Missions Sunday reminds us that communication with God through prayer is essential. Jesus gave His disciples the Lord’s Prayer as a model, and in this episode, we explore how it connects to the global church and spreading the gospel to every nation, tribe, people, and language.

Our guest, Pastor Steve Yatckoske, and his wife, Alice, serve Nett Lake Baptist Church on the Bois Forte Reservation in northern Minnesota. With a population of just over 350 people, Nett Lake is a tight-knit community. Steve shares how they engage the community, build relationships, and share God’s Word in a culturally meaningful way.

Key Themes in This Episode:

• The Lord’s Prayer as a guide for missions-focused prayer
• Challenges missionaries face in cross-cultural ministry
• How culture shapes how people receive the gospel
• Ways to pray for and support missionaries

Missions and The Lord’s Prayer:

Steve connects Matthew 6:9-13 to missions, showing how:

• “Our Father” reminds us that we are part of a global family of believers.
• “Your kingdom come” calls us to pray for the gospel to spread worldwide.
• “Give us today our daily bread” recognizes missionaries’ reliance on God’s provision.
• “Forgive us our debts” reflects the need for reconciliation in broken communities.
• “Deliver us from evil” is a prayer for spiritual protection for those in ministry.

Reaching the Ojibwe People with the Gospel:

Steve shares how the Ojibwe culture highly values community, elders, and honoring veterans. Many have experienced deep pain from historical events like boarding schools that separated families. Because of this, building trust is key before sharing the gospel.

Missionaries must present biblical truths in ways that resonate with people’s hearts while staying true to Scripture. For example, many Ojibwe people refer to God as the “Great Creator”, so missionaries start by connecting on that shared belief before introducing the full gospel.

How You Can Get Involved in Missions:

1. Pray for missionaries and unreached people groups using resources like Joshua Project and Operation World.
2. Support missions financially and through encouragement. Many missionaries face loneliness, cultural barriers, and spiritual challenges.
3. Consider serving in missions. Teachers, pilots, mechanics, computer specialists, and translators all have roles in spreading the gospel.
4. Share God’s love in your own community. Missions start at home!

Final Encouragement:

Every believer has a role in the Great Commission. Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to support missions. As Steve and Alice continue serving Nett Lake, we are reminded that God is working in every nation, and He invites us to be part of it.

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