Before the Sun Gets Up . . .

The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.

Isaiah 50:4

In light of Thursday's message by Pastor Terry, this verse seemed too appropriate to miss.

Jesus is spoken of in Isaiah 50:4 and it was Samuel who was awakened as seen in the teaching from 1 Samuel 3, but we are reminded to be ready to listen to and be taught by the Lord. . . even if it is, in fact, before the sun gets up!

Mexico Outreach Team

DESTINATION: Mexico!

Headed to The Mission at Carmen Serdan, the Mexico Outreach Team will be serving those at The Mission for the remainder of the week. Please be praying for the group as they make themselves available to be Jesus' hands and feet and to show His love at this time.

Mexico Outreach Team:
Mai Benson, Barbara Gonzales, Cherylee Dawson, John-Mark Dawson, Jacob Dawson, Jared Dawson, JoAnna Lockhart, Mike Masonic, Hannah Morton, Ethan Pannier, Dale Pannier, Kenny Rick, James Stephens, Cameron Sweeney

Prayer for the Body. . .

Inez - Will be in the hospital for about 3-4 more weeks as she is pregnant with the twins and awaiting their growth and healthy delivery.
Debi - is in recovery from Thyroid & Lymph node cancer surgery. She has been re-submitted to the hospital for a collapsed lung.
A Lady in the Fellowship who is struggling with health related issues
A woman in the Body who still has cancer. She has moved out of the area and needs prayer to find a church to help support her through this time. She is struggling with depression and ill from the Chemo therapy.
Jeff and Anne - Prayer for the health of their son, Cole.
Vernadel - Is struggling with health issues. Also for strength and wisdom of her family who is caring for her.

Mexico -- Just Around the Corner

Once again God has been faithfully preparing a group of His servants from Countryside to minister at the Mission in Carmen Serdan, Mexico. These servants will be traveling to the mission from February 12th to the 19th.

Although not all in the Body have been called to make the journey, those staying home can minister in prayer for both the Mexico Mission Team and those already living at the mission. Enjoy the blessing of being part of this ministry by remembering these in prayer. Mike Masonic has made several suggestions of how to pray for the group:

• For a safe trip down to and back from the mission
• That the Lord would develop a servants heart in the people that will be going
• That the needs of the team and the needs for the journey will be provided
• For the Lord to be praised as this group is "salt" and "light"

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16