Adventures in Missions

On Sunday the team got to Guatemala, with smiles on their faces they exited the airport ready for an adventure of a life time. We brought the team back to the house for an orientation then headed off to the…

For me, one of the most impactful moments of the trip was during a VBS in a remote town hidden away in the mountains. Our team of 40 split into two groups. One group went off to paint the roof…

In Matthew 18, Jesus talks about how we must become like a child to enter the kingdom of heaven.  But what does that mean? Personally, I think that sometimes we overcomplicate things. We try to put God and his ways…

  Before this trip I was scared about experiencing intimacy with the Spirit. Being that close and vulnerable made me nervous. However, I really wanted to experience it despite my fear!  One day I went to the market with my…

My favorite ministry moment from the week came during a home visit at the Guatemala city Dump. The Dump is home to thousands of Guatemalans who scavenge through the garbage collected throughout the city and surrounding towns. Each worker makes…

Exhaustion. What we all have been feeling now that our incredible adventure is soon coming to an end. Looking back to the very first day, it’s hard to believe I had never been on a plane, that we all knew…

7/4/2014-7/6/2014        Training camp was two and a half days in Atlanta, Georgia (I saw fireflies for the first time) which we spent learning people’s names, trying to be kind when tired, and growing in our gratitude for…

“You broke my chains of sin and shame and covered me with grace. You are the hand that reaches out to save. I am set free.” – All Sons and Daughters   “There’s no place I’d rather be.” This week has opened…

This week was an incredible experience for me from start to finish! I was amazed at the team that God orchestrated and the ways in which we were able to both relate to each other and learn from our differences.The…