Pursuing a “New We”
by Jarrett Meek, Founder/Pastor/Executive Director
So much of our world is seen through the lens of “us vs. them”. Politically it’s Democrats vs. Republicans. Sometimes we line up along urban vs. suburban lines, or native-born Americans vs. immigrants. Or, the Chiefs vs. the Eagles! In urban ministry, serving can not-so-subtly be understood as a privileged “us” serving a needy “them”.
At Mission Adelante, we believe God is calling us to create a “new we”, where people from all places belong, thrive, and do great things together. Instead of viewing the world as “us and them”, what if people from different nationalities, languages, cultures, and races were unified around our love for Jesus and for our neighbor?
Of course, this sounds almost too good to be true -- even a bit idealistic in such a divided world. Why is it so hard to live this out? There’s no chance I can answer that question in a few more sentences. However, it is happening at Mission Adelante! We are seeing racial reconciliation as we pursue racial justice together. We are seeing people from all places contributing with their gifts and talents as we make space for diverse leaders. We are enjoying the richness that immigrants and refugees bring as we celebrate each other’s cultures. And, as we worship Jesus together, we’re experiencing a taste of heaven as described in Revelation 7:9-10:
“ After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
MISSION ADELANTE OBSERVATION NIGHTS
MARCH 6TH TO MARCH 9TH
Are you interested in taking the next step to volunteer? Take a glimpse of what is going on at Mission Adelante and what we are doing in our different programs.
This is a great opportunity to have the full experience of a Mission Adelante volunteer.
For more information visit: www.missionadelante.org/observe
Be part of our programs!
We are so excited to start this year and we are grateful for all our volunteers who make everything possible. Would you consider partnering with us this trimester?
How can you help?
Pray for our program participants would create an impact in our community and grow with their walk with the Lord.
Volunteer – Come to one of our obseveration nights the first week of March. For more information visit: https://www.missionadelante.org/observe
Donate to join us in building a multicultural community of disciples making disciples.