A short term mission team involves a lot of hard work. There is much planning, time and details to see to for both the team going, and the people they are going to help. While Scott and Sharon were here they shared with us, some of the ways that having a team will benefit them. Some direct benefits are that we will be seed scattering manpower by way of tract distribution, and open air. Another benefit comes from us just going over there. As we give up part of our summer and do various things to serve the Lord, it is a living testimony. We represent a changed life, one that is committed to follow a living God. A less obvious, but just as important benefit is that by coming and witnessing first hand their ministry, we will have a better understanding of their needs, we can communicate those needs better with others, and we can pray better.
Aside from the benefits for the missionaries the team also receives benefits. Participating in a cross cultural ministry can change the course of the participant's life. The preparation work, and bible study, and team bonding gives the team a practical way to live out their faith. Some even go into full time missions after a short term trip. So you see in the long run all the work is worth it. Tune in next time to see the benefits for the senders.
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Greetings Debbie and Team,
I am very impressed with your blog-site. However, be advised that this is my first time ever participating in one. So please excuse any poor manners. Here is a word of encouragement taken from the scriptures. "...nothing is impossible with God." "Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" Luke 1:37,45
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