“You are the salt of the earth.” Mt. 5:13a
“You are the light of the world.” Mt. 5:14a
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
-Matthew 6:21 (NRSV)
This time last year, Chapel Hill youth and adult sponsors traveled to Houston, TX to put hands and hearts to work. We kept our packing light, lived in community, and found ways to be in relationship with each other and the people we met. Some circumstances were hospitable and well-organized while others were harder to navigate and tiresome. We learned new skills, made new friends, and experienced the extraordinary grace and love of Jesus Christ.
A year later, though disappointed we don’t get to share such an experience this summer, we can give thanks for the good memories that we made and the opportunities to share the extraordinary grace and love we experienced. Joy will sustain us—through the ups and downs.
At some time, every time will be a memory. So, make it a good one!
Throughout your journey, keep your “carry-on” baggage light—as if you’re packing for a mission trip. Collect more memories and less luggage.
You won’t miss the stuff—and the world will be blessed by more of YOU.
May the mercy and love of God be with you and fill you
today, this week and all the days to come.
Wednesday Night @ 7 PM, July 15th 2020
Prayer in the parking lot @ the Hill for: Houston mission trip youth & adults
Note: 6 feet apart (marked with cones), masks required, bring your own sit-upon, no food/drink sharing & please stay home if you don’t feel well.
We will: listen to the 7 p.m. call to prayer bells, share good memories from a year ago, share pows & wows & pray
Chapel Hill Youth Virtual Connection Opportunities:
Sunday Worship @ 930 AM & 1100 AM CLICK HERE
Sunday School @ 1100 AM CLICK HERE TO JOIN
D-groups (discipleship mid-week connection)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT HOME @ 6P CLICK HERE (NO WN@H 07/15/20)
May the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Shalom. -Numbers 6: 24-26
God is Good. All the Time.
Heidi K. Greenwood Doell Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries