So, what's going on in the life and times of NEXT International, you ask! ... well, the next leg of our
journey of faith and service begins this Friday afternoon, March 15! We are taking a group of University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
students with us "down the Mississippi!" to New Orleans to serve during their spring break. We will work
alongside our partner there, Urban Impact (www.urbanimpact.org). These young people are ready to serve our brothers and
sisters with their whole hearts! We're so thankful to have this
great group go and experience ministry in New Orleans
with us! ...
Last year's team heading to work!
... but that's not all! ...
In addition to our little group, we've been helping to facilitate a larger group of 34 people from Cedarbrook Church Menomonie, WI to go and serve in New Orleans as well. The group is about half high-schoolers and half adults.
This effort continues the partnership between NEXT International and Urban Impact to help "create a neighborhood where its safe for kids to ride their bikes!" During this ministry time we will be working on renovations of a youthcenter/hip-hop church called "The Sanctuary" in the Central City area of New Orleans! We're anticipating a super fun and life-changing 9 days!
Please pray for us as we travel and serve in New Orleans! Here are some specific areas you can pray for:
- Pray for safety in travel and work
- Pray for great connections with each other on the team
- Pray for heart-felt engagement with our hosts and co-workers in New Orleans
- Pray for changed lives (ours and those we meet) ... for a greater desire to invest our greatest and best resources to see "His Kingdom come and His Will be done!"
Stay tuned! ... the adventure continues!
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