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A Taste of Life in Uganda!

July 17, 2015
Adventures
Uganda

This past week has been nothing short of incredible. If I could send you a taste of what life is like in Uganda, I would send you the early morning sounds of roosters crowing, and the children’s bubbling laughter as they walk to school. I would send you a snapshot of the long, exhausting days teaching at school and sports camp. Little, dark faces with adoring eyes and snag-tooth grins. Little hands, grubby from from dirt or porridge, pulling on your arms and tugging on your heart. I would send you the faces and stories of the friends I’ve made here. Like Mary, a little school...

Searching For Love In Darkness

July 17, 2015
Adventures
Philippines

As I look over my right shoulder, I notice a tall white man, easily over the age of 60, pacing rather quickly towards the now closed mall. While I watch him move amongst the locals, I have trouble not feeling ashamed or even a little hate towards what he is about to do. This man, who could possibly have a daughter of his own, is going to purchase one of the hundreds of young girls standing outside the bars displaying themselves as “products”. However, what I didn’t realize is that he is probably staying for a couple months and each night will...

Gifts of Food and Hearts of Service

July 17, 2015
Adventures
Guatemala

We have had a busy few days here in Guatemala! From playing sports in town, putting on VBS programs at various schools, to being on a local radio program. Some of our team’s favorite times of ministry are when they are walking through town and hear the Lord calling them to stop and pray for someone. Check out Kelsey’s story from earlier in the week below! Hey this is Kelsey! In the first week here in Guatemala, God has revealed so many beautiful opportunities to me. I’ve connected with kids a lot at VBS, and just really been in touch with the Holy Spirit. Today our...

God has a plan

July 16, 2015
Adventures
Jamaica

I came to Jamaica on this mission trip thinking that God just wanted me to help people learn more about him. Yeah he wanted that but throughout each day I realized more and more that God sent me here to not only help the people of Jamaica but for the people of Jamaica to help me. I never realized how much I took for granted at home. Being around all these wonderful people who literally have little to nothing and still as happy as they can be is so inspiring. When I first got to Jamaica I went into a bad culture shock I couldn’t breathe I cried and cried and It was almost like I was...

“Life Changing”

July 16, 2015
Adventures
Jamaica

These last two days have been emotional. Majorly emotional. Saying goodbye to 26 individuals who were all strangers to me two weeks ago but are now some of my best friends – goodbye to a beautiful country with even more beautiful people in it – goodbye to leaders who have become huge role models – going back home which means being submerged in the world… It’s a lot to take in. As our team reflects on our time together, the most common words I hear are “life changing”. Most people describe mission trips as “life changing”...

Life in Uganda!

July 16, 2015
Adventures
Uganda

Life in Uganda is good. And yet, the African bush is incredibly different from what we’re used to back home. Here’s a glimpse into our daily life! At 7:30am we come together for a traditional Eastern African breakfast that is often served with flat bread (Chipati) or even donuts (Mandazi). There’s always popping hot tea and coffee to sip as well! This week we spent some of our days at a local school. The school doesn’t have electricity, they have ONE book for an entire classroom of students, and they only have 22 pencils for a group 35 students. Quite...

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