Looking for a Service Opportunity for Your Group?
There’s something significant that happens when a small group gains a shared experience through serving together. That’s why I encourage small group leaders to look for opportunities to get their group on the mission field together. But, it’s not always feasible for a group to travel overseas together, so oftentimes we need to find local places to serve. On May 8 and 22 I’ll be leading a local mission trip to provide one of those opportunities. If your group is looking for a place to serve then you’ll want to check this out. I especially encourage groups that have never served together to investigate this opportunity, even if only some members of your group can make it.
Who We’ll Be Helping:
We’ll be travelling to Refuge Ranch, a local ministry that partners rescued animals (mostly horses) with inner-city kids. The objective of the ministry is to teach kids about self-worth and a positive self-esteem that comes from understanding our relationship with God. Many of the children who benefit from the ministry of Refuge Ranch have unstable home lives, and so the ranch is a place for them to learn about and experience trust, dependability, and faithfulness. But the mission goes beyond that to helping these kids develop a sense of responsibility in the context of community. Each child who comes to the camp is paired with a trained mentor who works closely with them to encourage and care for them.
What We’ll Be Doing:
But, the Ranch is in need of some help. They need to fence in some more land for their horses. So, we’ve agreed to help them clear some land, dig some holes, set some posts, put up some fences, and stain and/or paint some fences. There’s something for everyone on this local mission trip. No one is too old or too young to help with this trip…well, okay, maybe there are some exceptions. But everyone age 4-adult is welcome to help, and others are welcome to cheer us on from the playground nearby. This is a family-friendly, budget-friendly missions and service experience.
Want More Info?
For more details, and to register members of your group for this trip, please contact Fitz at fitz@wschurch.org or 217-793-2800.
For more info on the ranch, take a look at their website: http://www.refuge-ranch.org/index.html
