Sunday Evening Sermon - Mountain States Children's Home
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a reminder of the recent discussion on servanthood, citing Galatians 6:10 as the guiding principle for serving both the household of faith and the broader community. The teacher recounted the fifth mission trip to the Mountain States Children’s Home, describing the logistics of the journey, the collaboration with the Collier Street congregation, and the diverse volunteer projects ranging from landscaping and fence painting to assisting with a private school initiative. He emphasized that many of the children at the home are not from Christian backgrounds, making the outreach an opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love through tangible acts of service. The presentation also highlighted the long‑term vision of acquiring a transitional house for 18‑ to 25‑year‑old youth, underscoring the church’s commitment to holistic care. Throughout, the teacher illustrated how each volunteer’s effort contributed to a larger mission of goodwill and spiritual impact, encouraging the congregation to continue seeking ways to serve beyond the familiar boundaries of the church. The session concluded with reflections on past trips, testimonies of personal growth, and a call for the congregation to embody the command to "do good to all people," reinforcing the central message that service is a living expression of our faith.
Key Scriptures
And as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.