During Missions 101: Adventures in Mission, the group explored missions utilizing the following working definition:
Missions is everything and anything we do to enable God’s dream for the world to be lived and experienced in the world.
The class explored what God’s dream is through scripture, art and discussion, met people who were “missionaries,” witnessed how being involved in missions is indeed joyful and life-giving, and got busy with a small act of missions. Today, we celebrate missions and our call to collaborate with God in enabling God’s dream to be lived on earth.
For those who might be new to the congregation, Aeri Lee - our worship ministry chair - has travelled to Uganda for the last 12 years. What began as a short-term, one-time trip has lead to significant relationships and an annual commitment. This year, in addition to teaching at the Reformed Theological College in Kampala, Aeri also spent one week in Kumi with our Youth and Child Visionary Ministry (YCVM) brothers and sisters. We welcome Aeri sharing her reflections of her time as we lift up and celebrate missions.
The congregation is urged to attend the special luncheon following worship in the Annex. In addition to a delicious meal, we will hear a report-back from Aeri specifically about her time in Kumi with YCVM. This is an important occasion for us to continue learning about the ministry there, the work that we have and continue to support, and hear updates and responses to questions we might have. All are invited and welcomed!
If you’d like to learn more about YCVM, please do visit the website at: www.ycvm.org.