Missional Monday-missions assumed

If you have ever studied or been involved in Missions then you have probably come across Romans 10:14-25 at least once.

"But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the gospel of good things! "(Romans 10:14, 15 HCSB)

Two things struck me as I read this verse again recently.
Firstly, and obviously, is the fact that Paul ties salvation to hearing and responding to the Gospel. Although obvious, it is important to be reminded that this is how salvation happens.
Secondly, however, and the point that struck me most, was the fact that this is not an appeal to send missionaries. If one considers the context, Paul is not making an appeal to send more people. These verses actually come in an longer argument that Paul is making
about the nation of Israel. These verses are actually followed by some Old Testament quotes meant to show that people had been sent to Israel and the message had been heard. All that is to say that Paul is not here making an appeal. This fact, however should not take away from our burden and commitment to send but might actually be even more of a challenge to the church.
We do not have an appeal here to send more to share the Gospel but rather the assumption that this vital work of God is happening. I find myself even more challenged by the reality that it is just an assumed fact that the community of God followers is actively sending people to go and share.
When I look at my own church is Missions something that is unique and special, something that we do sometimes or something that is out of the ordinary? Or is Missions just an assumed part of who we are and what we do?