International Praise offers several ways to get involved with missions. Whether you are encouraged to attend one of our missions trips, participate in a fundraiser or even pray for our teams, we welcome your participation, prayers and support.
Missions Ministers
Gary & Carolyn Heuer
803.788.1942 (church office) | 803.955.0068 (home)
carolynheuer@bellsouth.net
Missions Verses
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
- Matthew 28:19
“The rich man in Hades cried out for mercy and asked that Lazarus the beggar be sent with a drop of water to cool his tongue. When he was told it was too late, he begged that someone be sent to warn his five brothers.”
- Luke 16:23-28
“Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’”
- Isaiah 6:8
Missions Statement
Missions is such an important part of local church life that each believer should be involved in developing relationships with lost people and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to help reach the billions of people who have never heard of Jesus.
Mission Trips
Each year a team from the church and community will travel abroad to minister to people of various countries. The next trip is scheduled for 2010. Gary and Carolyn have previously led teams to Romania, Spain, Ireland, England, Norway, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Macedonia and other countries. To join us on next year’s trip, please contact Carolyn.
Missions Meeting - Monday – November 16 – 7:00pm
Anyone interested in 2010 missions trip to Israel and all those who are interested in working on special missions projects.
Israel Missions Trip 2010
Estimated Cost – $2,500.00 – $2,700.00
Tentative Time Frame – June 8 – 16, 2010
This trip will be construction, painting, rebuilding & restoring.
Included will be a Tour of special biblical sights
For more information contact: Manny & Jeannie Aviles – 803-356-9909
Fundraisers
Need help raising money for your trip? Join us at one of our several fundraisers throughout the year. Opportunities include USC football concessions, dinners, garage sales, etc.If you are interested in participating in one of the USC concession fundraisers, contact Carolyn immediately. Training is required in advance.
ISRAEL MISSIONS FUNDRAISER
All Dinners $6.00.
(Tickets will be on sale one week before each dinner)
-- February 21-Gourmet Hamburgers and Fresh Potato salad, drink
--March 7th-Shepherd's pie, bread and Green Salad, drink
-- March 21- Chicken Pinchos (Kabobs), Rice & Beans, Bread, drink
-- April 11-Spagetti & Meatballs, bread, salad, drink
-- April 25- Gourmet Meatloaf, Mash Potatoes & Gravy, Green beans, Drink
-- May 2- a repeat of whatever they liked the best
-- May 16- (2) New York Style Hot Dogs with macaroni salad, & chips
-- May 30- Beef or Chicken Pinchos, Rice & Beans,
