There is "togetherness" on Mission Trips. And often it's the togetherness that inspires students to keep serving year after year! Not only is the "togetherness" being in the same room while playing a wicked game of I NEVER but togetherness is also about being on the same page. We eat "together." We meet for worship "together." We all share the experience of sleeping on the floor "together." We go places "together." We work "together." We share our testimonies "together." We laugh "together." We cry "together." "Together" we focus on Jesus and His mission.
We see this theme of "togetherness" develop throughout the book of Acts. In Acts 3 we learn that "together" they healed the sick and shared the good news with the lost. In Acts 4 we see how "together" they found courage to stand up and speak out. In Acts 5 one can read how "together" they withstood testing and persecution. In Acts 8 and 10, they broke down barriers and divisions of religion "together." And in Acts 10 the "togetherness" deepens as Peter the Jewish fisherman and Cornelius the Roman military officer became brothers in Christ.
I thank God for the "TOGETHERNESS" that is always found on Mission Trips!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
MISSION TRIP 2009
WOW! This is our last full day of ministry so I want to update you! We began our time together Sunday night at St. Paul Methodist Church on Bardstown Road. HC Baker and his cooking crew fed us well and continue to feed us well. (I had Biscuits and Gravy this morning!) Our two construction sites started the workday on Monday with pouring rain. They remained patient and worked extra hard on Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday. We are always reminded on mission trips as to why construction projects take so long. Our students at the Fuller Center House on 316 North 20th have weeded, cut down trees, demolished a shed, removed plaster and removed debris from a garage. The house is ready to be roofed and once it is roofed, folks can begin work on the inside.
The Silver Heights crew has removed a roof and preparation work for a deck on the back of the Pastor's Cottage. They have also begun making a prayer walk for the camp. Our VBS site at the Baptist Fellowship Center has gone very well! They are sharing Jesus in a great way with children who are loving every minute of it! We also have had about 4 students at the warehouse of God's Design. They have painted a beautiful mural. Finally, we've had some really great students who have worked with Kentucky Refugee Ministries. They have organized supplies, moved things into an apartment for one of the refugee families and they are doing children's ministry this afternoon and working with the elderly this morning!
I am posting some pictures of our experiences! May God continue to be glorified through it all!
The Silver Heights crew has removed a roof and preparation work for a deck on the back of the Pastor's Cottage. They have also begun making a prayer walk for the camp. Our VBS site at the Baptist Fellowship Center has gone very well! They are sharing Jesus in a great way with children who are loving every minute of it! We also have had about 4 students at the warehouse of God's Design. They have painted a beautiful mural. Finally, we've had some really great students who have worked with Kentucky Refugee Ministries. They have organized supplies, moved things into an apartment for one of the refugee families and they are doing children's ministry this afternoon and working with the elderly this morning!
I am posting some pictures of our experiences! May God continue to be glorified through it all!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Greater Things Are Yet to Come
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father."
What did the Lord mean by "greater things?" How could anyone surpass the deeds of Jesus? He healed the sick, walked on water, restored sight to the blind, made the lame walk again and raised a a friend from the dead. I'm assuming that he meant that we as his disciples would do things that are greater, not in quality but in extent. Maybe Jesus meant by greater things that we as his disciples should produce moral and spiritual revolutions. For instance....at Pentecost the apostles converted 3,000 in one day.
What did the Lord mean by "greater things?" How could anyone surpass the deeds of Jesus? He healed the sick, walked on water, restored sight to the blind, made the lame walk again and raised a a friend from the dead. I'm assuming that he meant that we as his disciples would do things that are greater, not in quality but in extent. Maybe Jesus meant by greater things that we as his disciples should produce moral and spiritual revolutions. For instance....at Pentecost the apostles converted 3,000 in one day.
Majority of college students choose no-commitment sex
DID YOU KNOW? 60% of college students in a recent survey have been in a "friends with benefits" relationship--a no-commitment sexual arrangement. The study was featured on FoxNews.com. The main "advantage" of such a relationship was "no commitment." The problem with this "no commitment" sexual relationship is that it is a dangerous trend that can lead to emotional problems, pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
1 Corinthians 6:18 says to flee from sexual immorality.
1 Corinthians 6:18 says to flee from sexual immorality.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2009
VOICES IN THE 'VILLE"
We are just two days from beginning our mission trip here in our own city of Louisville. Final plans are being finalized! God is so good. Over 50 studetns and 20 adults will be serving throughout Kentuckiana. Our main ministry sites are as follows:
FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING
...at 316 North 20th street...
(Partnering with Word of Faith Church - Pastor Les Flemons)
SILVER HEIGHTS CAMP
...in New Albany Indiana...
KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES/AMERICANA
BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP CENTER
We are just two days from beginning our mission trip here in our own city of Louisville. Final plans are being finalized! God is so good. Over 50 studetns and 20 adults will be serving throughout Kentuckiana. Our main ministry sites are as follows:
FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING
...at 316 North 20th street...
(Partnering with Word of Faith Church - Pastor Les Flemons)
SILVER HEIGHTS CAMP
...in New Albany Indiana...
KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES/AMERICANA
BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP CENTER
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