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Hi friend,
On April 28, a convoy of MDS trucks and trailers pulled into Denare Beach, SK, where four homes destroyed by the Wolf Wildfire were set to be rebuilt. It’s a scene that has played itself out countless times, when MDS sets up camp at a disaster site.
Although subtle, the MDS logo is featured on all our vehicles and trailers, letting community members know we are here and reminding disaster survivors that they have not been forgotten. We heard from several excited community members in Denare Beach that they saw the MDS convoy arrive. Our logo helps to share the story of MDS, what we seek to accomplish, and what we stand for.
Ultimately, the story we seek to tell is the story of Jesus Christ and his love for the world. I’m grateful for the 25 volunteers who will wear MDS shirts in Denare Beach each week this spring and summer. More than displaying the MDS logo, volunteers are Jesus’ brand ambassadors, sharing the Good News through ministries of reconciliation, healing, and love.
Peter Thiessen, the first Project Director at Denare Beach, shared how meaningful that witness has already been. At the end of the first week, long-term volunteers attended a local musical performance in Flin Flon (a nearby town). Before the final song that spoke about rising up through hardship, MDS volunteers were acknowledged and thanked for coming to help.
Let us never underestimate our role of being a positive brand ambassador for Christ.
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