Many of us like to travel to foreign places. Others, not so much. Most of us would agree that “be it ever so humble there is no place like home.” Well, JIBC found a way for you to do international missions right here at home!
First, how about some “Slavic Outreach”. You may remember that JIBC gives a small gathering of Ukrainians a place to worship every Sunday here at JIBC. The Leadership Team of this Slavic church, Zion Church, is primarily Ukrainian. But they are reaching out to all the Slavic groups in the greater Charleston area. This past Sunday, they hosted a Slavic worship service featuring String Ensembles, a 25-voice choir, multiple concert pianists and multiple readers of the Gospel. I stayed for an hour and ten minutes. I only recognized “Crown Him” and “The Via Dolorosa”. I should say I recognized the tune, not the words. This was a worship service that was designed to touch the heart of those who are connected by linguistic, ethnic and cultural roots. I would guess there were around 70 people present. Well done!
OK, let’s go to the island for some mission work…specifically St Helena Island, South Carolina. The Hispanic Church, Luz Y Verdad, will be going to the migrant camps at St Helena Island to share the gospel. The Migrant Hygiene kits are a practical gift. They usually cookout for them, play music and then preach the Gospel. By the way, you would be welcome to join them for one of these trips. Interested? Let us know. What a great opportunity…international missions right here at home.
Now, how about a little home mission? This will be prefect for some of you. David Miller has offered to sponsor a Teacher Appreciation Lunch for Johns Island Elementary School in May. We are thinking it will be the third week of May. All we need are some volunteers to go and greet the teachers as they come for some deliciousness! Just come and be your regular JIBC friendly. Who knows what mission opportunity a chance encounter might produce. Interested…come with us to thank a teacher!
How about that? Two islands and Eastern Europe and you never left home! Well done.
See you Sunday, good Lord willing,
Pastor Tom
