07/22/2026
There is something special about watching young people trade comfort for service.
Over the past two days, our Bradford Church of Christ mission team has been hard at work serving at “Church in the Cove” in Townsend, Tennessee. These teens haven't just "helped out"—they've absolutely poured themselves into the work.
They've wired electrical boxes, framed walls, installed drywall, learned to safely use power tools, and tackled jobs many of them had never attempted before. All of it has been done in some very hot and humid East Tennessee weather, yet their attitudes have remained positive and servant-hearted.
Today, they earned a well-deserved day to enjoy God's beautiful creation and spend some time together in Gatlinburg. But tomorrow morning, it's back to work as we continue helping this church rebuild.
The congregation here has been incredibly grateful for every helping hand, and it's been a blessing to witness Christians serving Christians. More than construction skills, these students are learning that the Church is not just a building—it's God's people working together, encouraging one another, and bearing each other's burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Please continue praying for our team as we finish the work God has placed before us. Pray for safety, strength, and that Christ will be glorified through every nail driven, every wall raised, and every conversation shared.
Thank you, church family, for your prayers and support. God is doing great things, and we're thankful to be a small part of His work.
