Matthew Hembree

Summit Church Puerto Rico

286607-Hembree,Matth
Compassion Ministry Catalyst
Summit Church Puerto Rico
February 8
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About My Family

I was born and raised in northeast Tennessee (Johnson City), before moving to the middle part of the state for college at Tennessee Tech University. I was saved at age 10 and through a mixture of the local church, campus ministry and a summer missionary training opportunity through GenSend. God used my time in college to call me into ministry.

After graduating with a degree in political science, I moved to Puerto Rico to serve in January of 2022. Depending on the season, you may find me watching Mets baseball, University of Georgia sports or studying for my next seminary exam. No matter the season, you can find me exploring a new part of God’s beautiful creation in Puerto Rico!

Above all, I desire to see the gospel spread, for God will be exalted and Jesus will be made much of. ¡Toda la gloria a nuestro Dios!

About My Ministry

I serve as a Compassion Ministry Catalyst with Send Relief Puerto Rico. We seek to work alongside local churches and serve families and communities with great physical need, many times stemming from hurricanes and earthquakes. As we serve, we are able to share the hope of Jesus. We do this through thousands of volunteer missionaries.

My primary role is to equip and train these short term volunteers and churches with resources in order they might meet needs and share the hope of Jesus in their local communities.

My desire is that each team who serves here will leave with a deeper love for Christ and walks in obedience to Him. As that happens, I pray God opens their eyes to the hurting in their local communities. Above all, I pray that the gospel is spread, both in Puerto Rico and beyond.

Support the Local Ministry of

Matthew Hembree

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As a 501(c)(3) organization, the North American Mission Board respects the intent of givers while retaining discretion over the use of all gifts. Any gifts received above the specific need will be applied where the need is greatest.

Pray

Pray for the thousands of volunteers who will serve this year. Pray they would faithfully serve here and in their local communities. Pray for the families and communities we serve here on the island. Pray for spiritual and physical healing and restoration. Pray for wisdom, humility, and grace as I work closely with local churches, mission teams, and local families. Pray God would remove a variety of prevalent barriers to the gospel in Puerto Rico. Pray God would save, and pray that people (be them volunteers or local families) would respond to the lifegiving hope of the gospel.

Participate

Pray diligently for mission teams, homeowners, local churches and our Send Relief team here. Participate by joining me on a one-week mission trip with Send Relief Puerto Rico. Partner financially and join in taking the gospel to Puerto Rico and beyond.
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