachers, administrators, etc.
10/24 – prayer partners to pray fervently for lost souls
10/25 – outreach to the community
10/26 – Game Day #7 – referees to be consistent and fair
10/27 – Natalie Mashburn – FBCLC Children’s Director & Upward Coordinator
10/28 – last week of practice, Gospel presentation at each practice!
10/29 – parents to listen and participant during practice devotion time
10/30 – friendships to solidify between players and families
10/31 – FBCLC staff – pastors, ministers, administrators, janitorial, maintenance, etc.
11/01 – preparation for the end-of-the-season ceremony
11/02 – Game Day #8 – final game day – devotion time
11/03 – parents to attend the end-of-the-season ceremony tomorrow night with players
11/04 – Hearts to be open as the Gospel is shared during the end-of-the-season ceremony
THANK YOU!!
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” –Matthew 18:19-20
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.” –1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Our "Ministries Passport" descriptions and contacts for the many ministries being implemented here at FBCLC. You also have one more week to tour the annual "Ministry Fair" located in the halls around the Sanctuary in the Worship Center. You can meet those ministry leaders and find out how you can say "yes" to serving.