J17 Ministries
in collaboration with various
ministries in Tucson and beyond
27 August 2019
IN THIS ISSUE

What's the Buzz at J17?

Harmony Hub

Collaboration Corner

The Good News of Jesus in a Donkey-Elephant War

Upcoming Events

4Tucson Church of the Week
Greetings!


I’m quite confident my experience Sunday was literally one-of-a-kind. There can’t possibly have been two congregations on the planet where the opening prayer was prayed in French, Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and English.

Goshen International Church celebrated its first-ever facility here in Tucson, and the prayers of dedication were prayed by four members of the worship team (see picture) plus the father of the worship team leader.

Did you know that “hallelujah” sounds the same in every language? I knew that already, but I heard it for myself from many of these five languages. And isn’t that fitting? A word that means “praise the Lord” is the single most unifying word on the planet. No wonder Jesus’ prayer for unity begins by praying that the Son would be glorified – that’s where unity starts! When Jesus is lifted up, He draws us all together, whether we’re dedicating a new building or bearing another’s burdens.

Dave Drum, Founder
J17 Ministries
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J17 MINISTRIES?
Jesus prayed for unity - We are too!
The first Tuesday of this month saw the birth of a new prayer group, hosted at J17 Ministries' office. It was exciting to see so many congregations represented, praying as one for the unity of the Body of Christ in Tucson (and beyond). In fact, so many people turned out that, for our next prayer gathering on September 2, we have moved the meeting space from our humble office to one of the larger meeting rooms within the Center of Opportunity! We hope to see you next Tuesday at 4pm!

We're also pleased to announce that we've added the major events hosted by two significant pastoral associations in Tucson to our ongoing calendar: the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) and the Asociación Pastoral Evengélica de Tucson, the first growing out of the African American community, and the second from the Hispanic community. Both groups are welcome to anyone, but even if you don't attend, thank God for all He's doing to unite His body in our city.
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Church = Community
Tasha Campbell
When we focus less on ourselves and instead direct our attention to the King, making Him the center, amazing things inevitably follow. The church, us — you and me —, was designed to glorify God and worship Him alone. By living in true community, putting our Common Unity at the forefront, we must make our Father’s heart happy.

READ MORE about a recent church/community success story.
Collaboration Corner
Churches are Transforming DRC
Reconciled World
TCT [Truth Centered Transformation, a type of Community Health Evangelism] launched in Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016, in partnership with ECC and Revival Church Network. Using their own resources, the churches have faithfully been applying the truths they have learned and serving their communities with acts of love.

READ MORE about how the Christ-followers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are agents of change for their country.
The Good News of Jesus
in a Donkey-Elephant War
"What a great idea!" she exclaimed exuberantly. "Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before?" I chuckled before quickly pointing out that I can’t take credit for the "idea." Plagiarizing Jesus sounds like a patently bad idea. I asked her if she knew what John 17 was, and she didn’t. So I told her that it’s both a chapter in the Bible, and a prayer that Jesus prayed right before giving His life for us on the cross. "This is His idea, not mine."

READ MORE from the latest blog post in preparation for a new book, The Good News of Jesus in a Donkey Elephant War.
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