I love mission trips. They are one of my favorite parts of ministry. In part, it is due to the work we do. it feels good to help others. However, the main reason I love them is the transformation I see happen in both youth and adults throughout these trips.
I see transformation happen...
When we take the time to hear stories
When we look for God at work in what we are doing
When we fight through challenges and things we didn't think it was possible for us to do
When we worship together with others from around the country
When we fellowship at night and get to know one another better
I love to see folks the first time the "get it"..."it" being that mission work isn't something we do because it makes us feel good, but mission work is part of what it means to love God with all our heart, all our minds, and all our strength. "It" being what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves. "It" being that we are coming in as the "haves" and helping the "have nots," but we are all children of God called to lift one another up.
I love hearing folks talk about they came to give for the week, but ended up receiving far more than they gave. God's economy is a funny thing...2+2 rarely equals 4 when God is involved. There is a synergy that happens when we come together. The sum is far superior to the sum of our parts...and that "extra" can only be explained as God.
Be in prayer this week for our team.
Be in pray for our adults: Terry, Shelley, Melody, Chris, and Kevin.
Be in pray for our youth: Carson, Amelia, Landyn, Daniel, Mary Ana, and Kaden
Pray that we may love strong and feel God's love as well
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