Pastor Glynn. My Dear Fellow Watchmen,

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1 My Dear Fellow Watchmen, Speed seems to govern much of what we do throughout our day. Coffee can be ordered and purchased on your mobile device and be waiting for you as you rush inside and pick it up. Videos or s that cannot be downloaded instantaneously cause frustration. Overnight shipping is becoming the standard for most Amazon customers. This same urgency often governs how we approach God. If you're like me, the consistency of this sacred hour of intercession for the church is vital to my sanity. I'm thankful you share this commitment with me each week during your hour on the wall! Perhaps it s our tendency to rush that explains the impetuous judgments that we make about others who have wronged us. But aren't you glad that God is patient (not slow) toward you? "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). When I recall this verse, I'm reminded of Jonah's impatience with God and his lack of swift judgement on the wicked Ninevites. Before God judges, He always gives opportunities for us to repent. It is the patience of God that has opened up the opportunity for us to extend the Gospel to 10,000 households in East Texas over the next three years. God has provided. We must do our part! We must patiently, yet urgently, cast the net of the Gospel to all who will listen, especially those already in our sphere of influence. Engage10K requires this strategic effort along with sacrificial commitments from each of us. I am praying that the tenor of this month's Watchmen Alert resonates with you in a very personal way. We must know our part and do our part. I know you are praying weekly, but consider adding these four requests to your DAILY prayers this month: Pray for your own lost family, friends and neighbors by name as God uses you to engage them with the Gospel. Pray that more than 1,000 Mobberly giving units (individuals and families) will make financial commitments on October 30 for the Engage10K Capital Campaign. Pray that through 100% participation, we will exceed 12 million dollars committed over the next 3 years. Pray for a tremendous offering to be given on October 30 that will advance God's plans for our campus and outreach. Pastor Glynn October 2016 Alert, 1

2 Please use this alert as a guide for your time in prayer on the Wall. Praise and Worship- For who He is and what He has done. Therefore, through Him let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess His name. Hebrews 13:15, HCSB Praise the Lord: That so many of the Mobberly family are already experiencing God's consuming presence during the first half of our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. The Prayer Walk on September 25 th, which was a tremendous success as we recognized God's hand in our past and His heart for our future. The Engage10K app is launched and already being utilized as the tool it was intended to be for the Mobberly family. That our Marshall staff was able to make a great connection with Marshall s pregnancy resource center to begin to engage women in need and single mothers with the Gospel. For a new Connect Group that was started for young couples in Marshall. Eight couples are already connected and attending. We are primarily engaging families in the Henley Perry neighborhood. A new Connect Group for newlyweds in Longview. God delivered leaders and He is building up the communities of believers in both Marshall and Longview groups. The preschool leaders were very encouraged during the Family Prayer Walk and are excited to think about what God is going to do here. The children and parents are responding positively to our new worship journals. The feedback I am getting indicates that these journals are helping many of our children actively participate in our Worship gatherings and are getting meaningful spiritual instructions to experience in worship. We have seen growth from LETU, Kilgore, and ETBU this school year in our college ministry. We have seen more and more students getting excited about the College Ministry at Mobberly. Upwards Sports is off to an incredible start with flag football and cheerleading. Praise the Lord for coaches, volunteers and referees who weekly donate their time to pour into our children and families in our community. Praise the Lord for: Providing a new Marshall campus Preschool Ministry Coordinator, Jamie Warden. Providing just the right person as our College Ministry intern, Jeremy Binion. A spirit of dedication in all members of Mobberly Español to serve in both the Hispanic ministry and the ministry at-large of Mobberly. The enthusiasm shown by all members to embrace the ENGAGE 10K vision through the creative ideas suggested to engage our Hispanic community. The ministry to and with our Hispanic women, led by Marina Gonzales and Claudia Polino. Both of these ladies continually serve and lead our women in various capacities such as constant prayer for them, constant follow up throughout the week to check on them, and consistent devotion to leading the weekly 5 am prayer time for about ladies. October 2016 Alert, 2

3 A great response to Women s Night Out helping us to identify several women who were either in need of prayer, not connected to any Connect Group or were unchurched, giving our women next steps to engaging these women, meeting needs and sharing the Gospel. A successful start to our Jr. High Choir. The integration of children and youth into our Sunday morning worship teams. The powerful testimony videos we ve seen over the last few weeks during the sermon. Three new preschool and children s ministry volunteers on the Marshall campus in September. Mobberly members who are praying and looking for opportunities to engage people with the Gospel in their circles of influence. Those who participated in Engage 101 & 201 in September and are using their new skills to engage others. His protection and guidance in facing spiritual opposition to Engage10K efforts. The wonderful celebration of Connection Church in Spearfish, who celebrated their 5 th anniversary on September 25. In these five years they have started three other churches and are seeking the Lord about starting more. We are so thankful for the leadership and ministry of Doug Hixson and his wife, Dana and children, Benjamin and Adyson. The successful launch of Current Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California (planters, David and Cindy Collister). They had 170 in attendance and one faith decision on launch day, September 18, The ten people who came to repentance and new life in Christ through the Tuesday morning Family Services Ministry since last month! Pray for these new brothers and sisters as they begin to grow in their faith: Napoleon, Regena, Boris, Victoria, Carolyn, Myoshia, Antinesha, Jenny, April, and Tameron. The ten students that were baptized at Mobberly in September. We baptized every Wednesday night in September! Our new youth Connect Groups and the relationships kindled and strengthened during their first month. A great September as groups started the Engage10K curriculum. Thank Him for allowing our church to unify its focus these eight weeks of Engage10K lessons. Sixty-two Engage Coordinators each representing their individual Connect Groups. Placing people in our pathways to begin spiritual conversations. Repentance- Confess and repent of sin in our life Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and You took away the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:5, HCSB Acknowledge- His Authority and Lordship He demonstrated this power in the Messiah by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand in the heavens far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put everything under His feet ] and appointed Him as head over everything for the church, Ephesians 1:20-22, HCSB October 2016 Alert, 3

4 Intercession- Prayers for Mobberly, Staff and Ministries I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. John 17:20-21, HCSB Please pray for: Two new leaders for Wednesday nights, Kid s Life in preschool. Several of our preschool leaders who are facing health or other serious issues. Wisdom, discernment, and opportunity for a permanent worship facility in the heart of Marshall. The potential of engaging families through Upward sports ministry in Marshall. A different location for our Mobberly Español worship service to meet during the 11 am hour which would help us provide a more welcoming and inviting atmosphere for current members and new visitors. Finding this new location and new time will help us engage more effectively with a community that needs Jesus. God s wisdom to identify the MOST impactful ways for Mobberly Español to engage our Hispanic community from a good list of ideas that has already been suggested and crafted by the membership. The 18K registered Hispanics living in Gregg County, most of whom don t know Christ. Pray that together, with the church-at-large, Mobberly Español will be able to lead many of these into a lifechanging ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ during the next three years. The potential for Mobberly to make a HUGE impact on this precious community is UNLIMITED pray we will continue to have the faith to believe GOD can do exceedingly great things beyond what we can think or ask. MBC choir concert with David Phelps on Oct. 16. Creative ways to take Christmas music into the community. Our worship staff as we seek ways to connect with band and choir directors in East Texas. Marshall campus involvement in National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4 th. Pray we will make meaningful contacts that will lead to engage opportunities. Many to participate in the next session of Engage 101 & 201 beginning, Wednesday, October 12. Our staff to find balance in ongoing ministry responsibilities, prioritizing personal Engage10K opportunities and equipping the Mobberly family to engage East Texas with the Gospel. The planning and preparation for the 2016 Rummage Sale and for Greg Scobee as he leads this vital effort that raises around 50% of the funds we are blessed to share with those in need of benevolence. Friend Day for 7-12th grade students on Oct. 30, that we would be able to engage many that do not have a church home and may not know our Lord. God to bless us as we try and start two new groups for the month of October. We are asking God to specifically help us begin a married adult group for s and an empty-nester group. God s guidance in starting a new group for single adults in their s. We see the need and need a Connect Group. Supplication- Time watchmen pray for themselves as it relates to their part in God s plan and purpose Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, Colossians 4:2-3, HCSB October 2016 Alert, 4

5 Please pray that: Our families and children will use their Get One, Give One cards to engage friends, neighbors and others. Each of us will prepare for the Engage10K response by enlisting new volunteers First Impressions Teams, Decision Prayer Partners, and Children s ministry. All of our students will continue to catch the vision for Engage10K, engage their friends, seek the lost on their campus, and invite others to church each week. More students will feel a calling to serve in the church as more people are engaged with the Gospel. God will guide each of our Connect Groups as they pray, plan and participate in engaging their groups in local mission opportunities as a part of Engage10K and the Jerusalem Project this November. Equipping-Praying to grow in our capacity to serve God and partner with Mobberly to help people change the world All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, HCSB Please pray for: God to use Engage 101 (People Engagement Without Fear) and Engage 201 (Gospel Engagement Without Fear) to equip and mobilize Mobberly members to engage those who are perishing without the Gospel. The teaching and filming of Engage 101 class on October 2 & 3 and that God will continue to use these sessions online to equip Mobberly members to engage East Texas. God to touch the hearts of men in East Texas households to desire to spiritually lead their families, and that He will equip Mobberly men to reach out and engage them. Remembering that 93% of households come to Christ if the father or husband comes to Christ. Our Junior High Conference on October 14 & 15 as guest speaker, Pat Cammarata shows our students how to make Bible reading come to life. God to begin to move and excitement for sharing to increase as Engage Coordinators challenge their Connect Group members to intentionally start conversations with others. God will use the Book Nooks and the resources in them to provide opportunities to equip members and engage lost people from children to senior adults. The LORD is not willing that any should perish, but that ALL SHOULD COME to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 October 2016 Alert, 5