"Lifted Hands" Prayer Partner Update
Praises:
· Thankful for the faithful volunteers that give of their time to work at the office. · Thankful that the shipment to Cameroon has been distributed. We are grateful that CLA, through your support, was able to assist them in establishing a Christian Resource Centre. · Thankful the last 2017 shipment has arrived in Ghana. It is to be distributed in the coming days. Thankful for everyone who donates in-kind and in finances towards the collection and distribution of resources. |
Requests:
· We have a great need for more pastor’s books, Bibles and training resources. There are 33 requests from 13 African countries and the CLA shelves at are empty. · We are targeting 2 containers this year at a cost of US$11,000.00. We are in need of finances to cover the shipping costs. · The establishment of depots across the USA that will serve as collection points for CLA. If you are interested in joining the CLA team in this way, feel free to contact the office. · The planned CLA Administrative Board meeting as they will meet, in the near future, to review and strategize for the CLA ministry. |
Partnering in Prayer
In Exodus 17:8-16, one finds the account of the battle between the Amalekites and Israelites. We read, as long as Moses held his hands up, the Israelites were winning, when his hands were lowered, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses grew tired, Aaron and Hur held his hands up. The Israelites were victorious with the support team. Moses built an altar and said, “…For a hand was lifted up to the throne of the Lord.”
The task for CLA continues to broaden as more and more requests are filed with the office. That which was started 26 years ago, has ministered through gifts and donations from scores of people over the years that have lifted up “our (CLA) hands”. The bottom line in accomplishing anything for God is because of “hands lifted up to the throne of the Lord.”
After a meeting with a supporter, I began reviewing the need for prayer warriors to commit themselves to holding CLA up, as Aaron and Hur helped Moses.
I would like to start a CLA prayer network of “lifted hands” to help us fight the battle in equipping Africa leaders. The heart of anything that is accomplished in and for the kingdom requires prayer. I am looking for a support team who will commit themselves to praying for the ministry of CLA to make a greater impact.
We have many challenges before us. There are requests from 10 countries impacting 19 groups. Some of these countries require a great deal of logistical planning to import CLA resources. We and the Africans seek your support through prayer.
Here are three things prayer does:
It takes warriors like Aaron and Hur to support others who physically battle to bring the victory. If you have or are willing to be part of the prayer team, please fill out the form on this page.
Mike Shalley,
CLA Executive Director
The task for CLA continues to broaden as more and more requests are filed with the office. That which was started 26 years ago, has ministered through gifts and donations from scores of people over the years that have lifted up “our (CLA) hands”. The bottom line in accomplishing anything for God is because of “hands lifted up to the throne of the Lord.”
After a meeting with a supporter, I began reviewing the need for prayer warriors to commit themselves to holding CLA up, as Aaron and Hur helped Moses.
I would like to start a CLA prayer network of “lifted hands” to help us fight the battle in equipping Africa leaders. The heart of anything that is accomplished in and for the kingdom requires prayer. I am looking for a support team who will commit themselves to praying for the ministry of CLA to make a greater impact.
We have many challenges before us. There are requests from 10 countries impacting 19 groups. Some of these countries require a great deal of logistical planning to import CLA resources. We and the Africans seek your support through prayer.
Here are three things prayer does:
- Prayer Unites – Acts 1:14, “These all with one accord were continually devoting themselves to prayer.” We become one in Christ.
- Prayer Clarifies- Matthew 26:4, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” It keeps one focused on the mission to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.
- Prayer Benefits – James 5:16, “The prayer of a righteous man avails much.” It brings answers to oneself and others.
It takes warriors like Aaron and Hur to support others who physically battle to bring the victory. If you have or are willing to be part of the prayer team, please fill out the form on this page.
Mike Shalley,
CLA Executive Director
