This Week # 2-41

This week in OFF ROAD we were able to look at more pictures of the missions trip to Belize and have a couple of the 8th (now 9th) graders that went share their stories, highlights and tell how God has changed their life. Two things that the students shared as highlights were playing with the kids and experiencing the Belize culture. The students shared that this was a life changing trip and that they have a bigger appreciation for the blessing they have here and that serving God all out is fun! My encouragement to the students is summarized in 1 Tim 4:12- “Don’t not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set and example for others.” Missions work isn’t just for adults, it is for everyone. The students that went on this trip never thought that they would go to Belize on a mission’s trip in Junior High. Most of them were pretty scared about going, but they did and God transformed their lives!!!! Each student will have the opportunity to go on a mission’s trip; don’t let it pass you up. And also be very aware that your mission field is all around you, you don’t have to go to Belize to be a missionary, be a missionary in your schools, neighborhood and workplace.

Questions to ask your kids:
If you could go anywhere on a missions trip where would it be and why?
Look up a third world country on the internet and look at some of the health and income facts. Spend time as a family praying for that country.
How can you be a missionary here where you live?
What would it look like to be a missionary here? Did you know that you are called to be one wherever you are?

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ALSO, for the next 2 weeks OFF ROAD is partnering up with churches around the south bay to raise food for Second Harvest Food Bank. We want to help the less fortunate, especially in such tough economic times. WE NEED TO FILL 2 Barrels full of food. Please send have your child bring a TON of canned food to the weekend services to help us in our effort.

This Week # 2-40

This Week in OFF ROAD we spent time looking at pictures from the 8^th grade missions trip. I was able to share with the students a brief overview of what we did, how we served some interesting facts and hopefully in all of this, instill a passion and interest in participating in the 8^th grade trip when their time comes. For those of you that are parents of 8^th graders please start to pray about and consider allowing your child to go on the 8^th grade trip. Things are already in motions to return to the same community and serve them again next year. Mission trips are such an amazing opportunity to open our eyes to the needs of the world around us as well as help inspire us to serve God as missionaries not just overseas but her at home as well. For me the time in Belize was awesome and it was amazing to see the 8^th graders transition from being lead to being leaders!!!! Praise God for what he did and what he continues to do.