The picture above is a picture of a very large crucifix in Uganda, Africa. There are no signs explaining why it is there. It is way out in the country along a major road, but if you blink you will miss it. It is a monument to those who died in the Ugandan wars during the 1970’s and 1980’s. I think nearly all Americans would miss it without a good tour guide. But, if you have been to Uganda with Urbancrest, you have been to this cross. I can never resist stopping, even though we are always short on time and there is no place to park. It is unique, and I enjoy watching our folks walk up to it and be reminded of why they are in Uganda serving: the Cross and Jesus our Savior.
I am not saying that everyone needs to go to Uganda to see this cross, although hopefully some of you will. I do believe that there is a “cross” – a life changing moment that becomes a monument in your life – on every mission project we go on. It may be the look in a child’s eye, the words of a national, or the encouragement of a team member. It is the point that every believer experiences when they obediently “go into all the world” and the focus of their life is forever changed. This is the point of greatest satisfaction when you know that you are fulfilling your purpose to love those for whom Jesus died.
We are planning many mission projects for 2013, and we need participants to go with us to work in each of these important ministries. I have included the list of mission projects below for you to pray over. Watch for the upcoming information meetings or contact the mission office for specifics about these projects. Is God calling you? Will you go, give, and pray for these mission teams?
“Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” ~ Matthew 9:37-38
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” ~ Matthew 16:24-25
2013 Mission Projects:
Israel: January 29-February 9, 2013
Contact: Mike & Darlys Bullock
dbullock@urbancrest.org
Mexico (1): February 2-10, 2013
Contact: Jeff & Deanne Clem
clemje@embarqmail.com
Cuba: February 15-23, 2013
Contact: Jeff Crumbley
jeffcrumbley@centurylink.net
Beverly, WV (1): April 1-April 7, 2013 (spring break)
Contact: Aaron Taylor
ataylor@urbancrest.org
Beverly, WV (2): May 15-19, 2013
Contact: Joe Veal
joetveal@mac.com
Key West, FL: June 6-13, 2013
Contact: Dave Bickers
dbickers@urbancrest.org
Argentina: July 1-10, 2013
Contact: Leah Busick
lbusick@urbancrest.org
Uganda: July 11-27, 2013
Contact: Doss Estep
destep@urbancrest.org
Haiti: August 3-11, 2013
Contact: Jeff & Deanne Clem
clemje@embarqmail.com
Beverly, WV (3): August TBD
Contact: TBD
Mexico (2): September TBD
Contact: Doss Estep
destep@urbancrest.org
Mexico (3): November TBD
Contact: Doss Estep
destep@urbancrest.org
Youth Mission Projects:
M-Fuge Mission Trip to Charleston, SC
June 10-14, 2013
Contact: Aaron Taylor
ataylor@urbancrest.org
Super Summer @ Cedarville
June 24-28, 2013
Contact: Aaron Taylor
ataylor@urbancrest.org
You Turn Mission Projects:
Dominican Republic: January 8-15, 2013 (Evangelism/Church Planting)
Malawi, Africa: February 19-March 2, 2013 (Evangelism/ Leader Training)
Malawi, Africa: April 30-May 11, 2013 (Evangelism/Church Planting)
Cuba: May 14-20, 2013 (Evangelism)
Malawi, Africa: July 9-23, 2013 (Evangelism/Church Planting)
Malawi, Africa: July 27-August 10, 2013 (Evangelism /Church Planting)
Malawi, Africa: August 13-27, 2013 (Evangelism /Church Planting)
Cuba: November 12-19, 2013 (Evangelism)
For more information regarding You Turn Ministries go to www.youturnmin.org , or contact Joe Veal at joetveal@mac.com.
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