Why a Short Term Mission Trip?

I'd like to start with the words of Jesus, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

The key question introduced by Acts 1:8 is this: By what criteria should any person, anywhere, be denied  the right to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ?

The Bible points out that Jesus intends for a church to witness concerning Him in its local area, in the state, in the country, and in the entire world at the same time. It seems impossible, but through your giving to your local church and to organizations like AIM this can be accomplished.

So, why go on short term mission trips? Going to both domestic and international areas of ministry are of great value to both the volunteers, and to those to whom they are ministering. Going on short term mission    trips assist the indigenous workers to evangelize their people and plant new churches among them.

As a result, volunteers learn to pray intently for missions, to give generously to missions, and to witness more effectively at home.

Lets look at a few personal qualifications of volunteers:

• A sense of call to go
• Attitude of servanthood and flexibility 
• Willingness to maintain unity in the team
• Good health
• Healthy spiritual disciplines of Bible study, prayer, and obedience
• Absence of any addictive habits such as drugs, tobacco or alcohol
• Minimum of Sixteen yrs old

These are the guidelines AIM goes by when reviewing applications. There are several mission trips scheduled for 2011. Go to our Website now to view available opportunities to serve.

A team is heading out for India tomorrow and we would appreciate your prayers. Go to the AIM Blog and follow along as we seek minister to the people of India.

Prayer Points:
Pray that many will be receptive to the gospel
Pray as we minister to the widows and lepers both spiritually and physically
Pray that many will give to complete the new Children's Home.


Praise the Lord, we have already raised 26% of the needed funds. Phase 1 is started and almost complete, and we hope to start Phase 2 after the first of the year. If you would like to give toward completion of the new Home please go here to Donate Now.

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