Keeping <<First Name>> Connected

Weekly Blessing

God has wired you uniquely for a distinct purpose. He’s graced you with gifts to offer to a world in need. He’s writing a story with your life, <<First Name>>, and it fits you perfectly. Not every battle is yours to fight, and not every wrong is yours to right. Yours is not to be understood but to understand. It’s not to win the favor of man; it’s to walk in the favor of God. Jesus wants you to trust Him, and that’s enough. His assignment is why you’re here. Sometimes you’ll feel in over your head, and other times you’ll feel sure you’re not doing enough. But your mission is not up to you. Nor is it up to the masses. Your calling originated in the heart of God and will be completed by the hand of God. Fill your space and run your race. And I dare you to enjoy yourself. Your enemy will hate it, but God will love it. Have a blessed, joyful day. Blessings on your week!

*by Susie Larson

Trisha and Jeff, the Executive Directors of Camp Sonshine, a Nebraska-based Christian camp ministry, would affirm what many know to be true – leadership can be exhausting!

"Being the point leaders, nobody is pouring into us. We're pouring into everyone, and we've had many seasons where we felt spent."

Then Trisha was connected to MyBridge Momentum, a ministry of MyBridge which invests in Christian leaders and the organizations they lead. Momentum poured into Trisha and Jeff as leaders and equipped them with tools to clarify their ministry vision. So when they were recently asked to share Camp Sonshine's ministry direction - they were clear!

"Jeff and I were spouting off our three year picture, our 10 year plan, our mission, vision, core values – so before starting Momentum, we had a vision and a mission statement, but we definitely would not have been so clear."

That clarity has helped them build momentum to boldly pursue their mission! And thanks to investors in our ministry, Momentum serves Camp Sonshine at no cost!

"It blows me away he's not even charging us! So for the people that are supporting Momentum, I just can't be more grateful. Thank you."

While the opportunity to give in 2022 is drawing to a close, the impact of your year-end gift will continue throughout the new year! If you are completing your year-end giving, we invite you to consider joining us in completing the MyBridge 2022 budget. 

MyBridge exists to help connect you to God, to each other and to the work of God in your community. These are stories of God at work in your communities this month.

• Lynette's Angels in Lincoln helped provide Christmas to 22 area families affected by cancer.
• Amy in Hastings learned about Child Evangelism Fellowship on MyBridge Radio and felt led to get involved, helping launch a Good News Club at a local elementary school!
• One of the first clients at Mission Field Treatment Center in Nebraska City was a young woman on the verge of losing custody of her child due to addiction. Through successful treatment, she is sober, maintained custody, and is now on staff serving others through Mission Field!
• Micah's House in Lexington helped connect families who would benefit from assistance this Christmas to families who are excited to meet practical needs and give Christmas gifts, impacting the Christmases and lives of 48 families!

We say all the time - and we really believe - God is always at work around you. As we close this final week of the year, take some time to reflect on God at work in your life this year. And we pray you see His fingerprints on your new year, as well!

We'd love to hear stories of how you're seeing God at work in your community!

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