Last week Vicky and I returned from a mission trip to Guadalajara, Mexico where the 2011 Pan-American games were taking place. Our brothers and sisters in the Emmanuel Baptist Convention there were launching a major evangelistic effort in conjunction with the games. We went with a team of 17 from Greene County Baptist Association - 6 from NorthBridge and 11 from 6 other churches in the association. Our mission was to work side-by-side with our Mexican friends to share the message of hope in Christ Jesus.
Mission trips have always provided "spiritual marker" moments in my life and this one was no exception. First, the team itself was incredible. They are rock solid men and women of God with a passion for proclaiming the name and fame of Jesus Christ! It was so much fun to get to know them and serve for 8 days together. They taught me a great deal about faith, love and sharing the message of God's grace. The ages of our team ranged from mid 40's to mid 80's and it was so cool to watch those well beyond retirement age laying it all on the line to advance the Kingdom of God in another culture. Plus, having crossed the 50's line myself a year or so back and working with a lot of young church planters these days, it was nice to be in the younger half of the age spectrum for a change :)
As for the people, the pastors, and the churches of Guadalajara - they are amazing! God is clearly at work through them drawing this unreached part of the world to Himself. Written words are simply not enough to tell you this God story. You need to see pictures and video and hear the sounds of the city. Actually you need to experience what God is doing there for yourself. But that's another post for another time. In the meanwhile watch, celebrate, and please pray for the people and the churches of Guadalajara.
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