I Belong Here
Soon we (AIM/STM) will be gathering in New Orleans with a team from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church from Whitewater, Wisconsin. We are excited to welcome this team of young men and women and their Director of Faith Formation, Rick, to…
Soon we (AIM/STM) will be gathering in New Orleans with a team from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church from Whitewater, Wisconsin. We are excited to welcome this team of young men and women and their Director of Faith Formation, Rick, to…
Last week, two youth groups from Michigan and North Carolina served the community of Avondale (New Orleans). They traveled long distances to serve the Lord and grow in their faith. When thinking of how to summarize the week, the only…
On our final day, we gathered together for praise and worship. As our team filled the pews and Church members surrounded us, we lifted our hands and voices high to praise and worship God. Sister Ivy and Rachel began to…
During our NOLA trip some of our team discovered first hand that what often offends Christians doesn’t necessarily offend Christ. God isn’t afraid to be real with people, and sometimes things on the street get a little raw. The most…
I love missionaries. I love their hearts and I love how total strangers meet on Sunday and leave as family on Friday. And I love how missionaries break down denominational walls. I see it on every trip. I’m not sure…
This mission trip to NOLA isn’t like anything I’ve experienced before. We aren’t feeding the hungry or clothing the poor or even visiting the widows and orphans.While there is poverty and homelessness all around us, we are partnering with a…
We started off our “Ask the Lord” afternoon in downtown New Orleans. My group of 6 found a shady spot in the grass as I explained what an ATL is. It’s pretty simple: we ask the Lord what He wants…
This past week I had the privilege of helping lead a group of fifty people from Oklahoma on a short term missions trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. The entire experience was such a blessing. I have been desiring to visit…
Stepping into the thick humidity of New Orleans the thought crosses your mind, “How long will I be able to breathe?” As soon as the thought finishes amazement at the sounds and smells takes over. They are just as thick…