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Luis Palau Tells Diplomats to Pray

Larnelle Harris sang “The Greatest of These” and “Great is Thy

Faithfulness” before Dr. Palau addressed the group. The music set

the atmosphere in the room. People’s hearts

bathe this event in prayer (and ask you to join us), b

usually receive feedback as clearly written as this email we received

from a diplomat from Western Europe:

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the international prayer breakfast last week. As ever the food to the speakers, was superb. More importantly, however, was the spiritual grounding that it provided. To be reminded through the prayer of the PR of Palau that in all that we do, we are subservient to a sovereign lord was incredaudience gathered were the official representatives of the nations if the world. For me, it really brought home that in all the craziness of dealing with the world, the Lord is sovereign over all of it.was so encouraging, and placed my work in its proper place: a place that I so often forget it belongs. It was also heartening to be reminded that despite the divisions and wrangling that it takes to get the world to agree on something, the work that we do actually is important in improving the lives of people.the trenches of negotiations. For us Christian diplomats, mornings like this provide that same stream of living water, that cuts through the cynicism, politics and divisions that exist, and refresh us, with the truth of God's sovereignty and the fellowship of believers from across the world. Singing great is thy faithfulness with other delegations at our table was terribly moving. So thank you to all the people at the Christian Embassy for refreshing my soul and placing my work in its proper context as we embark upon UNGA 70

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Luis Palau Tells Diplomats to Pray

The goals of the United Nations are important and the job is

immense. It is impossible to succeed if you don’t pray. These were

the thoughts that Dr. Luis Palau communicated to more than 200

people present at this year’s International Prayer Breakfast. A

person is body, soul, and spirit, Palau continued. The United

Nations can deal with the body and with the soul. But only God

can deal with the spirit.

Larnelle Harris sang “The Greatest of These” and “Great is Thy

Faithfulness” before Dr. Palau addressed the group. The music set

’s hearts were moved. We always

bathe this event in prayer (and ask you to join us), but we don’t

clearly written as this email we received

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the international prayer breakfast last week. As ever the

More importantly, however, was the spiritual grounding that it provided. To be reminded through the prayer of the PR of Palau that in all that we do, we are subservient to a sovereign lord was incredibly powerful, especially given that the audience gathered were the official representatives of the nations if the world.

For me, it really brought home that in all the craziness of dealing with the world, the Lord is sovereign over all of it.so encouraging, and placed my work in its proper place: a place that I so often forget it belongs.

It was also heartening to be reminded that despite the divisions and wrangling that it takes to get the world to agree on ctually is important in improving the lives of people. I often forget that when caught up in

For us Christian diplomats, mornings like this provide that same stream of living water, that cuts through the cynicism, and divisions that exist, and refresh us, with the truth of God's sovereignty and the fellowship of believers from

across the world. Singing great is thy faithfulness with other delegations at our table was terribly moving.

le at the Christian Embassy for refreshing my soul and placing my work in its proper context

October 2015

The goals of the United Nations are important and the job is

It is impossible to succeed if you don’t pray. These were

Palau communicated to more than 200

people present at this year’s International Prayer Breakfast. A

person is body, soul, and spirit, Palau continued. The United

Nations can deal with the body and with the soul. But only God

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the international prayer breakfast last week. As ever the standards, from the

More importantly, however, was the spiritual grounding that it provided. To be reminded through the prayer of the PR of ibly powerful, especially given that the

For me, it really brought home that in all the craziness of dealing with the world, the Lord is sovereign over all of it. This so encouraging, and placed my work in its proper place: a place that I so often forget it belongs.

It was also heartening to be reminded that despite the divisions and wrangling that it takes to get the world to agree on I often forget that when caught up in

For us Christian diplomats, mornings like this provide that same stream of living water, that cuts through the cynicism, and divisions that exist, and refresh us, with the truth of God's sovereignty and the fellowship of believers from

across the world. Singing great is thy faithfulness with other delegations at our table was terribly moving.

le at the Christian Embassy for refreshing my soul and placing my work in its proper context

A First…

We had the privilege of attending the morning meetings of the General Debate. We were seated

in the balcony of the General Assembly to hear the addresses of

including the U.S., Russia, China, and Iran. It was a stirring reminde

is experiencing and the need for the light of God’s Kingdom to shine brightly in the darkness.

Staff Retreat…

Our team had 2 full days of prayer and planning in Ocean City, Maryland this month.

profitable as we discussed ways to connect with diplomats this year who are working diligently

on Sustainable Development Goals.

class in the fall (beginning October 8) entitled, “Overloade

will draw many diplomats to our Thursday Upcoming Fall Activities…

In addition to making appointments to follow

be trying to meet as many of the recently

few days each month doing our work from the U.N. building

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We had the privilege of attending the morning meetings of the General Debate. We were seated

in the balcony of the General Assembly to hear the addresses of presidents of 8 countries,

including the U.S., Russia, China, and Iran. It was a stirring reminder of the chaos

is experiencing and the need for the light of God’s Kingdom to shine brightly in the darkness.

Our team had 2 full days of prayer and planning in Ocean City, Maryland this month.

profitable as we discussed ways to connect with diplomats this year who are working diligently

on Sustainable Development Goals. Their work is extremely time-consuming. We are offering a

class in the fall (beginning October 8) entitled, “Overloaded Lives”. Our hope is

will draw many diplomats to our Thursday lunch meeting.

In addition to making appointments to follow-up from the International Prayer Breakfast, we will

be trying to meet as many of the recently-arrived diplomats as we can. We also plan to spend a

work from the U.N. building, praying for divine appointments.

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We had the privilege of attending the morning meetings of the General Debate. We were seated

presidents of 8 countries,

r of the chaos that our world

is experiencing and the need for the light of God’s Kingdom to shine brightly in the darkness.

Our team had 2 full days of prayer and planning in Ocean City, Maryland this month. It was

profitable as we discussed ways to connect with diplomats this year who are working diligently

We are offering a

Our hope is that the subject

up from the International Prayer Breakfast, we will

arrived diplomats as we can. We also plan to spend a

for divine appointments.

Email: DGTimbie@gmail.com 600-4460

Cru Account #0355567