Greetings from Jacob and Emily Cropper,
Where and who we are today is a miracle that can only be attributed to God, and it’s that message we want live out and take to those who do not know Him. God has placed in our hearts the desire to share the saving grace of Christ with others wherever it is He has placed us. And now He has provided the opportunity for us to do so abroad. After being led to Moody Bible Institute over 1 year ago, we are now embarking on our first missions trip to Birmingham, England with the organization Grace Brethren International Missions. It is there where we will be spreading the gospel to Muslims, as well as people from other backgrounds, and assisting various churches in the area in reaching out to the community.
The Place: Birmingham, England
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK. Although 59% of residents identify themselves as Christian, the city’s religious profile is highly diverse, having the second largest Muslim, Sikh and Buddhist communities in the UK.
Internship in Action
We will be heading to England this summer on June 1st for 6 weeks. During this time we will be staying with a missionary couple with Grace Brethren who have been living in Birmingham since 1986. Currently they are involved in teaching English as an additional language to people from a multitude of nationalities. We will also be assisting four other churches in and outside of the area with whatever needs they may have, and will be visiting new immigrant communities in the area to look for ways the church there can serve them. We will also have opportunities to participate in Bible Studies, literature distribution, and youth ministry.
How You Can Help:
We cannot do what God has called us to do without the prayer and financial support of fellow believers. Our total support needed is $6,000. Your prayers are valuable to us as is your consideration for any financial contribution. Donations can be made online at www.gbim.org.
Thank you for all your prayer and support
