I just recently returned from a youth mission trip in Cherokee, N.C. Twenty four of us from Powhatan Community Church went with an organization called World Changers. World Changers is a student mission sending agency through the North American Mission Board. We joined approximately 300 other students from all over the country to impact the Cherokee nation with our service and our love of God. We repaired about 35 homes and made many friends. 
Some things we learned:-God wants to work in us so that He can work through us
-You cannot live off the light (Christ) of someone else--that's religion; Jesus wants a relationship
-There is no limit to what God would do for you
-We do not make Jesus, Lord; He is LORD whether we acknowledge Him or not
-It is not enough to Stand up for Christ; we must STAND OUT
We also learned the importance of flexibility which is key on any mission. The saying for the week was "Oh what an opportunity!" .......an opportunity for God to prove Himself faithful.
And faithful, He was!
"In my heart you will be loved,
and in my song, be lifted up.
In my thoughts, you will be praised!
In my life you will reign.
And with every word I say
bring glory to your name-
You will reign".
-Matt Christenot (our worship leader for the week)
2 comments:
What a great experience that must have been and how wonderful to see Him shine through all the kids. :c)
Yaaaaay! I loved it!! Where did you get the picture of my crew? I want those pictures! lol. That was such an amazing trip, and you are such an amazing leader!
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