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MINISTRY TO STATE
NORTH CAROLINA


Reaching the Government with the Gospel

Darin Stone - State Capitol Minister

mts-nc.org | mts-nc.org/blog | facebook.com/mtsnc
dstone@pcanet.org | 919.238.9228
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What's happening with MTS - North Carolina?

This year has started off wonderfully for MTS - North Carolina! I have had the privilege of spending at least two days a week at the capitol and have gotten to know a host of legislative aides, policy advisors, and lobbyists. I’ve met with former state representatives and senators, a former member of congress, and two former members of the State Board of Education. 

The North Carolina House and Senate are currently in the interim (not in session) so there are ample opportunities to meet with their gatekeepers and others at the capitol who are not as busy at the moment. It’s a ripe time for relationship-building!

In addition to developing relationships at the capitol, I have been preaching most Sundays, building awareness of the ministry to churches, individuals, and presbyteries, and raising the remaining funding necessary to resource the ministry. Seventy-five percent of our total annual support need of $90,000 has been raised! I am praying that God will raise all the remaining funding for MTS - North Carolina by the time the House and Senate return for session in late April.

On a personal note, our family is doing well and we’re preparing for a new baby girl to arrive in April. Please continue to pray for us as our family grows and as we enter this new phase of ministry.

The MTS - North Carolina Ministry Plan

Where am I going? What am I doing?

I've been making my way to see individuals, churches, and presbyteries who are interested in supporting the work of MTS - North Carolina. Here is a look at my upcoming schedule:
 
February 22  Presenting MTS at Central Carolina Presbytery (PCA) in Charlotte

February 25-28  MTS Leadership Development in Washington DC

February 29-March 1  Missions Conference at Valley Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Madison, Alabama

March 15  Preaching at Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Clayton

March 22  Missions Conference at Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Lexington

April 4  Presenting MTS to Christ Church (PCA) in Katy/Houston, Texas

Some new prayer requests

  • Pray for our trip to Washington DC this week: My goal is to learn from the MTS ministers and staff who have been engaged and ministry to the government for many years.  
  • Pray for Melanie's health during this third trimester of pregnancy: Melanie has been quite anemic over the past few weeks and she will be having an iron infusion this Tuesday. Lord willing, she will feel much better and have more energy following this infusion. And continue to pray for our sweet baby girl growing inside of Melanie. She is due April 22!
  • Pray that as I begin ministry at the capitol, God would open opportunities to minister to those serving in state government; particularly that God would give me wisdom as to how to best begin investing in the lives of our public servants.
  • Pray that God will provide all of our financial support by the spring!
  • Pray that God would continue to keep our family's heart faithful to Christ, passionate about his mission, and eager to serve him at home, at work, at school, and in all of life. We want to enjoy Him above all things, but we are constantly battling the desires of the flesh, temptations from the world, and spiritual attack. Pray that we will rest in Jesus' work for us in the gospel and seek to know to know Him more deeply as we long to make Him known! 

Words to consider


 

Keep up with MTS - North Carolina


To learn more about MTS North Carolina, check out our website at mts-nc.org and our Facebook page at facebook.com/mtsnc

Who are my representatives?


Want to know who represent you in the North Carolina House of Representatives, Senate, or US Congress? Then check out this site from the North Carolina General Assembly. Find your representative and be sure to pray for him/her.
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Greensboro, North Carolina 27410

919.238.9228
dstone@pcanet.org
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