Some Lead In Hopes That Others Will Follow

Hello!
I am Max Nowakowski, a senior at New Cov. I had some stuff I want to share with anyone and everyone who might be reading this. God has really layed a few key issues on my heart since we left for the trip. Here is one or two of those very thoughts.

Tonight at worship we really had some great discussion. Multiple people were able to share their experiences from today, whatever that might encompass. One re-occurring theme that was traced through everyone's stories and experiences was the people of Paduca, and how they kept asking why a group like us could possibly want to come here of all places to serve. Some people mentioned the change of plans that kept us from going to Mexico, some simply said "Because we love you and we want to serve God." Something that hit me hard was how willing everyone was to just be used in any way possible to help others who can't help themselves. When you were a kid, were you willing to give up your one week off from school to cut down and haul away tree limbs? Either way, this group is special.

To the members and clergy at New Cov, send us out! No matter where you live or what you do, you make excuses: excuses not to go to work, not to spend money, not to run into that unfriendly neighbor. Any way you put it, we make excuses or reasons why we can't serve or be the body of Christ. My call is to you, New Covenant. Sponsor us. Get us there. Come with us, even. This group is JUMPING at the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ. There are so many people out there just like you. We all need time and money. I'm calling you to be different. Donate. Get involved. Do something to be a breath of fresh air to someone, somehow.

Does AC give the benediction by commissioning us to go and be the light of the world? Or does he remind us weekly to get pumped about the sweet music you can expect next Sunday? Did Jesus say to send ministers out? Or to make sure to have a big band for Sunday morning worship? The ball is in YOUR court. What will YOU do with it??