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Aren't we all still in the works?Monday, August 18, 2008
RE:Costa Rica - Day Eight (Team Blog)
So, we were asked the question tonight, "What was the lesson God had for you this week?" I think I need to take some time to honestly answer that question. If I do, it could mean some big changes for me. I'm pretty excited about that.
Sarah V
Well this is the end. Or is it the beginning? This trip has shown me that God has so much more for me than just this. In fact this trip has done what no other missions trip has done before. God has shown me through this trip that my mission field is at home. Yes, there is alot of work that needs done here but through the various experiences and time spent here I've realized that God has so much work for me at home. All the work we've done here: visiting orphanages, community projects, feeding the homeless, visiting schools, etc. can and should be done at home. I've realized that I can be just as effective if not more effective at home where I know the culture, speak the language, and can generally relate to the people. It came full circle for me when I was disappointed at not being able to speak spanish. Here I was complaining about not be able to witness in Spanish when I have a whole mission field at home. So in short this missions trip has actually not inspired me to pursue international missions but rather to focus on the missions field that God has planted me in and given me the indispensable tools for: HOME.
Joshy D
so, this trip made me miss my "babies" really badly. ( my babies are my students at school.) like josh said, it was great to visit with the kids here, but i have deep relationships with my students -- especially since i get to watch them from 6th through 8th grade. i can't wait to get back and talk to them again. i keep up with several of them outside of school, so just pray that i'll can continue to be a light to them and that God will continue to place students in my classes that i can really witness to.
i also miss the junior highers from cmbc. once again, these are kids that i have a long-term relationship with. meeting a child for a couple of hours and then leaving them is frustrating -- not that God can't work in that short of time -- it's just frustrating to not have the time to go deep with, witness to and disciple.
anyway, i can't wait to get back home and see my kiddos again!
julia vaughn
Sarah V
Well this is the end. Or is it the beginning? This trip has shown me that God has so much more for me than just this. In fact this trip has done what no other missions trip has done before. God has shown me through this trip that my mission field is at home. Yes, there is alot of work that needs done here but through the various experiences and time spent here I've realized that God has so much work for me at home. All the work we've done here: visiting orphanages, community projects, feeding the homeless, visiting schools, etc. can and should be done at home. I've realized that I can be just as effective if not more effective at home where I know the culture, speak the language, and can generally relate to the people. It came full circle for me when I was disappointed at not being able to speak spanish. Here I was complaining about not be able to witness in Spanish when I have a whole mission field at home. So in short this missions trip has actually not inspired me to pursue international missions but rather to focus on the missions field that God has planted me in and given me the indispensable tools for: HOME.
Joshy D
so, this trip made me miss my "babies" really badly. ( my babies are my students at school.) like josh said, it was great to visit with the kids here, but i have deep relationships with my students -- especially since i get to watch them from 6th through 8th grade. i can't wait to get back and talk to them again. i keep up with several of them outside of school, so just pray that i'll can continue to be a light to them and that God will continue to place students in my classes that i can really witness to.
i also miss the junior highers from cmbc. once again, these are kids that i have a long-term relationship with. meeting a child for a couple of hours and then leaving them is frustrating -- not that God can't work in that short of time -- it's just frustrating to not have the time to go deep with, witness to and disciple.
anyway, i can't wait to get back home and see my kiddos again!
julia vaughn
posted by Stripedgecko # 11:23 PM 
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