Just back from fellowship at Marty and Mona Kanne's with people who will be going on the mission trip to Honduras and several who have participated in past trips. There are some making their first trip outside the country - Cindy is one of them. I certainly anticipate a great trip and am confident lives will be changed.
One thing we ask people to do at Platte Woods UMC is participate in "risk-taking mission." We encourage people to do something beyond their norm at least annually. This year I plan to take a week and serve people in another culture.
Part of Christian growth and discipleship is growing in the grace of serving others. We will be working to construct a school for a village that has none at this time. Some of our members will be travelling to Mozambique later this fall. We are planning our first group to go serve in Joplin later this summer. There will also be a family mission opportunity to South Dakota.
When we go to serve I believe we are following the example of our Lord - "God demonstrates his love ..." We refer to these demonstrations of love as "incarnational ministry." With the Holy Spirit in our lives we join in "demonstrating God's love" to others. It is a great way to grow in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We had a good summer day at church. Thanks to Scott MacDonald for filling in on the piano at 9:30. Kristy Peto stepped up and led us in worship - great job. The Wesleyan Choir always brings worship to life. It was certainly fun to sing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing!"
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
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