January Emphasis
Royal Rangers Sponsorship
Enlistment Month
Your Annual Report is due. A copy can be found in the Resource Information Manual (RIM) on page 115. Each local Men’s Ministries chapter is requested to send a $50.00 annual contribution to the General Men’s Ministries office. These funds are needed to assist IPHC Men’s Ministries in resources and ministry programs.
Royal Rangers Sponsorship – The goal of this program is to see that every Ranger has a sponsor for both prayer and financial support. Information can be obtained in the Resource Information Manual or through the office of Men’s Ministries. (405) 787-7110, ext: 3224 or BTerry@iphc.org.
Enlistment Month – During the enlistment months of January and February, select a week and designate as your Chapter’s Enlistment Week. Invite all the men of the church, especially those who do not attend your chapter meetings, to join you for a breakfast or similar function. Brief them on your fellowship goals, and have the pastor promote Men’s Ministries and its value to the ministry of the church.
February Emphasis
Enlistment Month
Pastor Prayer Partners
Pastor Prayer Partners – This ministry is designed to give interceding prayer support for the pastor and ministries of the church. Have your men consider; (1) Just before each Sunday service – several of your men meet in the pastor’s office – lay hands on him and ask God to enable your pastor to guide that service with anointing and power, and (2) keep up with the needs of your church and have men continually informed of prayer requests, e.g. set up prayer teams to take this responsibility. Call (405) 787-7110, ext: 3224 for materials.
March Emphasis
Resurrection Breakfast
The Resurrection Breakfast is an annual soul-winning event held in cities across America on the Saturday morning before Easter. Plan to host this event each year. For information, contact the office of Men’s Ministries (405) 787-7110, ext: 3224 or e-mail men@iphc.org.
April Emphasis
2nd Royal Rangers Sponsorship Appeal
May Emphasis
Prayer Walking
Prayer Walking adds a new dimension to our prayer life. It has been defined as “praying on site with insight.” Information is available through the office of Men’s Ministries or through the web site, http://men.iphc.org.
June Emphasis
Focus on Laymen
The second Sunday of June is “Laymen’s Sunday.” This day is an opportunity for you recognize the men in your chapter. For complete details on “Laymen’s Sunday”, contact the office of Men’s Ministries at (405) 787-7110, ext: 3224.
July Emphasis
Men of Action
Men of Action - In your planning for July, select a project either locally…such as for your church, or perhaps a widow, or within your community or conference, e.g. Habitat for Humanity, repair and clean up of a conference facility, etc. It will be fun, meaningful, and help you build your men into a team.
August Emphasis
Friendship Evangelism
Make this course on Friendship Evangelism a goal for your men in August. Here’s the bottom line…every man in your chapter should be able and prepared to lead someone to Christ. The materials, the Student Guide and Instructor’s Manual are excellent materials. Contact LifeSprings Resources to order: 1-800-541-1376.
September Emphasis
Disaster Relief USA (DRUSA)
The goal being to; (1) insure that your church and its people are prepared for disaster, and (2) that our men are part of a Disaster Area Recovery Team ready to help others in time of need. See Disaster Relief at http://men.iphc.org, or contact Men’s Ministries for more information.
October Emphasis
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor Appreciation Day is a joint venture between Women’s and Men’s Ministries. It is designated n the calendar for the first Sunday of October. Contact the office of Men’s Ministries for information and promotional packets. (405) 787-7110, ext: 3224.
November Emphasis
Reach 3
Reach 3 - A joint ministry with Evangelism USA to have each man prayerfully identify three men not known to be Christians from your work, neighborhood, and/or recreation. Pray daily for the salvation of these three men. Invite each man to a one-on-one, “non-agenda” meal. (May also invite spouse). Just get to know him. As appropriate, consider asking each man for prayer requests. Check back to see how it’s going. Later, consider inviting your three men to outreach events, Bible studies, or church. Continue praying and looking for ways to expose them to evangelistic opportunities. Once a man makes a commitment to Christ, help him become involved in church and discipleship opportunities. Need information? Write Men’s Ministries, PO Box 12609, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 or telephone at 1-405-787-7110, ext: 3224.