mission work

Mission work is a calling from God.  One of the great things we do as a church (Cross Lanes United Methodist) is expose our young people to mission work and the importance of giving back. Last night I learned two of our young ladies in youth group have been accepted to go on the UMethodist Mission of Peace.  In December they will be traveling to Nicaragua.  What a life changing experience for them. And they will go with the knowledge...as a church we support them and pray for their mission.

I mentioned our reading last week for Disciple class was Isaiah and in it one of the major "Woe to them"  is not taking care of the widows, children and the poor.  I have always thought those of us who have much are required...not suggested.... but required by God to to take care of those less fortunate.  The bar is set higher for us who believe to go out and take care of others.

This year our youth are going to Chicago to work the streets with the homeless.  The experience will forever change some of them and prepare them for their life as adults.  It will instill in them the importance of "giving".  For some it is so hard to put others first...to put others before yourself ....What is God telling us to do? 

It isn't easy...if you haven't noticed...the "me-Me-me" syndrome is pretty prevalent in our society.  So it is important that we teach about the gift of giving.  It is amazing to me that our young people lead the way in this and show us adults how we are to act.

Remember that scripture...Micah 6:8...what does the Lord require of us? 

Go out and give of yourself...volunteer....work with those less fortunate...get involved...the gift you give comes back to you 10 X...it is amazing the gift you receive in giving...

Pass it on!