To serve through the avenue of Missions is
a way one abides, remains, or continues on in their love of God. As they
serve, by the Grace of God, they reflect more and more the Image originally
intended for them.
“…and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may
bear more fruit…Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in
me.” (John 15:2, 4)
This summer I am working for an organization called Wonder Voyage. Wonder
Voyage is a non-profit, ecumenical, pilgrimage organization. Throughout the
year, they lead mission trips and pilgrimages for youth groups and adults from
over 14 different denominational backgrounds. Their philosophy is for pilgrims
to experience the wonder of God’s presence, to dedicate selves to
listening, learning, praying, and playing, and to give them the opportunity to
serve on a specific mission defined by their leadership (Wonder
Voyage Website).
I will be volunteering on two different
trips. From June 16-22, I will be serving on a trip to Oregon , and from June 25-July 2, I will be
serving on a trip to Belize . The total cost of both trips is
$1800.
I am raising support two ways. One way is
through the traditional mission trip fundraising model which asks others to
prayerfully consider giving their money to a cause they believe in. The other
way is through the selling of coffee. If you would like, you can purchase a
pound of coffee from me for $12.95. $4.00 of every pound sold will help fund my
trips, while the other $8.95 goes to overseas missions, a church planting
initiative in the U.S. , and ministry to the broken, downtrodden,
and the poor in the U.S. Each pound of coffee will be labeled
individually for my trips so that as the coffee sits on your countertop, you
will be reminded to pray for the students and leaders on the trips.
I humbly ask you to consider one or both
of the options above. If you would like to partner with me by way of a “lump
sum,” please send a check, written out to Wonder Voyage with my name in the
“memo” line, to:
Wonder Voyage
If you would like to partner with me by purchasing a pound (or two or three) of
“Justin McGee Mission Trip Coffee,” please fill out this quick and easy order form. http://tinyurl.com/7ovw6b3. As soon as I process it, I will send you an email confirming your order.
The first coffee pickup/delivery day will be Saturday, April 14th! Please place your orders with me through the order form above by Sunday, April 1st so I can let my coffee suppliers at Phoenix Community Coffee know the exact amount of coffee to pack. More information can be found on the order form.
As much as I need money for these trips, I desperately need your prayers.
Without the strength, power, and energy that emanates from the prayers of His
people, my ability to lead and serve would suffer. Please lift up Wonder Voyage
and the pilgrims as we serve and experience God through the mode of pilgrimage.
Through His Grace,
Justin McGee
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