Journey

Join Our On-Call Support Team!

Join Our “On-Call Support Team”!

by Kristen Maxwell, Refugee Resettlement Director


When I came back on staff with Mission Adelante, I expected many things. I expected to meet new people, learn about new cultures, be challenged, and have my idea of what the Lord could do to grow. One thing I did not expect was that I would be spending my days driving a 15-foot U-Haul around the city, but you do what you have to do when a family needs to move into their apartment. 

It has been almost one month since we received our first refugee family at Mission Adelante. We expect to have welcomed 27 new Kansans by the end of March, and we will be well on our way to meeting our goal of receiving 75 individuals by the end of fiscal year 2024, September 30.

As our first families settle in, we understand more about the need to utilize partners, volunteers, and other support. We prefer to continue developing Good Neighbor Teams (GNT) to walk alongside families and build lasting relationships as they figure out life in the United States. If you are interested in leading a GNT, please fill out this form: Refugee Resettlement Volunteer Interest. 

Sometimes, though, we have instances where families need support and either are not partnered with a GNT or members of the GNT are unavailable. That is why we want to build an On-Call Support Team. Our On-Call Support Team would be available to occasionally help with things like family move-ins, runs to the grocery store, trips to the thrift store to get seasonally appropriate clothing, or an introduction to the laundromat. Some roles within the on-call team would require a current background check and on file with Mission Adelante. Please complete the form below if you would like more information about being added to our on-call list: On Call Support Team Interest

We are very grateful for your prayers and support as we begin this journey. Thank you for being part of welcoming new Kansans with open arms.


Be part of our programs!

 We are so excited for everything that is happening in our programs and we are grateful for all our volunteers who make everything possible. Would you consider partnering with us next trimester?

How can you help?

  • Pray for our program participants would create an impact in our community and grow with their walk with the Lord.

  • Volunteer – Come to our volunteer Orientation. For more information visit: http://www.missionadelante.org/serve

  • Donate to join us in building a multicultural community of disciples making disciples.

A Praise for Two Years!

A Praise for Two Years!

by Patrique Harris, Youth Ministry Director

I can’t believe it has already been two years since I landed at the Kansas City International Airport to start my journey in full-time youth ministry at Mission Adelante! I have been so blessed to be on a top-tier team that has welcomed every bit of my spunk and supported me in loving people – specifically youth – from all places. When I reflect on what God has done these last two years, I have to give Him praise! So here’s a poem I wrote to express my praise!

I often forget the low times
I planned my path, but found little peace
Directionless, uneasy, struggling to trust God’s time 
I weep
And then one day in the stillness it is revealed 
Have faith and walk close to me 
But how, when, where and why, I delay
So in the emptiness I remained 
Then to my surprise he makes a way 
I take a risk, I get on a plane
A land I have never been
A path I never thought I’d trod
Yet with open arms they welcomed my new blood
It is divine when your natural gifts shine
My only judge, a God that reigns on high
Fulfillment I found in being me 
Encouraged by everyone I see
So two years later as I assess
I find myself in awe of life’s trek
Up and down, round and round
But in God’s company I feel found
I praise Him for pulse, purpose and provision
The miracle of being 
The loftiness of mission
The abundance of love
For these, I thank you God!


LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Join our team of volunteers for the summer trimester and be part of "loving people from all places." Attend our volunteer orientation on May 20th and find your place serving kids, youth, or adults in the immigrant community in KCK

For more information about volunteer opportunities visit www.missionadelante.org/serve


Be part of our programs!

 We are so excited to start this year and we are grateful for all our volunteers who make everything possible. Would you consider partnering with us this trimester?

How can you help?

  • Pray for our program participants would create an impact in our community and grow with their walk with the Lord.

  • Volunteer – Come to our volunteer Orientation. For more information visit: http://www.missionadelante.org/serve

  • Donate to join us in building a multicultural community of disciples making disciples.