Key Club - 10/5/09

Dear Team,

KEY: “something that secures or controls entrance to a place.” I believe that prayer is the key to any ministry. It’s through prayer that doors are opened, hearts are softened and people are reached with Good News. It’s through prayer that people are given strength and wisdom to minister. John 15:5 tells us that apart from Christ, we can do nothing. Your prayer partnership is “KEY” to reaching military teens with the Gospel. Thank you!

I’ve been assigned to the Kaiserslautern Military Community (aka, KMC or “K-Town”), located in southwest Germany. K-town is the largest military community outside of the United States, with an approximate population of 35,000-40,000 people. K-town is also home to the largest American school district outside of the United States, with 11 schools and over 7,700 students. My “mission field” is the 2 high schools and 4 middle schools in the area - about

4,000 teens! I am beyond excited about ministering to this unique group of students. Over the next 40 days, I’ll be e-mailing you with a variety of information about the military community along with specific prayer points.

This week, when you see your flag key, would you pray for:

1. Students. This year’s fall youth group kick off occurred a month ago. The KMC youth group had approx. 50 middle schoolers and 60 high schoolers come. Would you pray that these groups would grow throughout the coming months with students interested in knowing God and growing in Him. Also, please pray that the students in these groups would bond well, and form a close knit community.
2. Staff. There is a team of Malachi youth workers in the KMC and they are short staffed (which is why I’m eager to join them!). Please pray that God would move parents and other adults in the community to volunteer to help with the groups.
3. Me. Please pray that God would provide me with opportunities to share my passion about military teen ministry with individuals, churches, Sunday school classes, small groups, etc.

Thanks for journeying with me!

Because of Christ,

Beth Mabry