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The church's mission is not only carried out in distant lands or by people with special training; it can be done in our backyards! The gospel calls every one of us to follow Jesus in mission, engaging our local community in meaningful ways in everyday moments with kindness, compassion, and service. We can build genuine relationships of peace with people around us through communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Are you sharing God's love with the people that can be found "in your backyard"? Whether you're getting to know your neighbors, reaching out to newcomers, fostering connections within your church family, or serving others, every interaction is an opportunity to share God's love.
Active communication involves listening attentively to the needs of our community and sharing ideas and resources within our parish with those around us. Effective cooperation involves building partnerships with local organizations, charities, and other churches to expand the reach of our mission work. Through collaboration with these partnerships, we have access to additional resources, allowing us to address common goals and challenges together. By sharing our talents, resources, and experiences, we can reach more people with God's love and compassion.
Grace Anglican in Katy, TX established a collaborative relationship with a local non-profit organization, Hope Impacts. They serve with them regularly. Hope Impacts seeks to create a sustainable solution and provide hope and dignity for those experiencing homelessness. Below are a few pictures from Grace's recent collaborative mission work in their "backyard" with Hope Impacts' Supper and Showers ministry. Together, they provided and served hot meals to the homeless in the Katy area, and hot showers were made available to those in need. Thank you Grace Anglican Community, for your participation in God's mission!
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