On Mission In London, UK
Pat Tedeschi (Pastor in Oasis International Church in London, UK) together with his wife Dana recently led a Short-Term Missions Team in London, UK. They share this update below…
“A Dream Team!”
Sixteen people — ranging from their teens to their 60s and representing two countries and five partner churches — came together for our very first short-term mission to London.
Talking with strangers in a new city isn’t easy, but this team arrived ready and eager to serve. Each day, they went out with joy, faith, and prayer, sharing the saving work of Jesus with people from every background imaginable.
Team Reflections
Kathy:
“Doing a mission trip for the first time and sharing the gospel with strangers was scary for me. But doing it alongside brothers and sisters of all ages and from different churches was so helpful and encouraging. We worked together as a team and family. It was the best experience of my life — God helped me every step of the way!”
Cyril:
“The 10-day mission trip to London was, for me — faith-building, God-glorifying, Spirit-empowering, relationship-strengthening, compassion-instilling, and saturated with gospel conversations with so many Londoners.”
Will:
“Team devotions, mutual care for one another, sharing the gospel on the streets, fellowship with believers from other countries, and our end-of-day meals together were such blessings. Praise God for the opportunity to ‘soldier on’ with joy and love alongside our friends Pat and Dana.”
Josephine:
“God is at work! It’s humbling to realize this country was built on the unshakable foundation of Jesus. Even though many have gone astray, His work is not done. Participating in His kingdom work in another country gave me a newfound joy in seeing this privilege as God’s adopted daughter!”
Micaiah:
“It amazes me that the same Gospel message we shared with others is the very message I need to rehearse to myself every day — it’s not just for starters. The truth I urge others to believe is the same truth that daily sets me free from my own blindness and unbelief. My favorite times in London were the opportunities God gave me to walk through the spiritual questionnaire and Gospel track with those who did not know Christ. What a joy to progressively grow in boldness to where I could enjoy sharing the good news!”
Hannah:
“I was surprised by the incredible diversity of the city — so many different nationalities and religious beliefs. I’m grateful for the chance to visit London and meet new people. It amazes me that I could meet someone across the world whom I didn’t even know existed 24 hours ago — but God knew before the foundation of the world. Our God is great, and I’m excited to see how He continues to work through Pat and Dana and the seeds that were planted!”
Bryce:
“During our last day of debriefing, Pat teared up as he shared how encouraged he was by our being there and by our efforts and enthusiasm in evangelism. Dana shared how encouraging it was to hear all of our voices as we sang in worship. God cares for His people and He used our team of sixteen people to spur them on to continue running the race set before them as they look to Christ.”
Prayer Focus
That God will continue to work in the hearts of those our team shared with.
That God would continue to embolden each team member to share Christ.
For those attending our follow-up Bridge Course (an introduction to Christianity) to recognize their need for Christ.
Thank you for partnering with us in prayer and mission.
With gratitude,
Pat & Dana
