This was my first actual mission trip and I have to say i am glad I took the opportunity to apply and attend. This trip opened my eyes to to a lot of things. It showed me that no matter what you are going through you can still help someone else whose problems may be way bigger than yours. And in a way the mission we had made me appreciate what I do have and the circumstances I am in because things could be worse. I am also grateful for this opportunity because it allowed me to be a blessing to someone else and that is a very good feeling. The most memorable moment for me on this trip so far is seeing the reactions of the woman and son who's house we worked on. She was so appreciative and grateful for us coming along and helping during our spring break. Seeing how she reacted and hearing how she's stayed strong during and after the hurricane made me appreciate the smaller things in life such as love and care. This trip has made me grateful and thankful for everything I have at home and at school.
This trip to Lumberton was my first mission trip. Off the bat, I would say this was an investment in my walk with Christ. It sparked a higher desire in me to help communities and individuals in Jesus’ name. During this trip I really felt like we did more than just fix houses and yards. I believe we showed the people we assisted some of who God is. God is loving, caring, and is concerned about us, and that’s what we portrayed. I really enjoyed seeing the residents receive our help and even helping us work and fellowship with us. And one of the most touching parts was when we were finished with the work and we all prayed together, which unified us all, calling on God to continue to help the ones that have been affected by the storm so badly.
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