Once again Mililani Community Church along with 4 partnering churches are joining together to create a summer missions team. This summer we have the opportunity to head over to Ohio. We have the largest group yet - 29!
For the first week during our time there we will be attending the EFCA Youth Challenge Conference in Columbus. The theme this year is "UNDO" and we will be privileged to hear talks centered around the "Beattitudes!" The dates for this is June 28-July 2.
From there we will be heading down to Cincinnati for our outreach with the inner city community. Our host church and partner in this endeavor is River of Life. Our goal is to help to get the word out to the community about the church and build relationships with members of the community surrounding the church. We will be hosting 4 block parties each at different parks with the intent to be a light and share the love of Christ. We have planned to use face painting, balloon animals, music, hula, food etc. to gather people and connect with them. Also each of the block parties are times to get the word out about our final goal - "Illuminate."
Illuminate is a night of music, dancing, and food etc. at the church. Hopefully attended by those whom we interacted with at the block parties. We hope to get the word out about the church and have as many opportunities as we can for the gospel to be shared.
Well, that's just a quick summary of our plans. But we know that God has everything under His control and will be directing us accordingly!
I, personally am growing increasingly excited as the trip grows closer! Please pray for the preparations and final weeks leading up to our departure. And stay tuned for more updates!
Here's a picture of (most) our team:
Ephesians 6:15 "and, as for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace."
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