On one of the first really cold days of winter, as our Missions Director walked through the front doors of the church, a young woman without a coat and wearing flip flops, stood there asking if there was a coat available. Not wanting to be late, he almost dismissed the moment but realized that this is the very reason that we are here. To be the hand of God extended to our neighbors. At that moment, she was his neighbor.

As we continue in these uncertain times, to draw back would be a mistake. More than ever we need to move forward in the compassion of Christ and be a light to this generation. Christians should not be asking the question “why the church?” or “what is the church?” This is the time to show the world what the church can be.

Feeding a hungry child through ChildCry, building a shelter for those in need through BrickThink or touching lives with medical help through OnCall, are just a few of the ways that our Missions Ministry is showing this generation what the church of Jesus Christ can be.

Talk with someone and listen to their struggles, or perhaps help them figure out how to manage their finances. God uses the practical to speak to people. No mission field is too close or too far to share the love of God!