Mission trip! Manhattan?? I thought “mission trips” were to the Congo, or the deepest reaches of Ecuador--- not New York City! I also thought “mission trips” were about proselytizing- going door to door with a Bible in your hand, declaring the Way to Salvation!
St. Francis of Assisi, however, asserted that we should “always preach the Gospel and when necessary use words. That’s what this awesome group of KCC volunteers and I intend to do this June. There are over 36,000 homeless in NYC according to recent stats. It is our prayer to be able to show love and give them hope during our time in Manhattan. We seek to serve.
I look forward also to locking arms with a courageous group from KCC, including teaching pastor Craig Mayes, who followed God’s call and relocated to Manhattan to build the Kingdom through a church they call Communitas- community with a mission.
I am encouraged that this trip will be many things! Keep in touch as we experience Jesus through service in NYC!
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