| In Galatians 5:6, the apostle Paul writes, the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love. The River of Life Youth Mission Advance (River of Life) ministry is built upon that basic truth. River of Life is a series of events held each summer aimed at enabling youth and adults, from many different churches, to come together to express the love of Jesus Christ by ministering to the people of a particular community through home repairs and improvements. Additionally, each event has the basic purpose of converting and discipling each participant into a passionate devotion to Jesus Christ and the understanding that Christianity is a life of ministry to others, especially to those in need. River of Life events are open to all youth and adults age 6th grade and above. Our vision is that each year the Lord will increase the number of River of Life events, and the churches and people who participate in those events. Our prayer is that one day there will be River of Life events held each summer in communities throughout the southeast. Our burden is that 1) the love of Christ be expressed beyond the walls of the local church to the people who need to be convinced of it most, 2) young people and adults alike converted and strengthened in their Christian walk, and 3) racial and economic barriers, dividing the church from many within the community, be removed. |
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| “I love River of life because it is an amazing experience where your eyes are opened to the amount of people who could really use some help. It is also a fun time with your friends, to make new friends, and the worship is especially great. Working together as christians to help others and grow in faith is the simplest and main reason I love it.“ Kristen Busby |
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