This week has definitely been one of excitement and much progress for 'til ZION missions!
As many of you may not know my ministry partner, John Engler, and I are in the works of an organization called 'til ZION missions that will be providing customized mission trips for individuals/youth groups/churches/families/schools, etc. Man are we pumped!
One of my desires in ministry has always to get people to see the importance of stepping out of their comfort zone and deepening their walk with Christ! I also have experienced that one of the best ways to do this is through a short term mission trip. I also think short term trips especially to countries like Jamaica helps students see needs outside of their own bubbles. And thus 'til Zion.
We know there are tons of missions organizations out there that provides trips but one thing that we believe that will set us apart from every other organization is that we are working hand in hand with missionaries already placed in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, and others that will soon follow. We aren't going down to change the countries, we are providing opportunities for spiritual growth, in the process encouraging, training, and assisting missionaries already in place in these countries. We also will be working with trip leaders from churches/groups/etc. to provide customized trips. Who better would know the needs of their group than the leaders? We will be assisting in planning from start to finish...from fundraising all the way to the end of the trip and even having a follow up service.
So needless to say the beginning stages are on the roll, and John and I will actually be going to Jamaica in April to get a few things worked out and set up.
Things to pray for:
- Pray for us as we meet and begin the process of setting up a nonprofit incorporation.
- Please pray for safe travels and for the relationships that are built upon, and the people we encounter in the coming days.
- Please pray for 'til ZION, that people will join with us...both in prayer support and financial support.
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