Mission New England materialized when a small group of young people brainstormed in August of 2013, seeking for a way to inspire New England and beyond to action for the gospel. Growing up in the green mountains of Vermont and well acquainted with the struggles churches face all over the state, it was our desire to take initiative and live consistently with our belief that Jesus is indeed coming soon. This group is made up of seven young people ages 13-19, who have a passion to serve Jesus and minister to others. We plan each church service, prepare our sermon notes, and lead our own meetings to organize for upcoming speaking appointments.
Over the past months, we have received numerous invitations to speak at churches in both New Hampshire and Vermont. Because we live in different locations in Vermont, we plan and write sermon notes on a given topic during the week. On Sabbath, four young people interchangeably speak throughout the message. As people shake our hands after each service, we are encouraged to see how God’s spirit is working.
“I wish I could have done when I was young, what you are doing today,” an elderly woman shook our hands.
In addition to providing the message for each church service, we serve through music and evangelism. We have distributed literature in neighborhoods and aided church members in door-to-door outreach.
“Will there be an end to all of the sorrow pain in this world today?” a resident of West Newbury, Vermont, asked us as he held a Great Controversy in his hand.
It was a privilege to give him hope as he asked questions.
As we see the fruits of prayer, devotion to God’s Word, and active service, we are humbled and encouraged that this is making a difference in New England. But even if our efforts to set this area on fire with the gospel makes no difference at all, we believe that God does not call us to be successful – He calls us to be faithful. Success is our faithfulness.
If for nothing else, stepping forward in faith to minister for God has touched our hearts and changed our lives as we look forward to what He has in store for Mission New England.
Over the past months, we have received numerous invitations to speak at churches in both New Hampshire and Vermont. Because we live in different locations in Vermont, we plan and write sermon notes on a given topic during the week. On Sabbath, four young people interchangeably speak throughout the message. As people shake our hands after each service, we are encouraged to see how God’s spirit is working.
“I wish I could have done when I was young, what you are doing today,” an elderly woman shook our hands.
In addition to providing the message for each church service, we serve through music and evangelism. We have distributed literature in neighborhoods and aided church members in door-to-door outreach.
“Will there be an end to all of the sorrow pain in this world today?” a resident of West Newbury, Vermont, asked us as he held a Great Controversy in his hand.
It was a privilege to give him hope as he asked questions.
As we see the fruits of prayer, devotion to God’s Word, and active service, we are humbled and encouraged that this is making a difference in New England. But even if our efforts to set this area on fire with the gospel makes no difference at all, we believe that God does not call us to be successful – He calls us to be faithful. Success is our faithfulness.
If for nothing else, stepping forward in faith to minister for God has touched our hearts and changed our lives as we look forward to what He has in store for Mission New England.