Friday, October 20, 2006
Mission - where the rubber meets the road and Jesus isn’t the only carpenter
Stewardship Notes:
Wednesday night. 3 days till the K3 Hurricane Mission Trip. Many tasks accomplished, many to go. Excitement, concern, planning, phone calls, emails, preparation. Prayer for a safe and successful mission trip. Days pass in slow motion until the mission team gathers, and then the days seem to pass so quickly. We go to answer the great commission, to serve our Lord. Our lives will be touched, and we will touch the lives of others.
How does this happen? How do 22 people gather this time to travel over a thousand miles to the south – and back, work five days, and bond into an incredible efficient and effective team? How have we sent three hurricane teams to the south in just one year, youth to build homes and churches for many years, adults to improve Christian summer camps, and food and clothing deliveries to those in need?
With this hurricane response trip we proceed with support far beyond that of our 22 member team. We proceed with the support of our God, our families, and our Church. We proceed with financial donations, quilts knitted and sewn by dozens of faithful servants, music compiled to inspire us, food prepared for our journey, Bibles donated and collected, the loan of a trailer and scout equipment, and a massive propane stove for the camp. We proceed embraced in prayer.
How does “mission” happen? Mission happens when there is a Church, a faithful body of Christians, who recognize that their stewardship, their sharing of time talent and treasure, is how Christians translate words into action, faith into practice. Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian is our church, the stewardship of its’ members is our foundation, and participation in mission is our expression of Christ’s love.
Thank you for your faithful stewardship. For you support of the growth and mission of this church. Together we achieve good things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On behalf of the Stewardship Committee,
Brother John ¶ 5:09 PM
Wednesday night. 3 days till the K3 Hurricane Mission Trip. Many tasks accomplished, many to go. Excitement, concern, planning, phone calls, emails, preparation. Prayer for a safe and successful mission trip. Days pass in slow motion until the mission team gathers, and then the days seem to pass so quickly. We go to answer the great commission, to serve our Lord. Our lives will be touched, and we will touch the lives of others.
How does this happen? How do 22 people gather this time to travel over a thousand miles to the south – and back, work five days, and bond into an incredible efficient and effective team? How have we sent three hurricane teams to the south in just one year, youth to build homes and churches for many years, adults to improve Christian summer camps, and food and clothing deliveries to those in need?
With this hurricane response trip we proceed with support far beyond that of our 22 member team. We proceed with the support of our God, our families, and our Church. We proceed with financial donations, quilts knitted and sewn by dozens of faithful servants, music compiled to inspire us, food prepared for our journey, Bibles donated and collected, the loan of a trailer and scout equipment, and a massive propane stove for the camp. We proceed embraced in prayer.
How does “mission” happen? Mission happens when there is a Church, a faithful body of Christians, who recognize that their stewardship, their sharing of time talent and treasure, is how Christians translate words into action, faith into practice. Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian is our church, the stewardship of its’ members is our foundation, and participation in mission is our expression of Christ’s love.
Thank you for your faithful stewardship. For you support of the growth and mission of this church. Together we achieve good things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On behalf of the Stewardship Committee,
Brother John ¶ 5:09 PM
