The mandate from Jesus Christ in Matthew 28, calls us to “go make disciples of all nations”. In some cases, “all nations” are right here in our own back yard!
In November, we will hosting John Bowers, one of the directors of our mission, Proclaim International. He will be in town to help conduct a workshop on Islam. This will be an introduction to the historical beginnings and the theology of Islam, with a view to understand, pray for, love and be an effective witness to Muslims.
For some the idea of Muslim peoples coming to the US, invokes fear and intimidation; kind of a “hide the women and children” mentality. However, we reject this notion and as followers of Jesus Christ, we should see this as great opportunity! When God provides opportunity to reach Muslims outside the typical Islamic cultural context, we should take advantage of it! Come to this workshop and prepare yourselves for ministry to Muslim peoples!
Some of the questions to be addressed:
- How did Islam get it’s start?
- Who are the Sunnis and Shiites and why do they kill each other?
- What does the Quran teach about Jesus?
- Jihad-A religious, spiritual, cultural or political struggle?
- Does God love Muslims?
- And More..
Workshop Details:
- When: Friday November 6th 7pm-8:30 & Saturday November 7th-9am-2-pm (Lunch served on Saturday)
- Where: Oak Hills Church Chapel (Upstairs)
- Who: Workshop taught by John Bowers and Steve Liberti
- Cost: $8-To cover cost of extensive handouts, payable first session (Friday night)
- Required text: “Touching the Soul of Islam” by Bill Musk-Avaiable via Amazon/Borders etc.-Please read the first two chapters before the Friday night session
- Pre-Registration required!: Contact Steve Liberti @ 916.995.8284 or sliberti@pacbell.net or call Susie Worthington at Oak Hills Church 916.983.0181
You need to be at this event! If you have not had a chance to minister to a Muslim person, it’s just matter of time. Prepare yourselves!
