One of the greatest opportunities we have as Christians is to partner together in ministry. Our mission to
love God, love others, and serve the world, is not just a calling on us as a church, but as individuals to
step into obedience by finding ways to bless others; so that they might receive and preach the gospel of
Christ!
The Bible tells us in James 1:27 "Pure and undefiled religion before God the father is this; to look after the
orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world." This is a very clear
call for us to be involved with the safe keeping of orphans and widows. Whether that be through our own
works, through partnership or both!
It's no secret that over the past several years The Philippines have had many challenging issues
specifically due to organized crime, corruption and natural disasters. This has created a breeding ground
for injustice against children. Everyday there are tens of thousands of children who are subject to human
trafficking, gang slavery, extreme poverty, abandonment and risk of death.
Not long ago I was introduced to an amazing organization named Expect Hope who is currently working in
the nation of The Philippines with some of the most at risk children in the country. By partnering with
Expect Hope, Journey Church will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on an entire community
of children in need, not only by teaching them about Jesus, but supplying their need for food, clothing,
shelter, access to health care and love.
Expect Hope allows us the chance, through generosity, to take care of those who are closest to the heart
of the Lord, the widowed and orphaned. This will open up paths so that we might make the trip ourselves,
to look in the eyes of the children whom we are protecting through our obedience in prayer and giving.
I invite you to join me for a special day we are calling Rescue Sunday on April 21st, 2024 This will be a
special day of inspiration, purpose, and celebration as we choose children to sponsor and change their
lives forever. Please be in prayer for this special Sunday and I encourage you to invite someone who
would be interested in impacting the world and being a part of this monumental moment for our church.