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Mission Arlington : Out to Change the World
Mission Arlington Out to Change the World Author:Erma Holt Mathis What would Jesus do...in Arlington? The question weighed heavily on the minds of Charles R. Wade, pastor of First Baptist Church, and Tillie Burgin, a recently returned international missionary. The two became prayer partners, asking God to make a way for them to "take church to the people." — Soon people throughout the church formed prayer group... more »s, interceding on behalf of the lost and suffering humanity becoming more evident on Arlington's streets. The answer to their prayers came in August 1986 when Mission Arlington was born "on faith, a shoestring, and a vision."
Empowered by the Holy Spirit and inspired by Acts 1:8, Mission Arlington has become a living example of Jesus Christ at work in today's world. Its arms of love have reached across oceans and continents as thousands of lives have been touched with the love of Christ. Volunteers trained in Mission Arlington have gone out as missionaries to share the gospel around the world.
This book tells the story of Mission Arlington and shares the key to its success: "Hover around John 3:16 and hang out on property!"« less