You've heard it a million times, "Don't sweat the small stuff" or "Don't get caught up in the small details!". And in many cases it's appropriate. Nobody wants a doctor that has memorized a million and one symptoms but can't seem to differentiate between one disease and another. Even in test taking, teachers tell you that if you're stumped on one questions move on! Better to get one question wrong than never finish a test. Nobody wants to be described as the person who can't see the forest for the trees. But isn't it wonderful, that despite being among the multitudes, Christ never lost sight of the value of one soul?
Missions is a broad field. We work with different pastors, have different programs and train different people to deal with a variety of age groups. We have directors, coordinators, trainers, and missionaries taking in all the information and applying it the field. It is important to remember the big picture: spreading the gospel throughout the world. We are human and thus limited and we can't meet every need but we do what we are called to do. But as we go forward in our ministry in the Philippines it is crucial that we never ever forget the value of one soul. The Philippines mission isn't just an event. It is not an abstract cause where faceless workers toil behind the scene. It is a small part of a greater movement: the building of the Church. It is filled with real people who have real struggles and who have found real love and joy in Christ and in fellowship with each other.
I hope that as you read this blog, you would realize that while we must never lose sight of bigger picture that you would also realize that we cannot "sweat the small stuff". As our ministry grows, we must never forget the little things; the joy of a child's smile, the hug between a missionary and worker, and the joy when one soul recieves Christ.
"I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance"-Luke 15:7
-Melissa M
Do forgive my late updates. My responsibilities prevent me from updating on a daily basis and as of now, we are unable to contact our Pastors in the Philippines due to the typhoon. I will update more as I get more information about the typhoon.
I hope that as you read this blog, you would realize that while we must never lose sight of bigger picture that you would also realize that we cannot "sweat the small stuff". As our ministry grows, we must never forget the little things; the joy of a child's smile, the hug between a missionary and worker, and the joy when one soul recieves Christ.
"I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance"-Luke 15:7
-Melissa M
Do forgive my late updates. My responsibilities prevent me from updating on a daily basis and as of now, we are unable to contact our Pastors in the Philippines due to the typhoon. I will update more as I get more information about the typhoon.
