A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of joining Life Family Bastrop for a Sunday morning service. Pastor Andrew invited our team to share about the mission and heart behind Feed the Need Missions, and to celebrate what God is doing through our weekly community sites here in Bastrop County. We were deeply encouraged by their generosity, their desire to invest in the local community, and by several members who have already come out to visit and serve with us.
Moments like this are a beautiful reminder of what it means to be one Body, united in Christ.
“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called…”
Ephesians 4:4
Life Family Bastrop may be new to the area, but they are not new to the mission — and their desire to jump in and serve alongside others already at work in the community reflects the kind of Kingdom-minded unity we are called to.
And we would be remiss if we did not also pause to honor the many churches that have been walking this road with us for years, some since the very beginning. From large congregations to small gatherings, traditional to contemporary, rural to in-town — the Church in Bastrop County has consistently shown up to love people well. You have prayed for us, sent volunteers, hosted trainings, sponsored sites, and invited us to share. And many of you continue to do so week after week.
There are too many to list, but we are especially thankful for churches like River Valley Bastrop, Bastrop Bible Church, The Gathering, Primera Baptist, First Assembly of God, First Baptist Bastrop, Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, Ascension Catholic Church, Smithville United Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist — and so many others. You have made this mission possible.
“So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
Romans 12:5
After 15 years of ministry, we have served over 5,200 site nights and provided more than 2 million meals — not because of any one group, but because the Church continues to say yes to being the hands and feet of Jesus. This is what unity in the gospel looks like. And we are grateful to be in it together.
If your church is looking for ways to serve beyond the walls of your building — whether through a one-time visit or long-term partnership — we would love to talk. The mission continues, and there is room at the table.
“We love because He first loved us.”
1 John 4:19