Seventy five (75) fifth and sixth graders from Gateway Church came to serve at Mission Arlington before they invested 3 hours of hard work this past Saturday morning.

This past Saturday, the Mission Arlington^® family was enveloped by hundreds of students, aged from elementary school through college, who gave their time to help here.   Guided by effective leaders, these student groups engaged their world in a personal way, so that they could contribute to real solutions for people in need.  We hear from these leaders, and it is our observation too, that the students learn more effectively, and that the “lessons learned” last longer, when the students experience their world in real time.

We began the morning with seventy-five (75) fifth and sixth grade students from several campuses of Gateway church.  Their motto was to “grow and go.”  As they grew deeper in Christ, they wanted their students to get personally involved in helping others.  As one leader said, “You’re never too young to start learning.”   It was beautiful to join their worship time, and to hear their prayers for the Mission.

Dallas Baptist Students engaging in Mission work at Mission Arlington. Here, they are moving Thanksgiving food into position.

Likewise, as a part of an “Engage Mission” conference, two hundred (200) Dallas Baptist University students spent their Saturday here, helping move Christmas toys, organize food, and generally position us for the upcoming holiday season.  One goal of this conference was to help students realize that “missions isn’t a trip,” but a way of life.  The energy and enthusiasm they brought more than demonstrated the heart behind their work.

In the same Spirit, Pantego Bible church sent sixty (60) student to Go Beyond their walls and into the community. Thirty ladies from Cornerstone Baptist joined in, as did “Old Bethel Baptist,”  and the first Wesleyan church from Euless.

It was quite a day, and so much work was accomplished. Many people received help, because of several hundred young people who gave their day, and themselves to make a difference.

We are grateful for the constant support of this community.