Ministry Highlights
More Than a Smile
Thanking God for Dental Bus Ministry
There is a lot to love about this picture. After a long Saturday, some of the team who were still at Washington Heights gathered beside the dental bus for one more photo. Not everyone who served was still there, but those smiles help tell the story of a weekend we have much to thank God for.
On November 6 and 7, our Dental Bus Ministry brought people together to meet a practical need and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Our clinic records show 79 people completed dental treatment. Our witness volunteers recorded 86 Gospel presentations. We also rejoice in 7 professions of faith in Jesus Christ. We thank the Lord for the opportunity to serve our neighbors and share the Gospel.
Love God. Love People.
Those words ought to mean something beyond what we say on Sunday. During this ministry, dental professionals, students, church volunteers, and others gave their time and abilities to serve our neighbors.
We are grateful to Dr. Gregory Griffin and everyone who helped make the weekend possible. Some served where everyone could see them. Others worked quietly behind the scenes. No single photograph could include every person who prayed, prepared, gave, or served.
Jesus said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." - John 13:35 (KJV)
The ministry continues
The weekend also opened doors for prayer, discipleship, and continued relationships. Dozens expressed interest in learning more and growing spiritually. We want to follow through with care, honor the permission people gave us, and keep pointing them to Christ.
These numbers help us give a report, but they cannot tell the whole story. Every opportunity to listen, pray, serve, and share Scripture matters. Our prayer is that the Lord will continue working through the Gospel that was shared and the relationships that began.
To everyone who helped, thank you. To our neighbors who came, it was our privilege to serve you. And to the Lord, who gives us both the opportunity and the strength to serve, we give the glory.