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We want to help people learn easy ways to share the hope and love of Christ with their neighbors in the midst of this crisis. People are searching for hope right now, and as Christians, we have an opportunity to share the one true source of hope with them. This series is meant to do just that — to share the hope of Jesus through looking at specific stories in the Bible.

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” — 1 Peter 3:15

The Content:
The Bible Stories of Hope series is a discovery Bible study on Jesus’ authority over all. Each week we’ll go through a story from the book of Luke highlighting Jesus, His love, His power, and ultimately the hope He gives us. We’ll discuss what the story teaches us, and how we should apply the lesson to our lives.

The Format:
Each session starts with a time of care, allowing each person to briefly share how they are doing. Then we move into a time of accountability where we follow up on the actions we challenged ourselves to do at the end of the previous week’s session (e.g. share the Bible story with someone else).

From there, we move into a time of studying — reading through a new Bible story and discussing the meaning and importance of the story. We answer questions from the text and then practice retelling the story so that we can build confidence in sharing it with others. Lastly, we close by thinking of someone in our sphere of influence we can share the story with in the coming days, and then we pray together.

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The Series Leader:
e3 Partners’ own Troy Cooper will be leading us through the Bible Stories of Hope series.

Troy is the VP of Global City Strategy for e3. He and his family have a passion for spreading the gospel and equipping local believers to make disciples and plant churches. They live on mission among the 93% unchurched communities in southern California and serve in various other parts all over the world as well.

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One of the greatest obstacles to following the call into missionary service is the dread of having to raise support. Many who are called, never apply and others fail to complete the application process. Those who do follow through, are still wrestling with misconceptions and false rumors. That is where I come in. My first contact with a missionary applicant is to help them understand the facts, to answer questions and to share experiences. This usually alleviates enough fears to convince them to complete the application process.

Once approved as a missionary candidate, it takes a year on average to develop enough ministry partners (those who will support them in finances and/or prayer) to become fully funded. Invariably they hit times of discouragement and disappointment. It can be a lonely time, but one in which they learn to be self-disciplined and a self-starter, which is a necessary skill for missionaries. During that time, I guide them, encourage them, monitor them, and hold them accountable.

Missionary candidates are encouraged to learn that we have been partner supported for over 30 years and that some of our partners have stood by us 30+ years. The Lord has always provided for us through those He calls to share the blessings they have received from Him. We are often surprised by who God uses and His timing, but we have learned to simply trust Christ in all circumstances.

Now, our Heavenly Father has brought you to this point. As you consider donating, please know that monthly ministry partners provide the financial stability and those who give special gifts help to meet specific needs. Thank you for being a blessing not only to us, but to the missionaries that we are called to shepherd during a difficult time.

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