No, we’ve not changed the name of the church while you were away on vacation this summer. “International” reflects the fact that the people of BridgeWay are not only being used to change lives here in Indiana, but also across the globe. During the past two months, we have had 100 of our people go on short-term mission trips to both Mexico and Nicaragua through BridgeWay’s Acts 1:8 Challenge.
The Mexico Challenge: In the span of just two days, our team of 69 adults, students and children were able to build, from the ground up, four homes for needy families in Tijuana, Mexico. What made the trip such a life-changing experience was that we were able to work side-by-side with each of the families, building a relationship with them as the walls went up. The highlight of the trip was watching the looks on the families’ faces as they walked into their new homes to find that not only had they been built, but they had also been furnished! We’re grateful to our corporate sponsor Defender Direct and our ministry sponsor Youth with a Mission for providing this life-changing opportunity.
The Nicaragua Challenge: Unlike Mexico, which is a new initiative, BridgeWay has been partnering with the church in Masatepe, Nicaragua for several years. Team members brought suitcases full of items to distribute, and then used Acts 1:8 Challenge funds to buy supplies to repair a number of dilapidated homes. In addition to serving the physical needs of the poor, they also served their spiritual needs through a Vacation Bible School and a Bible study for women. The highlight of this trip was the opportunity to renew relationships that had been established on previous trips. We were also able to investigate ways BridgeWay can continue to partner with the church in Masatepe. We’re grateful for your gifts to the Acts 1:8 Challenge that helped support our team members and purchase supplies.
Ultimately, the purpose of these short-term mission trips is not only to change the lives of people in Mexico and Nicaragua, but also to change the lives of people here in Indiana. We’re already making plans for next year's trips. So get your passports updated and you will be ready to go on a trip sponsored by BridgeWay International Community Church!
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