US Mission Network

**Announcement**

The USMN Board of Directors has completed several months of prayer and data collection followed by a Symposium hosted in Chicago in March of 2019 to seek the future direction for this very important work.

To that end, the Board met on September 4, 2019, and has taken the following action for moving forward: (click to read full announcement)

usmissionnetwork.org

The school year will likely be starting soon in your community. We want to ask you to pray for the upcoming school year. Here are some specific things you can pray for:

• The spiritual, physical and mental growth for the students.

• Wisdom, insight, strength and provision for teachers and administrators.

• The safety, protection and well-being of all.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
He saves those crushed in spirit.
—Psalm 34:18

Our hearts continue to be break over the horrific events that unfolded in El Paso and Dayton this past weekend. We cannot begin to imagine the pain felt by the children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who tragically lost someone they love. Please continue to pray for these individuals & communities as they heal. As you feel led, we want to encourage you to find ways to tangibly minister to those affected.

We want to encourage you to check out Dr. David Newman’s presentation on the history of the YMCA. David pastors Antioch Church, which meets in the Countryside YMCA (Lebanon, OH). This video is from the YMCA of Greater Twin Cities’ 2018 “Serve to Lead” event.

Consider using this resource with your team or board to start a conversation about how to best live out the YMCA’s mission in your community.

YMCA History David Newman Serve To Lead 2018 event

It may be hard to believe, but the school year will be here before we know it. For some parents facing financial challenges, this can be an especially stressful time as they try to figure out how to provide school supplies for their children.

Would you consider ministering to these families by hosting a school supply drive at your Y? This can also be a powerful way to engage your members in serving your community in a tangible way. You could donate any supplies collected to your local school.

Thank you for ministering to your community. Keep up the great work!

General Assembly is in full swing!

Please continue to pray for all who have gathered at this important event. Please also pray for the mission advancement directors and chaplains there, that they would have an opportunity to minister in life-giving ways to those attending. Pray that they would represent Jesus well to all they connect with.