Children Are Like Stealth Fighters—Flying Under the Radar
Years ago, we prayed for an open door at Greenbriar Elementary School. We desired to share the Gospel with as many children as we could. The Lord answered our prayers with a Yes. During the next several weeks, many children trusted Christ as their Savior. These were exciting times, but we did not want to leave it there. We taught those children how to pray and spend time with the Lord daily, and we were committed to training them on how to share their faith. Then, we encouraged them to go and tell others about the Lord.
As the weeks progressed, we asked the kids if they had talked with anyone. Almost all of them said they had. To our amazement, many of them had led someone to Christ. Marcelo was the biggest shock to me because he led his parents to Christ. I visited his home one evening and talked with his mother. I said to her, "I heard that you accepted the Lord.” She pointed to Marcelo and said that he had led her to Him. Marcelo overcame barriers and shared the Gospel with his parents, who responded and trusted Christ.
Missions education is excellent, but it goes to a new level in our churches when children are trained, equipped, and sent out today. Marcelo proves that the Gospel in children's hands can be a mighty force in their homes and schools.
The Battle Is Waging for Our Children by Dr. Clint May
You may not know, but Vicki and I are blessed to have six children andeighteen grandkids. Our quiver is full—literally. When I share that withsome people, they look at me like they feel sorry for me. Children areour heritage, and they carry on our legacy of family and faith. Sadly,our country and schools today are often no longer friendly toward ourkids. It is as if our government has lost its moral compass. What isgood is now evil, and what is evil is now good. Our kids are under attack on every corner, from gender confusion to racism. It appears hopeless and out of our control.
The enemy has a plan for our kids; we know that plan is "to steal, and to kill, and to destroy." His target is their minds and confusing their reality and their identity. But Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).
The good news is that children today threaten the kingdom of darkness. I have been on more than 30 preteen mission trips with at least 3,000 preteens (4th-6th grade). I have witnessed the Holy Spirit work through kids in powerful ways—when the Spirit moves, the kids are powerful tools in the hands of the Master. When you see them at one moment terrified and then the next on fire for the Lord, you know that God is at work. God is calling them to be His Church today.
They are not called to be bench warmers but gifted missionaries with a calling to minister and serve.
This new year, I pray to stand before as many pastors, children's ministers, and children's ministry leaders as I can to help them see that there is hope in the insanity. God is calling us to train young missionaries in our churches in order to send them into the schools and neighborhoods to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Please keep L.I.T. Ministries in your prayers. We have a lot of great things coming this year!
In Service,Dr. Clint MayPresident, L.I.T. Ministries
2023 Children's Ministry Leaders Conference
February 13-15, North Carolina
February 20-22, Texas
L.I.T. I-GO MISSION TRIPS
June 11-16, Raleigh, North Carolina
June 25-30, Willow Park, Texas
June, Littleton, Colorado (Tentative)
July 16-21, Tulsa, Oklahoma
July 23-28, Tulsa, Ok
PRAISES
For the Lord's faithfulness throughout 2022
For the many children reached and being discipled in Africa and India
For the number of children who have stepped out in faith in the schools to share the Good News of Christ
PRAYER REQUESTS
Pray for DeAnn Noyes as she works to secure a mission trip location in Littleton, Colorado. Pray for the leadership of the Holy Spirit to guide her to the right church.
Pray for Russ Zacek and his leadership in North Carolina. The church that is looking at hosting our North Carolina mission trip will be deciding on January 12 whether they will host the trip or not. Please pray for the Lord's favor.
Pray for our upcoming luncheon in Fort Worth, Texas. Pray that we will fill the venue up. I will be speaking to pastors and leaders at this event. Pray for open and receptive hearts.
Pray for our upcoming Children's Ministry Leadership Training in North Carolina. Pray that it will be well attended and for open hearts.
Pray for us as we develop training materials for our upcoming Preteen-Student Missions & Evangelism Training Conference, March 6-7.
Pray that the Lord would bless us with more than 300 participants on this summer's I-GO mission trips.
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