Missions
He is a God of global purpose. He’s already put on our hearts the longing to be His friend, to somehow become a co-worker with Him, living in the dignity of a purpose larger than ourselves. We really want to serve God in the biggest way we know how. What prevents us?
Jesus lived with joy, hope and single-hearted passion. There is joy in vision. Jesus told His first followers that the value of living fruitfully for His Father’s glory was “that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” (John 15:11) Jesus’ life purpose was to bring about God’s glory on earth.
“Missions” is a loaded word for most Christians. Many people are exposed to it in the context of appeals for volunteers or funds. It’s often been reduced to a limited question of whether you will be a missionary or not. Most Christians would admit that they don’t really know enough about what missions is to participate short term, long term, help fund or even support it with prayer. Even less clear is how someone can live for God’s global purpose without being a missionary.
We are convinced that God has a “world-sized” role for every Christian in His global purpose. Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home in support is a secondary issue. The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover; vision to live a life of purpose.
Ways to get involved:
· Get to know who we support and take on a special interest in one or all
· Participate in local missions trips and service
· Participate in our short term missions trips to developing countries
· Pledge monthly to support our churches efforts and commitments
For more information, please feel free to contact Scott Steffens, director of missions for The Refuge
(631) 368-3200
Missionary Support:
· Duane & Lori Danielsen- Bangladesh
· Pastor Francesco- Astoria, El Salvador (local pastor)
