This morning I have attended the weekly ministers' breakfast for Pulaski Baptist Association (PBA) churches. We talked about mission trips. There are plenty of opportunities for us to get involved.
Other churches in our association are taking groups to New Orleans as early as late-February. We can partner with them to share travel expenses or plan a trip ourselves. There are many ways to put this trip together. I'll meet with those of you who are interested to make plans.
I want to plan a trip in the summer so that our Youth can be involved. There will be plenty of construction work through August along with VBS/Evangelism and yardwork. We can plan the trip around the abilities of those interested. Be looking for planning meetings over the next few weeks.
PBA is also planning "Reach Out Sheridan" which is a mission/ministry based youth event scheduled for June 10-14. Youth will stay in Sheridan throughout the event. They will have many different ministry opportunities: painting, yardwork, powerwashing sidewalks, backyard Bible clubs, etc. There will be a rally each night featuring Christian bands and speakers. This is a great opportunity for the youth to experience hands-on missions at a fraction of the cost of similar events. Adults can be involved as chaperones/counselors or work project coordinators. Chaperones/counselors will stay onsite with the youth; work project coordinators may stay or travel back and forth each day.
Children also have a chance to do missions by participating in the Little Rock Builders project at Camp Paron. They'll paint and fix up around the camp and have lots of fun. This is a one-day event in April.
Deana and I had a great time on the "Paint the Town" trip to New York last year. This year the emphasis is on Cleveland, Ohio. "Fresh Coat Cleveland" is planned for September. Volunteers will be painting houses for the needy. PBA will be sending details regarding the package they will provide; or we can plan our own trip.
Another opportunity is in Mexico with "Operation Hope" in Santiago Papasquiaro. Last year, PBA began prayer walking the city, passing out tracts and scriptures, and showing the Jesus film. Hundreds were saved. But the need is still great. This year we will continue with the initial evangelism efforts but also work toward discipling the new believers and establishing churches. Many of the churches that participated last year have already scheduled trips for this year. We can easily partner with one of them and join the work in progress.
And we have VBS and summer camps for children and youth. Adults needed for volunteers!
The Great Commission is our call to be involved in missions. Through Cross Road Baptist Church, Pulaski Baptist Association, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the North American Mission Board, and the International Mission Board we have ample possibilities.
How will you be involved?
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2 comments:
Bro Bob,
I can be available for June 10th and 13th in Sheridan. But, I already have meetings scheduled for the other days.
Great post! I’m actually working on a project with Scholastic – http://www.scholastic.com – to raise awareness about a soccer tournament as well as to introduce parents to Maya & Miguel, a multicultural animated TV series on PBSKids. Here’s a link to the learn more about the show – http://pbskidsgo.org/mayaandmiguel.
Even if you’re not actively involved in the US Soccer League in North Little Rock, I hope you and the family will visit the Maya & Miguel “Kick It” booth on May 5. Here’s some information on the soccer event - http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/stunts/kickit/index.html
If you do blog about the soccer event or the Maya & Miguel show, please make it clear how you learned about the event or show. Our goal is to be open and honest with everyone we reach.
Many thanks,
Kerri Roberts
www.BoldMouth.com
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