Annie Armstrong North American Missions Offering

Theme: Live With Urgency: Share God’s Transforming Power

Scripture: Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek (Holman Christian Standard Bible).

Purpose:

• To nurture in Southern Baptists an awareness of and sensitivity to the many people groups and personalities represented in North America, and the urgent need for all to be transformed by God’s power from sinful man to redeemed believer.
• To inspire and challenge Southern Baptists to sow down the gospel throughout North America.
• To encourage Christians to be active in sharing the gospel with their families, friends, and neighbors.
• To increase awareness of and participation in praying for and giving to North American missions efforts through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®.

Rationale:

With nearly three out of every four people in the United States, Canada and their territories living without a personal relationship with Christ, it is easy to see how urgently people need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Only God is powerful enough to transform the lives of those living in sin or living without hope that is found in eternal salvation. Each person’s life can be transformed by the same power that raised Jesus from the grave and offered eternal life to those who would follow Him. But how will people hear the powerful, life changing message of God without someone telling them? How are Southern Baptists sharing God’s transforming power with the multitudes of unbelievers?

Our North American missionaries, in partnership with state conventions, associations, and local churches are living out the call God has placed on their lives by moving out of their comfort zones and unashamedly proclaiming the message of salvation with all people they encounter. They are creatively and actively seeking common ground with unbelievers so they can share the powerful message of God which transforms lives from sinful man to redeemed believer.

Together, we can pray for our North American missionaries, give sacrificially to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, and work alongside our Southern Baptist missionaries and do our part to share God’s powerful message of forgiveness and the offer of eternal life.

During the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, consider how you can “Live with Urgency” and impact the Kingdom of God through your continued prayers, giving, and going in this urgent task God has called us to carry out. Pray for these missionaries who represent the dedicated work of thousands like them.

National AAEO Goal: $70,000,000

Suggested Dates for Week of Prayer: March 7-14, 2010

Click Here to Visit the North American Mission Board Website for more information