“That is, God raised us up with the Messiah Yeshua and seated us with Him in Heaven." — Ephesians 2:6

Greetings in grace and truth. We are living in the reality of being seated with Christ — a settled confidence that reshapes how we live. I pray this newsletter finds you at peace and uncontrollably in love with Christ; join us in the work ahead — Pray, Give, Go. 

God’s timing is perfect, and His plans are good. We go when He sends us—sent from a place of obedient rest at His feet— we sit when He commands us to sit. In the mind of God, we were raised with Christ and now sit with Him at the Father’s right hand. This truth changes everything: our identity rests on a finished work, not on striving, fear, or failure. Rest is not passive escape but a settled confidence—our worth and authority flow from union with the risen and exalted Lord. We stand in the confidence of our identity and walk in the obedience of Christ’s exaltation.

“God placed all things under Christ’s feet and appointed Him head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way." — Ephesians 1:22–23

Christ is our head; we are His body, called to do His work. We thank you for being a part of this body and sewing into the Kingdom alongside us. In our partnership with God, we are all blessed to be a vessel for His work. In November, that vessel was poured out in many ways and many places. 

November Highlights:

Unity Praise — Sand Springs:  An annual gathering to unite local churches returned this year. Shoulder to Shoulder was in attendance and honored with an invitation to share a salvation message at the end, centered on the walls of Jericho and carrying God’s presence into the city. The evening closed with a powerful commissioning and a community embracing one another in prayer.

House Fires Movement — Omaha: We joined a presence-driven ministry in a night of worship. Late in the evening, the founder asked for a commissioning in evangelism. The spiritual theme Isaiah 6:8, “Here am I, Lord, send me,” has been resonating across our ministry as people are being sent from the place of God’s presence.

Corey Brewer at the HUB: Special guest speaker, Corey Brewer, preached on identity and righteousness, reminding us that our authority and confidence come from what Christ has done, not from our performance.

Bartlesville Worship: A worship reset at Abiding Place brought renewed hunger; for weeks afterward, people encountered God through worship in a fresh way. Street worship in the park opened doors for gospel conversations, community encounters, and prophetic words spoken over our team.

Salina Partnerships and Outreaches: We partnered with a Spirit-led church in Salina, A congregation Hungry for outreaches and practical ministry. Ready to go out and spread the gospel in their community, they were inspired as they stood in anticipation of what God would do in their city, and asked, "Why limit it to Salina?" God, send us to the neighboring towns as well.  

Mexico Updates and Growing Alliances: Pastors who had been divided are beginning to reconnect and pray together monthly. The church there has run multiple park outreaches with strong community turnout. The pastor’s wife preached to the congregation, and nearly the entire church showed up to serve. A small speaker we sent will help future outreach efforts, and the rehab center founder has sent blessings and is excited about continued partnership.

Grocery Giveaways: We are grateful to have had the resources to host several grocery outreaches during the government shutdown, meeting practical needs for families struggling to put food on the table.

Amid these outreaches, we were reminded of the tender, eternal work God is doing in individual lives.

Testimony — Nate

One of our team members carried Nate in prayer and presence through his final days. Nate had wrestled with addiction and homelessness; in the quiet of his bedside, a team member spoke the Gospel over him and assured him of his place with Jesus. The bracelet on his wrist read, “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

That afternoon, the team member received a vivid, gentle vision: Nate skating in the wind, joy on his face. He spoke to her directly: “Do not grieve me, I’m more alive now than ever before.” When she shared it, his caregiver confirmed, “Nate loved to skateboard.” In that confirmation, we heard heaven’s whisper: the struggle is ended, and the celebration has begun.

This moment felt prophetic for our team—a reminder that obedience in presence and proclamation births resurrection hope. We grieve with those who mourn, yet we also declare the victory of Christ over death and despair. Let this testimony strengthen your faith: God meets us in the margins, redeems the broken, and turns sorrow into song. Nate’s story has inspired us to form a prayer team to stand with those in their final days and to support the families who will celebrate their departure.

Looking Ahead:

• ETI kickoff — January 17 — a six‑week training course designed to form believers into a posture of intimacy with Christ so that evangelism flows naturally through identity, not just technique. Over six weeks, participants are guided to deepen their relationship with Jesus, cultivate a gospel‑shaped character, and develop the spiritual habits that produce faithful discipleship in any environment. The course is offered both in person and online to accommodate local teams and remote learners. Each participant receives a course curriculum workbook that accompanies the teaching and practical assignments.

• New partnerships — ongoing conversations with churches for city-wide initiatives.

• Volunteer needs — help with outreach logistics, worship teams, and follow-up teams.

How you can stand Shoulder to Shoulder with us this month: 

Pray — Cover our team, our partners, and the cities we are sent to.Give — Sow into the sending of evangelists and the equipping of the Church.Go — Join us in the streets, in the cities, and in the nations.

Together, we will see the Kingdom advance — not by our strength, but by His Spirit.

Closing & Call to Action: 

We are deeply grateful for your prayers and support, which empower us to share the Gospel across America and beyond. Your generosity and love are transforming lives — one encounter at a time.

Now, we invite you to continue with us in this mission. Stand Shoulder to Shoulder as we bring the hope of Christ to the streets of our nation. You can sign up for recurring or give a one-time gift at the following link https://www.shoulder2shoulderministries.org  You can also make checks payable to Shoulder2Shoulder Ministries and mail to: PO Box 724 Sapulpa, OK 74066 We’d love to partner with you on the Heavenward app—reach out or see the giving options above to get involved. If your church, ministry, or outreach team feels called to deepen evangelism through intimacy, please get in touch with us to learn about upcoming ETI courses and how to register.

Blessings in Christ,

Shoulder2Shoulder Ministries