Dr. Jay's Post

So it is day 5 of this mission trip.  And we are having fun and working hard.   We have worshipped, played, and challenged each other to do things that we might not at first be comfortable with:  like sealing a roof, or putting in flooring in a bathroom.  I continiue to be impressed with the creativity and caring of our kids.  Yesterday evening we had a very serious and thoughtful discussion about the families with whom we are working and our responses to their circumstances.  I wish that you parents and church members could have listened in to a very profound discussion that was poingniant, faith-full, and real.

I can't wait for you at home to have the opportunity to talk with these youth and to hear first hand their learnings and growth.   Many of them have already called this a spiritually enriching experience which has changed them.   We have not decided yet, how we will 'report' back to you who have been so supportive of this mission trip, but we will do that in the next day or two--and let you all know.

I think that a significant reinforcer of the learnings which occur on such an experience as this,  is when we integrate it through discussion and prayer which we have had here, and through sharing what we have learned when we return home.  It is such a privilege to be part of these young people's growth in faith by sharing the love of God with people in vastly different circumstances than all of us live in.