For LVV, global mission didn’t start with a plane ticket. Over the years, individuals from the church had joined OM outreaches, serving aboard Logos Hope, planting churches or stepping into leadership roles. “Those experiences grew our understanding of God’s heart for the nations and built a deep sense of trust with OM,” explains Amy, LVV’s ‘Generations Coordinator.’
LVV’s youth were already engaged in local outreach in Northern Ireland, but to build their global perspective, Amy and her colleague Jamie suggested joining OM’s week-long ‘Love Albania’ outreach in 2024. Thirteen young people from LVV and their leaders served through children’s programmes, home visits and faith-filled conversations. They also helped launch a new community centre that continues to serve families today.
Language barriers, travel fatigue and the unfamiliarity of cross-cultural mission all became spaces for God to move, bringing healing, laughter and holy moments of real connection to Him.
Returning home, the spiritual impact, even on those who hadn’t gone, led Amy and Jamie to plan another youth outreach for 2025, this time to Moldova. There, the LVV youth and their leaders helped the OM team serving alongside a new church plant. “It was humbling how the local believers welcomed us with open arms.” Amy recalls. "Ministering in villages to children, youth and the elderly built on what God had already stirred in our youth, particularly those who’d previously been to Albania."
“These trips have helped shape the culture of our youth group ever since,” Amy says. “The young people came home more confident, and hungry for more of Jesus. They’ve started prayer gatherings, led small groups and become bolder in sharing their faith.
“Cross-cultural mission has reminded the whole church that God’s Kingdom is so much bigger than our valley,” Amy continues. “It’s changed how we pray, welcome people and see our everyday lives as mission opportunities.”
“We’re so thankful for the way OM have walked alongside us,” Amy concludes. “Their clarity, care, and vision for equipping others have been invaluable. Together, we’re seeing a generation rise up with hearts that say ‘yes’, to God’s call, both to the nations and their neighbours.”
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