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Are you looking for ways to get more involved with what God is doing internationally? Here are a few links: Joshua Project This is a great resource that I discovered while preparing for a speech on the importance of global missions. With this website, you can find out about people groups worldwide who are still unreached by the Gospel. It was definitely eye-opening to me to discover just how many people have not heard the truth about Jesus. Many do not even have the Bible in their own language! One great resource on their website gives you the opportunity to sign up to receive emails with the unreached people group of the day to pray for. This is a great way to be consistently involved in global missions. Operation Mobilization This website also provides ways to get more involved in spreading God's love to others around the world. You can pray, give, get more information, and even apply to go on a mission trip with OM! They have many short-term mission opportunities , fro

  Does summer always seem to fly by for you?  It's hard to believe that it's already May and school will be letting out soon.   For me, summertime always seems to speed by and the next thing I know, autumn is around the corner.   So this summer, I want to encourage you to take advantage of the extra  free time that often comes along with the season.  While it's wonderful to be able to do things you enjoy like swimming, painting, or reading, don't let your activities rule your summer.  Take some time to share God's love in a powerful way by serving others.  You have the time, so get involved!  The following is a list of opportunities to consider:   ~ get involved in Vacation Bible School ~ help out in your local church ~ go on a mission trip ~ visit the elderly in a nursing home ~ help family and friends - clean the house, babysit, prepare a picnic ~ do random acts of kindness Why not pick one or two (or come up with your own ideas) and use the ti