At the 2024 Legacy Fundraising Dinner, we talked about putting "feet to our faith" and sensing God inviting us to minister in Appalachia. One out of every three Appalachians suffer from poverty; their average income is 23% lower than the average level of American per capita income.
Our team recently returned from a week-long trip working alongside Thirst Missions and Loyall Church of Christ to serve people in Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky, one of the most impoverished areas in the nation. Students and leaders served by painting, landscaping, planting flowers, pruning trees and bushes, and visiting with residents of an assisted living facility.
The group also went door-to-door in the community handing out blessing bags and sharing the gospel. At a local festival, they handed out flyers and engaged in conversations about Jesus. The team experienced amazing evenings of fellowship, worship, and testimonies. Students learned how to love one another well and to challenge one another to grow in Christlikeness.
“I enjoyed watching the students be challenged to share their faith in new ways and to give of themselves,” said Mr. Phil Slonaker, MCS Director of Personnel and Academic Dean of History. “I especially enjoyed the deep car conversations and times of worship and testimony as a group. The Lord really used this week to break down some barriers and deepen friendships.”
MCS remains steadfast in educating for eternity and providing students the opportunity to impact eternity today. We sincerely appreciate your prayers and continued support as we work to accomplish the mission of MCS.