Jesus is in Columbia

Hello Emmanuel,

Our children are going to help build a church in Columbia.

The Sunday School program is embarking on a new journey.  Sunday School students are being asked to bring offering to their class.  It isn’t unusual for Sunday Schools to take up offering.  Traditionally, it is actually a norm.  However, at Emmanuel, we are going to have a focal point for the kids:  building a church in Columbia.

James Pollitt and Paula McCollum are going to join a team of people in the Ohio River Valley District to go to Columbia in February.  This will be James’ second visit and many of you may remember him sharing in worship about his first visit.  The project is to not just build a church, but to rebuild a community. 

Of course there are costs to such endeavors.  James will be educating the kids on the situation in Columbia and the kids will be partnering with him and Paula to help with their trip.  The students will be asked to bring in their loose change each week and to pray for them.  The intent is to help the kids have some ownership in making a difference in specific community like the one in Columbia.

This is a win/win for Emmanuel.  More resources are made available to help make mission trips happen.  It also teaches the students about the gift of giving and the importance of good stewardship.  I encourage all the parents and grandparents to jump on board and help the kids invest in such a Christ-like project.

If you have any questions on this or wonder how else you could help, just contact me (pastorjoe@emmanuel-umc.com).  Emmanuel is clearly a missional church both locally and globally.  We are always looking for ways for people to meet Jesus.

God is Good,

Pastor Joe