WE'RE HOME! On Friday afternoon we all made it safely home to the good ol' "U.S." of "A". The trip opened our eyes in so many ways and we are coming back as new men and women. We have new perspective, wisdom and an appreciation for other cultures and their physical and spiritual needs. We were stretched in ways we never thought possible, pushed out of our comfort zone, and felt emotions that we never knew were hiding deep inside, and learned a tremendous amount about ourselves.
We also have a RESPONSIBILITY. We were chosen for this mission trip for a reason....who knows why but God had it in His plan that we were to be part of this experience. We have a special gift through this experience and also a big responsibility to use our new knowledge and perspective to help others and to use it in our daily lives...sharing the love of Christ with others, and considering our mission field anywhere under our own two feet, whether it be in Peru, or in our own back yard. We are a changed people and God now expects us to act and be His ambassadors wherever we may be.
THANK YOU to all who have provided support through their prayers, donations or finances on this trip. We were not just a team of 16 people, but rather a team of hundreds who supported us in so many ways. We are forever grateful that we had the opportunity to be your hands and feet, serving as ambassadors sharing God's love for others.
Matt
2 comments:
Beautifully said Matt...an awesome recap and you are right on with how each one of us has been impacted. Thank you!
Hugs to you and all the team!
Gretty
I concur...beautifully said. I speak on behalf of the hundreds of supporters when I say that it was an honor and a privilege to be a part of what God and team is doing in La Merced.
Our love,
Ben and Sara
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