Miami 2011

This trip has been a life changing experience for everyone. I have made a lot of new friends and have grown closer to the ones I had! My group was given the privilege to go His House Children’s Home twice and that was one of my favorite things. Just being with the kids and giving … Continue reading »

Tonight we had a special service to end the mission trip. We recognized all the people that have shown Christ to us. While doing that, Bryan showed Christ to us by getting down and washing our feet, and Lauren read Scripture during that time. I didn’t realize how many new friend ships I had formed … Continue reading »

Salvation, Patience, Eye Opening, Heart changing, Persarverance, Dedication, Selfless, Motivating, Encouraging. It’s our last night in Miami. I will miss many of the friends within the community that were made, while also longing to return home to serve. I journeyed down here with the mindset that I was open to learn and be put where … Continue reading »

Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38. Here we are in what might sound like and look like a tropical paradise…Miami, with all its palm trees and lush foliage, its … Continue reading »

Today I served at a homeless shelter. As soon as we walked in, I had one of those “God moments.” All the employees were so helpful to the residents. They were very open to what the residents’ problems were, and they would do their best to help them. Another “God-moment” I had was when we … Continue reading »

Today we served at a homeless shelter, which houses homeless people and works with them one-on- one to find jobs and get them back on their feet. As the staff was showing us around the shelter, I saw this little boy standing in the cold rain with only a diaper on. It hurt my heart … Continue reading »

So today was AMAZING!!! When I found out we were going to His House Childrens’ Home twice during the week, I was so excited. Today we got to hang out with kids one on one, and I just thought it was so cool. Most of the kids were there because they were abused or their … Continue reading »

First, I must say HOT and SWEATY but totally worth it. At the Florida Baptist Children’s Home today, my team and I worked to organize and clean the most grotesque shed I have ever seen. Encountering grease, roaches, mosquitoes, and sharp objects, we willingly worked as a team to beautify this shed for Carlos, the … Continue reading »

Well today our group went to businesses around downtown Miami and spoke to owners about partnering with the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. The Homeless Trust is an “umbrella” organization that gets donations that they in turn take and give to other organizations in the city of Miami. These organizations then help clothe, feed, and provide … Continue reading »

We are just about to sit down for dinner. We are sooooo well cared for. Robert & Tony have been our on site caterers, keeping us fat & happy! Thank you guys. Here’s a sneek peek into tonight’s selection: