One Wise Thing and One Unwise Thing You Did – Rangel Update June 2024

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This phrase has been repeated every week in a Bible study through the book of Proverbs with two of the girls in the house I am currently living in. Asking this question has been helpful to reflect on the way I live my life for the Lord and opens conversation for how God is working in our lives. But I would say that this phrase perfectly describes how these past couple of months have been going for me. It has been filled with conversations where I ask this question without specifically asking it. In sitting and listening to people share their struggles and their victories in the Lord, God has taught me to listen and speak when I need to, but most of all to pray.

Blessed to lead worship for CC Westgrove’s Youth Camp
Witnessing Youth Make the declaration of living for Jesus

Discipleship

We are constantly reminded here at MTS (missions training school), that the Purpose of the Church’s existence on the earth is for the evangelization and discipleship of all people. I missed this part of the Great Commission. Yes, we are to evangelize to all nations, but we are also to make disciples of all nations. If we don’t disciple the people we evangelize to, we won’t see them grow in the things of God. To disciple is not easy and sometimes it’s not fun. But it is worth it! To see that light go on in someone’s heart and mind, to see change in their life, is cool! This is what we are called to. I thank God that He has shown me the importance of this and the opportunity to be involved in making disciples for Him.

All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you...

Matthew 28:18-20
Preaching the Gospel to the Homeless
Outreach for the Homeless in LA
Our September Colombia SOLA team

What Now?

Calvary School of Missions 2024 is now in play! As you all know, last summer I was a student at CSOM. The Lord taught me so much through this school and confirmed a calling on my life; to pursue cross-cultural missions to reach the Unreached. This year I am blessed to be a part of the school as a leader. I will be leading social media, worship, and anything else the leaders need. I am excited to see what God does through the students’ lives as they seek His face!

Thank you for taking the time to read this update and for joining in on the work that God has called me to! It is such a beautiful gift to realize that the Lord doesn’t need our help in fulfilling His plans, but because of His love, He wants us to take part in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth! I would greatly appreciate your continued partnership with me in prayer as the Lord is leading me to long-term, cross-cultural ministry, as well as through financial support, if you feel led to give. Any amount of a one-time or monthly donation is an absolute blessing as I prepare to be sent out long term on the field. It means so much to me. God bless and thank you all!

In His Love,

Alani

Prayer Requests

  • For me as the Lord uses me here at the school of missions.
  • For the students as they seek the Lord and learn about the Great Commission.
  • For me to be led by the Lord as He guides my life.

Praise Reports

  • Praise God He provided the funds for School of Missions through the body of Christ!
  • That we made it safely to Rosarito, Mexico and our very first outreach was a huge blessing.