Livin' on mission...

July 21st, 2023

Over the past few days about 20-25 teens and leaders have been living at New Life, serving the city, eating a lot, and sleeping a little.

Several years ago our church began the tradition of serving right where we live. I love international mission trips and the experiences provided by extended travel (our oldest is in New Zealand now), but at the same time, it seems to make sense to partner with some of the awesome ministries right in KCMO.

Over the past few days this amazing crew has partnered with Freedom Fire Ministries, the Hope Center, the Carousel, Healing House, Downtown Development Daycare, Lincoln Prep Academy (you might recognize a few faces on this one 😊) as well as individuals needing help.

They have studied their Bible, had deep discussions, and played games like mafia and sarcasm.

I have loved hearing them come in and out of the church building….well kind of…they are pretty loud 😊. I want to say their energy is contagious, but I’m still tired just hearing about their day…

One thing I have noticed is that the more time they spend together, the more comfortable they become with each other.

The first evening was pretty calm…but now, after 48 hours…the inhibitions are gone….I hear a lot of laughter….and conversation…and chatter…and laughter…it just feels good.

It is significant that the more time you spend with others, the more you get to know them AND when you are a part of a mission bigger than one individual, there is an incredible sense of unity and camaraderie.

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series, “God: Up Close and Personal.” Often throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself to individuals. So, we are going to study the unique perspectives these interactions reveal. Sunday we will study God’s interaction with Adam from Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:9 where He outlines His boundaries.

Similar to the kids, when you get to know God better, you become more comfortable in your relationship with Him. There is much more to uncover, so I hope to see you on Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am (Full KidCity available), or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or Facebook at 9:15 am. Additionally, we are also publishing our sermons on Spotify.

Have a great evening,

Troy

P.S. This Sunday is Core Conversation, you can learn more and RSVP HERE