Mardi Gras Outreach, Feb.11-17, 2010
January 23, 2010
Dear Friends,
Once again we are headed to New Orleans for Mardi Gras Thursday February 11 and will return February 17. For many of us this is an outreach we have participated in for over twenty years and, for some, it will be their very first time.
WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS. I am asking for those of you who plan on praying for us, please let me know so I can place you on a list that I will provide regular updated prayer requests. The spiritual battle for this outreach is intense and we really appreciate those who pray for us.
Would you take a moment right now and pray for our team?
- For  our physical health and strength.
- For our families protection while we are gone.
- For our financial needs to be met. Many are going that are struggling financially.
- For the leadership to have the Mind of God as decisions are made.
- For a mighty move of God where many are saved, delivered and restored.
God Bless and please let me know if you will commit to praying for us as we take the gospel to New Orleans.
Nelson Ligon
Upcoming Evangelism Opportunities
December 8, 2009
Upcoming Evangelism Opportunities
Frisco Reach Out: Joy of Christmas
Saturday December 12, 2009
The Word Center
7090 Oak Street
Frisco, TX 75034
6:30 AM – 11:30 AM
On December 12, 2009, Frisco Reach Out will host it’s first annual Christmas event. They will be giving new toys, canned goods, non-perishable food items, clothing and medical care to the downtown community and needy families
For more info visit http://friscoreachout.com
Operation Care Dallas: Christmas Gift 2009
Saturday December 19, 2009
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
On December 19, 2009, Operation Care Dallas will host the nation’s largest Christmas Party for the homeless. In this time of financial crisis, the need to reach out to help the homeless is greater than ever before.
To help out you will need to complete the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Training at http://fgbt.org (site requires that you register with them before beginning training).
For more info visit http://www.operationcaredallas.org
New Orleans Trip July 25-August 2, 2009
July 19, 2009
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none,
And their tongue is parched with thirst,
I the Lord will answer them;
I the God of Israel will not forsake them. Isaiah 41:17
We will be leaving for New Orleans this coming Saturday, July 25 and will return August 2. I am calling all our friends and coworkers in Christ to remember us in your prayers. We will be working with Pastors Marc and Angie Smith from Abiding Temple.
It looks like we will have a total of about 35 coming with us this year. We have 8 people who have not been able to raise all the funds needed. The break even cost, per person, is $400.00. I have made the decision that everyone who wants to come with us to share their faith is coming, regardless of funds. Some of the young people who want to go, come from families who do not know the Lord. Some do not have any support or encouragement from their own family. I look at this as an opportunity for the Lord to strongly impact the lives of these young people, who want to serve God, for years to come.
If you would like to help out financially, I can think of no better place to plant a seed. We will not only be working the streets and feeding hundreds daily, we will be training young people on how to share their faith.
To those of you who have already helped, thank you so much. If you would like to contribute and have not done so, you may pay with a credit card, through paypal, at our web site; www.executinghisword.com or you may send us your gift to:
Executing His Word
P.O. Box 294245
Lewisville, Texas 75029
Thanks for your support and please remember to pray for us,
Nelson Ligon
Feeling the pressure?
June 22, 2009
All events are under the control of providence; consequently all the trials of our outward life are ultimately traceable to God our Father. Out of the golden gate of God’s ordinance the armies of trial march in rank, clad in their iron armor and armed with weapons of war. All providences are doors to testing.
Even our mercies, like roses, have their thorns. Men may be drowned in prosperous seas as easily as in rivers of affliction. Our mountains are not too high, and our valleys are not too low for temptations: Trials lurk at every turn. Everywhere, above and below, we are confronted and surrounded with danger. Still no shower falls unpermitted from the threatening cloud; every drop has its order before it arrives on the earth.
The trials that come from God are sent to prove and strengthen our graces and immediately illustrate the power of divine grace, to test the genuineness of our virtues and to add to their energy.
Our Lord in His infinite wisdom and superabundant love sets such a high value upon His people’s faith that He will not protect them from those trials by which faith is strengthened. You would never have possessed the precious faith that now supports you if the trial of your faith had not put you through the fire. You are a tree that never would have rooted as well if the wind had not rocked you to and fro and made you take a firm hold upon the precious truths of God’s gracious covenant.
Worldly ease is a great enemy to faith; it loosens the joints of holy zeal and snaps the sinews of sacred courage. The balloon never rises until the cords are cut; affliction provides this service for believing souls. While the wheat sleeps comfortably in the husk, it is useless to us; it must be threshed out of its resting place before its value can be known.
Thus it is good that the Lord tests the righteous, for it causes them to grow rich toward God.
- Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Rescue And Recovery Training Conference
June 22, 2009
Executing His Word Presents…
Rescue And Recovery Training Conference
NOTE: NEW TIME & LOCATION
Saturday June 27, 2009
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Word Center
“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise,” says the LORD; “I will set him in the safety for which he longs.” Psalm 12:5
We will again meet at The Word Center in Frisco for worship, teaching, and a round table discussion. Following the teachings and discussion we will have a time of fellowship along with details regarding the upcoming outreach in New Orleans and within the metroplex.
Childcare will be provided as well as a time of prayer and worship. The conference is FREE but an offering will be taken to help replenish our evangelistic storehouse.
The Word Center is located at 7090 Oak Street Frisco, TX 75034
Mark your calendar – Saturday May 27, 2009.
New Orleans Summer 2009 Mission Trip
May 6, 2009
Mission
We are heading to New Orleans for our third straight summer July 25 – August 2, 2009. After going to New Orleans during Mardi Gras for over 2o years, the Lord has called many of us to help Pastors Marc and Angie Smith spread the gospel throughout the neighborhood surrounding their church.
While the church was restored after Hurricane Katrina, the surrounding neighborhood continues in physical, emotional and spiritual devastation.
We have seen God do amazing things the past two summers and realize that there is much more to be done.
You can be a part of this unique opportunity and see God restore gang members, drug addicts, prostitutes and the homeless to a relationship with their Creator.
On this trip you will:
•   Participate in daily prayer meetings, testimonies and Biblical evangelistic training
•   Work the neighborhood streets as we share the gospel with hundreds of individuals who have lost hope and are seeking help
•   Work with children, at the church, as the rest of the group works he streets
•   Participate in Barbeques as we daily feed hundreds with free food and drinks
•   Experience special revival services with incredible worship and powerful preaching
•   See lives changed by the power of God because you made the decision to rescue those who are perishing
This outreach will leave an incredible impact on your life as you witness the power of God manifest firsthand.
Your Involvement
Witnesses
No experience necessary – just a desire to share Jesus with a lost and dying world.
Intercessors
We need committed believers to pray for us. If you are interested, let us know so that we may give you specific prayer requests.
Financial Supporters
This trip will require supplies, crafts for the children, food for workers and for the neighborhood barbeques at the church.
Opportunity
This trip is designed to train individuals on how to share their faith, one-on-one with hundreds of non-believers.
Youth are encouraged to come as we have seen God call many into the ministry.
Families are welcome. We will have plenty of opportunities for young children to learn how to minister to others by:
•   Helping at the church
•   Serving food
•   Passing out toys and clothes
•   Watching their parents serve Jesus Christ
You do not have to be a Street Preacher to serve Jesus on this outreach:
•   We will need help with children’s ministry at the church
•   We are looking for those who will help cook and distribute food at the barbeques
•   We will need help distributing clothes, toys, and gifts
•   Whatever your gifts, we will put you to work
Registration
Total cost per person is $400.00 for 9 days. This includes:
•   Room and board for eight nights at the YWAM home (sleeps approximately 55)
•   Transportation for the entire trip– renting vans, gas, and insurance
•   All meals except going and coming home. You will need personal money for food on Saturday July 25 and Sunday August 2
•   Supplies needed for outreaches– tracts, gifts and food for the community, etc.
Due to a limited amount of space on vans and at YWAM, we are asking for a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee by June 30, 2009. Full payment will need to be made by July 20, 2009.
A limited amount of scholarships will be available depending on need. You may request one by contacting Nelson.
Those who wish to be part of the outreach but cannot be gone nine days are welcome to join us for the last four days. Cost for Thursday – Sunday is $180.00 with your own transportation (we will be happy to shuttle you to and from the airport).
Itinerary
July 25 Saturday
•   6:00 AM Leave Dallas area
•   6:00 PM Arrive in New Orleans
July 26 Sunday
•   Morning worship with Pastors Marc and Angie Smith
•   Evening prayer meeting
July 27 – 30 Monday – Thursday
•   9:00 AM – Noon
Witness throughout the neighborhood
•   5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Barbeque followed by revival service
July 31 Friday
•   9:00 AM – Noon
Swamp tour
•   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free time, prayer
•   5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Worship service
August 1 Saturday
•   8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Prayer meeting
•   9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Neighborhood March
•   10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Final revival service
•   12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Pancake brunch for church and neighborhood
•   1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Distribution of gifts from the Father
•   5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Victory celebration for all workers, with free time, games and fellowship
August 2 Sunday
•   10:00 AM
Meet at Abiding Temple and allow church to send us home to Dallas
Tentative and subject to change
About Executing His Word
Executing His Word is a faith-based ministry whose primary purpose is to teach Christians how to effectively share their faith. We are also engaged in numerous evangelistic outreaches throughout the year as well. We purposely try to find large groups of predominately secular audiences in order to share the Gospel. New Orleans during Mardi Gras, city festivals, low-income projects and apartments, and secular music concerts are just a few examples of the type of venue we seek for ministry.
About Nelson Ligon
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Nelson Ligon, founder of Executing His Word, has been taking the Gospel to nonbelievers for over 25 years. Witnessing to neighbors and establishing neighborhood festivals are just a few of the training events he has done and will do for your church. |
For further information, please contact:
Executing His Word
P.O. Box 294245
Lewisville, TX 75029
Phone: 972.724.7800
Email: info@executinghisword.com
Web: http://www.executinghisword.com
WE ARE ALL GOING TO TREMBLE – EVEN THE GODLIEST AMONG US
March 9, 2009
AN EARTH-SHATTERING CALAMITY IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. IT IS GOING TO BE SO FRIGHTENING, WE ARE ALL GOING TO TREMBLE – EVEN THE GODLIEST AMONG US.
Over the weekend David Wikerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York, delivered this word that echos what many, including myself, have been saying for the past several years now. While he mentions this calamity coming to New York City, areas of New Jersey and Connecticut, and major cities all across America; David Wilkerson also says, “There will be riots and fires in cities worldwide.”
His blog was updated today with further information regarding how the righteous should respond. In it he points to Exodus 14:13-14 which states:
“And Moses said to the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show you today…The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peaceâ€
My friends we are at a point in time that we cannot turn back from. I urge each one of you to seek God personally concerning this word. We at Executing His Word will be holding a Rescue And Recovery Training Conference each month as a preparation for the season we are entering. Our conference is completely free and will offer you:
- The ability to survive America’s meltdown
- Insight into personal finances
- Practical preparation and disaster resources
- The use of prayer and fasting in times of crisis
For more information check the front page for the latest conference.
Mardi Gras Report
March 5, 2009
We have returned from New Orleans and I am excited to tell you that we had a very successful trip. Every member of our team had multiple divine appointments while we were there. I am amazed at how we just showed up and the Holy Spirit took over. It is a testimony to those of you who prayed for us; we really experienced and recognized the impact of your prayers. Here are just a few examples of what we experienced;
1.      While on the streets in the French quarter, we had a countless amount of people come to us with a real interest in finding out more about what we believe. Many gave us their email so we could stay in touch with them and follow up. There were many genuine commitments to Christ.
2.      I personally had some encounters with individuals who wanted to harm me. One man, who had a black veil over his face, had a real dark and demonic presence and began speaking evil curses when, all of a sudden, the Holy Spirit showed up with such a powerful presence that he began to move away from me very quickly. Another very angry young man wanted to burn me in the face with a cigarette but did not follow through.
3.       I also had an encounter with a lesbian police officer who was threatening to put me in jail because I set my team up on a street corner in the gay district of bourbon street. Even though our signs were “nice†and were not offensive, she went into a rage and started to throw me in jail. I was polite to her and just wanted to know on what basis she had authority to do so. This only made her more angry. Even though what she was about to do was illegal and Robert was video taping it, she did not care. I know it was your prayers that kept me out of jail. During Mardi Gras, if you go to jail, they keep you there until Wed. morning before they let anyone out (This was Sunday Night). One more interesting aspect of this encounter was that one of the gay bars, close to where we were standing while this was taking place, had music that was blaring with lyrics which chanted repeatedly, “We love Satan, we worship Satan and we are all going to hell.â€Â This repeated over and over again while this took place…I kid you not!
4.      Because of your prayers, the family members of our team did not experience any serious issues. I have had, in the past, things happen to my family that caused me to have extreme anxiety. Two years ago, my team had an encounter with a Jamaican witch doctor who told me that “he does car accidents.†At that very moment, back in Dallas, my daughter, son-in law, and three of my four grand kids were in a terrible accident on 121 in Bedford. They were hurt and their car was completely destroyed. Praise God that nothing like this happened this year. I would be lying to you if I did not confess that stuff like this torments me before leaving for New Orleans, especially this year. If I had any doubts about God sending me there, I would have backed down. This is why I need a group of friends who will really pray while we are gone. THANK YOU!
We have literally hundreds of testimonies from members of our team. I hope to have Robert put together some video to show at our upcoming “Rescue and Recovery†training seminar in Farmers Branch, Saturday March 28 at 9:00am. I would love to see you there ( more info will be up soon).
Finally, please do not cease to pray for me. I have plans to add additional outreaches to our schedule this year. These projects will require additional funds and additional time away from my business. I hope to have these additional outreaches posted on our web within the next few weeks, so keep in touch.
God Bless you and thanks again for your prayers and support,
Nelson
Rescue And Recovery Training Conference
February 8, 2009
March 28, 2009 + 8:30 AM – Noon
Market Research Dallas Building
2723 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX 75243
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Replenishing The Storehouse
February 8, 2009
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