Jesus gave one final command his disciples(you and me) in Matthew 28 before leaving earth: “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.”
You and I have been given an order….Instructions from our King. He tells us to go, make, baptize and teach disciples the commands given to us.
It’s gets easy for us to lean onto the missionaries and leaders of the church to carry the weight of this command. Sometimes it’s easier to just donate at a mission fundraiser or pray for those that go. Don’t get me wrong these things are important! But our lives get filled up fast with things and obligations that we leave little or no time to do what we’ve been commanded by our Master. “Go.” I’d like to encourage you to reconsider.
Reconsider the mission and ask yourself how you can play a part in it.
Here’s how we can help:
Foundations has multiple opportunities where you can begin this journey and start living this journey with other young adults.
RADICALIS 8/11 – 8/13: A preparation for mission. Radicalis is a college and young adult festival for 3 days in Auguest. There will be worship, teaching, sports, arts, and camping. It’s kinda like Woodstock, but with a different mission. Foundations and Crux34 are teaming up with Saddleback church to help equip a generation of disciples on mission. The event is at Rancho Capistano just south of Laguna Niguel off the 5 freeway. Go to www.Radicalis.com for more details. I have tickets in hand for $25!(this covers all 3 days), just stop by the booth on Sunday or message me. They are $45 at the door. Worship and Teaching by Phil Wickham and Rick Warren + many more.
MEXICO: 9/30 – 10/2 Join us as we drive to Ensenada and build a home for a family. Eighteen of us made the trip last year and were blessed beyond measure. Passports are required. Now is a good time to get the process going. The trip itself will cost you very little $. Praise report – A men’s bible study came to me and said they’d fund the entire project. They asked if I’d round up the people to go. Ummm, yes please!
Apartment Life: Fall/Winter Statistics show that only about 5% apartment tenants are connected into a church. Apartment Life partners with the local church to help solve this issue and to advance the Gospel. Foundations is inviting two of it’s members(2 singles or 1 couple) to work with Apartment life and begin building community within the apartment complex. The “Cares” team would be responsible creating community by holding events(BBQs, game nights, etc) and personal time with the tenants. This ultimately could lead to strong relationships and an opportunities to live out and share the Gospel. There’s also huge benefits to the Cares team which I have not mentioned(resources, financially, etc). I currently have interest from one single male and am looking for 1 more and/or a married couple. If you are interested in knowing more, let me know and I can fill you in over coffee.
Haiti Men’s trip: TBD(late Nov or early Dec) We are continuing to build strong relationships and share God’s Good news with the people of Haiti. It’s the trip that is creating a ripple effect of passion across the Crossline youth and young adults. Now it’s the men’s turn. More details will come soon.
There’s a lot going on!
Matthew 9:38 says “So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask Him to send more workers into His fields.”
Reconsider the mission. I’m praying for more workers and that you’d consider engaging into mission with us. The Lord is going to accomplish His will with or without us, but it’s so much better when we join Him in His journey. Yes, even YOU can play a part and make a difference!
Alongside you,
Matt
PS – Interested in a really good read? Try Radical by David Platt – it might change your mind about the way you view mission. It might even change your life. Let me know if you need a copy, I have a couple extra. 
