As I get closer to the mission trip, I work on the details. This year, we'll be spending more time away from the actual mission trip place than we have in the past. That means more planning. So, today I called churches to find a place for us to stay 3 nights- 1 on the way there and 2 on the way back. It started out slow. I left a lot of messages. Then I finally got a live person! I talked to a woman who I later found out was the pastor. We talked for quite awhile about staying there, things to do while there, and about where we are going on our trip. It hadn't occurred to me before for some reason, but while talking I decided to ask if there was anything we could do to help their church or neighborhood. Of course, I want to have some time to let everyone experience the culture of the area, but if we can do that and help I think it's even better! So, we'll be doing some small things like picking up trash in the neighborhood and painting on Friday morning.
Just before I called churches, I got an e-mail letting me know we are receiving a scholarship from the United Methodist Women! That covers the expense I found out we would have by staying at a church for 3 days and leaves a little left for additional transportation expenses since we now need two 15 passenger vans. Awesome!
So, where was God today? He was working with me on this mission trip because He knows I can't do it by myself. It has to be His mission trip- not mine.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Just before I called churches, I got an e-mail letting me know we are receiving a scholarship from the United Methodist Women! That covers the expense I found out we would have by staying at a church for 3 days and leaves a little left for additional transportation expenses since we now need two 15 passenger vans. Awesome!
So, where was God today? He was working with me on this mission trip because He knows I can't do it by myself. It has to be His mission trip- not mine.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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