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 Progress at Emerald Hills!
Catch the 'state of construction' by watching the latest slideshow of pictures from the Prayer Center & Atrium at Emerald Hills! Follow it up by checking 'real-time' the ConstructionCam. (Keep in mind that it's an actual 'live... |
New WebCam Shows Real-time Construction
Now you can see real-time views of the construction of Team Expansion's new Prayer Center & Atrium. Just look to the far right, under "More Resources", then click on the choice labeled, "ConstructionCam". Stop back often, night... |
Picture the Progress!
Would you like to see the great work that God is doing at Emerald Hills? Just hover on the "Pictures" menu above and allow the menu to unfold and pick out a date. See the progress for yourself! Join us in praising God for His blessings... and... |
In Everything Give Thanks!
Hats off to Crossroads Christian Church (Evansville, IN) for sending us the brilliant load of office partitions, desks, and hardware! (Left: Volunteers pray for the partitions, asking God to "work a mighty work within them." Rick... |
Prayer Center & Atrium Going up Fast!
The Prayer Center & Atrium building is going up fast at Emerald Hills. Check out other photos here. Pray for 9 more partners in the "Project 29" thrust. (Click on the logo at right if you or your church might be interested.) ... |
War with A Rock
Look at the depth our excavators hit a rock. Now the question: Do we remove the rock or raise the height of the facility? Those are the questions our advisors are asking of Joe Wilson right now. To see additional pictures, click here to see... |
Available: Mud Pies in the Parking Lot
Our excavators are making major mud pies in the future parking lot at Emerald Hills. See a complete slide program at: (Click here for slide show) ... |
Moving Dirt!
Today, at long last, excavators began moving dirt to construct a new Prayer Center & Atrium building near the front of Emerald Hills, our new 61-acre home in southeastern Jefferson County (Louisville), KY. As can be seen by pictures from “Day... |
Andover Christian Church...One Hardworking Group!
Emerald Hills was greatly blessed the weekend of October 13 by a group from Andover Christian Church. Nineteen people came down to work at the campus. Their main goal was to put together their prayer gazebo, the first to be built on the North Woods... |
Metro-Louisville Gives Full Site Approval!
Join us this week in celebrating a major milestone for Team Expansion! This past Wednesday, Emerald Hills received total site approval from Metro Louisville. The evaluation committee commented that they particularly liked, "the attention to... |
Building Bridges to the Future
Hats off to the Manhattan Bridge Crew! Five students from Manhattan, along with volunteers from Team Expansion's home office staff, built bridges to the future during their spring break. Keep in mind... lots of students were relaxing on the beach...... |
First Christian Church, Sullivan, IN is 16th Partner of 29 Project!
Please join us in giving thanks for the folks at First Christian Church, Sullivan, IN who have committed to being the 16th partner for the 29 Project! Doug Lucas preached there on September 3, 2007. Whatever he said must have had a great impact because... |
Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Afternoon
Team Expansion's "Leadership Task Force" (board of directors) enjoyed Emerald Hills as a part of their annual retreat this past Saturday. Members had driven in from near and far to take part in the planning, prayer, and reporting sessions... |
Anonymous Donor Gives Stock to Emerald Hills
Thanks to an anonymous gift of stock, Team Expansion is one major step closer to breaking ground on the new Prayer Center & Atrium. The stock fund, valued at approximately $28,000, represents a substantial step forward in the funding necessary to... |
EASI Sponsors New Prayer Shelter
Our hats go off to Energy Automation Systems Inc.! They've just sponsored our *2nd* Prayer Shelter at Emerald Hills. By doing so, they've not only donated funds for the new prayer shelter (pictured left), but also covered the cost of a palm-sized... |
Lakota Prayer Shelter Raised!
Praise the Lord... Lakota Christian Church has followed through with their commitment to build a Prayer Shelter in conjunction with the "29" thrust. Their shelter, built at location 10, is the first such structure at Emerald Hills. The... |
Change the World Through Prayer
Team Expansion seeks to bring glory to God by partnering with local churches to send and sustain teams of interdependent missionaries to plant churches among the least reached peoples of the world. Launched in 1978 with a three-year prayer emphasis, God... |
Emerald Hills "better than Six Flags" :-)
[The following unsolicited testimonial came from a Youth Minister who recently brought a student work team to Emerald Hills.]"Hey Doug,"I just wanted to thank you again for spending Saturday with us and explaining everything and taking the time... |
Hello Fern Creek Chr. Ch. Prayer Pavilion!
On March 21, the first day of spring, we were happy to welcome a new arrival at Emerald Hills: the complete lumber & roof package from Cedar Forest Products for the Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion. (Pictured at left) We tagged Assoc... |
Emerald Hills Gets a Front Facelift
Originally inspired as a means of reducing vandalism on the property, the front fence and gate have certainly given Emerald Hills a more secure look. "We walk a tightrope," Doug Lucas explained. (Doug is President of Team Expansion.) "We... |
"We Dedicate this Freedom Barn..."
Team Expansion's Leadership Task Force (board of directors) was joined by dozens of well-wishers on Saturday, Feb. 18th, to dedicate the Freedom Barn to God's glory. Rob Minton gave a testimony to the group about how helpful the barn will be to Crossroads Missions... |
Emerald Grass Growing on the Hills
Louisville has seen such a warm January, our new grass seed (pictured left) is germinating as if it's spring. In various spots around the campus, where we've seeded and strawed, emerald green carpets are shooting up through what used to be only plain brown mats... |
Freedom Barn Ready for Use!
Sure there are still punch list items waiting for completion. But already, Freedom Barn is ready for use! So whenever there's a tractor to repair or a weld to be made... Whenever a piece has to be fabricated for a project now or later, even... |
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Trainees See God's Handiwork
They approached God in prayer, asking that He speak to them at Candidate Lab. That He did! They learned soooo much, in spite of the packed conditions. By Thursday afternoon, they were more than ready for the Emerald Hills Tour. You see, the Hopewell House... |
Emerald Hills is Closer to Reality, thanks to Aaron!
We're deeply indebted to our former Assoc. Dir. of Operations, Aaron Johnson, for his steadfast help at Emerald Hills. Aaron is now in New Orleans working with our Team Expansion / Crossroads team there, helping rebuild a city . . . and the lives... |
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Read the August Visionary
<Read the August Visionary> Overcoming Placelessness Field Highlight: Mongolia Prayer Requests Penny for Your Thoughts? July Financial Report ... |
Read the July Visionary
<read the July Visionary> Thanks for your Gift to God Windows into the World July Launch Prayer Requests June Financial Report ... |
Read the June Visionary
<Read the June 2010 Visionary> In this Issue: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen by Doug Lucas Field Highlight - Peru Prayer Requests Homecoming May Financial Report ... |
Read the May Visionary
<Read the May 2010 Visionary> In this Issue: Discipleship School of the Outdoors by Doug Lucas Field Highlight - Italy Prayer Requests Pathways Interns Head Out! New Website Launched! April Financial Report ... |
Read the April Visionary
<Read the April 2010 Visionary> In this Issue: Nothing to Eternity by Doug Lucas Field Highlight - Venezuela Prayer Requests Horses Donated to Our 200 MKs! March Financial Report ... |
Read the March Visionary
<Read the March 2010 Visionary> In this Issue: You can Learn a lot about an Organization by Studying its Home Office Prayer Requests Remembering a Friend February Financial Report ... |
E.H. Corral
A Corral at Emerald Hills! The Missionary Kids (MKs) of Team Expansion are looking forward to the donation of 2 alpacas in the coming weeks at the E.H. Corral. Find out more: www.ehcorral.com ... |
Read the February Visionary
<Read the February 2010 Visionary> In this Issue: What Goes Around Prayer Requests Our Father's World Workshop January Financial Report ... |
You're Invited!
You're invited to the "Our Father's World" Workshop, March 6th at Emerald Hills!To see a schedule and register go to http://eh.wildapricot.org. For more information about Our Father's World go to www.ourfathersworld.org. Practical... |
Read the January Visionary
<Read the January 2010 Visionary> In this Issue: How Do You Eat an Elephant? Prayer Requests Creation Care Workshop December Financial Report ... |
Read the December Visionary
<Read the December 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: Going After the Goose (That Lays Golden Eggs) Prayer Requests Obedience by George MacDonald November Financial Report ... |
Read the November Visionary
<Read the November 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: Answers for a Hurting World Project 29 Partners List Prayer Requests October Financial Report ... |
Read the October Visionary
<Read the October 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: "Nobody Wanted to Leave the Prayer Shelter" Project 29 Partners List Prayer Requests September Financial Report ... |
Read the September Visionary
<Read the September 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: Discipleship School of the Outdoors Only 3 more "29 Project" partners needed! Prayer Requests August Financial Report ... |
Read the August Visionary
<Read the August 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: Emerald Hills - A Home Field Advantage Only 3 more "29 Project" partners needed! Prayer Requests July Financial Report ... |
Read the July Visionary
<Read the July 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: From Emerald Hills to Asia...Via Webcam Only 4 more "29 Project" partners needed! Prayer Requests June Financial Report ... |
Read the June Visionary
<Read the June 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: Beautiful Feet Only 4 more "29 Project" partners needed! Prayer Requests May Financial Report ... |
Read the May Visionary
<Read the May 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: Starry Skies & Emerald Hills Upcoming Events Prayer Requests April Financial Report ... |
Read the April Visionary
<Read the April 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: PACE Luncheons at the NACC Recent Pictures Prayer Requests March Financial Report ... |
Read the February/March Visionary
<Read the February/March 2009 Visionary> Due to the move and technical difficulties we were not able to get the February Visionary out on time. Here's two in one! In this Issue: "Standing in the Gap" on Behalf of the... |
We're Moved!
Click here to see pictures of International Services first full week in the new Prayer Center & Atrium!... |
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Read the January 2009 Visionary
<Read the January 2009 Visionary> In this Issue: From Emerald Hills to "Enlarging the Harvest" Prayer Requests Carpet is Down! January Financial Report ... |
New Images!
<Click here> to see some new pictures, including Emerald Hills after the ice storm and the installation of the reception desk inside the Prayer Center & Atrium!... |
Read the December 2008 Visionary
<Read the December 2008 Visionary> In this Issue: Welcome to the New Visionary Prayer Requests The Power is On! December Financial Report ... |
Shine Jesus Shine
That was the first worship song ever sung under the new lights in the Prayer Center & Atrium.... "Shine, Jesus, Shine!" Check out the "ConstructionCam" at the far right. See the light! On top of that... the *heat*... |
Read the November Visionary
<Read the November 2008 Visionary> Includes: 2008: A Year of Great Progress Our First Grant! 24th Partner for the Project 29 Prayer Requests November Financial Report ... |
Read the October Visionary
<Read the October 2008 Visionary> Includes: Two More 29 Partners Prayer Center & Atrium Dedication Moved Do you shop at Kroger? Prayer Requests October Financial Report ... |
Read the September Visionary
<Read the September 2008 Visionary> Includes: Getting Closer! Welcome Fayetteville Church of Christ to the 29 Project! Prayer Requests Financial Update ... |
Prayer Center Dedication Moved to March
OCTOBER 20, 2008, Louisville, KY: In a meeting earlier today, the Leadership Team of Team Expansion considered a request by Joe Wilson, Facility Coordinator, that the Dedication Day for the new Prayer Center & Atrium be moved. Joe had reported to... |
Read the August 2008 Visionary
<Read the August 2008 Visionary> 7 Weeks to Go! Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion Dedicated! Prayer Requests August Financial Report ... |
Read the July 2008 Visionary
<Read the July 2008 Visionary> Includes: The Prayer Center and Artium Goes Up! Mark Your Calendars for November 1! Walnut Grove CC Work Team Prayer Requests July Financial Report ... |
Read the June 2008 Visionary
<Read the June 2008 Visionary> Includes: Starting to Take Shape! Okolona CC sends 80+ people for work day at Emerald Hills! Prayer Request June Financial Report and lots of exciting pictures! ... |
Read the May 2008 Visionary
<Read the May 2008 Visionary> The Basement Is In! Emerald Hills Gets Two Summer Interns Prayer Requests May Financial Report ... |
Read the April 2008 Visionary
<Read the April 2008 Visionary> Includes: The Building Has Begun! North Madision Christian Church is our 21st Partner Prayer Requests Center Christian Church Visits Emerald Hills ... |
Read the March 2008 Visionary
<Read the March 2008 Visionary > Includes: Two Michigan Churches Make a Difference at Emerald Hills Snapshots from the campus Prayer Requests Team Expansion and 21st Century Parks: a Great Relationship ... |
Read the February 2008 Visionary
<Read the February 2008 Visionary> Includes: Two More 29 Partners! Thanks Northland! Prayer Requests Ropes Course Keeps Taking Shape ... |
Read the January 2008 Visionary
<Read the January 2008 Visonary> Includes: Let the Building Begin Prayer Requests February's Day of Prayer at Emerald Hills A Proposed New Plan January 2008 Financial Update ... |
Read the December 2007 Visionary
<Read the December 2007 Visionary> Includes: First Monthly Day of Prayer - Jan 31 Harvest offering for the nations Its Official - The Building is Going Up! Prayer Request We Need You! Searching the Internet for Money! December 2007 Financial Report... |
Read the November 2007 Visionary
<Read the November 2007 Visionary> Includes: First Christian, Lake Butler, FL visits River Valley Christian Church is #17! Harvest: An Offering for the Nations Prayer Points November Financial Report ... |
River Valley Commits to Project "29"
On December 3rd, 2007, River Valley Christian Church accepted the invitation to partner with us in Project "29". They have committed to giving their Annual Harvest Offering for the next 2 year to Project "29". Thanks River... |
Read the October 2007 Visionary
<Read the October 2007 Visionary> Includes: Two New Gazebos at Emerald Hills! Boy Scout Group Builds First Component to Ropes Course Prayer Points October Financial Update ... |
First Christian Church, Sullivan Breaks Record
On November 5th, thirteen men from First Christian Church in Sullivan, IN awoke at 5am to drive to Louisville to build their gazebo. This group of mostly retirees not only broke our previous building record of six hours, but shattered it when they... |
Wilmington Church of Christ Builds Prayer Gazebo
On Saturday November 3, five men from Wilmington Church of Christ came to Emerald Hills to build their 29 Prayer Gazebo. This is the most visible gazebo as it sits immediately next to the Freedom Barn. It is also the first gazebo in an ivory... |
Read the September 2007 Visionary
<Read the September 2007 Visionary> Includes: Andover Christian Church...One Hardworking Group! Got a Free Day? First Christian Church, Sullivan picks their site! September Financial Report Prayer Points ... |
Read the August 2007 Visionary
<Read the August 2007 Visionary> Includes: First Christian Church, Sullivan, IN is 16th Partner of 29 Project! A Special Visit Are you on the Calendar? Please Pray Building Update Meet Joe Wilson August Financial Report ... |
Read the July 2007 Visionary
<Read the July 2007 Visionary> Includes: Moving Dirt! Please Pray... Can You Come Help? July Finacial Report ... |
Read the June 2007 Visionary
<Read the June 2007 Visionary> Includes: Wilmington Church of Christ is 14th "29" Partner! Widow's Mite Shelter: #15 in the "29" Project Prayer Request June Financial Update ... |
Read the May 2007 Visionary
<Read the May 2007 Visionary> Includes: Team Expansion Field Missionaries Hold Prayer of Dedication for Prayer Center/Atrium Site Church Visits at Emerald Hills May Financial Update ... |
Read the April 2007 Visionary
<Read the April 2007 Visionary> Includes: The Bridges of Emerald Hills Westerville Completes 4th Prayer Shelter April Financial Report ... |
Read the March 2007 Visionary
<Read the March 2007 Visionary> Includes: Metro-Louisville Gives Full Site Approval Launch Puts Emerald Hills to Good Use Bridge Builders Program Launched New Development Writer for Emerald Hills ... |
Read the February 2007 Visionary
<Read the February 2007 Visionary> Includes: The Incredible Journey of Team Expansion by Bev Nichols Building Bridges to the Future February Financial Report ... |
Read the January 2007 Visionary
<Read the Janaury 2007 Visionary> Includes: EASI Sponsors New Prayer Shelter Anonymous Donor Gives Stock to Emerald Hills January Financial Report ... |
Read the December 2006 Visionary
<Read the December 2006 Visionary> Includes: Crossroads Christian Church Commits to "29" Progress at Emerald Hills December Financial Report ... |
Read the November 2006 Visionary
<Click Here to Read the November 2006 Visionary> NMC Builds Interior Walls for Prayer Center/Atrium Everything You Want to Know About Waste Treatment... Energy Automation Systems Incorporated Joins the Ranks of 29! ... |
Read the October 2006 Visionary
<click here to read the October 2006 Visionary> Includes: Read about the Lakota Christian Church Prayer Shelter. Shively Christian Church Picks their prayer shelter site: Prayer Labyrinth is in the works. October Financial... |
Read the September 2006 Visionary
<Click here to read the September 2006 Visionary> Read more about Rick and Debbie Starr's journey to Team Expansion. ... |
Read the August 2006 Visionary
<Click here to read the August 2006 Visionary> Articles include: International Services Team Meeting at Emerald Hills A Deliberate Design August 2006 Financial Update ... |
Read the July 2006 Visionary
<Click here to read the July 2006 Visionary> Articles include: Facility Manager to be on site soon... Westerville Youth Group did an excellent job... ... |
Read the May 2006 Visionary
<Click here to read the May 2006 Visionary> Articles include: Plans Crystalize for Prayer Center Emerald Hills: The Clarion Call Prayer Center to House Offices for Interim Period ... |
Fern Creek Raises the Roof!
Hats off to Fern Creek Christian Church, led by Johnny Moore. Johnny took his home-building expertise, aimed it square into the Emerald Hills vision, and, with the help of a lot of friends from Fern Creek, turned dream into reality!... |
Read the March 2006 Visionary
<click here to see the March 2006 Visionary as a pdf> March 2006 Visionary includes an update from Eric Derry, news about the possible sale of the "Hopewell House" and pictures of the Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion.... |
Read the February 2006 Visionary
<click here to see the February 2006 Visionary as a pdf> The February 2006 Visionary includes pictures from the dedication, prayer points and praises and a financial report. ... |
Read the January 2006 Visionary
There is much to report from the month of January. Click here to view the Visionary to see updated prayer requests, a giving report, and plenty of progress pictures! <Click here to see the PDF version> ... |
Caution: Indian Creek at Work!
Indian Creek (Indianapolis, IN) sent down a 2nd work team on Feb. 4, 2006. Monty Trask went to work on a tool crib in the back left corner, and Bart Heldman and Karl Bush were last seen assembling tall storage shelving along the back wall. For more pictures,... |
What Will You Discover at Emerald Hills?
At Emerald Hills, we're all about discovery. We'd like to set up an environment where you can discover God's will for the planet... and discern His will for your life in particular. We're hoping you'll see God face to face . . . get to know his goodness ... |
Nearly All Our Ducts in a Row
It won't be long now! Thanks to Aaron's patient determination (and Joe Wilson's big-time help now and then), nearly all our ducts are in a row! Soon furnace #3 will be ready to roll. The only connections remaining are those that grab fresh air from... |
Read the December 2005 Visionary
Here's the latest edition of the Visionary, our monthly newsletter which chronicles the development of Emerald Hills. Written primarily for those who give of their time, talent, and treasure, the visionary is edited by our Assoc. Dir. of Operations,... |
You're Invited to a Barn Dedication...
On Feb. 18, at 1pm, please join us for the dedication of the Freedom Barn at Emerald Hills. Find out why the barn was named "Freedom". Learn more about dreams for its use in the near future. Meet Team Expansion's Leadership Task Force (Board... |
Fern Creek Men's Ministry Makes History
Fern Creek Men's Ministry made history on Saturday, Jan. 15, when they combined with volunteers from Team Expansion to compose what just might have been the largest work day yet at Emerald Hills. Throughout the day, over 25 individuals were busy hammering,... |
Work Groups: A Blessing for All
Work groups like this one (left) from Indian Creek Christian Church (Indianapolis, IN) find more than they bargain for at Emerald Hills! They come expecting to work long hours, give every last drop of physical energy, and create something from nothing... |
Our Vision: Create & maintain a premier environment to pray, retreat, & learn
Emerald Hills has a clarion call: Create & maintain a premier environment to pray, retreat, & learn. "God has blessed this land beyond measure!" That was one guest's response after visiting Emerald Hills, Team Expansion's new 61-ac... |
Sounds to Hear
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Enjoy the Sounds of Emerald Hills
Have you wondered what it sounds like at Emerald Hills? Wonder no more! Now you can experience the song of the wind, the music of the birds, and the sounds of silence -- from your very own living room or den! Just click the link below and play this 5'... |
Dreams to Build
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"29" -- Become a Catalyst for Prayer & Missions at Emerald Hills
We're looking for 29 partners. Well, 19, actually, because we already have the first 10 catalysts as of Aug 31. If you, your group, or your church would consider becoming one of these "catalyst churches", then read on: We're hoping... |
Freshening up...
The pace is quickening. In preparation for the Dedication of the Freedom Barn this Saturday (1pm), lots of volunteers are scambling. To see the latest shots, click <here> for the picture pages. (At left, Val cuts tile for Joe to lay in the Men's... |
Emerald Hills gets a FaceLift
What happens when an intruder drives his 4-wheel drive pickup truck down an Emerald Hills Trail into the woods? We do our best to beef up security, that's what. So starting today, an attractive four-board culturally-relevant Kentucky horse fence started... |
Staircases Ready for Lofty Goals
Thanks to Jerry & Harold, we now have twin staircases to the loft, one in front, and a new one in the back. Jerry showed his skill and experience in having built 2000 homes. We give the Lord praise for his ability to quickly analyze a situation and... |
What's in a Rolling Workbench?
What's in a rolling workbench? Love, that's what. When Rick Turner (Fern Creek Christian Church) started on the parts for this workbench, you could see the craftsmanship via the sparkle in his eye. A short while later, there it stood. We were using it... |
Elijah an Artist at "Rock & Roll"!
On Tuesday, January 11, Elijah Derry, son of Mobilization Director Eric Derry, starred in his own "rock & roll" concert at Emerald Hills... He was better than Bruce Springsteen... because instead of a guitar, he played a CAT rolling compactor... |
Get the Big Picture...
Get the big picture 2 ways -- first by glancing at the aerial photo at left, then by opening the PDF of the site master plan (front of the property only; this one won't show all the trails, but you will get an up-close look at the developing portion of... |
Fern Creek Christian Church "Adopts" Prayer Pavilion
Emerald Hills can be summed up in 3 main verbs: pray.retreat.learn In keeping with the first verb, plans are now underway to begin the first Prayer Pavilion. One of our major goals is to place the worshipper in the middle of God's beautiful creation... |
World Harvest Center* Plans Underway
Team Expansion plans to break ground on the new World Harvest Center* building on June 28th at 4:30pm during the North American Christian Convention, also meeting in Louisville this summer. This ambitious new custom-designed centerpiece will eventually... |
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2010-09-02: 29th Partner in Project 29.
Our prayers have been answered! That's right: the 29th Project 29 Prayer Shelter is finally 'adopted'! The 29th shelter will be known as the "Almighty God Prayer Shelter," in honor of Clarence and Evelyn Sowers (Zanesville, OH).... |
2010-09-01: More Multiply the Momentum Partners.
Ask God to raise up more Partners for the Multiply the Momentum campaign. to learn moe about the campaign, go to www.MTM2010.com ... |
2010-08-31: One More "29" Partner.
One more "29" parnter is needed to complete the project. Pray that God would raise up that partner.... |
2010-08-30: Hopewell House.
Pray that the Hopewell House, which served as office space for International Services before before moving to Emerald Hills, will sell SOON!... |
2010-08-29: Introducing Kairos to Churches.
Those who completed Kairos Facilitator Training at Emerald Hills this weekend have the vision of taking it to churches in northern Kentucly and New Jersey. Pray that God will strengthen that vision and allow them to do just that.... |
2010-08-28: Kairos Facilitator Training.
Praise God for the four people who are participating in Kairos Facilitator Training this weekend.... |
2010-08-27: Kairos Facilitator Training.
Pray for the preparations that are being made to host Kairos Facilitator Training at Emerald Hills this weeken.... |
2010-08-26: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to protect and guard the staff at International Services today as they participate in the monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-08-25: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of International Services staff members to participate in tomorrow's Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-08-24: Encouraed.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place where missionaries are encouraged, prayed for, and spurred on to good works.... |
2010-08-23: New Workers.
Praise God for new workers who are being launched at and from Emerald Hills.... |
2010-08-22: Worship the Lord.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides the perfect setting in which to worship God in the beauty of His Holiness and His creation.... |
2010-08-21: Work Groups.
Continue to thank God for work groups who invest weekends in service to projects at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-08-20: EH Corral.
Continue to pray for plans for the Emerald Hills Corral to come together. Pray for good helath for Brody the Horse. Praise God for the people who have been so generous in donating Brody to Team Expansion MKs.... |
2010-08-19: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
A week from today, International Services staff will be gathering at Emerald Hills for the monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting to lift up countries, people groups, and missionaries in Asia. Ask God to prepare hearts and minds for that day.... |
2010-08-18: A Place to Pray for Missionaries.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place to pay for missionaries. Every week-day morning, prayers are raised up by International Services staff for countries, unreached peoples, and missionaries serving in and among those countries and peoples. ... |
2010-08-17: EH Corral.
Pray for wisdom as to how to proceed with all plans concerning Emerald Hills Corral and Brody, the Gypsy Vanner, who was given to Team Expansion mks., ... |
2010-08-16: Sending.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place from which missionaries are sent into the uttermost parts of the world. Thank God for those who work at International Services in the areas of mobilization, recruitment, outreach, equipping, prayer, operations,... |
2010-08-15: Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to worship God in the beauty of His Holiness.... |
2010-08-14: Work Teams.
Praise God for the work groups who accomplished much at Emerald Hills this weekend. It is great to have a spc and span kitchen, evacuation route signs posted, and more work completed on the EH Corral.... |
2010-08-13: Jonathan Training.
Two weeks of Jonatha Training ended today with presentations by those who attended. Praise God for those who came from all over the world to learn more about igniting the fire for church-planting movements.... |
2010-08-12: Big Day.
Please pray for one another as we tackle this crazy, exciting day at Em. Hills. We have.... *** Two-week Jonathan Training happening in the Dining area downstairs (Jonathan Training, named after Jonathan in the O.T., trains team leaders to utilize their... |
2010-08-11: Training.
Praise God for the training that continues at Emerald Hills. Ask God to provide a good time for the women who are meeting tonight.... |
2010-08-10: David Garrison.
Praise God for the opportunity to host speakers like David Garrison, an expert on church-planting, during training sessions such as Jonathan Training, which is being held this week at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-08-09: Jonathan Training and Kairos.
Pray for Jonathan Training and Kairos -- two programs running simultaneously at Emerald Hills this week.... |
2010-08-08: A Place to Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a perfect setting in which to worship God. Even the trees clap their hands!... |
2010-08-07: Rest.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to rest and retreat for mossionaries and local churches.... |
2010-08-06-: Jonathan Training.
Praise God for a good week of Jonathan Training at Emerald Hills!... |
2010-08-05: Sharing the Facilities..
There's alot goin on at Emerald Hills this week and next. Ask God to help each person using the facilities to esxtend grace to one another. Thank God for those who are partiipating in Jonathan Training, Pathways debriefing, installing... |
2010-08-04: Team Building.
Pleas pray for safety and protetion for the POP team as they do a team building exercise on the low ropes course at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-08-03: Activity.
Praise God for the constant buzz of activity at Emerald Hills these daysl. Take today, instance....25 participants learning how to advance indigenous church planting movements, a work group installing an electric fence and constructing a stall for the E... |
2010-08-02: Work Group.
Praise God that the work group focused on installing the electric fence and building the corral stall arrived safely at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-08-01: Safe Travel.
Praise God that all participants traveled safely from around the world to be present for Jonathan Training which is taking place at Emerald Hills this week.... |
2010-07-31: Jonathan Training.
Ask God to help those involved in planning Jonathan Training with any last minute details this weekend.... |
2010-07-30: Last Day of Launch.
Praise God for seeing new candidates through the two-week Team Expansion orientation program, Launch. Ask God to help candidates with their presentations this afternoon and then give them all safe journedys to their destinations.... |
2010-07-19: Day of Prayer and Fasting..
Praise God for a precious Day of PArayer and Fasting. Thank God for cooler temperatures and no rain that allowed pray-ers the opportunity to walk prayer trails and pray outside.... |
2010-07-28: Safety and Security.
Praise God that Emerald Hills serves as the "headquarters" for keeping Team Expansion workers safe and secure all over the world. Pray that the security training for new candidates will go well today at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-07-26: Second Week of Launch.
Pray for the second week of Launch being hosted at Emerald Hills beginning today. Ask that the candidates will absorb and retain another week of information.... |
2010-07-25: Home-Stay Hosts.
Praise God for the home-stay hosts who are so gracious in opening their homes for Team Expansion guests and for those in training in Team Expansion programs. Ask God to bless the appreiation dinner being held in their honor at Emerald Hills tonight... |
2010-07-24: "29" Partners.
Praise God for 28 parners in the Porject 29 campaign. Ask God to raise up the final partner to complete the project.... |
2010-07-23: Rest in God.
Praise God that Emerald Hils provides the perfect setting to retreat, reflect, and rest in God.... |
2010-07-22: Launch.
Praise God for the fourth day of this Launch session at Emerald Hills. Ask God to help the candidates understand all that is involved in raising prayer and financial support.... |
2010-07-21: Prayer.
Praise God that prayer is the focus of Emerald Hills -- morning, noon, and night. Pray that it may ever be so.... |
2010-07-20: Prayer Team Development.
Praise God for the opportunity to train missionary candidates in how to develop their prayer teams. Pray that the training they received today will be used to build those teams which will be powerful and effective on the front lines in the filelds... |
2010-07-19: Launch.
Pray for 2 weeks of Launch (Team Expansion's pre-field training) which begains today at Emerald Hills. Pray for the candidates, their children, and the facilitators to be ready at every turn to learn and to teach.... |
2010-07-18: A Place for Fellowship..
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place for local church classes and groups to enjoy fellowship in the midst of God's beautiful creation. Ask that the class from Fern Creek Christian Church in Louisville, KY might enjoy sweet fellowship today... |
2010-07-17: Facilitator Training.
Praise God for the Kairos facilitator training that is taking place at Emerald Hills this weekend. Pray that these newly trained facilitators will have opportunities to take the Kairos course to many people and places.... |
2010-07-16: Football Team.
Tonight at Emerald Hills some amazing things took place when CAL Football Varsity players, coaches and some dads assembled. God be praised!!!!! Ben Barnes, his wife and a friend led us in worship and praise for about an hour. I was able to share... |
2010-07-15: Cultural Learning.
Praise God that Emerald Hills lends itself to learning about other cultures with the prayer that the unreached peoples of the world will hear the Gospel.... |
2010-08-14: Community.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a great place to work and worship in community.... |
2010-07-13: VBS.
Praise God for the VBS in Andover, Ohio, that is giving their offering towards the EH Corral fund at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-07-12: Kairos.
body, td Please be in prayer for Kairos which started today. Be in prayer for the following Mobilizers who are attending: Robert Peterson, John Bliffen, Angela Bleier (and her husband Dave), Wendy Gibson (facilitating), Glen Gibson, Emily Heeringa... |
2010-07-11: Regional Mobilizers Retreat.
Praise God for the opportunity to host Team Expansion's Regional Mobilizers Retreat at Emerald Hills this past weekend. Ask God to empower each mobilzer as he/she returns to his/her region to mobilize workers and pray-ers for the harvest.... |
2010-07-10: Multiply the Momentum.
Pray for good responses to the Multiply the Momentum campaign which provides funds for the payment on the mortgage of the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2010-07-09: Good Week.
Praise God for the Shively Christian Church youth who stayed at Emerald Hills this week and helped out with many of the tasks and chores that come along with the blessings of 61 acres of land and two buildings.... |
2010-07-08: Communication Concerning the Unreached..
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place from which the message from which the messsage concerning unreached people will be communicated effectively. Pray that the Kairo intensive being held at Emerald Hills next will be one of the avenues of communication... |
2010-07-07: Balance.
Pray for balance in all of the activities and programs at Emerald Hills. May they all glorify God and bless the nations.... |
2010-07-06: NACC
Thank God for safety in travel for the Internaqtional Services staff who made it safely to Indianapolis and set up a booth in the exhibit hall of the North American Christian Convention.... |
2010-07-05: Going Deeper.
Thank God that Emerald Hills is a place that local churches and church members are recognizing as a place to lern how to go deeper with God. Ask God to bless the ladies from Shively Christian Church who gave up a portion of their holiday to learn more... |
2010-07-04: Freeedom.
Praise God for the freedom to develop a place like Emerald Hills....a place to pray, retreat, and learn on behalf of the unreached.... |
2010-07-03: Prep for NACC.
Pray for all those who are packing up and preparing for the North American Christian Convention July 6-9 in Indianapolis. Ask God to bless those who are staying behind at Emerald Hills to hold down the fort.... |
2010-07-02: Multiply the Momentum.
Praise God that another month in the Multiply the Momentum program has been adopted by a local church.... |
2010-07-01: Preparing Recruits to Leave.
Thank God that the IAnternational Services staff at Emerald Hills is able to help missionary recruits prepare for departure to the fields in which they will serve.... |
2010-06-30: Barn Floor.
Pray that repairs on the barn floor can be taken care of quickly, and as inexpensively as possible.... |
2010-06-29: Area Ministers and Churches.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides the perfect spot for prayer, reflection, and vision for area ministers. Thank the Father that ministers and church groups are making good use of this land for just such purposes.... |
2010-06-28: New Week.
Praise God for a new week....back to normal....always gearing up for the next big event. Thank the Father that Emerald Hills is a happening place.... |
2010-06-27: Worship the Lord.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a perfect place to worship the Lord in the beauty of His Holiness.... |
2010-06-26: Work Group.
Pray for the work group from First Church, Burlington, KY, who are working at Emerald Hills today on various projects.... |
2010-06-25: Office Visits.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place for teammates from all over the world to come for debriefing and pre-departure interviews. Thank you, God, for the two couples and their children who are here today. Bless the Bells' ministry... |
2010-06-24: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Praise God for a beautiful, beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-06-23: Nature.
Praise God for the revelation of Himself in nature at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-06-22: Homecoming.
Pray for safe travel for all those missionaries and their families who are driving or flying in for Homecoming at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-06-21: Horses.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who will commit to care for the horses that have been given to Emerald Hills for missionary kids.... |
2010-06-20: Homecoming.
Pray for Homecoming which is scheduled to be held at Emerald Hills this June 22-24.... |
2010-06-19: Six Hours Learning and Praying.
Praise God that the group from Hazelwood Christian Church was able to spend six hours learning and praying at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-06-18: Hazelwood Christian Church.
Pray for a good day for a group from Hazelwood Christian Church tomorrow as they spend time at Emerald Hills and prayerwalk the trails.... |
3020-06-17: Mower.
Praise God for a new mower and for those who keep the grass mowed at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-06-16: E. H. Corral.
Praise God for a $1,000 that has been donated to the E.H. Corral so far - Pray for more donations... |
2010-06-15: A Place to Play.
Praise God that nEmerald Hills is a place where fun begins...a place to laugh and play and enjoy good times together.... |
2010-06-14; Banner.
Praise God that His banner over Emerald Hills is love.... |
2010-06-13: A Place to Worship.
Pray that Emerald fHills will always be a place to worship God in the beauty of holiness.... |
2010-06-11: Prayer Warriors.
Pra;ise God for 25 new prayer warriors who have joined Team Expansion's umbrella prayer group, the Prayer Force. ... |
2010-06-10: Pathways Interns & Coaches.
Pray that each Pathways intern and coach will show the love of Christ to team mates, host missionaries, and people whom they will serve in foreign countries. ... |
2010-06-09: Pathways Teams in Middle East and Spain.
Praise the Lord for the work He is accomplishing through the Pathways teams to set the stage for opening new fields in the Middle East and Spain.... |
2010-06-08: Relationship with Jesus.
Ask God to use each experience of each Pathways intern to deepen his/her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ so that his/her witness results in many more people coming to know Jesus as Lord. ... |
2010-06-07: Fruit of the Spirit.
Pray that the fruit of the Spirit is evident in the life of each Pathways intern and coach: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ... |
2010-06-06: Interns.
Remember those PACE and PATHWAYS you prayed for yesterday? Please continue to pray for: --Safe flights. All are flying through London or Paris and with the British Airways strike and the volcano, there could be some tricky moments. Pray that all... |
2010-06-05: Interns Flying Out.
Throughout the past week, we've been training our PATHWAYS and PACE summer interns. Today, these 15 interns fly out to Spain, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Would you please lift them up in prayer? ... |
2010-06-04: Send-off for Interns.
Pray for a good send-off for Pathways summer interns tonight at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-06-03: Gifts.
Praise the Lord for a $3000 Multiply the Momentum donation as well as Enlarge the Harvest gifts totaling nearly another $1000. God continues to provide. Praise His Holy Name!... |
2010-06-02: A Place to Plan.
Father, Thank You for all the planning, meeting, and strategizing that takes place at Emerald Hills. Thank You for directing our steps. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.... |
2010-06-01: A Place to Pray.
v\:* .shape Above all else, Emerald Hills is a place to pray.... http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p989317898/h1eb0f2f7#h144e141e Pray that it is always so. ... |
2010-05-30: Showing.
Please pray that the showing for the Hopewell House will go well today and that the property will sell soon.... |
2010-05-31: Pre-Field Orientation.
Praise God that Emerald Hills can serve as the venue for pre-field orientation for 14 Pathways summer interns who will be serving in Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East this summer.... |
2010-05-29: Green, Green Hills.
Praise God for the green, green hills of Emerald Hills!... |
2010-05-28: Preparation for Pathways Interns.
Thank God for allowing the Mobilization Team to complete seup in the building for the welcome program for Pathways summer interns on Sunday evening.... |
2010-05-27: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Thank You, Father, for a beautiful, beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting. Thank You for perfect weather, lovely sunshine, green trees and grass, and 17 prayer shelters in which to pray along the trails.... |
2010-05-26: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of Team Expansion's International Services staff for tomorrow's day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-05-25: Visitors.
Praise God for visitors at Emerald Hills. May God use their visitis for His glory.... |
2010-05-24: Enlarge the Harvest.
Doug Lucas just helped generate the mailing list for Enlarge the Harvest; pray for a great response from our 150 ETH partners. What will the total be? ... |
2010-05-23: Two Prayer Shelters.
Praise God that two new prayer shelters were erected at Emerald Hills over the weekend. Thank you, Shively and Burlington!... |
2010-05-22: Emerald Hills Corral.
The horse fund just passed $1000. Praise the Lord! We still need to get commitments from 7 people to work one day a week to feed and exercise the horses... and we need to get $250/mo. or the equivalent in one-time gifts (12 x $250) in order to receive... |
2010-05-21: Another Answered Prayer!
Join us in giving thanks......a $50,000 check for MTM2010.. arrived in mail on Friday. God be praised.... |
2010-05-20: Answered Prayer!
Great encouragement today... One of our workers in Asia sent $10,000 toward Multiply the Momentum 2010. He had earlier indicated a willingness to give; for some reason I had him marked down as $4000. This is a significant increase... and it represents... |
2010-05-19: MTM Campaign.
Today, in the MTM2010 campaign, we reached an important milestone: 20% of all the remaining costs owed on Phase I are pledged. That's $379K pledged in all, $1.546 million to go. Sounds better to say 20% though, right? :-) In terms of "months"... |
2010-05-19: Prayer Retreats.
Ask God to provide all that is necessary to launch regular prayer and reflection retreats at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-05-18: Servant Leaders.
Pray that the training program at Emerald Hills will produce many servant leaders to serve among the unreached peoples of the world.... |
2010-05-16: Rest.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place where many can enjoy rest and renewal during retreats and Sabbath days.... |
2010-05-15: Weekend.
Pray for International Services staff who are representing Team Expansion at various missions fairs and seminars across the U.S. this weekend.... |
2010-05-14: End of Launch.
Praise God for bringing the 6 new missionary candidates through their two weeks of training at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-05-13: Security Training.
Praise God for the successful security training that was completed by new missionary candidates at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-05-12: Prayer Coordinator.
Pray for Team Expansion's prayer coordinator as she learns (for the next 9 days) how to lead prayer retreats and short days of prayer. Pray that she will be able lead the same at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-05-11: Work Groups.
Ask God to raise up work teams who can contribute volunteer labor to stain the deck and sides of the building, mow the grass, mulch trails, etc.... |
2010-05-10: Fence for Horses.
Continue to ask God to supply the funds to pay for a fence for the horses that have been donated to missionary kids for use at Emerald Hills. ... |
2010-05-09: Missionary Wives and Mothers.
Take this time to lift up missionary wives and mothers serving all around the world as they cope with raising families in cultures different from their own.... |
2010-05-08: A Place to Be Quiet.
Praise God for the 61 acres of peace and quiet Emerald Hills provides on weekends.... |
2010-05-07: A Place to Brainstorm.
Praise God for the opportunity and capability to brainstorm via webinar and phone conferences concerning new fields being opened. Thank God for the phone conference that took place concerning Gateway today. Ask God to give those who participated... |
2010-05-06: A Place to Coach and Be Coached.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to coach workers both on the filed and in the U. S.... |
2010-05-05: A Place to Meet.
Praise God that the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills provides a great place for all kinds of meetingsl from monthly department meetings to debriefings of missionaries. ... |
2010-05-04: Fasting.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a wonderful setting in which to pray and fast.... |
2010-05-03: A Place to Train.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to train six new missionary candidates and their children.... |
2010-05-02: Safety for Launch Travelers.
Pray for the 8 people (6 adultus and 2 children) who are traveling to Louisville, KY, to attend Launch at Team Expansion.... |
2010-05-01: Horses.
Three horses have been donated to Emerald Hills. Pray that preparations for their arrival on July 19 will be completed. Ask God to provide the funds that will be necessary to complete these preparations. For more information, visit www... |
2010-04-30: Launch.
Pray for those who are oreparing for Launch which begins bright and early on May 3 at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-04-29: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Praise God for a beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting and for all of those who participated in lifting up harvest workers and unreached people.... |
2010-04-28: Prepared Hearts.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of those who will be participating in the Day of Prayer and Fasting tomorrow.... |
2010-04-27: A Place to Come Home.
Pray for the family who has returned from Asia to have a good visit at Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2010-04-26: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare hearts and minds for the concert of prayer and Day of Prayer and Fasting on April 29 at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-04-25: Rain.
Thank God for the rain that waters the grass and trees at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-04-24: Work Group.
Praise God for the work group from Southeast that gave of their time and labor to work at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-04-23: Forward Agent Training.
Pray for Julie Cheatum as she conducts forwarding agent training at Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2010-04-22: PACE.
Praise God for an opportunity for Team Expansion to partner with a church in Kansas to begin a church planting movement in Asia. Pray for the two Kansas church leaders and Team Expansion's president who are enroute to the targeted area tonigh,... |
2010-04-21: A Place to Mobilize.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a place from which to mobilize harvest workers. Pray for the Mobilization Team as they meet for their second day of strategic planning today.... |
2010-04-20: Hopewell House.
Ask God to please raise up a buyer for the Hopewell House.... |
2010-04-19: Low Rospes Course.
Pray for Joe and Tara today as they work to get the low ropes course in shape for this season.... |
2010-04-18: Grundy Event.
Pray for good results for Project 29 from the event held in Grundy,VA, this weekend.... |
2010-04-17: Successful Events.
Please praise God with us for two successful events held here at Emerald Hills last week. Thank Him for providing inspirational facilitators and thank Him for the eager participants. Pray with us that God would guide all of us and bless our efforts... |
2010-04-16: Travel.
Pray for safety and good health for Doug and Dave Lucas as they travel to Grundy, Virginia, to participate in an area wide meeting to raise funds for two prayer shelters adopted in Project 29.... |
2010-04-15: A Place to Come Home.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to come home for missionaries on home service. Pray that the two families who will be visiting the office today will feel that sense of home as they are loved and cared for by those in the office.... |
2010-04-14: A Place to Pray.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to pray for unreached peoples and harvest workers all over the world. Ask God to bless the Community Meeting today and the dedicated time of prayer for Team Expansion workers all over the world... |
2010-04-13: Good Begtinning.
Praise God for the good beginning to the Kairos course being held at Fern Creek Christian Church on Monday nights.... |
2010-04-12: Kairos Course.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is able to host another Kairos training course beginning today.... |
2010-04-10: Jonathan Seminar and Work Group.
Ask God for wisdom, discernment, His power, leading, and good health for those attending and facilitating the Jonathan seminar at Emerald Hills today. Pray for safety in travel and a productive day of work for the group from Burlington First Church... |
2010-04-09: Last Day.
Today is the last day of a 3-day Jonathan Project seminar at Emerald Hills. Pray for the facilitaqtors who will continue with a one-day seminar tomorrow.... |
2010-04-08: Rain.
Praise God for the rain that waters the grass and trees at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-04-07: Jonathan Training.
Team Expansion, Jonathan Project and Stadia are partnering together to offer a packed 3 day seminar for those who lead, guide, instruct, encourage, influence, and hold accountable missionaries and cross-cultural church planters. This training... |
2010-04-05: Horses.
Praise God for the three horses have been donated to the Missionary Kids (MKs) of Team Expansion this past month! One of the horses, a colt, is a rare breed called the American Drum Horse! Find out more: www.ehcorral.com ... |
2010-04-04: Prayer Trails.
Praise God for the prayer trails at Emerald Hills....a wonderful place to reflect on the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.... |
2010-04-03: Work Team.
Praise God for all that was accomplished by the work team at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-04-02: Work Group.
Praise God for the work group that is coming tomorrow to put in the posts for the prayer shelter signs. Ask God for safe travel and a productive day.... |
2010-04-01: New Month.
Praise God for a brand new month with a cvalendar full of events at Emerald Hills. Ask God to send just the right people to these events.....those who will advance His Kingdom and glorify His Name.... |
2010-03-31: A Place of Prayer.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place where International Services staff members gather every weekday morning to pray for unreached peoples, countries, and harvest workers. Thank God that every Wednesday afternoon all Team Expansion workers all... |
2010-03-30: Homeschool Mothers' Group.
Praise God for the group of homeschool mothers that is gathering at Emerald Hills today. Pray that the facilities here will be used by many such groups as a place to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2010-03-29: Hopewell House.
Continue to pray for the sale of the Hopewell House, the proceeds of which would be so useful in reducing the mortgage on the debt at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-03-28: Prayer Trails.
Praise God thaqt the prayer trails and prayer shelters at Emerald Hills provide the spaces to be still and know that God is God, that He is in control, and that He causes all things to work together for good for those who love the Lord.... |
2010-03-27: Leadership Task Force.
Please pray for Team Expansion today as the Leadership Task Force (the LTF, Team Expansion's board of directors) meets at Emerald Hills for its annual retreat . Ask God to inspire the LTF to discern His will, act with integrity, and dream boldly... |
2010-03-26: Leadership Task Force Meeting.
Please pray for Team Expansion Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26-27, as the Leadership Task Force (the LTF, Team Expansion's board of directors) meets at Emerald Hills for its annual retreat . Ask God to inspire the LTF to discern His will, act with... |
2010-03-24: Preparation for Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Pray that the hearts of our International Services workers will be prepared for the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2010-03-23: Spring.
Praise God for the beauty of spring bursting forth at Emerald Hills. Glorify the Creator of all things bright and beautiful.... |
2010-03-22: Donations.
Praise God for so many who are opening their hearts and following God's leading to give donations of all kinds towards the development of Emerald Hills as a place to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2010-03-21: Homecoming.
*Praise God for the arrival of an annual support check from a church in Virginia. This check will help with the expenses of Homecoming this summer. Homecoming is an annua e dayl event for Team Expansion families. In the past we have... |
2010-03-20: Brody.
Praise God for the birth of Brody, a colt born yesterday and donated to missionary kids, In four months, Broday will take up residence at Emerald Hills. To learn more about Brody and his horse warming party, go to www.brodyhorse.com Here's... |
2010-03-19: Winter.
Winter is ending at Emerald Hills. It has been a good one. Thank You, Lord, for the beautiful snows. Thank You for keeping us well and safe as we traveled to and from work. Thank You for preventing serious illnesses among our staff... |
2010-03-18: One More Partner.
Only one more partner is needed to complete Project 29. Ask God to raise up that partner who will commit to a gift of $24,000 for the benefit of the Kingdom of God.... |
2010-03-17: Anniversary.
Today is the anniversary of the move to Emerald Hills. Praise God for one year of officing on the property! a ... |
2010-03-16: Multiply the Momentum.
To complete Phase I of our new missions nerve center, we were slated to make 270 relatively low payments toward principal over the next 25 years. Unfortunately, the associated interest cost is the killer. However, if a friend of the Great Commission stepped... |
2010-03-15: Sale of Hopewell House.
It's the middle of March already! Please pray that the Hopewell House will sell soon.... |
3010-03-14: Prayer Walk.
Pray for the University Christian Church group as they prayer walk the trails at Emerald Hills this morning.... |
2010-03-13: University Christian Church.
University Christian Church from Manhattan, Kansas will be staying the night in the Freedom barn on the campus of Emerald Hills on their way to a local mission trip. Praise God that the barn provides shelter for those who are willing to rough... |
2010-03-12: High Impact Volunteer Ministry Training.
Praise God that International Service staff completed High Impact Volunteer Ministry Training at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-03-11: Okolona Christian Church.
Praise God that Okolona Christian Church completed their Project 29 commitment and signed up to Enlarge the Harvest.... |
2010-03-10: A Place for Training.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place for training which propels harvest workers into ripe fields. Ask God to bless the High Impact Volunteer training at Emerald Hills today. Pray that God will raise up volunteers who will make a high impact... |
2010-03-09: High Impact Volunteer Ministry Training.
Please pray for Eric Derry, Jenny Smith, and Tara Woolard as they prepare to lead the International Services staff in High Impact Volunteer Ministry training tomorrow at Emerald Hills. Thank God for providing a place for training in the Prayer Center... |
2010-03-08: Care for God's Creation.
Lord, teach us to care for Your creation. Make us very mindful of caring carefully for the 61 acres with which You have blessed us at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-03-07: Worship in God's Creation.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to worship God in the beauty of His creation.... |
2010-03-06: Our Father's World.
Pray for Ed Brown as he leads the “Our Father’s World” workshop at Emerald Hills. Ask God to help those who are attending to leave with a better understanding of how to care for God’s creation and a desire and the ability... |
2010-03-05: Pray for Emerald Hills -- Home of 3 Key Resources.
3 Key Resources for those who Study, Speak, Serve, Send, and Go for His Sake Doug Lucas Team Expansion Em Hills, Louisville, KY March 5, 2010 Welcome to "3 Key Resources" from Doug Lucas,... |
2010-03-04: Kairos Training.
Give glory to God for the Kairos tool that is effective, powerful, insightful, and connects us to what God is doing for the nations. Thank God for those who are participating in Kairos training at Emerald Hills this week. ... |
2010-03-03: "Our Father's World" Workshop.
You're invited to the "Our Father's World" Workshop, March 6th at Emerald Hills!To see a schedule and register go to http://eh.wildapricot.org. For more information about Our Father's World go to www.ourfathersworld.org. Practical... |
2010-03-02: Prayer Walks.
Pray that the prayer walks during the Our Father's World seminar will be a blessing to those who attend, will glorify God, and will connect creation, missions, and the unreached.... |
2010-03-01: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that this will be the month that the Hopewell House sells. That would be a big help in paying down the mortgage at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-02-28: Teams of Witnesses.
Join us in praying that God will raise up teams of witnesses for His glory, to share the message of the ages, for the hope of all Heaven.... |
2010-02-26: Our Father's World.
Pray that the Our Father's World workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 6, would be a blessing to those who attend and raise an awareness of how to care for God's creation.... |
2010-02-27: Events.
Praise God that Emerald Hills has a number of events planned in the next several months. Pray that each event would result in glory to God and the advancement of His Kingdom.... |
2010-02-25: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Today is the monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting set aside by International Services staff to fast and beseech God on behalf of the nations and harvest workers. Thank You for the snow that reminds us how pure and clean we are because of the blood of Jesus... |
2010-02-24: Preparation for Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare hearts for participation in the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2010-02-22: Birds of Emerald Hills.
Father, Thank You for the birds at Emerald Hills. Thank You that you made so many with so many different looks and so many different "songs". You are so Creative! ... |
2010-02-21: More Opportunities.
Ask God for more opportunities to share about Emerald Hills in local churches.... |
2010-02-20: One More Partner.
Ask God to raise up one more partner in the Project 29 program to commit $24,000 towards the mortgage payment on the Prayer Center and Atrium and the construction of a prayer shelter.... |
2010-02-19: Nine Registrants.
Praise God for the nine people who have registered for the "Our Father's World" workshop at Emerald Hills on March 6. Pray for several more to take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and registration information,... |
2010-02-18: Joe Wilson.
Ask God to give Joe Wilson wisdom in managing the facilities and 61 acres of land at Emerald Hills, Team Expansion's Prayer, Retreat, and Learning Center, in Louisville, KY. ... |
2010-02-17: A Place to Dream.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to dream and cast visions for the future.... |
2010-02-16: Creation Care Workshop.
Please pray for the "Our Father's World" Workshop scheduled to be held on March 6 at Emerald Hills. Learn more at: http://eh.wildapricot.org/ Click on "Our Father's World" workshop in the upper right "Upcoming Events" panel... |
2010-02-15: King of Kings.
Ask God that Emerald Hills might be used as a base from which to proclaim Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords.... |
2010-02-14: The Love of Jesus.
Pray that the love of Jesus will emanate from Emerald Hills to the unreached peoples of the world.... |
2010-02-13: Brainstorming.
Pray for vision and inspired ideas for the group of people called World Changers who are meeting via webinar to brainstorm today.... |
2010-02-12: Five Thousand Dollars.
Praise God for $5,000 received in the mail today to assist in paying off the mortgage on the Prayer Center at Emerald Hills.....plus $250/month pledged in support towards the same purpose.... |
2010-02-11: Thank You.
Thank God for Emerald Hills -- a place where people can meet to pray, to dream dreams, to plan, to discuss, to learn.... |
2010-02-10: Presentation Tonight.
Pray for clear roads and safety for Doug Lucas as he makes his way to Indiana this afternoon to make a presentation tonight which could result in the 29th commitment to Project 29. Pray for receptivity to the idea of making a difference for the... |
2010-02-09: Snow.
Praise God for the beauty of Emerald Hills in the new-fallen snow.... |
2010-02-08: Leadership Team.
Pray for Team Expansion's leadership team as it meets today for its monthly strategy meeting. Ask God to guide the thoughts and plans as this team meets.... |
2010-02-07: Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to worship God while the snow is on the ground and the stars shine bright.... |
2010-02-06: Creation Care Workshop.
Please be praying for the Creation Care Workshop which is schedule to be held at Emerald Hills on March 6 -- one month from today. Learn more about the presenter and his organization at www.ourfathersworld.org Register for the upcoming workshop at eh... |
2010-02-05: One More Partner to Go!
Ask God to raise up one more partner (#29) to complete Project 29 which was created to generate funds to pay for the Prayer Center/Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-02-04: Eating an Elephant.
Ask God to help us "eat an elephant". To learn how you can join the party, read the front page article of the Visionary on the home page of this site. ... |
2010-02-03: Prayer Shelter #28!
Praise God that the 28th prayer shelter in Project 29 has been adopted. God is good! Only one to go, and the project will be complete. Keep praying. Keep believing.... |
2010-02-02: New Realtor.
Pray for Paul Ogden, the new realtor who is working on the sale of the Hopewell House. Please ask God to give him diligence and perseverence in pursuing the sale of this property. ... |
2010-02-01: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray for a good meeting with the realtor today at 10:00 a.m. Ask for a quick sale of the Hopewell House, the property at 3700 Hopewell Road which housed the International Services staff before moving to Ermerald Hills.... |
2010-01-31: Multiply the Momentum Decision.
A church in Virginia is meeting on Monday night, Lord willing, to consider participation in the Multiply the Momentum campaign. Pray for a favorable decision from this church. To learn more about Multiply the Momentum, go to http://www.mtm2010.com/ ... |
2010-01-30: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that someone will express a serious interest in buying the Hopewell House (the property that housed Team Expansion's International Services offices before the move to Emerald Hills) this weekend before having to list with a realtor on Monday... |
2010-02-29: Thank You, Father.
Father, Thank You for the very beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills yesterday. I really can't get over it (a good thing!). You made it so easy to see You and feel You with the brilliant sunlight streaming through the windows... |
2010-01-28: A Mighty Army.
Ask God that a mighty army of International Services prayer warriors may turn out today on the battlefield at the Prayer Center at Emerald Hills to engage in four hours of prayer battle on behalf of the unreached and harvest workers around the world.... |
2010-01027: Prepare Hearts.
Father, please prepare the hearts of International Services workers for the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills on Thursday. Help us to see that prayer is the work that will accomplishes the vision of 80 indigenous church-planting movements by 2015... |
2010-01-26: Baby Shower.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides the perfect setting for celebrations such as baby showers. Ask God to bless the remaining four weeks of preganancy for Heather and Greg Harris as they look forward to the birth of their baby boy.... |
2010-01-25: Kairos Facilitator Training.
Praise God that Emerald Hills can serve as the site for Kairos facilitator training today and tomorrow.... |
2010-01-24: Trees of Emerald Hills.
May the trees of Emerald Hills clap their hands in worship of God!... |
2010-01-23: Partners.
Ask God to raise up three more partners for Project 29 to build prayer shelters along the trails and pay towards the mortgage on the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2010-01-22: Kairos.
Praise God for the completion of the Kairos course at Emerald Hills today.... |
2010-01-21: A Place to Send Out Missionaries.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to prepare, train, and send out missionaries. Thank God for the couple headed to Asia who completed their pre-departure interview today. May God go with them and empower them by His Spirit.... |
2010-01-20: A Place to Pray for Missionaries.
Praise God that all 327 Team Expansion workers are prayed for every Wednesday afternoon at International Services. Thank God for providing Emerald Hills as the setting for this weekly prayer meeting.... |
2010-01-19: Safe and Secure.
Praise God that the Prayer Center and Atrium currently serves as office space for International Services staff such as Team Expansion's Global Security Coordinator. Thank God that he works to keep Team Expansion workers all over the... |
2010-01-18: Kairos.
Pray that the Kairos training being conducted at Emerald Hills this week will be effective in broadening the vision of God's desire for the nations and the enomrmity of the great unfinished task.... |
2010-01-17: Worship the Lord.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is such a beautiful place to worship God in the beauty of His Holiness. Pray that this will forever be....that the peace of God would reign in this place.... |
2010-01-16: Fund-raising.
Pray for Doug Lucas and his son, Caleb, as they travel to Virigina today to speak to three churches. Pray that these churches will catch the vision of reaching the unreached with the Gospel and help fund the work being done at Emerald Hills.... |
2010-01-15: Training.
Thank You, God, for two perfect weeks of training for 10 missionary candidates and their 7 children. Continue to direct their paths and lead them to the place in which You have called them to serve.... |
2010-01-13: A Place to Pray.
Praise God that He provided Emerald Hills as a place to pray for missionaries and for unreached peoples. Ask Him for wisdom and guidance for using it to its fullest potential for just such a purpose.... |
2010-01-12: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that the Hopewell House, the property which served as office space before the move to Emerald Hills, would sell quickly. The income from the sale would be useful in paying down the mortgage on Emerald Hills.... |
2010-01-11: His Mercies Are New.
Praise God that His mercies are new every morning....and every week. Thank You, God, for a new morning and the beginning of a new work week. May all that is done be for Your Glory and the making famous of Your Name.... |
2010-01-10: Another Week.
Tomorrow begins the second week of Launch at Emerald Hills. Pray that the candidates will come back from the weekend refreshed and relaxed and ready to take in alot more information.... |
2010-01-09: Sale of Hopewell of House.
Pray that anyone who might be considering purchasing the Hopewell House will see this opportunity as a good investment and get the ball rolling this month. ... |
2010-01-08: Snow!
Praise God that Emerald Hills is such a lovely place in the snow....a place to continue to enjoy His creation in just one more form. Thank God for keeping staff members and Launch candidates free from bodily injury and harm as they traveled... |
2010-01-07: A Place for Local Churches to Retreat.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is being used as a place for local churches to hold staff retreats. Pray that the ones being planned for the near future will result in a deeper connection to between the local church and the global church.... |
2010-01-05: A Place to Fast and Pray.
Praise God that Emerald Hills was used today as a place for Launch candidates to practice the spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting.... |
2010-01-04: Launch.
Praise God that today is the day of the beginning of the first 2010 Launch for missionary candidates and that Emerald Hills is the place that God has provided for it.... |
2010-01-03: Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hills will emanate will worship of God, the Father of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, throughout this new year.... |
2010-01-02: Volunteers and Picnic Tables.
Praise God for the 20 volunteers from Fern Creek Christian Church in Louisville, KY, who made quick work of staining the picnic tables at Emerald Hills. Many hands make light work! Pray that many groups like the Fern Creek group will step... |
2010-01-01: Debt-free in 2010.
Ask that, by God's grace, the facilities at Emerald Hills might secure the status of "debt-free" in this new year.... |
2009-12-31: Praise God.
Praise God for allowing Team Expansion to house its International Services staff in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills for the past ten and a half months of 2009. It was a very good year! ... |
2009-12-30: Sale of the Hopewell House.
Please ask God to raise up a buyer for the Hopewell House, the property which formerly housed Team Expansion's International Services staff in Louisville, KY. The sale of the Hopewell House will be very beneficial financially to the development... |
2009-12-29: Upcoming Launch.
Praise God for Team Expansion workers who are giving up parts of their Christmas break to prepare for Launch which begins at 8:30 a.m. on January 4 at Emerald Hills. Pray for those who are still taking care of logistics and preparing notebooks and... |
2009-12-28: A Place to Train.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to train workers for the harvest fields. Pray for those candidates who will be attending the next training beginning on January 4. Also lift up those who are preparing to teach them. Pray... |
2009-12-27: Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hills will serve as a perfect place to worship and glorify God.... |
2009-12-26: Good Steward.
Pray that Team Expansion will be a good steward of all that God has entrusted at Emerald Hills. ... |
2009-12-25: Good News.
Pray that Emerald Hills will serve as a catalyst for the Good News that Jesus was born and died for the sins of the whole world.... |
2009-12-24: Unreached Peoples.
As Christ gave Himself to us, ask God that we might give ourselves to the unreached peoples. Pray that Emerald Hills might be used to its fullest potential in this quest.... |
2009-12-23: Staging Base.
Ask God to establish Emerald Hills as a staging base, a nerve center, and an international launching pad for all the more ministry as we enter the second decade of the new millennium. ... |
2009-12-22: Fueling the Fire.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place that fuels the fire for the spread of the Gospel to the ends of the earth.... |
2009-12-21: Launching Pad.
Praise God that Emerald Hills serves for workers departing for fields of service all over the worldl. Pray that many more may be trained and "launched" so that the whole world will know that Jesus saves.... |
2009-12-20: Exalted.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills a place where Jesus Christ is exalted as the Name above all names.... |
2009-12-19: Weddings.
Praise God that Emerald Hills has served as the setting for three beautiful weddngs. Ask God to continue to bless and strenghten the marriages of those whose weddings were performed at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-12-17: A Place to Prepare Workers.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to prepare workers and speed them on the way to harvest fields that are ripe and ready for picking.... |
2009-12-16: Prayer Warriors.
Ask God to raise up an army of prayer warriors who will pray for the work of Emerald Hills, Team Expansion, and unreached peoples all over the world.... |
2009-12-15: Project 29.
Ask God to supply the financial means for those who have committed to the project to keep those commitments of $24,000 each.... |
2009-12-14: Kairos.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a place to train workers for the harvest fields. Thank God for the completion of another session of Kairos training today.... |
2009-12-13: Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills offers the perfect setting in which to worship God in the beauty of His Holiness.... |
2009-12-12: Celebrations.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place for celebrations.....like the celebration planned for the Fountain twins today. Happy Birthday, Chloe and Emma!... |
2009-12-11: Deer.
Thank You, God, for the deer at Emerald Hills. May our souls long after you, even as a deer pants for water.... |
2009-12-10: A Place to Retreat.
Ask God to provide the means and the way for Emerald Hills to become a true place of retreat for those who are in need of physical and spiritual renewal and rest.... |
2009-12-09: Looking Ahead.
Praise God for a time of looking ahead towards 2010 with the International Services team at Emerald Hills. Thank you, Father, that this place is serving as a place to gather to pray about, plan for, and execute goals which will result in 80 indigenous... |
2009-12-08: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that the Hopewell House will sell soon. ... |
2009-12-07: Gift.
Praise God for a $50,000 matching funds gift from an anonymous donor. Ask God to raise up the $50,000 needed for the match.... |
2009-12-06: Christmas Party.
Pray that the group from Souteast Christian Church will enjoy their time celebrating the birth of Christ in the Prayer Center tonight.... |
2009-12-05: Multiply the Momentum.
Ask God to raise up more partners for the Multiply the Momentum campaign to pay the mortgage on the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-12-04: Planning Meeting.
Pray for the elders of Spencer Christian Church as they meet tonight for a planning meetin and an Enlarge the Harvest presentation.... |
2009-12-03: More Enlarge the Harvest Partners.
Ask God to raise up 1955 more Enlarge the Harvest partners.... |
2009-12-02: More Funds.
Ask God to provide more funds to develop the rest of the campus.... |
2009-12-01: Three More Partners.
Ask God to raise up three more partners for the "29" Project at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-11-30: Hopewell House.
Continue to pray that the Hopewell House might sell soon.... |
2009-11-29: Multiply the Momentum.
Give thanks to God for enabling Team Expansion to develop a plan to eliminate a huge chunk of interest payments on the mortgage for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Recently, “Multiply the Momentum” has been introduced... |
2009-11-28: Work Group.
Pray for the group of volunteers who are giving up another Saturday to work on the grounds at Emerald Hills. Praise God for the soccer field on the front lawn that serves as a respite from the work at the end of the day.... |
2009-11-27: A Beautiful Place.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a beautiful, beautiful place to reflect on God's Holiness, Goodness, and Grace.... |
2009-11-26: Thanksgiving.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to raise our hearts and voices in thanksgiving to God for His unspeakable Gift.... |
2009-11-25: Give Thanks.
Give thanks to God for the 61 acres of land called Emerald Hills that is dedicated to the cause of reaching the unreached with the Gospel.... |
2009-11-24: Winter Is Coming.
Continue to pray that all of the tasks that need to be accomplished before winter will get done. Ask God that we will be good stewards of the property He has so lavishly bestowed on us.... |
2009-11-23: Volunteer Work Group.
Ask God to raise up a group of volunteers who could come to Emerald Hills on Saturday to finish up some tasks that need to be done before winter sets in.... |
2009-11-22: A Place to Learn.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place to learn about the unfinished task and be equipped to finish the task.... |
2009-11-21: A Place to Retreat.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills into a place where people can retreat so as to receive the inflow necessary for their lives to flow out into mighty swells.... |
2009-11-20: A Place of Prayer.
Ask God to allow Emerald Hills to be a place where the power of prayer resonates to all parts of the world --Changing lives, transforming cultures.... |
2009-11-19: Prayer Trails.
Praise God for the beauty of the prayer trails in the fall at Emerald Hills. Pray that many will use the trails to pray for unreached peoples.... |
2009-11-18: Protection.
Praise God for the protection You give to the property at Emerald Hills. May it always be used for Your glory.... |
3009-11-17: Freedom Barn.
Thank God for the Freedom Barn at Emerald Hills. It stores our equipment, houses work teams, and provides a place for projects like constructing the prayer shelter for the Team Expansion booth at the National Missionary Convention.... |
2009-11-16: CAL Boys Soccer Team.
Praise God for the CAL boys soccer team that is at Emerald Hills tonight for a meal and an Enlarge the Harvest presentation. May God be glorified in the evening's events.... |
2009-11-15: Team Leaders Summit
Praise God for a successful Team Leaders Summit. Thank You for the worship that glorified God this past week.... |
2009-11-14: Team Leaders.
Praise God for each team leader who has gathered at Emerald Hills this week. Pray that he/she has found a "home" here...a place to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2009-11-14: Team Leaders.
Praise God for each team leader who has gathered at Emerald Hills this week. Pray that he/she has found a "home" here...a place to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2009-11-13: Team Leaders Summit.
Praise God for another day of excellent presentations and discussions. Thank You, Father, for making Emerald Hills such a beautiful place to do this.... |
2009-11-12: Prayer Walk.
Around 50 people (mostly Team Expansion Team Leaders and Internationsl Services staff) will be walking the prayer trails at Emerald Hills this morning between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ask God that those who are praying might be blessed in order that... |
2009-11-11: The Nations.
Pray that the nations will come to know God through the prayers prayed at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-11-10: Team Leaders Summit.
Emerald Hills was bursting with energy today as team leaders from all over the world gathered to begin the Team Leaders Summit. Praise God that all arrived safely from the far corners of the earth.... |
2009-11-09: A Place for Team Leaders.
Emerald Hills was a buzz of activity today as final preparations were made to host the Team Leaders Summit beginning tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. Pray that the 50 team leaders and spouses who are attending will find Emerald Hills a place to refresh and... |
2009-11-08: Big Week Coming Up.
For the first time ever, Team Expansion's Team Leaders Summit will be held at Emerald Hills. Pray for the 50 leaders who are traveling in order to participate in the Summit from November 10-14.... |
2009-11-07: River Valley Gazebo Build.
Lift up the folks from River Valley Christian Church who are making good use of this beautiful day at Emerald Hills in order to construct their prayer gazebo along one of the prayer trails. Pray for safety and good camaraderie among the group. ... |
2009-11-06: Home of International Services and Brigada.org
Praise God that Emerald Hills houses the International Services staff of Team Expansion, serves as the home of Brigada, and is a "place to come home to" for missionaries all over the world. ... |
2009-11-05: Playground.
Praise God for the new playground at Emerald Hills. Our MKs are getting good use out of it this week while their parents meet with people at International Services.... |
2009-11-04: Preparations.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he prepares the site for the River Valley Christian Church prayer gazebo build this coming Saturday. Ask God for grace to get it all done.... |
2009-11-03: Country Lake Staff Volunteering.
Praise God for the Country Lake staff that is here today to build three low ropes course elements at Emerald Hills. Thank you, God, for volunteers such as these. May the ropes course be used to Your Glory for team building.... |
2009-11-02: Sale of Hopewell House and "29" Partners.
Continue to pray for the sale of the Hopewell House and three more "29" partners. Both would help with future mortgage payments and development of Emerald Hills. Continue to ask for wisdom in knowing how best to develop the property... |
2009-11-01: Picnic at Emerald Hills.
Praise God for the father/son picnic held at Emerald Hills tonight. Thank God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place for such gatherings.... |
2009-10-31: Breaking the Bonds.
Praise God that He is victorious over the evil powers of the prince of darkness. Pray for the breaking of bondage to the occult. Lift up workers serving among people who are under the power of Satan and his dark forces. Pray for their protection... |
2009-10-30: Continue to Pray.
Continue to pray for the sale of the Hopewell House (the proceeds from its sale would make a great contribution towards the mortgage on the Prayer Center) and three more "29" partners. Pray that God would provide the means for each of... |
2009-10-29: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Pray that God fwill be glorified during the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-10-28: Youth Conference.
Today there is alot of packing going on. Tara and CJ are packing up in preparation for the Youth Conference in Cincinnati beginning tomorrow. Pray that Tara and Crossroads Mission will be successful in promoting mission for youth. Tara... |
2009-10-27: Reaching the Unreached.
Praise God for the part that Emerald Hills plays in mobilizing harvest workers. to reach the unreached with the Gospel.... |
2009-10-26: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of International Services workers to participate in a day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills on Thursday of this week. ... |
2009-10-25: Fayetteville.
The Fayetteville work group finished both the playset and the prayer gazebo by 7:00 p. m. yesterday and had a great time doing both. Thank you, Lord, for such a willing group of hearts and hands. Please send more such groups to Emerald Hills... |
2009-10-24: Two Gazebos.
Praise God for the work groups from Crossroads Christian Church and Fayetteville Christian Church who came to Emerald Hills today to construct prayer gazebos. ... |
2009-10-23: Tower Hill Christian Church.
Tower Hill CC will be attending the Southeast CC Leader's Retreat Oct. 23-24. They will be touring the campus of Emerald Hills with Wayne Meece at 4pm Friday, Oct. 23rd, then staying overnight in the Freedom Barn. Pray for a good stay at the Barn... |
2009-10-22: Rain.
Pray that the rain will not stop the work groups scheduled for Saturday at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-10-21: Enlarge the Harvest.
Continue to pray for more Enlarge the Harvest partners, people who would commit to giving $100 not more than twice a year, for the development of Emerald Hills. Praise God for at least one more person who has committed to being a partner this week... |
2009-10-20: Work Going Forward.
Two more work teams are scheduled to visit Emerald Hills this coming weekend. Praise God for them! In the meantime, Joe and Doug are busy this week prepping sites for prayer gazebos and working on the playground so that everything will... |
2009-10-19: A Reminder.
Most every day at Emerald Hills is a reminder of how much the next phase of the project is needed; but the next phase can't be started until the first phase is paid for. Ask God to raise up more Enlarge the Harvest partners and people who would... |
2009-10-18: Picnic.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place for church picnics. Pray for Briar Ridge Christian Church as they gather at the Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion for fellowship and worship this afternoon.... |
2009-10-17: Setting Up the Playground.
Pray for the group from First Church, Burlington, KY, as the set up the playground for MKs at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-10-16: Prepping for the Playground.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he preps the site for the playground for MKs outside the Prayer Center at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-10-15: A Place to Come Home.
Thank You, Father, for preparing Emerald Hills to be a peaceful, quiet, relaxing, refreshing place to which our workers may come "home".... |
2009-10-15: A Place to Come Home.
Thank You, Father, for preparing Emerald Hills to be a peaceful, quiet, relaxing, refreshing place to which our workers may come "home".... |
2009-10-14: Rain.
We continue to praise You, O God, for sending rain to water the trees and the grass to make Emerald Hills green.... |
2009-10-13: Playground.
Praise God for those who donated funds to make it possible to construct a playground for missionary kids at the Emerald Hills campus. Pray that the ground might be ready to install the playground when a work group comes to help with the task of... |
2009-10-12: A Great Place to Work.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides a great place for International Services workers to office as well as serving as the home of Brigada.... |
2009-10-11: A Place to Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to worship God in the beauty of His Holiness, especially as the Creator God of the universe. Thank You, God, for lovely, peaceful, quiet Emerald Hills...a place to hear Your voice.... |
2009-10-10: Peaceful Place to Work.
The Prayer Center at Emerald Hills is serving double duty right now. Not only is it a place dedicated to prayer for the unreached, but it is also serving temporarily as a place to house the offices of the International Services staff. ... |
2009-10-09: More Rain.
Thank You again, Father, for watering the trees at Emerald Hills. What would we do without You?... |
2009-10-08: Rain.
Thank You, Father, for the rain that waters the trees at Emerald Hills. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.... |
2009-10-07: A Place to Meet.
Paise God for the facdilities at Emerald Hills that makes it a perfect place for meetings, gatherings, and retereats.... |
2009-10-06: "29" Partners.
Please ask God to enable all 26 of our "29" partners to be able to complete the commitments they have made.... |
2009-10-05: Fireplace.
Pray that Joe Wilson will be able to complete work on the fireplace at the Fern Creek Prayer Pavillion at Emerald Hills this week.... |
2009-10-04: Wrapping Up.
Pray for a good time of worship and fellowship for college-age MKs as they wrap up their retreat this morning at Emerald Hills and return to their homes and colleges. Ask God to give each one safe travel back.... |
2009-10-03: MK Retreat.
Praise God for the MKs who made it safely to the college-age retreat and are enjoying getting to know one another and share experiences from their growing-up years. Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to host such a retreat.... |
2009-10-02: MK Retreat Starts Today.
Ask God for traveling mercies for those college-age missionary kids who are traveling to Emerald Hills for the MK Retreat today. Pray for a refreshing, renewing, and relaxing time for those who attend, coordinate, and participate in the event. ... |
2009-10-01: MK Retreat.
Pray for the Missionar Kid college-age retreat which is scheduled to take place at Emerald Hills beginning tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.... |
2009-09-30: MK Retreat.
Praise God that Emerald Hills can once again be used as the site of the annual Missionary Kid Retreat. Pray for those who are working to get ready for the retreat which will take place this weekend.... |
2009-09-28: Picnics and Other Local Church Events.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides the perfect setting for church picnics and other church events. This past weekend one Louisville church staged a Sunday afternoon picnic at the Fern Creek Prayer Pavilion and another hosted a women's retreat... |
2009-09-27: Praise God.
Praise God that the Burlington, KY, work team were able to complete several tasks that have been waiting for just such a group to complete them. Pray for more groups like this one who can pitch in to get the jobs done.... |
2009-09-26: Two Events.
Praise God for the work team from First Church in Burlington, KY, who are mulching flower beds, taking care of trees, and other projects on the grounds at Emerald Hills today. Praise God for the Prayer Center and Atrium that is being used by a... |
2009-09-25: Thank You.
Praise God for a wonderful concert of prayer at Emerald Hills yesterday. He hears and answers prayer. Glorify His Name!... |
2009-09-24: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask that God might be glorified during the Day of Prayer and Fasting and concert of prayer at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-09-23: Prepared Hearts.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of International Services workers for tomorrow's Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-09-22: A Place to Stop By.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place to stop by for missionaries who are just passing through. Thank God for the "coming home" feeling Emerald Hills provides. Thank God for missionaries, like the family of five who stopped by... |
2009-09-21: A New Week.
Praise God that His mercies are new every morning and every week. His love is unfailing. Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, God's unfailing love will not be shaken nor His covenant of peace removed. ... |
2009-09-20: Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a beautiful place conducive to worshipping God.... |
2009-09-19: Work Crew.
Ask God for a good day for the work crew from North Madison Christian Church as they build their prayer gazebo as part of their partnership in Project 29.... |
2009-09-18: North Madison.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he preps the site for North Madison Christian Church to construct their prayer shelter tomorrow.... |
2009-09-17: Planning.
Lots of planning is going on right now for the Team Leaders' Summit to be held at Emerald Hills in November. Ask for wisdom for those making the plans and for an attention to details so that all will go smoothly.... |
2009-09-16: A Place to Pray.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place to pray. This afternoon, as on every Wednesday afternoon, we pray for every Team Expansion worker around the globe. Please join us today at 1:00 p.m. EDT by praying for your favorite Team Expansion missionary... |
2009-09-15: Local Churches.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place where local churches can pray, retreat, and learn. Pray for the staff of Shively Christian Church as they retreat at Emerald Hills today. ... |
2009-09-14: Webinar.
Praise God for the technological capabilities that allow the home office to connect with workers all over the world. Pray that the technology will cooperate for the webinars this afternoon and evening.... |
2009-09-13: Neighbors.
Praise God for terrific neighbors at Emerald Hills. Pray that they will feel honored at the neighborhood picnic today at Emerald Hills and will feel more connected than ever before to the purpose for which Emrald Hills is being developed.... |
2009-09-12: Beatiful Day.
Thank You, God, for a beautiful day and a beautiful wedding reception at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-09-11: Hustle and Bustle.
There is a hustle and bustle about Emerald Hills today as Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager, prepares the grounds for the wedding reception of his daughter, Andrea. May God bless the marriage of Joshua and Andrea.... |
2009-09-10: A Place to Come Home.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place to which overseas workers can come "home" to share their joys and cares from the field.... |
2009-09-09: His Love Is Unfailing.
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, God's love is unfailing and His covenant of peace remains. Praise the Lord for His unfailing love.... |
2009-09-08: He Is Good.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.... |
2009-09-07: Workers for the Harvest.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a place where people are drawn to ask God to raise up workers for the fields that are ready for harvest. ... |
2009-09-06: A Place to Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to worship God. Pray that it may ever be.... |
2009-09-05: Prayer Trails.
Praise God for the prayer trails, which allow people to commune with God in nature, at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-09-04: Nerve Center of Activity.
Emerald Hills just buzzes with activity. Energy runs high! Thank God for a place where missionaries are recruited, developed, trained and sent out. Praise the Father for a place where harvest workers and unreached... |
2009-09-03: Showing at Hopewell House.
The sale of the Hopewell House, the property which served as office space for International Services before the move to our present location, will help significantly with finances in the development of Emerald Hills. Thank God for the interest... |
2009-09-02: Grass.
Praise God for the men who cut grass, weed-whacked, and mulched trails today.... |
2009-09-01: Trained Facilitators.
Praise God that, by the end of today, several Team Expansion workers will have completed their training for Kairos facilitation. Thank God for Kairos trainers from Canada, Australia, and England who have spent the past ten days in Louisville facilitating... |
2009-08-31: Kairos Facilitator Training.
Thank God that Emerald Hills could be used to train facilitators for the Kairos program.... |
2009-08-30: A Place to Worship.
Praise God for making Emerald Hills a perfect place to worship Him. ... |
2009-08-29: Sale of Hopewell House.
Continue to pray that the Hopewell House, Team Expansion's office space before Emerald Hills, will sell soon.... |
2009-08-28: Kairos Wrap-Up.
Praise God for the good wrap-up to this week's Kairos training at Emerald Hills. Pray for safe travel for Kairos facilitator, Linda Harding, as she flies to Colorado for a wedding and a vacation.... |
2009-08-27: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Praise God for a beautiful day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-08-26: Prepare Hearts.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of International Services workers for participation in a day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2009-08-25: Grant.
Praise God for a $3500 grant awarded by Kentucky Christian College! Ask God to bless Chris Lucas as he writes more such proposals for funds for projects at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-08-24: Kairos.
Pray for the Kairos training that will begins today and continues throughout the week at Emerald Hills. Ask God to bless the facilitators and open the hearts and minds of the students.... |
2009-08-23: Half-timers.
Thank God for the Half-timers ABF from Souteast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, who are planning to finish their gazebo build tomorrow. Pray for good weather and safety as the group works. Ask God to raise up four more such classes to... |
2009-08-22: Cry Out for Muslims.
Ask that Emerald Hills will always be a place where hearts will cry out in prayer for Muslims and all unreached peoples.... |
 2009-08-21: Safety. (Members Only) |
2009-08-20: Launch.
Praise God that Launch, Team Expansion's two-week training session, is going well. Pray for the participants as they prepare presentations for tomorrow's closing session. ... |
2009-08-19: Thousands of Prayer Warriors.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills a place where thousands of prayer warriors will gather to pray for the unreached peoples of the world.... |
2009-08-18: Peace.
Pray for direction for the couple who looked at the Hopewell House yesterday. Ask that God would give them peace in choosing this location for their parish church if this is what He would have them do. The sale of the Hopewell House would... |
2009-08-17: Launch Participants.
Give praise to the Lord of the Harvest for raising up the seven men and women who are in training at Launch at Emerald for the second week of their two-week course. Pray that they will practice the spiritual disciplines they learn about and... |
2009-08-15: Sale of Hopewell House.
The sale of the Hopewell House, the property which housed Team Expansion's previous office space, would be a huge benefit in off-setting the mortgage payments currently being made on the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray that the... |
2009-08-14: Ropes Course.
Pray for safety on the ropes course today as Tara Woolard leads the Launch participants through this team-building exercise.... |
2009-08-13: Training.
Praise God that training for Launch participants is continuing to go well at Emerald Hills. Four days down -- several to go! Keep praying.... |
2009-08-12: Launching Pad.
Pray that Emerald Hills might always serve as a launching pad for new workers and new fields.... |
2009-08-11: Ropes Course.
Praise God for the ropes course at Emerald Hills that allows groups to experience team building. Pray for safety and camaraderie as people use this tool to knit teams together.... |
2009-08-09: Spiritual Formation.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be the perfect place to pursue spiritual formation. Ask God to bless the 7 Launchers who are doing just that at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-08-09: Tasks Completed!
Praise God for the tasks that the St. Luke's work group were able to complete! By Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. they had put two coats of paint on the posts, mulched trails, cleaned the tile in the kitchen. Give thanks for such willing,... |
2009-08-08: Investment.
Father, thank yhou so much for this work team from St. Luke's -- giving us painted posts on the deck, answering our prayers for taking care of our investment! Bless them, Father! ... |
| 2009-08-07: Work Group from St. Luke's Church. (Members Only) |
2009-08-06: Pathways Presentation and Worship.
Ask God to bless the Pathways summer interns as they share their experiences in Spain and worship with the Internationals Services staff at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-08-05: A Buzz of Activity.
The interns are here! Praise God that the interns arrived safely at Emerald Hills last night after spending 10 weeks in Spain. They are an amazing group! The campus is buzzing with activity as they go through debriefing today and tomorrow... |
2009-08-04: Pathways Interns.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides the perfect place to debrief summer interns. Pray for safety as the interns fly into Louisville and begin debriefing tonight.... |
2009-08-03: Low Ropes Course.
Please pray for safety on the low ropes course at Emerald Hills today as the girls' lacrosse team from Christian Academy of Louisville participates in a simulation retreat.... |
2009-08-02: Church Picnic.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place for a church picnic. Pray that the local congregation that is picnicing at Emerald Hills today will be blessed with a lovely place to eat, retreat, and pray.... |
2009-08-01: Praise God.
Praise God for a good week at Emerald Hills. MUCH was accomplished. The grounds are looking trimmed and mowed. The kitchen floor is nearly finished. Missionaries were sent and sustained. ... |
2009-07-31: Tim and Bob.
Praise God for people like Tim and Bob who spend part of their work and after hours helping with jobs at Emerald Hills that require manpower to get them donel. In the past week Tim has spent hours on his knees helping Joe tile the kitchen, and Bob... |
2009-07-30: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Pray that God will be glorified on this Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-07-29: Focused on God and His Purposes.
Ask God that Emerald Hills might be a place where the hearts and minds of people are focused are thoughts that are acceptable to God and His purposes. ... |
2009-07-28: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to begin preparaing hearts and minds for the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills on Thursday.... |
2009-07-27: Optimal Use.
Ask God to give us insight and wisdom as to how to make optimal use of the facilities and grounds at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-07-26: Worship.
Praise God that Emerald Hills provides the perfect environment in which to worship God.... |
2009-07-25: Joe and Greg.
Emerald Hills is always in a state of change! Presently, new workers are beginning in the office. Carla Cassel started as a writer in Creative Arts this week, and Eric Barry is beginning as Vice President of Outreach. This means the... |
2009-07-24: Volunteers.
Ask God to raise up volunteers to help with the many tasks related to the facilities that need to be done around Emerald Hills.... |
2009-07-22: Rain.
Praise God for the gentile rain that is falling on Emerald Hills today -- watering the trees and the green, green grass of home.... |
2009-07-21: Coming Home.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is a place to which missionaries can come home. Thank God for Craig and Karen Thompson and their children who are visiting at Emerald Hills today. Pray for their ministry in Taiwan and for the believers who are... |
2009-07-20: Joe Wilson.
Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills. Ask God to raise up volunteers to help him with the many tasks that need to be completed around the property.... |
2009-07-19: Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hlls will be a place where God is worshipped and glorified.... |
2009-07-18: Tara Woolard and the Low Ropes Course.
Pray for Tara Woolard as she leads the Highland Park Christian Church youth through the low ropes challenge course at Emerald Hills today. Ask God to provide safety and freedom from injury for each participant.... |
2009-07-17: Team Work.
Praise God for a great staff at International Services who all pitch in to keep the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills cleaned while still keeping up with the daily work that comes with their job descriptions.... |
2009-07-16: Wisdom.
Ask God for wisdom as to how to best use the Emerald Hills campus for His glory.... |
2009-07-15: Praise God.
Praise God for the young people from Highland Park Christian Church who have made decisions for Christ during their work week at Emerald Hills. ... |
2009-07-14: Focus on Jesus.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be an environment in which Jesus is the focus and people can focus on Him.... |
2009-07-13: Safety for Workers.
Pray for safety for the youth from Highland Park Christian Church as they work at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-07-12: Highland Park Youth.
Pray today for the Highland Park Christian Church (Louisville, KY) youth group who begin a week of work at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-07-11: Rest.
Praise God for the peaceful setting of Emerald Hills that immediately brings a feeling of rest to those who visit the campus.... |
2009-07-10: Jonathan Project.
Praise God for other groups, like Jonathan Project, who have goals of reaching the unreached with the Gospel and establishing indigenous church-planting movements.... |
2009-07-09: More Funds.
Ask God to supply more funds to develop the rest of the campus at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-07-09: More Funds.
Ask God to supply more funds to develop the rest of the campus at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-07-08: More "29" Partners.
Ask God for four more "29" partners for Emerald Hills.... |
2009-07-07: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that Team Expansion's former office space, the Hopewell House, will sell soon. The revenue from the sale of that building will be very helpful in reducing mortgage payments on the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-07-06: Demolishing of Strongholds.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place where many prayer warriors will gather to pray for the demolishing of strongholds and a breakthrough for Jesus in places where the Gospel has not been preached.... |
2009-07-05: Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be alive with the sound of worship.... |
2009-07-04: Let Freedom Ring!
Jesus came to proclaim freedom for the captives. Approximately 6,700 unreached people groups are still held captive because they do not have the knowledge that Jesus is the Son of God and is able to set them free from the bondage under which they are living... |
2009-07-03: PACE Partners.
Join us in asking God to raise up new partners as a result of PACE Luncheons held at Emerald Hills the past two days. Pray that these churches will commit to adopting a people group in order to establish an indigenous church planting... |
2009-07-02: PACE Luncheon.
Praise God that representatives from 14 churches are attending a PACE (Team Expansion's strategy for reaching unreached people) luncheon today at Emerald Hills. Pray that those representing each church will go back to serve as catalysts for... |
2009-07-01: Fresh Encounter.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a place where fresh encounters with God happen each day.... |
2009-06-30: PACE Luncheons.
Pray that the PACE (an acronym for Pray, Activate, Commit, and Enlist) luncheons (on July 2 and 3 at Emerald Hills) are fruitful in gleaning 25 churches to step up as partners to begin a church planting movement among the people groups His Spirit identifies... |
2009-06-29: Busy Day.
It's another busy day at Emerald Hills today! Pray for strong backs for the crew who is uncovering carpet, padding, and display items in the Freedom Barn this morning and loading it all into a rental truck to deliver to the Kentucky... |
2009-06-28: Resounding Praises.
Praise God for the WONDERFUL banquet and ooncert at Emerald Hills last night. Thank Him for the approximately 100 people who attended, including 30 adult missionaries and30 MKs who are attending Homecoming, a four-day event for furloughing Team... |
2009-06-27: Homecoming Banquet and Concert.
Team Expansion workers who are attending Homecoming (a four-day event for missonaries on home service) will be gathering, Lord willing, at Emerald Hills tonight for a banquet and a concert. Pray that the missionaries who attend will feel like they... |
2009-06-26: Freedom Barn.
Praise God for the Freedom Barn which serves as housing for short-term work groups and for storage for equipment and materials for Team Expanson. The Flip-Flop girls from Missouri used the barn to sleep last night when they arrived to help... |
2009-06-25: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Pray for the staff at International Services to be diligent in prayer and intercession for the nations, for harvest workers, for new projects and partnerships, and for the organization to be used for God's glory. Ask God to protect the hours between 9 a... |
2009-06-24: Protection.
Pray that the staff at International Services will be protected from fatigue, pressing deadlines, distractions, or anything else that might deter them from keeping their date with God on the designated day (June 25) for prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills... |
2009-06-23: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of Internaqtional Services staff so that we might be ready to participate fully in the concert of prayer and Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills on Thursday.... |
2009-06-22: Good Weekend.
Thanks for praying for a good weekend at Emerald Hills, for good weather, and for Tara as she lead the group that was retreating. Praise God as you read the message she got this morning: Hey Team, Just wanted to pass on this short segment from... |
2009-06-21: Adore the Father.
Ask God that Emerald Hills might be the perfect place to adore our God, the Father of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.... |
2009-06-20: Retreat.
Praise God for making Emerald Hills such a wonderful place to pray, retreat, and learn. Thank Him for the short-term missions group who is making use of the facilities today to retreat before their trip to Poland. Pray for good weather so... |
2009-06-19: Leadership Team Daily Check-in.
Pray for some sunshine to dry up the trails so that the outdoors training/team-building efforts will not be bogged down in mud for the mission trip retreat group coming from Indianapolis to Emerald Hills this weekend.... |
2009-06-18: Impact.
Pray that the missioms retreat at Emerald Hills this weekend will have a huge impact for futures in missions on those attending. ... |
2009-06-17: Missions Retreat.
Pray for a church in Indianapolis that is planning a missions retreat at Emerald Hills this weekend before leaving for a short-term trip to Poland. Pray for Tara Woolard as she helps to plan and organze the weekend retreat.... |
2009-06-16: Kitchen.
Praise God for the progress that has been made on the kitchen at Emerald Hills. Part of the floor is tiled, and the sink has been installed. Ask God to provide help for Joe Wilson in finishing up the tiling and installing the stove and the... |
2009-06-15: Praise God.
Praise God for a wonderful weekend! The wedding went beautifully well, despite the change of venue due to rain and muddy trails. The Prayer Center proved to be a "perfect" place for a wedding. Thank God for the work team from... |
2009-06-14: A Place to Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be an optimal place to worship God.... |
2009-06-13: Wedding.
Pray for Emily Ulrey and Steve March who were married at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-06-12: Preparations.
Pray for those who are making final preparations for the wedding of Emily Ulrey and Steve March on the grounds of Emerald Hills. The wedding will take place tomorrow, Lord willing.... |
2009-06-11; Ample Funds.
Ask God to supply the funds to pay the mortgage on the prayer center and atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-06-09: Work at Emerald Hills.
Lots needs to be accomplished at Emerald Hills this week in preparation for a wedding this weekend, Homecoming next week, and PACE luncheons on July 2 and 3. Pray for people who will be available to mow grass, clear trails, tile the kitchen, and... |
2009-06-08: A Place to Come Home.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a special place for missionaries to come home to.... |
2009-06-07: A Place to Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be an optimal place to worship God.... |
2009-06-06: Wisdom.
Ask God for wisdom as to how to use the campus to the best of its possibilities. ... |
2009-06-05: Work Teams.
Ask God to raise up more work teams to come this summer to help with the work at Emerald Hills. ... |
2009-06-04: More Funds.
Ask God for more funds to develop the campus at Emerald Hills. ... |
2009-06-03: Four More 29 Parters.
Ask God to raise up four more 29 partners to help with the payment on the loan for the construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium. ... |
2009-06-02: Sale of the Hopewell House.
Pray for the sale of the Hopewell House in order to help with mortgage payments on the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills ... |
2009-06-01: Prayer Trails.
Praise God that Team Expansion teams, like the Verona Team -- part of whom are SOON leaving for Italy -- and the Pathways Team Spain who just left, can spend time walking and praying on the prayer trails at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-05-31: A Place to Pray for the Nations.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be used today on this Global Day of Prayer as a place to pray for the nations.... |
2009-05-30: Prayer for the Nations.
Emerald Hills is dedicated to prayer for the nations. We invite you to join in prayer together with believers around the world in literally every one of the 220 nations on the Global Day of Prayer on Sunday, May 31, 2009. The Global Day of Prayer is a... |
2009-05-29: Retreats.
Ask God to provide the funds which would make it possible to build housing so that Emerald Hills can be used for retreats by missionaries and those intrested and concerned with missions.... |
2009-05-28: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God for a beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting and Concert of Prayer at Emerald Hills today. May God be praised and glorified as the International Servics staff seeks His face and joins with Him in pleading for the salvation of the nations.... |
2009-05-27: Exploring the Land Seminar.
Praise God for Shane Bennett's "Exploring the Land" seminar that is taking place at Emerald Hills as part of pre-field orientation for Pathways summer interns. Thank God for using Emerald Hills as a place for such trainings to take place... |
2009-05-26: Training of Interns.
Pray for effective training of Pathways summer interns as they continue learning at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-05-25: Orienteering and Team Building.
Pray for Pathways summer interns as their orienteer and build team relationships in the woods at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-05-24: Pathwys Banquet.
Pray for the Pathways summer intern program banquet tonight at Emerald Hills to go well. Pray for parents and interns as they say their summer good-byes at the end of the program. Ask God to give safety to families who return home this evening... |
2009-05-23: Pathways Interns.
Pray for Pathways summer interns and their families as they travel to Louisville today and tomorrow in order to begin Pre-Field Orientation for their summer in Spain. Praise God that Emerald Hills can be used to train these interns.... |
2009-05-22: Joe Wilson.
Please pray for peace for Joe Wilson as he juggles many tasks as Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills. Today he is prepping the site for the next prayer shelter to be constructed along the prayer trails. ... |
2009-05-21: Friends of Enlarge the Harvest.
Pray for lots of friends for "Enlarge the Harvest" who are, in turn, friends of Emerald Hills.... |
2009-05-20: Chris Lucas.
Praise God that Chris Lucas is working at International Services in development and fundraising. Pray that Chris will quickly learn the tools that he needs to help with the Enlarge the Harvest Campaign and write grant proposals. ... |
2009-05-19: Volunteers.
Praise God for volunteers who help out with projects at Emerald Hills. Grass-cutting is a big one during this time of the year.... |
2009-05-18: Equipping Missionaries.
Ask God to use Emerald Hills to equip missionaries with heart knowledge as well as head knowledge in preparation for their respective fields.... |
2009-05-17: Okolona Work Day.
Praise God that, despite the rain and muddy conditions, twelve people came out and completed numerous tasks in the Prayer Center and in the Freedom Barn. All the blinds are now up in the Prayer Center!... |
2009-05-16: Work Day.
Please pray that the rain will not stop the work day at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-05-15: Focus on Prayer.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be the perfect place for Team Expansion to continue to focus on its foundation of prayer. Ask God to lead Team Expansion workers to increase that focus on prayer.... |
2009-05-14: Crucial Strategy.
Pray that Team Expansion's crucial strategy in reaching the unreached will always be missions and that Emerald Hills will be used as a place to teach that strategy.... |
2009-05-13: Sale of Hopewell House.
There is a showing of the Hopewell House today. Pray that the Hopewell House will be the place these buyers would choose as their next church building.... |
2009-05-12: Volunteers.
Ask God to raise up volunteers to help with mowing grass and tiling the kitchen floor.... |
2009-05-11: Work Crew.
Pray for the work crew from Okolona Christian Church to have a productive day on Saturday, May 16, as they landscape, mulch, and paint. ... |
2009-05-10: Missionary Wives and Mothers.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place for missionary wives and mothers to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2009-05-09: Tiling the Kitchen.
Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager, as he attempts to tile the kitchen in the Prayer Center at Emerald Hills next week.... |
2009-05-08: Shively Work Team.
Pray for the crew from Shively Christian Church in Louisville, KY, who are planning to construct their prayer shelter tomorrow. Ask God to make it possible for them to carry through with their plans.... |
2009-05-07: National Day of Prayer.
Pray for the United States and her leadrs on this National Day of Prayer.... |
2009-05-06: Wisdom.
Ask God for wisdom as to how to use the Emerald Hills campus to the best of its possibilities.... |
2009-05-05: Work Teams.
Praise God for the work accomplished by College Heights Christian Church from Joplin, MO, last weekend. They finished constructing their prayer shelter by noon and spent the afternoon putting up blinds in the Prayer Center and Atrium. Pray... |
2009-05-03: More Funds.
Ask God to provide more funds to pay for the construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium, to continue development at Emerald Hills, and to fund field projects and member care efforts.... |
2009-05-03: "29" Partners.
Ask God to raise up four more "29" partners who will aid in the development of Emerald Hills by committing to giving $24,000. Pray that those who are already committed will remain faithful to their commitments. Pray for Eric Derry... |
2009-05-02: Sale of the Hopewell House.
The sale of Team Expansion's previous office facilities, the Hopewell House, is extremely important to the development of Emerald Hills By selling the Hopewell House by June 1, we will be able to save over $2,000 on the monthly mortgage... |
2009-05-01: Work Crew.
Praise God for the work group from College Heights Christian Church who will be erecting their prayer shelter this weekend at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-04-30: Visitors.
Praise God for the visitors who stop by Emerald Hills. Ask God to raise up from among those visitors men and women who will catch a vision of the their own potential for aiding the cause of reaching the unreached with the Gospel.... |
2009-04-29: More Training.
Praise God that Emerald Hills is such a perfect place for training! Shane Bennett will present his "Exploring the Land" training from May 27 through May 31 during pre-field orientation week for Team Expansion's Pathways summer interns... |
2009-04-28: Training Center.
Praise God for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills -- a place large enough to train 10 people and 9 kids. Ask God to raise up funds to build the actual training center.... |
2009-04-27: A Place to Train.
Praise God for Emerald Hills -- the perfect place to train 10 candidates and their children for service overseas. Pray for a good two weeks of training.... |
2009-04-26: Joe Wilson.
Praise God for Joe Wilson, the Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills. Ask God to give Joe good health and a long life to serve Him. Happy Birthday, Joe! ... |
2009-04-25: Events.
Ask God to prepare Emerald Hills for all the events coming up at Emerald Hills in the next two months. ... |
2009-04-24: Praise God!
Praise God for yesterday's beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting. Thank Him for lovely weather and green grass, budding trees, and blooming flowers that made walking the prayer trails and praying such a joy.... |
2009-04-23: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to grant an amazing Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-04-22: Prepare Hearts.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of International Services workers for the concert of prayer and Day of Prayer and Fasting tomorrow at Emerald Hills. ... |
2009-04-21: A Place to Learn.
Pray for PACE lunceons scheduled at Emerald Hills in July. ... |
2009-04-20: A Place to Celebrate.
Thank You, Father, for beautiful facilities at Emerald Hills in which to celebrate and honor such people as Team Expansion's volunteer home-stay hosts who unselfishly open their homes to candidates in training and visiting missionaries. Thank... |
2009-04-19: Worship.
Ask God that the 61-acre campus of Emerald Hills will emanate with worship of Him.... |
2009-04-18: Advance the Kingdom of God.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be used to its fullest potential in preparing workers to advance the Kingdom of God here on earth.... |
2009-04-17: Training Facilities and Opportunities.
Praise God for providing good training facilities at Emerald Hills. Thank God for today's opportunity for International Services staff to understand more about psychological testing and psychological issues for missionaries. ... |
2009-04-16: Work Teams.
Praise God for work teams who give selflessly of their time and energy to help with the upkeep and development of the property at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-04-15: New Fields.
Ask God to help us make Emerald Hills a place of prayer for new fields in which to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard the Good News.... |
2009-04-14: For the Glory of God.
Continue to pray that Emerald Hills will always be used for exactly the reason it is being developed and dedicated -- for the glory of God and the salvation of the nations.... |
2009-04-13: Training and Preparing Teams.
Thank You, Father, for the Bteam that is flying out from Dallas tomorrow to the land in which they have been preparing to serve. Thank You that Emerald Hills will play a crucial paqrt in training and preparing teams like this one to reach the unreached... |
2009-04-12: Resurrection Power.
Celebrate our Lord's Resurrection by giving God glory for His victorious power over the enemy. Pray that all peoples of the earth will have opportunity to receive this miraculous power in their lives and have relationships with the Risen Lord. ... |
2009-04-11: Sarasota Team.
Give thanks to God for the team from Sarasota, Florida, who cleaned the Prayer Center and Atrium on Good Friday while the International Services staff enjoyed a day off work.... |
2009-04-10: Wisdom.
Ask God for wisdom as to how to best use the campus at Emerald Hilss to reach the utmost of its possibilities.... |
2009-04-09: Work Teams.
Ask God to raise up more work teams to come this summer to help out at Emerald Hills. Praise God for the group from Sarasota, Florica, who is helping out this week.... |
| 2009-04-08: More Funds. (Members Only) |
2009-04-07: Four More "29" Partners.
Continue to ask God to raise up 4 more partners in the "29" Project to help fund the development of Emerald Hills.... |
2009-04-06: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that the Hopewell House, Team Expansion's "home" for International Services before the Prayer Center and Atrium was completed, will sell by June 1.... |
2009-04-05: Worship the King.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a wonderful place to worship King Jesus.... |
2009-04-04: God Is Answering.
God is answering our prayers concerning the technology issues at Emerald Hills. Continue to pray that the door control panel can be repaired so that we do not have to purchase a new one. The phone people were able to come out yesterday and... |
2009-04-03: Caring for the Prayer Center.
"Thank You, God, for giving us such a lovely building on the campus of Emerald Hills. Help us to take care of it, for your glory. In the Name of Jesus, Amen."... |
2009-04-02: Technical Difficulties.
This week has been filled with technical difficulties following what appears to have been a power surge, possibly caused by a lightning strike, some time after the dedication of the Prayer Center and Atrium on Saturday afternoon. Damage to property... |
2009-04-01: Buyer for the Hopewell House.
Join Team Expansion in asking God, in His perfect timing, to send a buyer for Hopewell House, the former office space of Team Expansion's International Services staff. The property is listed, and inquiries have been made. ... |
2009-03-31: Hopewell House.
Please pray for the sale of the Hopewell House, the building which housed International Services before the move to Emerald Hills. That sale will go a long way to help with the financing of the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. The... |
2009-03-30: Problems.
Pray that technological problems possibly resulting from a ightning strike or power surge can be corrected. As of last night, the fire alarm system and four phones had been restored. Pray that Emerald Hills can be back up and running 100% today... |
2009-03-29: Joe Wilson.
Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills, and his family are leaving for a well-deserved vacation today. Pray for their safety and for a fun and relaxing time as a family. ... |
2009-03-28: Dedication of Prayer Center and Atrium.
Give God the glory for providing means & resources to dedicate the Prayer Center and Atrium today. Pray that this building will always be used to pray for the nations and the millions of un-reached people around the world. ... |
2009-03-27: Leadership Task Force.
Please pray for Team Expansion's Leadership Task Force (board of directors) as they travel to Emerald Hills today. Several are volunteering for a work day beginning this morning. The meeting will begin with the evening meal tonight. ... |
2009-03-26: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Praise God for this monthly day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills when International Services workers can set aside a day to join together in a concert of prayer on behalf of the nations and unreached peoples of the world.... |
2009-03-25: Glorify God.
Pray that the dedication service for the Prayer Center and Atrium will bring glory to God.... |
2009-03-24: Dedication Program.
Pray for wisdom as we finalize details for the program for the dedication of the Prayer Center and Atrium on Saturday.... |
2009-03-23: First Full Week.
Pray for Team Expansion's International Services staff as they begin their first full week of occupancy in the Prayer Center at Emerald Hills. And what a full week it is! Pray for patience and perseverence for each person involved in three... |
2009-03-22: Doug Lucas.
Pray for Doug Lucas as he tries to comprehend more fully his role in raising support more intentionally for Emerald Hills and at the same time keep up with his other responsibilities as presdient of Team Expansion.... |
2009-03-20: Leadership Task Force Meeting.
Continue to pray that International Services can settle into the Prayer Center and Atrium and be ready for the Leadership Task Force retreat next Friday.... |
2009-02-19: Getting Back to Normal.
By the end of yesterday, most everything that needed to be moved from the Hopewell House to the Prayer Center and Atrium had been moved. Praise God for that! Pray that Emerald Hills will truly become "home" as life gets back... |
2009-03-18: Praise God!
Praise God that the move from the Hopewell House to the Prayer Center and Atrium went well. Pray that the transition will continue to be smooth while adapting to the new phone system and sorting out technology hurdles.... |
2009-03-17: Move to Prayer Center.
Pray for a smooth transition for International Services staff as the leave the Hopewell House and move into the Prayer Center at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-03-16: Final Details.
Pray for the International Services staff today as they work to complete the final cleaning details and preparations for the move to the Prayer Center and Atrium tomorrow.... |
2009-03-15: Worship.
Ask God that every person who sets foot on Emerald Hills today might worship Him in the beauty of His Holiness. May even the trees clap their hands in praise to God.... |
2009-03-14: Work Crews.
Praise God for the many International Services staff who have worked at Emerald Hills this week to finish the painting, staining of baseboards, and cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. Pray for a good work day for the crew that is coming in to town... |
2009-03-13: Certificate of Occupancy.
Praise God! The Certificate of Occupancy for the Prayer Center and Atrium was issued yesterday!... |
2009-03-12: Inspection.
Pray that the inspection of the Prayer Center and Atrium will go well today and that the Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.... |
2009-03-11: Wisdom.
Ask God for wisdom as to how to use the campus at Emerald Hills ti tge best of the possibilities. Pray for wisdom for Doug Lucas, President of Team Expansion, as he dreams and envisions these possibilities. Ask God to give Doug many more... |
2009-03-10: Work Teams.
Ask God to send more work teams to help with projects at Emerald Hills during the spring and the summer.... |
2009-03-09: More Funds.
Ask God for more funds to begin work on the next phase of development at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-03-08: More "29" Partners.
Ask God to raise up four more "29" partners to help fund the construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-03-07: Occupancy Certificate.
Pray for the occupancy certificate to be granted so that the move to Emerald Hills can occur.... |
2009-03-06: Details.
Pray for details to be finished for the move to Emerald Hills this month.... |
2009-03-05: Cables, Phone Company, and Donors.
Thank God for the electrician and his men donating their time to pull 60 cables and for the 3 men from a church in Burlington, KY who volunteered on Saturday to help Greg Harris get another 48 of the 190 network cables to their correct locations... |
2009-03-04: Certificate of Occupancy and Donors.
Continue to pray that necessary tasks can be completed so that a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued for the Prayer Center and Atrium. Continue, as well, in asking God to raise up donors to pay off the construction loan before it becomes a mortgage... |
2009-03-03: Paying of Loan.
Join with us to pray for empowerment to pay off the loan on construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium. Ask God to give His wisdom on this critical piece pertaining to stewardship at Team Expansion. Ask God to raise up donors to help. ... |
2009-02-02: Donors.
Ask God to raise up donors who will give moe than we could ever ask or imagine in order to cover the $1.7 cost of the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-03-01: Worship and Thanksgiving.
Join Team Expansion in worship and thanksgiving to God for building the Prayer Center and Atrium. Pray for wisdom in figuring out all the final numbers as nobody has ever built this particular building exactly like this before. ... |
2009-02-28: Work Teams.
"Father, Please be with those who are pulling cable, painting, cleaning, and putting desks together in the Prayer Center and Atrium today. Give them safety in all they do and joy in their service to you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen."... |
2009-02-27: Praise God.
Praise God for such a great day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills yesterday. Thank God for being in control and leading the concert of prayer.... |
2009-02-26: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Pray that God will be glorified in the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills today.... |
2009-02-25: Electrical Inspection.
Ask God for a passing mark on the electrical inspection at Emerald Hills tody.... |
2009-02-23: Donors.
Ask God to raise up a donor or donors who will give an amount that will pay for the construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-02-22: Praise the Lord.
Alleluia. O praise God in his holiness; praise him in the firmament of his power. 2Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3Praise him with the blast of the trumpet; praise him upon the harp and lyre... |
2009-02-21: Work Crew.
Please pray for the work crew from Burlingtron First Church of Christ as they help out with numerous tasks at the Prayer Center and Atrium today. Pray for safety for a productive day and safety for all workers.... |
2009-02-20: Security System.
Pray that final details concerning the security system can be worked out so that it will be ready for the inspection for the Certificate of Ocuupancy for the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-02-19: Work Team and Volunteers
Praise God for the work team coming from First Church in Burlington, KY, on Saturday and others who are volunteering this week to help with the myriad tasks that have to be accomplished before the move to the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills... |
2009-02-18: Phone Lines.
An extremely important next step at Emerald Hills is for the phone company to pull the phone lines into the building. Pray that this will happen SOON.... |
2009-02-17: Greg Harris.
Pray for Greg Harris, Team Expansion's IT point person, as he makes a decision concerning materials to terminate cables for internet service in the Prayer Center and Atrium, orders the materials, and terminates the cables so that we will be ready... |
2009-02-16: MUCH Sooner.
Pray that funds for Emerald Hills will come in MUCH sooner rather than later. Pray for Doug Lucas, President of Team Expansion, as he hits the road to raise these funds. ... |
2009-01-15: Worship the Lord.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a place where God is worshipped, adored, and exalted above all else.... |
2009-02-14: Love of God.
Pray that the love of God for the nations will emanate from Emerald Hills.... |
2009-02-13: Enlarge the Harvest.
Praise God for those who are committing to the Enlarge the Harvest campaign in order to retire the debt on the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-02-12: Pre-Inspection.
Praise God that the pre-inspection of the Prayer Center and Atrium went well yesterday and that only those things that were already known by the facilities director were those things that were pointed out that still need to be done. Pray for those... |
2009-02-11: Spiritual Disciplines.
Pray with us that Emerald Hills will be a place where missionary candidates, missionaries on home service, church groups, and individuals can participate in the disciplines which spiritually form. ... |
2009-02-10: Volunteers to Hang Lights.
Ask God to raise up volunteers to hang lights in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-02-09: Window Treatments.
Praise God for two ladies in Michigan who are designing the window treatments for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-02-08: Estimate on Kitchen.
Pray for good estimates for the furnishing a the kitchen in the Prayer Center and Atrium. ... |
2009-02-07: Volunteers to Clean Windows.
Ask God to raise up volunteers willing to clean BIG windows in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-06: Volunteers to Clean.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who are willing to clean the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-02-05: Volunteers to Cut Tile and Baseboards.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who can cut tile and baseboard for the bathrooms in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-02-04: Volunteers to Make Legs from Doors.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who can make legs for desks (if necessary) from doors which were donated for that purpose for the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-02-03: Volunteers to Stain Doors.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who are willing to stain the donated doors which can be used to build desks (if needed) for the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-02-02: Donated Doors.
Praise God for a local company that donated wooden doors which can be used to build desks (if needed) for the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-02-01: Installation of Carpet.
Pray that the Prayer Center and Atrium will be ready for the installation of carpet by mid-February.... |
2009-01-31: Volunteers to Paint.
Ask God to raise up more volunteers to paint the interior of the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-30: Phone Lines, Phone System and Fire Alarm.
Pray that the phone lines for the Prayer Center and Atrium can be installed as soon as possible (the recent snow and ice is not helping this to happen). Once the lines are installed, the fire alarm system can be tested and the phone system can be connected... |
2009-01-29: Heat.
Praise God! He always knows what we did and supplies it in the knick of time. Give thanks that there was heat in the Prayer Center and Atrium before the snow and ice hit.... |
2009-01-28: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of those who will be participating in the concert of prayer and the Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2009-01-27: Certificate of Occupancy.
Pray that the Certificate of Occupancy for the Prayer Center and Atrium will be issued in a timely manner.... |
2009-01-26: New Week.
Pray for a good work week in the Prayer Center and Atrium as well as for safety for all workers and volunteers involved.... |
2009-01-24: Volunteers.
Praise God for volunteers from a local church who are painting in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills today. All the good volunteers are making a move-in day in early March look possible.... |
2009-01-23: Good Day.
Ask God for a good day of work for those volunteers who are painting and staining in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-22: Good Progress.
Praise God for continued progress on the finishing of interior details in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-21: More Partners.
Ask God to continue to raise up more partners who will dream with us concerning the vision of using Emerald Hills to accomplish God's purpose of redeeming mankind. Four more "29" partners would be helpful, too!... |
3009-01-20: Staining.
Thank God for those who have come out and stained doors and windows in the Prayer Center and Atrium. There is still more staining to do this week -- 22 doors and 13 windows to go with 18 doors and 21 windows completed... |
2009-01-19: Clear Coat Sealer.
Pray that all well go well and according to schedule as the clear coat sealer is applied to the interior of the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-01-18: Phone and Security Systems.
Pray that all will go well with the installation and maintenance of the phone and security systems for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray that the people who have to learn these new systems will be patient and willing learners... |
2009-01-17: Thank God for Volunteers.
Praise God for people who have given up their free time on Saturday to stain the interior of the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-16: Staining.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who will complete the staining on the Prayer Center and Atrium so that the clear coat can be applied next week.... |
2009-01-15: Pipes.
In face of the bitter cold, continue to praise God for providing heat for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills so that the pipes won't freeze.... |
2009-01-14: Desks.
Pray that a decision can be made soon on the best way to go for desks in the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2009-01-13: Carpet.
Praise God that a date for installation of carpet at Emerald Hills has been confirmed. We are nearly there!... |
2009-01-12: Interior Work.
So much to do! Continue to pray that the interior work on the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills can be completed in good time. Ask God to raise up volunteers who will help with this work.... |
2009-01-11: Burlington.
Praise God for the work team from Burlington First Church of Christ who put us nearer to our move into the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-10: Heat and Light!
Praise God again for heat and light in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. See slides of "Light and Heat" (Prayer Center & Atrium with electric and heat) at... http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p578615819/h1ce319bc#h1ce319bc ... |
2009-01-09: Mobilization Team.
Praise God for Team Expansion's Mobilization Team who have been volunteering to complete inside tasks in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Please ask God to raise up more volunteers who can stain, paint, and complete the trim on... |
2009-01-08: Heat!
That was the first worship song ever sung under the new lights in the Prayer Center & Atrium.... "Shine, Jesus, Shine!" If you have a moment, browse to: www.emeraldhills.info then click on the "ConstructionCam" at the far right... |
2009-01-07: Praise God!
Praise God that the electricity has been turned on in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray that the heat will soon be functioning as well.... |
2009-01-06: Hopewell House.
Continue to pray that the Hopewell House will sell quickly and for a good price.... |
2009-01-05: POWER.
Contine to pray for electricity at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-04: Planning.
Pray for wisdom as we figure out work team and volunteer schedules for the coming year at Emerald Hills.... |
2009-01-03: Power.
Continue to pray for POWER at Emerald Hills. The electric company came on Dec 26th but were missing a part they needed. We pray it will literally be any day now that the electricity is switched on! The pace on interior work will pick... |
2009-01-02: Project "29".
Join us in praising God for answering our prayer for "29" partners to fund the development of the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Praise God for a church in Evansville, IN who has come forward to do *another* "29" project,... |
2009-01-01: This Is the Year!
Praise God that this is the year that the Prayer Center and Atrium will be redy for occupancy!... |
2008-12-31: Praise God!
Praise God for a year of tremendous progress at Emerald Hills: from barren lawn and piles of dirt to green grass and a beautiful building. To God be the glory!... |
2008-12-30: Hopewell House.
Still no buyer for the Hopewell House. Continue to ask God to raise up someone who would purchase that property soon.... |
2008-12-29: More.
Ask God to provide more gifts, more grants, and more 29 partners before the end of 2008.... |
2008-12-28: Electricity.
Pray that this will be the week that LG&E hooks up the electricity to the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-12-27: Work Team.
Pray for safe travel and a productive day for the team of people from First Church, Burlington, KY, who are coming to work at Emerald Hills on January 10.... |
2008-12-26: Hopewell House.
Continue to ask God that the Hopewell House might sell quickly.... |
2008-12-25: Joy to the World.
Pray that Emerald Hills will resonate with joy to the world that Jesus was born, lived on earth, suffered, died for our sins, and rose again.... |
2008-12-24: Recovering.
Praise God that Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills, is recovering well from surgery on his shoulder yesterday and that Caleb Lucas, Joe's right hand man, is continuing to recover well from surgery on his knee last week.... |
2008-12-23: Joe's Surgery.
Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills, as he undergoes surgery on his shoulder today. Pray that the constant pain he has been experiencing will be completely relieved and that Joe will have full use of his shoulder again.... |
2008-12-22: Power.
Pray that, despite the weather, LG&E will be able to hook up cables to the transformer so that the electricity for the Prayer Center and Atrium can be switched on.... |
2008-12-21: Joe Wilson.
Please pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills, as he anticipates surgery on his shoulder on December 23.... |
2008-12-19: Pain.
Ask God to relieve the pain that Caleb Lucas is suffering following his knee surgery yesterday. ... |
2008-12-18: Caleb's Surgery.
Pray for Caleb Lucas, Joe Wilson's right hand man at Emerald Hills, as he undergoes knee surgery today at 11:30 a.m. Ask God that the surgery might be successful so that Caleb will no longer live in constant pain.... |
2008-12-17: LG&E.
The electric company is coming to inspect! Pray that they will give approval and throw the switch for electricity in the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-12-16: Heat and Electricity.
Continue to pray that we might soon have heat and electricity in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-12-15: Weather.
Pray that work at Emerald Hills can continue despite the weather conditions. Thank You for the roof, walls, and doors on the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-12-14: Electricity.
This could be the week! Pray that all will go well so that LG&E can throw the switch for electricity at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-12-13: Caleb.
Please pray for Caleb Lucas, Joe Wilson's right-hand man at Emerald Hills, as he anticipates surgery on his knee on Thursday.... |
2008-12-12: Joe Wilson.
Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills, as he undergoes surgery on his shoulder on December 23.... |
2008-12-11: Good Results.
Please pray for good results for Joe Wilson from the MRI he had done on his shoulder last week. Pray for relief from the pain he is experiencing.... |
2008-12-10: Electrical Box.
Praise God that the electrical box is installed at Emerald Hills. Pray that all will go well in hooking it up to the transformer.... |
2008-12-09: Praise God for Numbers 23 and 24.
Emily Heeringa is very excited to announce that we now have our 24th partner for the 29 Project! She applied for a grant from the Davis Foundation in Youngstown, OH last fall and received a check in the mail for the full $24,000 today! Please join... |
2008-12-08: Electrical Box.
Pray that all will go according to plans with the installation of the electrical box at Emerald Hills today.... |
2008-12-07: Certificate of Occupancy.
Continue to pray that the Certificate of Occupancy for the Prayer Center and Atrium will be granted without difficulty.... |
2008-12-06: No Delays.
Continue to pray for no delays in finishing the Prayer Center and Atrium. Ask that LG&E will soon throw the switch for the electricity.... |
2008-12-05: Hopewell House.
Ask God to raise up a buyer for the Hopewell House and that it may sell quickly.... |
2998-12-04: Patience.
Pray for patience for Joe Wilson (and everybody else) with unavoidable delays and unexpected requests with finishing details and inspections for the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-12-03: Funds.
Continue to pray for funds to pay off the construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-12-02: 22 Partners.
Continue to praise God for the 22 partners who have joined in the "29" Project. Ask God to supply the resources for each partner to faithfully fulfill the partnership. ... |
2008-12-01: Give Thanks.
Praise God for volunteers who have seeded, strawed, sanded, and painted at Emerald Hills this fall.... |
2008-11-30: Partners.
One month left in 2008! Wouldn't it be wonderful if 7 more partners would commit to giving $24,000 towards the development of Emerald Hills during December? Please ask God to grant us this request. To God be the glory!... |
2008-11-29: Perseverance.
Ask God to give perseverance to each person involved in the development of Emerald Hills -- whether it be the peson raising funds, the people praying, the people overseeing the construction, or those dreaming and planning for the future.... |
2008-11-28: Kroger Gift Cards.
Prayer that the Kroger gift cards will be an effective way to raise funds for Emerald Hills.... |
2008-11-27: Give Thanks!
Give thanks to God for the blessing Emerald Hills to the nations. Pray for wisdom as to how to use the campus most effectively.... |
2008-11-26: Refreshment and Renewal.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills a place where visitors can be refreshed and renewed.... |
2008-11-25: May God Be Glorified.
Pray that God will be glorified on this campus and through this campus at Emerald Hills.... |
208-11-24: Seven More Partners.
"Father, It was ten days ago that we asked for seven more partners for Project 29. We are still asking. Please raise them up. You know those who will participate in the development of Emerald Hills. Please lead us to them.... |
2008-11-23: Certificate of Occupancy.
Pray that the Certificate of Occupancy for the Prayer Center and Atrium may be granted with no difficulty.... |
2008-11-22: Delays.
Pray that the part holding up electricity in the Prayer Center and Atrium will arrive soon and that there will be no further delays in finishing the building.... |
2008-11-21: Sale of Hopewell House.
Pray that the Hopewell House, the building that currently serves as office space for International Services, will sell quickly and for a good price.... |
2008-11-20: Funds.
Pray for more funds to pay for the Prayer Center/Atrium and for future development at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-11-19: Funds.
Continue to praise God for the 22 Project 29 parnters. Ask God to help them be faithful to their commitment and to raise up 7 more partners.... |
2008-11-18: Electricity.
Please pray that the part we are waiting for in order to get electricity in the building will arrive SOON! ... |
2008-11-17: Busy Week.
Praise God for a new work week at Emerald Hills. Pray that the work will progress steadily while Joe Wilson drives a truck to the National Missionary Convention in Tulsa.... |
2008-11-16: Rain.
Praise God for the rain that watered the beautiful new trees and grass at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-11-14: Seven More Partners.
Ask God to raise up 7 more partners for Project "29".... |
2008-11-13: A Place to Pray, Retreat, and Learn.
Give praise and thanksgiving for all God has done and continues to do to make Emerald Hills a place to pray, retreat, and learn. ... |
2008-11-12: Mercy and Grace.
Praise Almighty God for bringing us this far in the development of Emerald Hills by His mercy and grace. Pray that Emerald Hills will always be used for His glory and for the salvation of the nations.... |
2008-11-11: Those Who Give Their Lives.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills a place where many will pray for those who give their lives to taking the Gospel to the unreached. ... |
2008-11-10: 22 Partnerships.
Praise God for the 22 partnerships God has raised up to participate in the "29" Project. Pray that each one will be faithful to fulfill the commitment made to raise $24,000.... |
2008-11-09: The Persecuted Church.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills a place where people will pray for the persecuted church.... |
2008-11-08: Impact.
Ask God that Emerald Hills might impact the nations for Him and bring glory to His Name.... |
2008-11-07: Phones.
Ask God for wisdom in clarifying a vendor for the phones at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-11-06: Seeding and Strawing.
Praise God for the group of people from International Services who seeded and strawed yesterday at Emerald Hills. Thank God that the previous seeding and strawing project has blossomed into a field of green, green grass. Thank God for many... |
2008-11-05: Prayer, Operations, and Personnel Meeting.
Ask God to bless the Prayer, Operations, and Personnel Team that is meeting at Emerald Hills today. Pray for unity in the meeting and an opportunity to help with some tasks around the property afterwards.... |
2008-11-04: Volunteers.
Praise God for the great group of volunteers who worked at Emerald Hills over the weekend. Thank God for beautiful weather and no injuries. Pray for more volunteers who will be seeding and strawing tomorrow.... |
2008-11-03: Electricity.
Pray that the meter box will arrive and that all will go well with the electricity at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-11-02: Vision.
Praise God for the two men who were able to tour Emerald Hills yesterday. May they catch the vision and share in it.... |
2008-11-01: Work Group.
Ask God to pour out His blessings on the work group at Emerald Hills. Pray for safety for all workers and for a productive day.... |
2008-10-31: Number 22!
Join us in celebrating that site #10 has been claimed by an anonymous donor -- #22 among our "Project 29" partners at Emerald Hills! We'll share more detailed information later, as we are given permission to do so. But for now, let's... |
2008-10-30: Prep for Work Group.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he makes preparations for the work crew that is coming tomorrow to work at Emerald Hills. Pray for Wayne and Greta Meece as they prepare to assist in hosting the group.... |
2008-10-29: Volunteers.
Pray for a productive day for a group of six volunteers who are working at Emerald Hills today.... |
2008-10-28: Bills.
Bills for services rendered in the development of Emerald Hills and the construction of the Prayer Center and Atrium are rolling in. Pray for gifts, grants, and more "29" projects to cover these expenses.... |
2008-10-27: New Work Week.
Praise God for a good weekend. Pray that the construction workers at Emerald Hills will come back to work rested and ready to give another good week's work to the finishing of the Prayer Center and Atrium. ... |
2008-10-26: Blacktop.
Praise God for that the blacktop is down and striped -- ready for the cars that will occupy the spaces.... |
2008-10-25: Volunteers.
Praise God for volunteers who will be painting today. Ask Him for a productive day.... |
2008-10-24: Soaking Rain.
Thank You for the soaking rain that is falling this morning, Father. May it nourish the beautiful trees that were planted at Emerald Hills last week. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.... |
2008-10-23: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Dear Father, Thank You so much for providing a beautiful day for a concert of prayer at Emerald Hills. Thank You for preparing our hearts. May You be glorified today in each of our lives. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. ... |
2008-10-22: Prayer for the Nations.
Thank you, God, that Emerald Hills is a place dedicated to prayer for the nations. Help us to use it for your glory in just that way. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.... |
2008-10-21: Preparing Hearts.
As the International Services staff at Team Expansion looks forward to a concert of prayer and day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills, ask God to prepare the hearts of each person who will be intending.... |
2008-10-20: Praise.
Praise God for the good MK Retreat that took place at Emerald Hills over the weekend. Thank God for each missionary kid that attended. Ask God to use each one for His glory.... |
2008-10-19: Worship at Emerald Hills.
Pray that Emerald Hills will lend itself to worship in spirit and in truth at the MK Retreat today.... |
2008-10-18: MK Retreat.
Pray for the MK retreat that is being held at Emerald Hills this weekend. Pray that the missionary kids who are there today will bond and develop long-lasting relationships.... |
2008-10-17: Another Partner!
Praise God for what is happening at Emerald Hills! Here are some pictures of some of the latest developments at Emerald Hills. http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p553407888/he4b61be#he4b61be Also, I'm happy to tell you that we officially have Prayer... |
2008-10-16: MK Retreat.
Team Expansion's 2nd annual MK Retreat is scheduled to take place at Emerald Hills this coming weekend, beginning Friday evening and ending Sunday afternoon. Pray the facilities will be in order for the event and that the retreat will be a blessing... |
2008-10-15: LAUNCH Activities.
Team Expansion's 15 LAUNCH participants will be spending the day at Emerald Hills on Thursday. This is a special day when they learn alot about security by participating in a simulation of a take-down. Pray for the preparations that have... |
2008-10-14: Busy Place.
Emerald Hills is going to be a busy place in the next few weeks. Please pray for all the preparations that have to be made for each event taking place.... |
2008-10-13: Beautiful Day for a Prayer Walk.
Praise God for providing a beautiful day for fifteen Team Expansion candidates to participate in a prayer walk at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-10-12: Exalted Over All the Nations..
Great is the Lord, He is exalted over all the nations. Pray that the nations come to know God through the prayers that are prayed at Emerald Hills. ... |
2008-10-11: For God's Use.
Catch the 'state of construction' by watching the latest slideshow of pictures from the Prayer Center & Atrium at Emerald Hills! Follow it up by checking 'real-time' the ConstructionCam. (Keep in mind that it's an actual 'live... |
2008-10-10: Painting.
Ask God to raise up volunteers who are willing to paint!... |
2008-10-09: Plans for Dedication.
Ask God to bless the plans for the Nov. 1 dedication for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray that those involved in planning the dedication will follow God's leading.... |
2008-10-08: Good Stewards.
Exalt the Lord our God and worship at His footstool; for He is holy. Join Team Expansion in asking God for wisdom in what to do with the current office site for International Services. In anticipation of moving into a the new facility at Emerald Hills,... |
2008-10-07: Caleb Lucas.
Praise God that Caleb Lucas began working at Emerald Hills again yesterday. Joe is happy to have someone with whom to share part of the workload. ... |
2008-10-06: Interior Design Presentation.
Praise God for the interior design volunteer who is willing to give a presentation on the interior design of the Prayer Center and Atrium this morning.... |
2008-10-05: Safe Place.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a safe, fun, and nurturing place for missionary kids and other children who pray, retreat, and learn on the campus.... |
2008-10-04: Interior Design.
Praise God for Joe Wilson's friend who is volunteering her time today to give some tips on the interior design of the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-10-03: Priming the Drywall.
The drywall in the Prayer Center and Atrium is ready to be primed. Ask God to raise up volunteers to complete that job.... |
2008-10-02: Good Day.
Praise God for the partial day's work contributed by Team Expansion's Prayer, Operations, and Personnel Team yesterday at Emerald Hills. The ground beside the barn was seeded and strawed, cedar logs were moved from outside to inside... |
2008-10-01: Meetings and Volunteers.
Emerald Hills is a great place to have meetings. A local church held their planning meeting at Emerald Hills on Monday; today the Prayer, Operations, and Personnel Team will meet again for their monthly meeting -- a brief one... |
2008-09-30: Volunteers.
Praise God for volunteers like Cory Popp who use their time to chip in to accomplish the numerous tasks that need to be done at Emerald Hills. Ask God to raise up more volunteers like Cory.... |
2008-09-29: It's Monday!
At the beginning of another work week, please ask God that construction on the Prayer Center and Atrium might continue on schedule. Ask for safety for al workers at the site.... |
2008-09-28: Worship.
Ask God that Emerald Hills would supply the optimal place for people to worship Him in spirit and in truth. May the very trees on the land clap their hands in praise.... |
2008-09-27: Plans.
Ask God for wisdom in all the plans we make to fund the ongoing development of Emerald Hills and pay for the Prayer Center and Atrium. ... |
2008-09-26: Thank You, Father.
"Thank You, Father, for a beautiful Day of Prayer and Fasting at Emerald Hills. Thank You for the development that continued all around us as we prayed. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.:... |
2008-09-25: Concert of Prayer and Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Pray for a good concert of prayer and day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills today. Thank God for this place to retreat and find refuge in Him. Ask that all who come will find relief from chaos and feelings of being overwhelmed at work... |
2008-09-24: Volunteer Workers.
Praise God for those volunteers who spent their "after work" hours grouting tiles in the Prayer Center and Atrium. Pray that more such help will actively and willingly volunteer for these kinds of jobs.... |
2008-09-23: The Work Goes On!
Praise God for continued progress on the Prayer Center and Atrium. Continue to ask God to raise up partners in the 29 Project in order to pay for the construction of the building.... |
2008-09-22: New Week.
Pray for another good week of work as Kelley Construction returns to the job site for more work on the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-09-21: Worship and Travel.
Pray that the work group from Michigan would worship God in spirit and truth as they wrap up their weekend of service at Emerald Hills. Ask God to grant traveling mercies as they make the trip back to Michigan.... |
2008-09-20: Work Day.
Pray for a productive and safe day for the group from Michigan that is working at Emerald Hills today.... |
2008-09-19: Preparations.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he makes preparations for the work team from Michingan that will be arriving this evening. There is alot for them to do. Pray that Joe can have everything ready so that as much as possible can be accomplished. ... |
2008-09-18: Wisdom.
Ask God for wisdom concerning decisions to be made with how to use the extra space available in the Prayer Center and Atrium now that Crossroads will be "housed" in a separate building.... |
2008-09-17: Security System.
Pray for wisdom as a final decision is made concerning the security system which will be installed in the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray for a grant or a large gift that would cover the cost of this system.... |
2008-09-16: Tiles, Countertops, and Fridges.
Continue to pray for wise decisions as we select tiles for the bathrooms, countertops, and fridges for the Prayer Center/Atrium.... |
2008-09-15: Ike.
Praise God for little damage at Emerald Hills due to the high winds on Sunday -- a few trees down and loss of electricity for a short time.... |
2008-09-14: Worship.
Pray that Emerald Hills will always be a place for anyone who visits to or works there to worship God in the beauty of His holiness. May even the trees clap their hands in praise to their Maker. ... |
2008-09-13: Details.
So many details! What should the carpet look like? What color should the walls in the bathrooms bea?How should the interior be decorated? Please pray that God would be glorified in all that is done.... |
2008-09-12: Use of Space.
Pray for wisdom as we decide on the best use of space within the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-09-11: Deck and Drywall.
Pray for safety and efficiency of workers at Emerald Hills today as they finish the deck and do the drywall for the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-09-10: Funds.
Continue to ask God for sufficient funds to cover the costs in the development of Emerald Hills. Pray for 9 more "29" partners, grants, gifts, and income from such programs as the Kroger Community Rewards program.... |
2008-09-09: Insulation and Drywall.
Pray that the insulation and drywall can be installed in the Prayer Center and Atrium with no problems.... |
2008-09-08: It's Monday!
Praise God for the start of a new work week today. As God to provide safety for all workers on site, a productive week, and money to pay for all that is being done. ... |
2008-09-07: Grants and Gifts.
Ask God togr raise up those who would give ants and gifts of money totaling at least $350,000 to help with the expenses incurred with the construction and completion of the Prayer Center and Atrium. ... |
2008-09-06: Money.
Decisions about security systems, phone systems, carpet, flooring, and kitchen equipment always bring us around to the money factor. Please ask God to provide for whatever it takes to make Emerald Hills the optimal place to pray, retreat, and learn... |
2008-09-05: Decisions.
Please continue to ask God for wisdom for those who are making decisions concerning the security system at Emerald Hills. ... |
2008-09-04: Security System and Carpet.
Ask God for wisdom as decisions are made concerning the security system, phone system, and even things like carpet for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray for partners who will contribute financially so that these things can be paid for... |
2008-09-04: Security System and Carpet.
Ask God for wisdom as decisions are made concerning the security system, phone system, and even things like carpet for the Prayer Center and Atrium at Emerald Hills. Pray for partners who will contribute financially so that these things can be paid for... |
2008-09-03: Meeting at Emerald Hills.
Thank You, Father, for providing Emerald Hills as a place to pray, retreat, and learn. Thank You for the Prayer, Operations, and Personnel Team that will meet there today for their monthly off-site meeting. May that meeting bring glory... |
2008-09-02: New Work Week.
Pray for all the workers who will be back on site this morning after a holiday weekend. Pray for safety and production. It's less than 2 months from the dedication of the building on November 1. Pray for 8 more weeks of solid progress... |
2008-09-01: Volunteer Labor.
Father, This morning I want to thank You for all the groups and inviduals who have contributed their time and efforts free of charge to the development of Emerald Hills. Many traveled hours to get here. Others gave up spring breaks and... |
2008-08-31: Picking a Site.
Pray for the group from North Madison Christian Church as they choose a site for their prayer shelter today. Praise God for this partner in Project 29. Pray that God will raise up 9 more such partners.... |
2008-08-30: Tours.
Pray for Emily Heeringa as she prepares to give tours tomorrow at Emerald Hills for a couple from Morristown, Tennessee, and a group from the North Madison church in Indiana.... |
2008-08-29: Thank You, God.
God, there are just so many things for which to thank You. Thank You for a beautiful day (weather-wise and spirit-wise) for the Day of Prayer and Fasting yesterday. Thank You for the many prayers that were lifted to You on behalf of the nations,... |
2008-08-28: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Father, We dedicate this day to you as a day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills. Please bring us together in attitudes of heart and mind that are pleasing to you. May our attitudes be the same as thaqt of Christ Jesus. Teach us to... |
2008-08-27: Preparations for Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Father, Thank You that Emerald Hills is the perfect place for International Services to stage a day of prayer and fasting and concert of prayer. Thank You for the beautifully completed and dedicated Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion... |
2008-08-26: Security System.
Please pray for the leadership team, Jim Richter, and Greg Harris as they meet today to give input concerning the security system that has been proposed for the Prayer Center & Atrium and other parts of the land at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-08-25: Great Day!
Father, Thank You for such a beautiful day for the dedication of the Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion. Thank You for the church at Fern Creek that has so caught the vision of reaching the unreached with the Gospel. Thank You... |
2008-08-24: Fern Creek Christian Church Prayer Pavilion Dedication.
Thank You, Father, for Fern Creek Christian Church and their desire to "get the ball rolling" at Emerald Hills by construction the Prayer Pavilion as a place to gather and pray for the nations as well as to "kick off" walks on the prayer trails... |
2008-08-23: Busy Bees.
Pray for all the Fern Creek Christian Church "busy bees" as they "buzz" around getting everything ready for the dedication of the Prayer Pavilion tomorrow.... |
2008-08-22: Security and Phone.
Pray for Greg Harris as he meets with vendors concerning proposals for security and phone systems for Emerald Hills and the Prayer Center & Atrium. Ask God to give Greg wisdom and to guide him to the best vendors.... |
2008-08-21: What Goes Inside?
As the wiring and plumbing are going in, ask God to give wisdom to all those concerned with regard to what goes in the Prayer Center/Atrium: details like the commercial kitchen, lighting fixtures, etc. ... |
2008-08-20: $350,000.
Ask God to provide $350,000 more through grants and donors to meet the expenses incurred in building the Prayer Center & Atrium. Pray that the building could be debt-free when dedicated. ... |
2008-08-19: Windows.
Praise God for the windows that were installed in the Prayer Center & Atrium today!... |
2008-08-18: November 1 Dedication.
Pray for the Leadership Team and others who are making decisions and planning the November 1 dedication of the Prayer Center & Atrium at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-08-17: Worship.
Ask God to make Emerald Hills the perfect place to worship Him.... |
2008-08-16: Safe Journey.
Pray for the Michigan work team as they wrap up their work and travel back home.... |
2008-08-15: Michigan Work Team.
Pray for safety and productivity as the work team from Michigan gives of their time and energy towards the development of Emerald Hills.... |
2008-08-14: Joe Wilson.
Continue to pray for Joe Wilson as he oversees the upkeep of the Hopewell House, the property at Emerald, and deals with construction issues concerning the Prayer Center and Atrium.... |
2008-08-13: Construction.
Please continue to pray that all constrution issues involving plumbing, electricity, HVAC, etc. will proceed smoothly and in a timely manner. ... |
2008-08-12: Metal Roof and Wiring.
Thanks for your prayers for Emerald Hills, especially for the Prayer Center & Atrium building. It continues to move along effectively. See the latest views by opening your browser to: http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p733961816/?photo=h3B3CEDB7#993848759... |
2008-08-11: Beautiful New Week.
Thank You, Father, for the beautiful new work week that has doawned today. Thank You for cooler weather for the construction workers at Emerald Hills. Bless this new week with strong progress once again. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen... |
2008-08-10: Prayer Walk.
Pray for the new missionary candidates who are in Launch training this week as they walk and pray on the prayer trails at Emerald Hills today.... |
2008-08-09: The Nations.
Pray that Emerald Hills will have a mighty impact upon the nations.... |
2008-08-08: Canopy.
Thank You, Father, for the progress at Emerald Hills. It's been strong this week. The canopy is the most striking feature now. Thank You for Joe and the Kelley Construction workers who are doing such a good job. Bless them all. In... |
2008-08-07: Doug Eury.
Father, Thank You for Doug Eury's visit and for his willingness to offer consultation and advice stemming from the wisdom and knowledge of serving for many years in the area of national parks. Bless him, Father, in a mighty way. ... |
2008-08-06: Crossroads Prayer Shelter.
Thank You, Father, for Pat, Maureen, Doug, and Lorie who came down from Crossroads Christian Church in Evansville today to select the site for their prayer gazebo. Thank You that they have committed to be partners in the 29 Project. Please... |
2008-08-05: A Place to Meet.
Thank You, Father, that Emerald Hills is an ideal place to meet in groups for specific purposes. Thank You for the Prayer Pavillion, the prayer gazebos, and the barn. Thank You for the beauty that surrounds these areas -- beauty that You created... |
2008-08-04: Refreshed and Rejuvenated.
Pray that the Walnut Grove group that worked at Emerald Hills all of last week will feel refreshed and rejuvenated because of their stay at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-08-03: Doug Lucas.
Please pray for Doug Lucas as he makes a presentation this morning to ask a small church of about 100 to do a "29" project with us. Ask the Lord to work a mighty work there, please. ... |
2008-08-02: The Tar Paper Is On!
Joe and the Kelley Construction folks have made good progress. Check it out at... http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p696960228/?photo=h06849927#109353255 As you gaze, thank God for what He has done! ... |
2008-08-01: Another Week Completed.
Thank You, Father, for another good week of work at Emerald Hills on the Prayer Center/Atrium. Thank You for the tremendous progress in the work, for good weather, and for safety for all involved. Thank You for the work team from Walnut Grove... |
2008-07-31: 29 Partners.
Ask God to raise up 9 more 29 partners as well as provide special gifts and grants to offset the costs of the Prayer Center/Atrium.... |
2008-07-30: Progress.
The tar paper is on the roof. Praise the Lord!... |
2998-07-29: Walnut Grove.
Praise God for Enabling the group from Walnut Grove First Christian Church to arrive safely as well as for stopping the rain on Monday to enable them to begin their mission trip with a prayer walk through the beautiful forest at Emerald... |
2008-07-28: Group from Milford, Ohio.
Pray for a safe journey for the group from Milford, Ohio, that is traveling to Emerald Hills tomorrow.... |
2008-07-27: Walnut Grove.
Pray for safe travel for the Walnut Grove team that will be working at Emerald Hills this week.... |
2008-07-26: Amazing Progress.
I couldn't help but take my daughter out to Emerald Hills this afternoon to witness the amazing progress that has been made on the Prayer Center/Atrium. It was so quiet with no workers. The unfinished building is taking form. It seemed... |
2008-07-25: Answers to Prayer.
Faithful prayer partners... see answers to your prayers by going to the following links and seeing the action at Emerald Hills and around International Services. See the slide show at: http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p226085271/?slideshow=1 See the sorter... |
2008-07-24: Concert of Prayer & Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Thank You, Father, for such a beautiful time devoted to you in prayer on behalf of the nations. Thank You for the morning focus on Taiwan as well as for the many prayers that went up on behalf of the nations of Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, U... |
| 2008-07-23: Tomorrow. (Members Only) |
2008-07-22: Writing on the Floor.
Father, It is so exciting to think that the sub-floor of the Prayer Center/Atrium is in place. Thank You that we will be able to write Your Word and our prayers on that floor during the day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills this week. ... |
2008-07-21: Beautiful Day.
Thanks, Father, for the privilege of waking up to another BEAUTIFUL day and the promise of anoitther BEAUTIFUl week. You are so Good. We love you so much. Thank You for working out everything in Your timing and in Your control. ... |
| 2008-07-20: Floors. (Sites Admins Only) |
2008-07-19: He Keeps Blessing and Blessing.
Thank You, Father, for the speedy progress being made of the Prayer Center/Atrium. In the Name of Jesus I pray. amen.... |
2008-07-18: The Walls Go Up.
God has blessed with another good week of work at Emerald Hills. Click on the link below to see yesterday's progress, and praise the Lord as you view. http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p343156349/ ... |
2008-07-17: Cubicles from Crossroads.
Home In Everything Give Thanks! Hats off to Crossroads Christian Church (Evansville, IN) for sending us the brilliant load of office partitions, desks, and hardware! (Left: Volunteers pray for the partitions, asking God to "work a mighty... |
2008-07-16: Metro Government.
Pray for a good working relationship and compliance with all metro regulations on the worksite at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-07-15: Progress at Emerald Hills.
Praise the Lord! Good progress at Emerald Hills today. Check it out at: http://photoserver.zenfolio.com/p374666612/?photo=h016B8FE2#23826402 ... |
2008-07-14: Delivery.
Pray that today's delivery from Cedar Forest Products will arrive on time and that everything will be in order so that Kelley Construction can continue with their work this week.... |
2008-07-13: Construction.
Please don't forget to be praying for construction at Emerald Hills... *** That God would give safety to the workers... *** That this new building could serve to glorify His name... *** and that we would be able to find 9 more "29 Partners"... |
2008-07-12: Thank You.
Thank You, Father, for the showers of rain this morning; and thank You for the good forecast for work days next week. In the Name of Jesus I pray, Amen.... |
2008-07-11: Good Week of Work!
Praise God for ggod weather and a great week of work at Emerald Hills. The Prayer Center & Atrium building is going up fast at Emerald Hills. Check out photos here. ... |
2008-07-10: Unloading.
Pray for the safe delivery and the unloading of another semi-truck load of the cedar log package for the Prayer Center/Atrium.... |
2008-07-09: Another Truck Is Coming!
Pray for the safe delivery of another semi-truckload of the cedar log package tomorrow.... |
2008-07-08: Two Trucks Unloaded.
Two semi-truckloads of the cedar log package have been unloaded. Praise the Lord!... |
2008-07-07: Progress.
Praise God for the progress at Emerald Hills. The log package will be delivered this week....really! And the basement floor is down, and they say that it will take about 8 weeks to get the cedar log package put together and under roof. ... |
2008-07-06: Nine More Partners.
Pray that we can find 9 more "29" partners, plus some additional money to make up for overages such as extra electrical contracting expenses, extra for the commercial kitchen (not in the original estimate), and additional security features... |
2008-07-05: Move In By Christmas.
The log package should arrive early in the week of July 6. They'll build portions of the floor first to stabilize the concrete walls, then the log walls should start going up. The entire building should be under roof within about 8 weeks or less... |
2008-07-04: Concrete Slab Floor.
Pray for Emerald Hills. The basement now has a concrete slab floor -- which always makes a building feel more like a building. The log package should arrive early next week. ... |
2008-07-03: Walls.
The big week is coming up! The log package is slated to arrive and the walls of the new Prayer Center & Atrium will start rising, Lord willing, the week of July 6! ... |
2008-07-02: Joe Wilson.
Praise God for sending Joe Wilson to be the Facilities Manager for Emerald Hills and the Hopewell House. Pray for Joe as he maintains the Hopewell House and proceeds with the construction of the Prayer Center/Atrium at the same time.... |
2008-07-01: Cedar Log Package.
Pray for the timely delivery of the cedar log package for the Prayer Center/Atrium within the next week.... |
2008-06-30: Tour.
Frequently we have visitors at Team Expansion who go on tours of Emerald Hills. One is scheduled today for special friends, Wade Landers and Chns and Carol DeWelt. Pray for Emily Heeringa as she drives the club car and gives our visitors insight... |
2008-06-29: Beauty and Majesty.
Father, On this cloudy, theatening-to-storm kind of day, it is easy to see Your beauty and majesty at Emerald Hills. Thank You for the trees that blow in the wind of the approaching storm and clap their hands in praise to You. May many, many... |
2008-06-28: Progress.
Father, Thank You for the great progress that has taken place in the development at Emerald Hills this past week. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen. ... |
2008-06-27: Great Place to Pray, Retreat, and Learn.
Thank You, Father, for a wonderful day yesterday at Emerald Hills. Thank You for the opportunity to lift up China and its people. Continue to make Emerald Hills the perfect place to pray, retreat, and learn. In the Name of Jesus I pray... |
2008=06-26: Concert of Prayer and Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Team Expansion's International Services staff will be holding a concert of prayer and a day of prayer and fasting on the grounds of Emerald Hills today. Special focus will be on the nation and unreached peoples of China. Please join us... |
2008-06-25: A Place to Pray.
Thank God that Emerald Hills is becoming and being recognized as a perfect place to pray and that more and more people are realizing that prayer is the crucial work that will make it possible to reach the unreached with the Gospel.... |
2008-08-24: Great Feedback.
Praise God for the terrific feedback from Okolona Christian Church concerning Saturday's work day at Emerald Hills. ... |
2008-06-23: Protection.
Father, Emerald Hills is such a lovely place. Please put a hedge of protection around it. May there be nothing that will mar its beauty or hinder its effectiveness in providing a place to pray, retreat, and learn. In the Name of Jesus we pray... |
2008-06-22: Worship.
Thank You, Father, that Emerald Hills is a magnificent place to worhip You in the beauty of holiness. In the Name of Jesus, I thank You. Amen. ... |
2008-06-21: Good Day.
Father, Thank You so much for this beautiful day at Emerald Hills. Thank You for the new prayer shelter that was erected by Okolona Christian Church. Thank You for the 70+ people who gave a Saturday to n mulch trails, sow grass seed, putting... |
2008-06-20: Preparations for Tomorrow.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he makes the final preparations for the work day at Emerald Hills tomorrow. Pray that the site for the prayer gazebo will be ready and that the sun will shine.... |
2009-06-19: Stay on Schedule.
Pray for the construction at Emerad ... |
2008-06-18: Work Day on June 21.
Praise God for the 73 people from Okolona Christian Church who have signed up to participate in the work day at Emerald Hills this coming Saturday. Pray for the men who will serve as team captains as they meet with Joe Wilson today. Pray for... |
2008-06-17: Marriages
Emerald Hills is such a beautiful place. In the the past year, the grounds have been used for the renewal of marriage vows and for a wdding. Pray for the marriages of the couples involved in these events. Pray that these marriages will... |
2008-06-16: Cedar Log Package.
Pray for the delivery of the cedar log package for the Prayer Center/Atrium. The delivery is scheduled for this week. Pray that all the details can be worked out.... |
2008-06-15: Father's Love.
"Thank You, Father, for loving Your children so much. Thank You for providing a place at Emerald Hills for Your children to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2008-06-14: God's Banner.
Pray that God's banner of love will forever fly over Emerald Hills.... |
2008-06-13: Hub of Activity.
The walls look great! And they are encasing a hub activity with construction workers everywhere! Continue to pray for the safety of all workers, good progress in all areas, and the delivery of the cedar log beginning next week.... |
2008-06-12: We Have Walls!
Praise the Lord! The walls for the basement of the Prayer Center/Atrium are being poured as we speak! Thank You, Father.... |
2008-06-11: Walls Poured Tomorrow.
Pray that all will go well so that the cement for the walls of the basement can be poured tomorrow. ... |
2008-06-10: Praise.
Praise God that the power lines did not have to be encase in concrete. That cuts down on some expense! Thank God for the way He provides!... |
2008-06-09: Work Harmoniously.
Pray that work teams and construction crews will work together harmoniously throughout the summer.... |
20008-06-08: Worship the Lord.
What a beautiful day, what a beautiful place to worship the Lord. Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place where people can worship God in the beauty of His Holiness every day of the week.... |
2008-06-07: Footings Poured!
The footings for the Prayer Center/Atrium were poured yesterday. Praise the Lord! ... |
2008-06-06: Eight More Partners.
Ask God to raise up eight more partners in the "29" project. With 28 more feet of concrete and bids for HVAC and electrical coming in much higher than expected, eight more "29" partners and several large donations would be helpful... |
2008-06-05: 28 More Feet of Concrete.
We discovered that, for structural reasons, we will need to pour 28 feet more of concrete than was first anticipated. That means more money! Pray that God will provide every penny that is needed.... |
2008-06-04: God Sent the Wind.
We prayed for God to send the wind and sun to dry things out so that the concrete could be poured. He definitely sent the wind of Wednesday. Thank You, God. ... |
2008-06-03: Pouring Concrete.
The rock is chipped away. We are ready to pour concrete. Now we need a strong wind and some sun to dry up the wet from the rain today. Ask God to do that for us.... |
2008-06-02: Another Week.
Pray for a good work week as the work continues on the basement for the Prayer Center/Atrium.... |
2008-06-01: Joe Wilson.
Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager, as he balances his walk with God, time with his family, and organization in his work.... |
2008-05-31: Completion of Basement.
Pray that the basement of the Prayer Center/Atrium may be completely dug and forms laid next week.... |
2008-05-30: Good News.
The rock chipping is almost done. Praise the Lord for that! Pray for smooth sailing for the completion of the basement.... |
2008-05-29: Chipping Away.
Construction workers have been chipping away at the rock that is intruding into the basement of the Prayer Center/Atrium. Pray that they will finish this project quickly so that the basement can be finished.... |
2008-05-28: Large Amounts of Money Needed.
Like prices everywhere in the U. S. right now, costs for the construction work at Emerald Hills have increased -- costs for electrical work, for HVAC, etc. etc. etc. SOOOO.... we either need large amounts of money SOON...... or lots of volunteer labor... |
2008-05-27: Answered Prayers!
Praise the Lord! The FINAL building permits for the work at Emerald Hills have been issued. Thank You, God!! And.... the rock is not as extensive as it first looked. The work goes on. God is good! ... |
2008-05-26: Remember.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be a place where people came retreat and remember what God did for us when He gave His only Son to become the once and all, ultimate sacrifice for our sins.... |
2008-05-25: Eight More Partners.
Eight more partners! That's all we need to make our "29" quota. Pray that God will raise up these partners quickly.... |
2008-05-24: Another Partner! and More Needs.
Good news. North Madison Christian Church (of Madison, IN) called today to tell us that they would like to take part in the "29" thrust, committing $12,000 up front, with the remaining balance spread over the next 3 years. Jim Thomas shared... |
2008-05-23: Thanks for a Beautiful Day.
"Father, Thank You for a beautiful day at Emerald Hills yesterday. Thanks for holding the rain and for pouring the sunlight all over us. Walking down the Tulip Tree Loop in the shadows of the trees, it seemed as if You were pouring out... |
2008-05-22: Concert of Prayer and Day of Prayer & Fasting.
Please lift up International Services staff as they meet together at Emerald Hills between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to join in a concert of prayer for spiritual awakening and fulfillment of Christ's mission on earth. We will focus today on a... |
2008-05-21: Building on a Rock.
*** Our excavators at Emerald Hills have hit rock at a somewhat more shallow depth than what the geological soundings had originally predicted. For more information, see: http://www.emeraldhills.info (Note that you'll be able to use the top-line menu... |
2008-05-19: Making Mud Pies.
(Click here for slide show) Praise God that the heavy equipment worked again to move more dirt at Emerald Hills. Thank you, God, for good weather that made this possible. ... |
2008-05-18: Beautiful Day!
Praise God for a beautiful day for a picnic and for walking trails at Emerald Hills. Pray that many Sunday school classes and Bible study groups will be able to enjoy Emerald Hills as a place to pray, retreat, learn, and play. Pray that excavation... |
2008-05-18: Beautiful Day!
Praise God for a beautiful day for a picnic and for walking trails at Emerald Hills. Pray that many Sunday school classes and Bible study groups will be able to enjoy Emerald Hills as a place to pray, retreat, learn, and play. Pray that excavation... |
2008-05-18: Beautiful Day!
Praise God for a beautiful day for a picnic and for walking trails at Emerald Hills. Pray that many Sunday school classes and Bible study groups will be able to enjoy Emerald Hills as a place to pray, retreat, learn, and play. Pray that excavation... |
2008-05-17: Sunday School Picnic.
Pray for a beautiful afternoon of fun and fellowship at Emerald Hills for the Encouraging Sisters in Christ class from Okolona Christian Church tomorrow. Thank God that Emerald Hills is the perfect place to pray, retreat, learn, and play.... |
2008-05-16: Elijah Derry.
Praise God for allowing Elijah Derry to assist Joe Wilson in the facilities area this summer. This past week Elijah has helped out tremendously by mowing grass, cleaning and organizing the barn, and with other tasks too numerous to mention.... |
2008-05-15: Permits.
The FINAL permits for the building are now on the desk of the man who needs to sign them. Pray that could happen today or tomorrow. Dirt moving has stopped due to two days of rain. Pray for good weather. ... |
2008-05-14: Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! It happened!! Dirt was moved at Emerald Hills yesterday!!! Pray for good weather so that the work may continue.... |
2008-05-13: Moving Dirt.
The equipment is arriving. The staging has begun. Pray that, after five years of waiting, dirt will really be moved at Emerald Hills today.... |
2008-05-12: A Place to Pray, Retreat, Learn, and Play.
Thank You, Father, that Emerald Hills is becoming the best ever place to pray, retreat, and learn. It's also such a good place to "play". Pray for a fun time as the Equipping (formerly Training) Department hosts a farewell party... |
2008-05-11: Missionary Mothers.
Pray that Emerald Hills will be the ideal place for missionary mothers to pray, retreat, and learn. ... |
2008-05-10: Good Weather.
Thank You, Father, for the good weather You have granted today for the construction of the Emmanuel prayer shelter. ... |
2008-05-09: Safe Travel.
--Tomorrow, we have a group of 25 coming to Emerald Hills from Center Christian Church in Indiana. Pray for them as they travel down and work on the property. Pray for good weather, for no injuries, for everyone to have a great time and for them to see... |
2008-05-08: Simulation.
Pray for the security simulation that is taking place with our LAUNCH candidates at Emerald Hills today.... |
2008-05-07: Dirt.
Continue to pray that permits will be issued this week so that dirt can be moved and the excavation of the basement begun this coming Monday.... |
2008-05-06: Permits.
Dirt did not move on Monday. Kelley Construction is still waiting on permits. Please pray that they will be processed soon. ... |
2008-05-05: Preparation of Site.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he prepares the site for the Emmanuel prayer shelter which will be constructed on May 10. ... |
2008-05-04: Concert of Prayer
Pray for the next concert of prayer at Emerald Hills on May 22.... |
2008-05-03: Work Groups.
Pray for work groups who are coming in May and June to construct prayer shelters as part of the Project 29 partnership.... |
2008-05-02: Launch Participants on Campus.
Pray that the Launch participants (Launch begins on Sunday, May 4, and runs through Saturday, May 10) will enjoy the Emerald Hills campus during the sessions, prayer times, and times of reflections.... |
2008-05-01: Moving Dirt and Building Permits.
Please pray that the building permits will come through with no problem and that we can begin moving dirt at Emreald Hills on Monday.... |
2008-04-30: Meetings.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he meets with Pat Boone concerning development details at Emerald Hills and for a meeting concerning costs for the commercial kitchen later in the day.... |
2008-04-29: Good Relationship.
Pray for a good relationship between Team Expansion and the 21st Century Parks initiative as the Floyd's Fork Park and Emerald Hills border each other.... |
2008-04-28: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
The International Services staff has designated today as a day of prayer and fasting at Emerald Hills with the purpose of listening to God about His direction for Team Expansion as an organization. Pray that the staff will listen and hear God speaking... |
2008-04-27: Nine More Partners.
Ask God to raise up nine more "29" partners who will assist in the development of Emerald Hills by providing $24,000 for the construction of a prayer shelter, the purchase of a hand-held computer, and the building of the Prayer Center and Atrium... |
2008-04-08: Safety for Workers.
Continue to pray for safety for those who are working on the campus at Emerald Hills. Just think about Joe on the scaffolding at the top of the fireplace, the snakes that are coming out in the sunshine (you can't convince me they are not poisonous!),... |
2008-04-25: Good Weather.
Praise God for a week of beautiful weather and the work Joe was able accomplish on the fireplace at the Fern Creek Prayer Pavillion. Pray for continued good weather for work crews and construction crews.... |
2008-04-24: Final Permits.
Pray that the final permits for the Preayer Center and Atrium will go through without any delays.... |
2008-04-23: Beautiful Day.
Praise God for another beautiful day that allowed God to get things done on the land at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-04-22: Fireplace.
Pray for Joe Wilson as he works on the fireplace and other odd jobs around Emerald Hills today. ... |
2008-04-20: Five Straight Days of No Rain.
"Father, You know that we need five straight days with no rain in the forecast so that excavation can begin on the basement of the Prayer Center/Atrium. In the Name of Jesus, I ask that You would grant us favor in this area. Amen.&qu... |
2008-04-19: No Rain!
God answered our prayers by holding off the rain while the Okolona Christian Church missions committee walked the Northwoods Passage, the Tulip Tree Loop, and the Tall Timbers Trail with Doug leading the tour and Joe driving the club car. The day... |
2008-04-18: Good Day
Pray for a good day -- no rain in the morning! -- for tomorrow when the missions team from Okolona Christian Church is scheduled to choose a site on which to build a prayer shelter at Emerald Hills.... |
2008-04-17: Area Churches.
Ask God to move area churches to become "29" partners or to give substantial gifts towards the development of Emerald Hills as a place to pray, retreat, and learn.... |
2008-04-16: Give Thanks.
Give thanks to God for orchestrating the steps taken to bring us closer and closer to the day that the Prayer Center/Atrium will be completed. Praise God for everything that will be accomplished at Emerald Hills in 2008. Continue praying for... |
2008-04-15: Key Component.
Pray that prayer will be the key component at Emerald Hills. Pray that the monthly days of prayer planned at Emerald Hills this year will be just the beginning of many such days in the future.... |
2008-04-14: No Rain?
Could this be the week with a forecast of five straight days with no rain? Ask God to provide so that the excavation on the basement of the Prayer Center/Atrium can begin.... |
2008-04-13: Donations.
Ask God to provide churches and individuals who will share their resources to make the move to Emerald Hills possible.... |
2008-04-12: Kelly Construction.
Pray for the Kelly Construction crew as they maximize their efforts to accomplish as much as possible when the sun shines. Ask God to provide a five day forecast of no rain.... |
2008-04-11: Praise God.
Praise God for all that was accomplished at Emerald Hills through the work teams from Michigan this week. Two more small trails were blazed, the ropes course is now near completion, another bridge was built, the park benches are place, and... |
2008-04-10: Peace and Rest.
Pray for those who come to the campus at Emerald Hills to be ministered to and to find a sense of peace and rest.... |
2008-04-09: Work Teams from Michigan.
Pray for the two work teams from Michigan who are serving at Emerald Hills this week.... |
2008-04-08: Volunteers.
Praise God for providing volunteers who come to do various projects at Emerald Hills. Pray for safety of all the workers and that God would bless their efforts as a sacrifice of praise.... |
2008-04-07: Give Thanks.
Give thanks and prise to God for Emerald Hills. Thank Him for providing such a beautiful place to pray, retreat, and learn. May it always be used for God's glory and for the salvation of the nations.... |
2008-04-06: Faithful Partners.
Praise God for Okolona Christian Church, the 18th partner in Project 29, who is faithfully sending funds to develop Emerald Hills and build a prayer shelter on June 21.... |
2008-04-05: Let's Move!
Join us in asking God to provide for Team Expansion to move onto the property called Emerald Hills. Pray that God will complete the first stage of construction for the Prayer Center/Atrium this year, fully operational for missionaries... |
2008-04-04: Still Raining.
Wow! It's still raining, God! Of course, You know that, and You are Sovereign, Omnipotent, and in control. Help us to rest in You. You are the Master Builder. The basement will be excavated on Your time table. Help... |
2008-04-03: Harvest Offering for the Nations.
Ask God to raise up at least 50 churches who will participate in Harvest Offering for the Nations sometime this year. Pray for Emily Heeringa as she works to make this happen.... |
2008-04-02: Praise God!
Join us in giving God the glory for orchestrating the steps taken to bring us closer and closer to the day that the Prayer Center and Atrium will be completed. Praise God for everything that will be accomplished at Emerald Hills in 2008... |
2008-04-01: Sunny Days.
Ask God for a block of five sunny days so that the basement of the Prayer Center/Atrium can be excavated and so that the next work crew can accomplish some outside tasks.... |
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