Experience Mission Blog

With a surplus of ministries, including soup kitchens, kids’ day camps, and Bible studies, the Salvation Army continues to bring glory to God each day.

Even though it took three years to get him to come to church, just the fact that he came is a miracle itself.

Living life with hands and mind open to where that day leads may just be the most life-giving way to live this life God has called us to.

My team loved me this week because they took my vulnerability--the little piece of myself that I gave to them--and they nourished it. Then they gave themselves back. They asked what I needed; they made kind suggestions; they asked for updates each day; they shared their stories with me; they encouraged me.

Sometimes we will be right in the front, interacting with all the people. Other times we will be behind the scenes, helping others serve. Both are needed. Both are beautiful. Both glorify God.

We know that seeing God’s power revealed in difficult situations begins with the prayers of His people.

To serve and dignify the community we engage on a mission trip with means humbling ourselves and going beyond the 'hero' mindset.

During the course of the seven weeks that my team and I spent hosting this event, I witnessed countless connections formed within the community, but one felt closer to my heart than the rest.

This wallpaper stood out to me first because it created such a contrast compared to the construction happening all over the room, but also because I was struck by what a powerful prayer it had become in the midst of the brokenness that had enveloped this family’s daily life.

While the team came to do the physical restoration projects, God used it as an opportunity to show his goodness and his plans for restoration for His kingdom