Pastor Gary Crawford
Pastor Gary has a few words he would like to share with you..."Everyone has been asking about my Mission Trip to Brazil. I can only say it is an experience that I would encourage everyone to take advantage of. It was an experience of a lifetime!"
One of the most exciting times in a church is when we can focus on the incredible things God is doing around the world. Here at AVM, we are committed to reaching the estimated 30,000+ unknown villages in the Amazon Basin. Today is a day where we will actively seek to raise the awareness of our AVM missions program. We want to challenge every believer to engage in missions through giving, serving, praying and going. Once you’ve gone on a mission trip, you’re never the same. God does a work inside your heart and changes something. The way you view your world is different from that time on. We believe the more people we can get involved in a mission experience, the higher we can raise the bar for our church.
Missions is more than taking God’s Word to the ends of the earth. It is also about serving Christ right here in our own backyard. Several of our community ministries are here today. Stop by their booths and talk with them. Learn about the opportunities available to you. Pray about where he wants you to serve. And then do it! Make no mistake; you are called as is every believer. The question is will you be obedient? Will you go? Will go serve? Will you pray? Will you give? Even if you cannot go, your giving has a huge impact. It will enable others to go and supports our many partnerships all over the world. I am so glad you are here today. Be ready. Listen to God’s voice as he speaks to your heart about your mission involvement.