FourteenIreland 2012: Day 4

Day 4: Ireland's Spiritual Climate

Today, Day 4, of our 14 day journey, I would like to share with you a bit about Ireland's spiritual climate. 

As you are probably already aware, there is freedom of religion in Ireland.  The Catholic Church has no official link with the country, though it has a strong, but waning, influence on all aspects of national life.  Click on the picture below for detailed information about the various religions and Christianity makeup of Ireland (taken from the book Operation World).

Ireland is a young country, with half of its population under 28 years old.  The youth's spiritual need is underlined by a dramatic rise in suicides, unwed mothers and marriage breakdowns over the past decade.  The unfoturnate reality is that there plenty of people living life with very little hope.

Thankfully, as Christians, we serve a God of hope.  And through the gift of His Son, Jesus, we have literally been given the Hope of the world.

During His time on earth, Christ said, "I came that they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of" (John 10:10).  Would you join us in praying that the youth of Ireland would get a glimpse into the life God has offered each and every one of us?

You are loved,

    

FourteenIreland 2012: Day 3

Day 3: Operation Mobilization Ireland

  

Today, Day 3, of our 14 day journey, I would like introduce you to Operation Mobilization (OM) Ireland, the ministry FCA Golf partners with in order to put on the Anders Forsbrand Ireland Junior Golf Camp.

  

OM Ireland is one of many ministries "under the umbrella" of Operation Mobilization International.  OM International has over 5,400 people serving in 110 countries worldwide to see lives and communities transformed.  Although the people working with OM come from different nations and backgrounds, they all have one thing in common: they love Jesus and want to share and demonstrate His love wherever they go.

  

OM teams have served in Ireland since the 1970s, but OM Ireland began in 2002 when Mike Mullins was asked to launch the work.  Imagine Christians in Ireland demonstrating and communicating the love of Jesus throughout the country.  Imagine seeing people's lives transformed and whole communities change for good.  Imagine churches in Ireland motivated, equipped and working together to bring about lasting change.  OM Ireland exists to see individuals and communities reconciled, transformed and mobilized to live and communicate the message of Jesus.

  

Would you join me in praying for the OM Ireland staff today?  These people are committed to sharing the Good News of Jesus with all of Ireland everyday.  Would you also pray that the FCA Golf team could be an encouragement to them as we partner together to transform lives through the game of golf? Thanks for your prayers!

  

You are loved,