Recently, my family and I returned from a 10-day trip to Croatia. While we called it a mission trip, in most ways, it was more of a serving trip. My family (and our team of 18) provided childcare for European missionaries so they could fully engage in a conference taught by Pastor Bill. They also got some much-needed relaxation. We watched over a lot of kiddos, swam, and played night games. Not to mention, we also got to eat good food and gelato. Consequently, I’d like to share a few reflections from the trip.
“For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable, eternal weight of glory. So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” — 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Our team joined all the missionaries and their children on a boating excursion in the Adriatic Sea today. We stopped for lunch in Rovinj, then headed up the Lim Fjord, stopping at a historic pirate cave.
God has been faithful to The Rock Church for almost 25 years. He has changed countless lives and allowed us to see thousands of salvations and baptisms. And He has done it through your generosity!
We currently owe ~ $1.14 million on our building loan with a $14,000/month mortgage payment. Just think about what we could do if we eliminated all that debt in 2024. The possibilities aren’t hard to imagine. We could plant new churches, begin a building addition, create more services, or engage in more outreach. Without a doubt, even more lives would be changed. Won’t you join us by investing in an incredible future for The Rock Church? People’s lives will be transformed because of your generosity.
We are on mission! In our never-ending effort to love God and people, we will join together as a church for our annual Mission To The City (August 19-26). This is an incredible opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to go on mission right here in Utah. We have over 25 projects with 300 different volunteer slots available. You don’t want to miss out on this chance to make a huge impact in people’s lives. You can volunteer in as many areas as your schedule allows. Please contact Pastor Mac with questions (mac@trc.life).
Each mission below has an individual sign up. Please read through the description and follow the sign up link. Feel free to sign up for as many missions as you can.
My family and I have been incredibly blessed to be part of what God has been doing in Utah for the last 24 years. So many lives have changed. We’ve had the privilege of working side-by-side with Gospel-minded people daily; and the Spirit of God continues to move in extraordinary ways. I certainly believe we came here on the wings of prayers from the faithful saints before us. They were people who recognized the need for workers in this place. Prayer warriors, maybe even some of you reading this? It reminds me of this verse.
“These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” — Luke 10:2
Not long ago, I taught about our church’s mission centered around “Winning the Lost, Building the Believer, and Sending the Sanctified”. We can approach this mission in several ways, but being hospitable certainly opens doors to winning others.
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” — Hebrews 13:2 (ESV)
What is the purpose of the Christian life? What has Jesus saved us for? As Believers, are we simply biding our time on this earth until we get to heaven …? Or, could there be a higher calling on our lives — a kingdom calling? We believe there is.
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
Can you believe it? Winter is over and spring is already upon us! It seems as if this time of year brings new and exciting opportunities for us to labor hard for Jesus (and for me to start preparing my garden).
At The Rock Church, we are on a mission. We want to win the world — one life at a time, one world in our lifetime. To see this happen, our Mission Statement is Win the Lost, Build the Believer and Send the Sanctified. This has been our heart for over 20 years — we pray it will be for 20 more.
With the exception of the missions highlighted in red below. Please contact the leader to sign up.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1:
MTTC Kickoff and Pray over the Valley (7:00 p.m., Flat Iron Park, Sandy, UT)
People Needed: all church Team Lead: Michael Hasebroock Email: mikechaze@gmail.com
Meet at the top of Flat Iron Park and spend some time praying, singing to the Lord and getting ready for this year’s MTTC! We’ll anticipate all that the Lord will do this week! This is open to the whole church so there is no need to sign up. See you there! Family-friendly opportunity!
People Needed: 5 adults Team Lead: Kelby McIntyre-Martinez Email: kelby.mcintyre@utah.edu
Come, read for an hour with youth from refugee backgrounds as they prepare to go back to school; then, help clean, organize and replace summer activities for the fall ones. Bring your kids and make this a family affair! Family-friendly opportunity!
School Supplies for Kids (on-going all week, drop off at a home in Sandy, UT)
People Needed: 50+ Team Lead: Kelly Porter Email: race_12_1@porterfam.us
We have a fun way to love on kids by filling backpacks with school supplies they can’t afford. We’ll let you know what you need to get, you just buy and bring your filled backpacks to a Sandy home during our MTTC week. Donations must be dropped off by Tuesday, August 6. Family-friendly opportunity!
People Needed: 5 adults Team Lead: Kelby McIntyre-Martinez Email: kelby.mcintyre@utah.edu
Come, read for an hour with youth from refugee backgrounds as they prepare to go back to school; then, help clean, organize and replace summer activities for the fall ones. Bring your kids and make this a family affair! Family-friendly opportunity!
Ronald McDonald Family Room DINNER Prep and Serve (4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Primary Children’s Hospital, SLC)
People Needed: 6 people; ages 12+ Team Lead: Madee/Dan Herboldsheimer Email: madeemaeh@gmail.com
Bless some families using the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Primary Children’s Hospital for prepping and serving a delicious home-cooked meal…home cooked by YOU! You’ll be serving 70-80 people. The food is supplied; you just need to show up with a heart to serve! Older children family-friendly opportunity!
Bless the Police Department (any time day or evening, local Police Stations)
People Needed: 25 Team Lead: Becky Matheis Email: matheisbecky@gmail.com
Make, bake and bring two-dozen cookies to a local police station as a thank you for their service and commitment to our community. We’ll even provide you with a “Thank You” card to fill out and add to your delivery!. Family-friendly opportunity! There are still plenty of spots available for this mission so please contact Becky Matheis for details!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3:
Rescue Mission Improvement Project (7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rescue Mission Salt Lake, SLC)
People needed: 5 adults Team Lead: Robert Buckley Email: buckleyrj3@gmail.com
Are you handy with a hammer and drill? Maybe a shovel is your thing? Then this is your project! We’ll be outside working on the grounds of the Rescue Mission Salt Lake. Come prepared to get dirty
The Pregnancy Resource Center Clean Up Project (9:00 a.m., Pregnancy Resource Center, SLC)
People needed: 10 Team Lead: Denise Buckley Email: soccerbuckley@gmail.com
Who likes to garden? Or maybe a good shampoo is more your style? We’ve got a project lined up that ticks both of those boxes. Come, serve the PRC on Saturday morning by shampooing carpets or weeding flowerbeds. Sun and suds, what could be better?
Sort Food for The Utah Food Bank (8:00 – 10:00 a.m., The Utah Food Bank, SLC)
People Needed: 20, ages 12+ Team Lead: AT Tolman Email:hello@adamtolman.com
Come and help sort through 100’s of canned and boxed food items for the Food Bank. Dress in “work clothes” and be ready to get a bit messy! Older children family-friendly opportunity!
The Pregnancy Resource Center Construction Project (8:00 a.m., Pregnancy Resource Center, SLC)
People needed: 2 adults Team Lead: Tim Henry Email:tim.henry@hsc.utah.edu
Calling all handymen! PRC has a project that needs skilled handymen to help repair awnings on their 2nd floor and build a temporary wall. Sounds like the perfect project for a couple of go-getters!
Doggie Day Meet and Greet with the Elderly (12:30 – 2:30 p.m., meet at Draper Church Building, Draper)
People needed: 10-20 people, 6 dogs Team Lead: Andy Peterie Email: andypeterie@gmail.com
Do you have a dog who just LOVES people and other dogs? Let’s put your pooch to good use and share that love with the residents of a local assisted living or respite care NJ (go to website for details). The mere presence of a dog raises the spirits of a person and brings joy and delight to those who have lived isolated lives. Please sign up for this heartwarming experience today! Family-friendly opportunity!
Painting Class with Seniors (1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Cedarwood at Sandy)
People needed: 6, ages 17+ Team Lead: John Wendling Email: jswendlingart@yahoo.com
Do you enjoy being creative and helping people see the beauty in art? We’d love to have you join us as we teach painting skills at a local assisted living home for seniors.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4:
Decorate Food Boxes for The Utah Food Bank (6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Draper Church Building, Draper)
People Needed: 10 adults plus kids Team Lead: Nate/Grace Beldock Email:sisterchick86@yahoo.com
This is a great opportunity for families with little ones to decorate cardboard food delivery boxes for the Food Bank’s Senior Food Deliveries. Come and create your masterpiece on the side of a box! Family-friendly opportunity!
Prepare Sack Lunches for The Road Home children #1 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Draper Church Building, Draper)
People Needed: 15 Team Lead: Chris/Amber Roberts Email: clroberts801@gmail.com
Come and help prepare 90 sack lunches for The Road Home children! We’ll slather on that PB & J and fill their sacks with other fun and nutritious goodies. It’ll be a great time of hanging with new and old friends while you bless some awesome kids! Family-friendly opportunity!
MONDAY, AUGUST 5:
Red Cross Blood Drive (3:00 – 8:30 p.m., Draper Church Building, Draper)
People Needed: 50, ages 17+ Team Lead: Brent Kendall Email: brent@trc.life
Donating blood is safe, simple and helps save lives! Each pint of donated blood may help as many as THREE patients! If you are at least 17 years old (or 16 years old with a signed parental/guardian consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health, you may be eligible to give blood. Sign up today at trc.life/giveblood to reserve your time slot! Walk-ins will be asked to wait for next available time slot.
Bless the Fire Department (any time day or evening, local Fire Stations)
People Needed: 25 Team Lead: Becky Matheis Email: matheisbecky@gmail.com
Make, bake and bring two-dozen cookies to a local fire station as a thank you for their service and commitment to our community. We’ll even provide you with a “Thank You” card to fill out and add to your delivery! Family-friendly opportunity! There are still plenty of spots available for this mission so please contact Becky Matheis for details!
Ronald McDonald Family Room LUNCH Prep and Serve (12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Primary Children’s Hospital, SLC)
People Needed: 5 people; ages 12+ Team Lead: Madee/Dan Herboldsheimer Email: madeemaeh@gmail.com
Bless some families using the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Primary Children’s Hospital for prepping and serving a delicious home-cooked meal…home cooked by YOU! You’ll be serving 50 people. The food is supplied; you just need to show up with a heart to serve! Older children family-friendly opportunity!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6:
Sort and Organize at The Road Home Midvale Warehouse #1 (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The Road Home, Midvale)
People Needed: 10, ages 16+ Team Lead: Tim Stephan Email: tstephan51@hotmail.com
The warehouse gets packed with community donations daily! Come prepared to help sort and organize those donations. Dress to get messy!
Sort and Organize at The Road Home Midvale Warehouse #2 (12:00 – 2:00 p.m., The Road Home, Midvale)
People Needed: 10, ages 16+ Team Lead: Tim Stephan Email: tstephan51@hotmail.com
The warehouse gets packed with community donations daily! Come prepared to help sort and organize those donations. Dress to get messy!
Prepare Sack Lunches for Road Home Children #2 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Draper Church Building, Draper)
People Needed: 15 Team Lead:Terry Walters Email: terryawalters@gmail.com
Come and help prepare 90 sack lunches for The Road Home children! We’ll slather on that PB & J and fill their sacks with other fun and nutritious goodies. It’ll be a great time of hanging with new and old friends while you bless some awesome kids! Family-friendly opportunity!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7:
Prepare and Serve Dinner for Road Home Midvale Center (3:00 – 8:00 p.m., Midvale Road Home Center, Midvale)
People Needed: 20, ages 5+ Team Lead: Ian Lorenzana Email: ianlorenzana@gmail.com
Be involved in this humbling and eye-opening experience as you prepare and bring a meal to the Midvale Center. You’ll then serve that deliciousness to the 200 residents This is a great project for Small Groups or groups of friends!Family-friendly opportunity!
Flyer the Neighborhood(7:00 p.m., Draper Church Building, Draper)
People Needed: 40 Team Lead: Bryan Edwards Email: bryan@trc.life
We’ve got an awesome Marriage and Parenting series starting in September and we want to invite the whole neighborhood! Come, help us as we put door hangers, postcards and posters in the neighborhoods, coffee shops and bulletin boards in the Sandy/Draper area. Buddy up with a friend, bring the family, get some exercise and let’s invite some people to church…you may just be inviting your new best friend! There is no need to sign up or RSVP for this event so please show up at the church at 7:00 p.m. and we’ll see you there!
Backpack Drop-off (3:00 -4:30 p.m., a home in Sandy, UT)
People Needed: 4 Team Lead:Kelly Porter Email: race_12_1@porterfam.us
Come, help load up backpacks and drop them off at Canyons School Districts Tools for Schools backpack drive in Sandy. We’ll be making a mark for Christ in a public way, showing the world what love looks like. Family-friendly opportunity!
Skate Park Outreach (11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (two-hour shifts), Skate Park @ West Valley Rec Center, West Valley City)
People Needed: 12 adults + kids Team Lead: Steele Croswhite Email: steele@trc.life
We’re looking for outgoing, fun-loving families who like to shred the rails, grab some air and hang out with other gnarly dudes while handing out cold drinks, popsicles and maybe a pizza (or two) to the local skaters and bikers. This is a great opportunity for families with outreach-focused hearts . Get your kid’s feet wet for outreach by simply being kind to others. Family-friendly opportunity!
