Below is a post by Connie Rock. I loved it so much I asked to share it! SMELL: Even before boarding the plane, the gate in which you wait has that... oh, so special India smell. Spices! Curry and a … Read more about The Big 5 … Plus One
Land of Delight
Back a week and it still doesn't feel real. The time in India went too fast. One day, I remember thinking to myself, "we still have 6 days left before we leave!" and then it seems like … Read more about Land of Delight
A Dream of a Dream
Tumbled down a rabbit hole and into a dream of a dream… to the home of 30 laughing children with squeaking voices and light in their eyes… and sat upon the seat of a … Read more about A Dream of a Dream
Olympic History, the 14th Century, and Beyond!
So, as I'm writing this, it's Saturday night... actually, Sunday morning. Michael Phelps just finished his historic final Olympic swim, and I'm sitting on my couch, a full suitcase … Read more about Olympic History, the 14th Century, and Beyond!
Sometimes You Don’t Get a Second Chance
The team was a youth group from the town of Valdese, NC... actually, it was 2 youth groups. There were a lot of cool things about this team, but the best part of all was that they were from 2 … Read more about Sometimes You Don’t Get a Second Chance
Clowns : Cancer :: Laughter : Opportunity
Below is a post by Connie Rock, who went to a Children's Cancer Hospital with part of the team one day. ___ True story. A man was born blind. The disciples asked Jesus what he or his … Read more about Clowns : Cancer :: Laughter : Opportunity
Spanish Intervention… and Off to Puerto Rico!
Hopefully these past few posts have given you a great picture of what God did in Costa Rica! It was incredible to be there and be a part of the team… I am so thankful! Thank you for … Read more about Spanish Intervention… and Off to Puerto Rico!
How to Save a Life
This team had a large variety of planned ministry opportunities, but we found that the things that weren’t planned… like the “free time” brought just as much—if not … Read more about How to Save a Life
I Am Overwhelmed
With every team we have, Connie tells them that for these trips we always go hoping to bless/encourage others, but often we leave changed and encouraged in our own faiths as well. It’s one … Read more about I Am Overwhelmed