Serving on Saturday

Saturday about 15 folks from our Bible Study class served at ECHO, a local mission ministry here in Lee County. It was ECHO's Super Saturday where they have a huge plant sale, give tours and do agricultural workshops all day.

ECHO is a really cool missions organization whose mission is "to network with community leaders in developing countries to seek hunger solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions."There vision is to " bring glory to God and a blessing to mankind by using science and technology to help the poor." Instead of just trying to give money to the poor around the world, they help educate people so they can learn to provide for themselves and their communities.

Saturday we served primarily by assisting with parking for the event and some moving of plants. The weather put a little damper on the event, but it was awesome to get out and serve together.

Way to go class!

Hear Their Stories...Part 3

Oh, the power of a story. I have heard some incredible stories this week. First, let me say I am very grateful for the men and women who participated in our GIC missions week. Each and every one of them inspired and challenged me. Saturday night's banquet was so cool because we were able to hear from each missionary and a short story of God's work in their ministry area.

Yesterday morning during all of our worship services we were challenged to be a "willing witness." It was unbelievable to see literally hundreds respond to the challenge and come forward during the commitment time. God really moved in an incredible way.

Also Sunday in my Bible study class, we were able to hear from Melissa, one of our GIC missionaries. Her courage to share Christ in a difficult environment was an awesome challenge to me personally.

I'll say it one more time...it was awesome to hear all their stories!