New Orleans Trip July 25-August 2, 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

New Orleans Summer 2009 Mission Trip

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

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