Dec. 3, 2014 GIVE
 Miracle of Conestoga: Something from nothing
Believers in an impoverished trailer park in Monroe, Georgia, are making a difference in the world through giving. “Little is much in the father’s hands,” says Pam Whitehead, who has ministered there for more than ten years. She encourages “her people” to think beyond themselves to give and pray for people who don’t know Jesus. Find video, photos, features and individual stories of some of the residents.
 Join David Platt December 7
What if thousands of churches came together on December 7 for the sake of spreading the gospel to all nations? Go to imb.org/offering to hear an invitation from David Platt and download these resources:
- David Platt’s sermon on video to show during worship gatherings
- An excerpt from David Platt's sermon to use in your worship gathering
- Platt’s sermon outline to preach the message
Or, share the message together in your small group ministry. This is a great way to end your Week of Prayer!. December 7 doesn’t work for your schedule? No problem. We’ll keep these resources up for you to use at a different time.
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 Engineer builds disciples among South Asian expats
Walt Tucker spends nearly all of his time sharing Christ and making disciples in North Carolina's Raleigh-Durham area, but he hasn't quit his day job to do it. In fact, Tucker's engineering career is his entrée to South Asian immigrants and expats who have come to work or study among the cluster of universities and high-tech firms that make up North Carolina's Research Triangle.
Can God use your job to reach the lost?  Common vision unites students to share the gospel in Romania
Roma peoples are often cautious around outsiders due to their nomadic lifestyle and unique history. Yet International World Changers students who travelled to Romania to partner with IMB missionaries won their trust and were able to share Jesus with them.
 African-American pastors experience God’s timing in Ecuador
Tony Mathews, pastor of North Garland Baptist Fellowship in Garland, Texas, led a team of African-American pastors to partner with missionaries Johnny and Donna Maust in taking the gospel to an unreached people group called Afro-Ecuadorians, descendants of African slaves.
Tony and the Mausts are featured in Week of Prayer. See also
African-American pastors catch missions vision on Tanzania mountain
PRAY
 Thanksgiving opens doors in France
Missionaries in the south of France host Thanksgiving dinner – complete with parades and football – as a bridge to sharing American culture, traditions and, most importantly, faith in Christ.
 Week of Prayer
As they find creative and effective ways to minister, IMB missionaries are grateful for Southern Baptists’ prayers and gifts that make it possible to share Jesus with those who don’t know Him. Find photos, videos and complete multimedia packages for each day of Week of Prayer – for any use, anytime, as you lead your church to pray.
CommissionStories tabloid, Winter 2014
Anissa and Eric Haney turn listening ears to Jesus through songwriting and performances in the most unlikely places. Pre-natal classes in Southeast Asia lead to church starts. A family chooses to live in conflict-torn South Sudan. And IMB President David Platt outlines four Great Commission imperatives.
 Kids OnMission, Vol. 4, Ed. 2
Missionaries, missionary kids and short-term workers are using the things they have in common to draw people to Jesus. You can be involved in what God is doing in Argentina, Lesotho and Brazil through this release of Kids On Mission. Includes DVD-ROM, leader’s guide and other downloadable resources.
Last-minute Lottie
Short on time to put together a presentation to promote the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering this year? No problem! Whether you are the pastor or a missions leader, we’ve designed several presentations below using our Web resources. Use them all, pick just one or mix and match.
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