Good missionaries follow Jesus’ example and love in practical ways. Jesus left the comforts of the Trinity to go to a people who hated him. Jesus then loved them in countless practical ways (most notably dying for the sins on the cross) so that they would glorify God. This is the model that missionaries have followed for centuries. To be like Jesus means to love in practical ways. This is what “Hands & Feet” Projects are all about. This morning I want to tell you about a new partnership we are forming as well as our December projects.
Casa el Buen Samarito is a health clinic serving Hispanic immigrants who live under the poverty line and cannot afford desperately needed health care. Casa provides the services for free! Oh yeah, the best part, after each patient sees a doctor they meet with a spiritual counselor from a local Hispanic Baptist church who shares the gospel with them!
Dr. Ramos-Patel is Bethel’s point person to Casa. She is volunteering her time with Casa as well as trying to build a team of Bethelites to serve on a monthly basis. She needs doctors, nurses, med-students, Spanish-speakers, and people who will simply roll up their sleeves and serve. If you are interested in knowing more about Casa and/or serving then contact Dr. Ramos-Patel (dramospatel@gmail.com).
Finally, I want to plug some immediate ways you can love in a practical way. We have two Bethel-wide “Hands & Feet” Projects planned for December. We will serve the Life Center for the Homeless on Saturday, December 5th from 9am to NOON. We will partner with Pastor Hanna to serve Iraqi Refugees on Saturday, December 12th from NOON to 3pm. Email Pam Mitchell to sign up for either of those projects (PamM@BethelofHouston.com).
Be like Jesus, be a missionary by loving someone in need in a practical way!
