MISSIONS MOMENTS
sharing random moments from our ministry adventuresLoving Through Christ
We've learned a phrase on the mission field that has been invaluable: "I love you with the love of the Lord." When other people break our human ability to love them - however it might occur - there's still a way to be successful: do it through the love of Jesus....
Lessons from AIM: From Learning Spiritual Discernment to the Secret Place
Written by Olivia Waters, UPCI Associate in Missions, Finland EYES TO SEE: LEARNING SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT When I first arrived in Finland, I thought I understood a great deal about the spiritual gifts. However, as I watched the Alphins operate in their day-to-day life...
Feeding the Spirit: A Field-Tested Guide to Spiritual Nutrition
Written by Rev. Amy Sword, AIM - Finland Strength for the long journey doesn’t come from sugar—it comes from Bread. There are things you only learn with time, and one of the most important lessons I’ve learned while serving on AIM is this: when the dust settles, the...
AIM Lessons from the Field: Becoming Intentional
Written by Rev. Michelle Pace, UPCI Associate in Missions - Finland/Iceland I will forever be grateful for the open arms with which the missionaries received me as I stepped onto the field in Finland. The word that best captures my experience is intentional. I came...
AIM Lessons from the Field: It’s Not Our Job to Make Them Hungry
Written by Cindy Smith, UPCI Associate in Missions - Iceland Anytime someone returns to Norfolk Apostolic Church after an AIM trip, Pastor Blankenship asks them to testify about the mission. After my first official AIM trip last year, I was disappointed not to be able...
Prayer for Finland
The Lord has directed us to add a new prayer project in July, and we're rather excited about it! Over time, we will be focused on praying for every village, town, and city in Finland: for the people, salvation according to scripture (Acts 2:38), the government...
