Sermon Mt 28:16-20 1-21-07
Mt 28:16-20 16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
What did Jesus mean when he said these words?
We cant just hang around and enjoy the Christian life
We are asked to go
Not everyone can go, but we should send some
His words mean that Life is meant to be lived outside of ones self….mission
Many mission opportunities at Wcc
They are all good…..name some
Russia orphanage, ARF, Foster kids, Ronald McDonald house, Habitat, prom dress program, food pantry, Westport, heffier project,
They are all good
Today I want to talk about a new program.
This is not for everyone, but here goes
This has been on my heart for some time. the idea to send people into the missions field for 30 days-recurring connecting following trips
a. better, more ongoing relationship with the site
b. better coordination of supplies and follow up delivery
c. life changing for the people who go
d. heart warming for our church
1. the general church sends missionaries do any of you know them?
2. now you will know them personally
3. we will make road trips
Areas Targeted
Gulf Coast area recovering from Katrina
Guatemala or other mission in this hemisphere [4:00 meeting today]
15 people going to Guatemala this summer
system in place to receive long term volunteers
reasonable flight costs and per deim. Some have asked if
Other places…….sure, if we can send people one after the other for 30 day visits and It is affordable
Today I want to talk to you about the gulf area
In 2005 after hurricane Katrina, we filled trucks w items for the needy
We have sent several work teams down
This is still a disaster without precedence in US history
The workers are exhausted.
There is still much work to do.
Will be in recovery mode 10-15 years
I was in new Orleans 2 weeks ago
show ppt show
How this missions deployment would it work
Applica process, lots of paperwork, medical issues, insurance issues
church would pay for travel, you are responsible for the per diem.
Live out the job description
Regular communications home
what do we need to make this dream a reality
a. money- raised 50,000 in an endowment
b. place to go
c. administrative structure in place- forms, contact people, systems to deploy people
d. volunteers to go
Today I am inviting you to consider going into the mission field for 30 days
Conclusion-
We go for 7-10 day trips
We send money…….is that enough
Fulfilling our potential answering our call
In 2000 we sent our first people over seas on 10 day mission trips.
Now it is common place. Russia, Mozambique, Uganda, Guatemala
I hope that in 5 years, this idea will seem common place….
30 days, yes we do that
This is the largest commitment that I have ever asked of a congregation.
There is a Guatemala meeting today at 400
There is an organizational meeting re 30 day trips in general tonight at 630 in the library.
It has been 17 months since hurricane Katrina.
It is so easy to forget…& put it on the back burner….go on w lives
what you can do
a. go
b. give
c. pray
d. tell others
Man in Macedonia…..come on over here
Acts 16 6Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." 10After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Today I want you to know that
Marva Mitchell Uptown station director
Conni Thomas, La conference volunteer coordinator
1,000s of needy people in New Orleans,
Are asking you to come over and help them
Let us pray
job description in the gulf
general
nothing glamorous - servant hood
help the coordinators
work w teams
hands on with the teams
managing housing for 160 volunteers
play monopoly at night with the teams
find jobs for teams
24 teams in January
600 volunteers in March- house 160 in uptown area
construction work
assess homes for needed repairs
make sure tools are avail and on site
transport teams to the site
issue keys
assess a team for ability level
service work
help take care of the station
clean up, laundry, housekeeping
Work of the Christian heart
build relationships
be a listening ear, caring friend
speaking engagements
caring for staging area employees
taking people to the hospital
Office-administration
computer data base
filing-which have insurance? Standing water or not?
take people on tours
orientation
coordinate with other agencies
logistics
solving problems
running errands
Mt 28:16-20 16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
What did Jesus mean when he said these words?
We cant just hang around and enjoy the Christian life
We are asked to go
Not everyone can go, but we should send some
His words mean that Life is meant to be lived outside of ones self….mission
Many mission opportunities at Wcc
They are all good…..name some
Russia orphanage, ARF, Foster kids, Ronald McDonald house, Habitat, prom dress program, food pantry, Westport, heffier project,
They are all good
Today I want to talk about a new program.
This is not for everyone, but here goes
This has been on my heart for some time. the idea to send people into the missions field for 30 days-recurring connecting following trips
a. better, more ongoing relationship with the site
b. better coordination of supplies and follow up delivery
c. life changing for the people who go
d. heart warming for our church
1. the general church sends missionaries do any of you know them?
2. now you will know them personally
3. we will make road trips
Areas Targeted
Gulf Coast area recovering from Katrina
Guatemala or other mission in this hemisphere [4:00 meeting today]
15 people going to Guatemala this summer
system in place to receive long term volunteers
reasonable flight costs and per deim. Some have asked if
Other places…….sure, if we can send people one after the other for 30 day visits and It is affordable
Today I want to talk to you about the gulf area
In 2005 after hurricane Katrina, we filled trucks w items for the needy
We have sent several work teams down
This is still a disaster without precedence in US history
The workers are exhausted.
There is still much work to do.
Will be in recovery mode 10-15 years
I was in new Orleans 2 weeks ago
show ppt show
How this missions deployment would it work
Applica process, lots of paperwork, medical issues, insurance issues
church would pay for travel, you are responsible for the per diem.
Live out the job description
Regular communications home
what do we need to make this dream a reality
a. money- raised 50,000 in an endowment
b. place to go
c. administrative structure in place- forms, contact people, systems to deploy people
d. volunteers to go
Today I am inviting you to consider going into the mission field for 30 days
Conclusion-
We go for 7-10 day trips
We send money…….is that enough
Fulfilling our potential answering our call
In 2000 we sent our first people over seas on 10 day mission trips.
Now it is common place. Russia, Mozambique, Uganda, Guatemala
I hope that in 5 years, this idea will seem common place….
30 days, yes we do that
This is the largest commitment that I have ever asked of a congregation.
There is a Guatemala meeting today at 400
There is an organizational meeting re 30 day trips in general tonight at 630 in the library.
It has been 17 months since hurricane Katrina.
It is so easy to forget…& put it on the back burner….go on w lives
what you can do
a. go
b. give
c. pray
d. tell others
Man in Macedonia…..come on over here
Acts 16 6Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." 10After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Today I want you to know that
Marva Mitchell Uptown station director
Conni Thomas, La conference volunteer coordinator
1,000s of needy people in New Orleans,
Are asking you to come over and help them
Let us pray
job description in the gulf
general
nothing glamorous - servant hood
help the coordinators
work w teams
hands on with the teams
managing housing for 160 volunteers
play monopoly at night with the teams
find jobs for teams
24 teams in January
600 volunteers in March- house 160 in uptown area
construction work
assess homes for needed repairs
make sure tools are avail and on site
transport teams to the site
issue keys
assess a team for ability level
service work
help take care of the station
clean up, laundry, housekeeping
Work of the Christian heart
build relationships
be a listening ear, caring friend
speaking engagements
caring for staging area employees
taking people to the hospital
Office-administration
computer data base
filing-which have insurance? Standing water or not?
take people on tours
orientation
coordinate with other agencies
logistics
solving problems
running errands
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