I’m struck by how much momentum we have around missions, especially locally. Every time Luke Edwards speaks of Boone Area Missions’ work, every time we announce something that folks can participate in, we see nods, enthusiasm, giving, participation. God seems to be asking something new of us here. And we are trying to respond: we have added Luke Edwards more prominently to our staff as a Missions Coordinator. His work will be to create opportunities for folks of all ages to serve, to coordinate various service work already going on, to offer us all another step up in discipleship and witness in our community. Another opportunity is our upcoming Missions Celebration in April, where we will bring missionaries from around the world to share word of their work with us.
God seems to be asking Boone UMC to care about the things God cares about, to have our heart broken by the things that break God’s heart, and to do something new in cooperation with his Holy Spirit. As ever when God makes a summons our response is clear: “Here I am, send me.” Praise God that we have said so so far: in leadership, in giving, in mission, and God give us the grace to say so again.
Gratefully,
Jason