And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
–Colossians 3:17
Mission Fest is a celebration of all God is doing through Christ Church’s global mission partners! This year we’ll explore the many ways our Church community demonstrates and proclaims the Gospel through our support of global partners but also through the lives of the congregation.
MISSION FEST SCHEDULE
Friday, May 3 | Butterfield
Mingle With Our Partners | 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Come meet various partners, strengthen old relationships and form new ones.
Dinner | 6:15–7:15 p.m.
$10 dinner fee
Sit with each other and our partners, learn about their work, and enjoy fellowship over a delicious dinner. Relationships are built around the table!
In Word and Deed: The Holistic Gospel | 7:15–8:45 p.m.
We are each called to live out the Gospel both through our words but also our actions. Consider how we do this in our own lives and how we might participate in this work through our global partners.
Saturday, May 4 | Various Homes
Home Dinners | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Hosted in the homes of congregants, home dinners provide a space to sit with a smaller community to learn about the one of our partners and their ministry.
Sunday, May 5 | Oak Brook & Butterfield
Mission Partner Showcase | Before & After Worship
Make plans to visit the Atrium and Narthex or the Butterfield Commons, grab a cup of coffee and meet some of our amazing global mission partners!
Sermon From Becky Stanley | All Services
Becky Stanley has been in ministry with the India Gospel League (IGL) for over 20 years. The India Gospel League is an indigenous ministry organization. IGL works to spread the Gospel throughout India. Becky has been involved with IGL since childhood and currently serves in the capacity of Director of IGL’s Children’s Ministries with a passion to reach the lost and underprivileged children of India. She is also involved with the rural and community development in the villages where the children reside both in India and Sri Lanka. Along with implementing and administrating child care and rural development programs on the field in India, Becky is also actively involved in connecting friends and partners in the west with IGL’s vision of touching lives and transforming communities for the sake of the gospel.
Becky is married to Isaac and has two children, Sarah and Joel. They make their home in Salem, India. Together they pursue a common vision and passion of impacting young lives for Christ.