As we sit back and thank our merciful God for sparing our region from the recent hurricane, let us think on this. What does the Eastern European country of Romania, an almost worldwide radio network and coffee have in common?
That's easy actually. The first 2 are mission works GBC supports. Our Romanian connection is Chris and Faith Anderson, sent by GBC by the way, and the radio work is Trans World Radio (TWR) of whom we support Dwayne Gow. So how does coffee fit into the mission equation? Both the Gow's and Anderson's are able to receive additional fund support by you simply ordering coffee from them. The Web sites are easy to navigate and the TWR site allows you to choose your missionary. The Anderson site is a smaller choice site and the proceeds directly assist Chris and Faith. Many of us buy coffee so here is a perfect opportunity to have good coffee while at the same time helping spread the Gospel. Please contact Gregg Smith or myself for details.
Moving on. Question: How do you visualize missions? We know what we're supposed to do yet we often leave it up to others. I'm as guilty as anyone in this regard. Remember, we are all called to glorify our Risen Savior, Jesus, by spreading the Truth, helping whoever we can and to pray without ceasing. 1Thess 5:17
Here are some concrete ways to do just that.
1: Order some coffee.
2: Pick an individual missionary and write/e-mail/ even visit them. This would encourage them immensely.
3: Give to the food pantry here at GBC.
4: Invite someone to a service or event here .You see there are many ways to be a missionary. It is not only to Romania, South Africa or Bangladesh! Often you never even have to leave your own zip code.
Time is rapidly moving on. So be strong and remember we still have work to do here. Temper your thoughts with Jesus and thus use the days we have left humbly giving God all the glory !!!
1-Chris Anderson Coffeemissions.com (ALMS Coffee House)
2-Trans World Radio CoffeeHelpingTWR.com
