Julie VanderHaagen
Welcome to Short Term Experiences in Missions (STEMS)!
We have learned that one of the best ways to impact a person's spiritual life and to get them excited about our Church's overall mission, to know Christ and to make Him known, is to have them go on a STEMS.
Through STEMS, we support individuals and teams who desire to experience missions on a personal level. Some who have gone have coined the phrase "a STEMS is like a vacation with a purpose."
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
STEMS Opportunities for 2008 - April 24 - 26-2008 Tiger Town STEMS
Urban Ministry STEMS-Ministerio El Reino de Dios-Detroit, Michigan - Remodeling of their ministry center. We're going to support FRC missionary, Pastor Carlos DeVetac, at this new Hispanic Community church plant by remodeling their ministry center. We are especially in need of an electrician to be a part of our team. As a special treat, the team will attend a Tiger game at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon. Call to reserve your spot on the team! For more information, call Beth Knol, 946-1355 Homes (Housing Oriented Ministries Established for Service) - Neon, Kentucky - Home construction in Appalachia. For those planning to be on the team and those interested in finding out more, plese join the team meeting set for Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in room 113 of FRC Ministry Center. Contact Dwight Brown, 947-7053 or dybrown@charter.net ( date to be determined) - watch the newsletter for specific date in May Local STEMS - Freedom Builders Ministry Workday-Traverse City area-Home repairs and reconstruction International Mission Trip at Home-Soaring High Ministry in Haiti - Faith Reformed Church - work Bee to make backpacks for Haitian Women Women's STEMS - Elisha House Pregnancy and Family Support Centre-Welland, Ontario-Teach classes, clean, paint, garden, support ministry staff. Local STEMS - Freedom Builders Ministry Workday-Traverse City and surrounding area-Home repairs and reconstruction. Jackson County Ministries-Annville, Kentucky-Home reconstruction in Appalachia Operation Christmas Child Distribution Center-Charlotte, North Carolina- Inspect and prepare OCC shoe boxes for distribution worldwide ( ages 13 and older) Keep watching in the church bulletin or website for new trips, especially local opportunities, that will develop throughout the year. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Perhaps you'd like to create your own mission trip. Check out the following mission service organizations via their websites or explore the web for mission sites (google "mission trips"). The Mission Ministry STEMS team would be glad to help you find your place to serve. RCA Volunteer Services www.rca.org/missions - Opportunities for individuals nationally and internationally-medical, teaching, construction, computer work
Medical Missions International (NMI) www.mmint.org - Opportunities for doctors, nurses, dentists, health care workers, and general helpers throughout the year.
Snowbird Opportunities: - Jubilee Partners-Comer, GA ( jubileepartners.org)
- SOWERS (sowerministry.org)
- RVICS (rvics.com)
Why should I consider a STEMS trip? - To fulfill the Great Commission ( Matthew 28)
- To be a Faithful Follower of Jesus Christ through my giving, serving and telling.
- To provide service to missionaries or the local church to aid them in their ministry.
- to educate myself and the church about missions.
- to gain new Christian friendships and share a common bond with fellow STEMS team members from FRC.
What can I do at home? - Adopt a missionary that FRC supports (Cathy Collins, 947-8906)
- Volunteer for Community Meals (Trudy Aardema, 947-3758), Safe Harbor (Randy Burgess, 947-7082 ext. 39), or other community outreach opportunities ( Randy Burgess, 947-7082 ext. 39)
- Serve with Tooltime ( Bob Schmidt, 943-9050), Habitat for Humanity ( Cathy Collins, 947-8906 ) or Freedom Builders (Nick Boersma, 883- 4963) Or other local missions ( Cathy Collins, 947-8906) or Nick & Ritchie Boersma, 883-4963
- Assemble shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child ( Janice Curtiss, 938-0988)
If you find yourself interested in participating or learning more about any of these STEMS, please contact Julie VanderHaagen at 231-938-2046 or via e-mail, vanbay@charter.net Or Beth Knol at 231-946-1355 or via email AEAD1998@aol.com Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Matthew 29:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations. Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven.
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