This year we have a unique opportunity to minister in one of the
largest cities and most ethnically diverse places in the world. There are over 22 million people
in the NYC metro area, many of them without Christ.
This year the theme is “Revelation.” We chose that theme because our country is desperately in need of a revival and a fresh revelation about God’s love and power. God uses students and adults to share the revelation of his Son, the story of his suffering and death to save humanity from their sins. The music, drama, and other artistic expressions this year talk about the story of Christ and the glories that await those who trust in Him.
My desire for the team this year is that they would consider every moment of every day a ministry opportunity on tour. Our lives should be a vibrant example of discipleship and passion for our Savior! We will be ministering in a wide variety of concert venues, including a rescue mission, churches, a public park, and a senior citizen home. People everywhere need the Lord.
Our students will be exposed to the realities of a fallen world: people that have been neglected, who are hungry, and who have no one that loves and cares for them on this earth. It will be difficult. It won’t always be pretty. But that’s reality. The experiences that students often have on these kinds of mission trips can impact them for a lifetime. It can break down the walls of selfishness and expose the compassion that Christ-followers are to display.
Just a quick word about our adult sponsors. The adult sponsors accompanying the students on this mission are all gifted, trusted individuals who have a heart for students and evangelism. They each pay financially to be servant leaders on this mission trip. Please be in prayer for them as they teach and exhibit the attributes of Christ during our time in New York City.
In closing, please know that I will do my best to provide the leadership you expect on this mission trip to New York City. This is my 15th choir mission trip at WBC and I have learned that there are always unpredictable situations and difficult decisions that have to be made. Please pray that I will have divine wisdom in making those decisions. If you have any questions, feel free to call me (256-881-0952, ext 236) or email me anytime: matthew.sloma@wbccares.org
Love,
Rev. Matthew D. Sloma
This year the theme is “Revelation.” We chose that theme because our country is desperately in need of a revival and a fresh revelation about God’s love and power. God uses students and adults to share the revelation of his Son, the story of his suffering and death to save humanity from their sins. The music, drama, and other artistic expressions this year talk about the story of Christ and the glories that await those who trust in Him.
My desire for the team this year is that they would consider every moment of every day a ministry opportunity on tour. Our lives should be a vibrant example of discipleship and passion for our Savior! We will be ministering in a wide variety of concert venues, including a rescue mission, churches, a public park, and a senior citizen home. People everywhere need the Lord.
Our students will be exposed to the realities of a fallen world: people that have been neglected, who are hungry, and who have no one that loves and cares for them on this earth. It will be difficult. It won’t always be pretty. But that’s reality. The experiences that students often have on these kinds of mission trips can impact them for a lifetime. It can break down the walls of selfishness and expose the compassion that Christ-followers are to display.
Just a quick word about our adult sponsors. The adult sponsors accompanying the students on this mission are all gifted, trusted individuals who have a heart for students and evangelism. They each pay financially to be servant leaders on this mission trip. Please be in prayer for them as they teach and exhibit the attributes of Christ during our time in New York City.
In closing, please know that I will do my best to provide the leadership you expect on this mission trip to New York City. This is my 15th choir mission trip at WBC and I have learned that there are always unpredictable situations and difficult decisions that have to be made. Please pray that I will have divine wisdom in making those decisions. If you have any questions, feel free to call me (256-881-0952, ext 236) or email me anytime: matthew.sloma@wbccares.org
Love,
Rev. Matthew D. Sloma
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