Local Missions Newsletter

Happy Summer JF Family!!!

As we start the summer let us think about ways we can love God and love others well. The summer is a great time to invite others over for a barbecue, swimming at the pool or watching the Olympics together. Just like God invites us into His family, let us look for ways we can do the same to those around us. Our first step in building relationships is prayer, and Jesus gives us a great example in His Word. We encourage to memorize the Lord's Prayer and see what the Lord teaches you and how your heart changes.

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." - Matthew 6:9-13

Summer is no fun without lunch! 

 Join us in serving our friends at apartment complexes off of Delk Road on Mondays & Wednesdays beginning June 3. Most of the children we will serve are on free or reduced lunches, and during the summer, food insecurity can be at an all-time high. This is a great opportunity to meet not only people’s physical needs but also create relationships for Gospel conversations. This is a great service opportunity for families with children ages five and up.

There are many ways for you to be involved in summer lunches. Check out the Sign Up for a time to serve. We will be decorating bags, making sandwiches, and packing lunches. If you would like to donate food for lunches check out our Amazon Wish List to donate needed items. 

Take some time to look through the list below of upcoming Mission Trips. God takes our "yes" and turns that small act of obedience into something life changing. Be praying about what is the next step God is calling you to take! We will be adding trips throughout the year, check out the JF Website to learn more and register for a trip today!

Brazil: June 5-15 | This team will be partnering with GMP to provide outreach through music. 

Greece: August 31- September 9 | The team will be working with AMG and local churches in Athens to host a sports camp. They will be using sports as a platform to build relationships to share the gospel as well as encourage and disciple believers. 

Middle East: September 6-14 | This team will engage in sports outreach to reach the community. 

Tanzania: September 9-19 | The team will be working with e3 Partners using Community Transformation as a bridge to enter unreached villages to open doors for gospel conversations and discipleship. 

Ecuador: September 20-29 | The team will be serving through VBS, family bible studies, and working with local churches.

Chattanooga, TN: September 22-26 | This team will partner with Daystar Baptist Church to serve the people of Chattanooga. This is a great trip for families- all ages are welcome. 

Japan: October 2-11 | The team will work alongside an IMB team working with the local church to do discipleship training and local outreach. 

Japan: October 10-20 | The team will work with Sent Ones to support the local church through a sports day, prayer walks, and sharing the gospel with locals.

Sevierville, TN : October 25-27 | The team will be assisting with landscape maintenance and light construction projects at Wears Valley Ranch.