Work Day Devotions That Work
Worth Following
Matthew 8:1: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
Honestly
Few people in life seem to be worth following. Honesty is out of style. Truth is irrelevant. Integrity wanes to the way of the world. Our leadership examples today are flawed and full of gaping holes. Jesus is worth following. Not only that, but He changes us to be worth following. His example and presence change us to be more like Him. Follow.
Jake’s Morning
…..Jake was ready to follow this Jesus again. The morning back in the presence of God at church had impacted him. He wasn’t sure how to explain his feelings to his wife or to his old friend, Greg, or to Sally, who had invited him. He just knew he needed to get back in line and follow. Whatever that meant! He was going to find out…..
ACT! Be worth following. It was his confidence, authority, and kindness that resulted in so many following. Find a place to be kind today and reach out to someone who can't help themselves at the moment.
PRAY! Father, help us to be leaders worth following. It is our example to which others look. Help Evotion and me to be the Christians of integrity that You seek. Encourage our faith to be bold in those areas in which you have commissioned us. Empower us to continue to do good to those around us in You. Let people see Jesus and follow Him in us.
The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is concerned about assisting the faith community in effective measures in serving the community. I invite you to take a day and dedicate time to learning, meeting others, and open discussion. These issues discussed on this day are a concern and a responsibility for each faith leader.
FAITH COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO PREVENT SEXUAL & INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE
Space is LIMITED! Register by October 15,2010.
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Organization:____________________________________________________________________
Phone #:________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________
Fax registration information to (405) 524-0711 or email to amy@ocadvsa.org
Featuring Keynote Speaker Phil Larson, Prayer Metro!
Phil has worked in the faith community in Oklahoma and nationally for three decades. Leadership in fathering initiatives among hundreds of congregations and community organizations communicates his passion for healthy families. PrayerMetro undergirds pastors with prayer and personal counsel. A unified force of people of faith alongside government, education, business, and community establishes social stability and peace.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 9:15am—2:00pm
Moore Public Library—Conference Room "A"
225 S. Howard, Moore Ok, 73160
Forum is free and lunch will be provided at no cost to participants.
Following the Keynote there will be a panel discussion on sexual abuse,
human trafficking, and more! The panel will include Phil Larson from Prayer Metro, Ann Lowrance from OSU-OKC, Mark Elam from OATH, Deb Stanaland from YWCA, and Jennifer McLaughlin from OCADVSA.
Intended audience: Faith Leadership, Lead Ministers, Youth & Children’s Ministers, Board Members.
Phil Larson, as a minister of the Christian gospel for over 30 years and a businessman and a child abuse investigator, has worked in many situations involving various Christian denominations and differing sizes of congregations. He has counseled pastors, women, men, and children damaged and damaging. Incidents in congregations involving leadership indiscretions and abuse are many times hidden and unresolved. Children abused turn into adults in pain. The danger is to both male and female. There are simple protections that can be taken to remove exposures and temptations. These are responsibilities. Getting a good program of education in place for ministers, board members, and youth and children's workers is simple and effective.
N. Ann Lowrance, MS, CDSVRP, has worked with victims of violent crime for almost 30 years. She is currently Department Head of Social Services and Assistant Professor of Crime Victim Survivor Services at City. She has directed domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Oklahoma and . In her 16-year service with the State of Oklahoma, she was responsible for domestic violence and sexual assault programs throughout the state, and the mental health response to the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in . Ann holds a Masters degree in Family Relations and Child Development from , and has post graduate studies in Psychology of Women. She has spoken extensively at state and national events on the subjects of domestic violence and sexual assault, has served as an expert witness and has published on both subjects. She has also presented on victims of crimes and response to disasters. Ms. Lowrance was cited by the United States Department of Justice for "Outstanding Dedication and Service to Crime Victims". The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault named an award in her honor.
Mark Elam became aware of human trafficking in 2005, and traveled to , South Asia and the to work with organizations that rescue girls from sex trafficking. His international organization, Angel Eyes, helps support safe houses and prevention centers in , and the with teams on the ground working to rescue and restore victims of sex trafficking. While raising awareness and support for the global problem, Mr. discovered that human trafficking and child sex trafficking is happening here in as well. Mr. visited several of the Dept. of Justice Task Force cities to learn from them what our federal government is doing to combat this problem here in and then implemented that plan here in July 2008, forming the Coalition O.A.T.H. – Oklahomans Against Trafficking Humans. In the first year of operation O.A.T.H. has partnered with over 60 federal, state and local organizations to service victims of trafficking found here in . In February of 2009 O.A.T.H. was asked to become the state-wide coalition to bring awareness, education and training about the subject of human trafficking and to assist in networking law enforcement agencies, service providers, NGO’s, business leaders and the faith community in providing care for trafficking victims. Additionally Mr. moderates the Central Oklahoma Human Trafficking Task Force and the Tulsa Human Trafficking Task Force where they are currently working active cases within our boarders
If we can pray for you regarding anything in your life, please let us know. Our greatest blessing is to bless others in prayer. . www.prayermetro.com Phil@prayermetro.com
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