I'm Always Reminded How Big Our God Is - An Experience from the Homes of Hope Mission Trip 09
Feb 19, 2009
If you missed the Homes of Hope Tijuana trip this year, we need to talk! This short mission project over President's Day weekend 2009 proved to be one of the most rewarding memorable weekends I can remember having in a long while. I tried to approach this trip with no expectations (although we always seem to have some). My goals were to walk away with new friends, and most importantly, participate in building a home for and relationships with a family I did not ever know existed. When I say "yes, Lord," and step out of my comfort zone, I am always reminded of how big our God is.
My favorite thing about this trip is how quickly God dismantled one of my reservations and turned it into one of my biggest blessings! When I saw the age range of the participants going on this trip, my first thoughts were ... huh, what, and how? I knew what skill set I was bringing to the trip, however, when I saw such a large group of people I wondered what my purpose would be if someone else on this trip could hang a picture on almost the first try.
What I learned was, I can paint and trim boards and so can a first grader; I can roof a house right alongside a senior citizen. I learned that in Christ, we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others. Together, the men, women and children worked as one strong body to accomplish the tasks God had set before us in a way I could have never understood until I experienced it. By the end of the weekend, I walked away knowing there were two incredibly deserving families with brand new homes. I came home with great new friends, and I came home knowing the answer to the construction question, "what comes before part B." I hope to see you next year!
2009 Homes of Hope Golf Tournament
Don't miss the Homes of Hope Golf Tournament October 5, 2009. All proceeds will go toward our 2010 Homes of Hope Mission Trip to Tijuana, Mexico where we will continue to build homes for families in need. Think about joining us in 2010. It is an experience you will not soon forget.
For more information or to sign up for the Golf Tournament or the 2010 trip, please contact Peggy Streb, ';h1957790477='global.net';document.write('' + linktext + ''); .
