Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
Why do we go on missions trips?
Lars and Levan Jensen
Missionaries to Guatemala
Matthew 28:19
In the Great Commission we are called to actually GO therefore and make disciples of all nations. Missions is joining God in reconciling the World to Him. There is no lack of clarity in the Gospel message that serving the poor is an essential component of following Christ. This being said, we not only seek to address the physical needs of the poor, but also recognize the desperate need for the message of hope in Jesus Christ in every corner of the earth. The missionary experience brings new, life-changing wisdom and perspective to all who serve on the mission. Again and again we see quality mission trip experiences show people how to use their lives to love and value others better. Mission trips equip and encourage us all to go home and love the communities in which we live!
We support different Guatemalan mission programs by paying our room and board so they can hire cooks for us while we are there. We collect funds for all supplies needed for projects (i.e. electrical / building materials/ medical/ dental/ personal items for families) and other items needed for projects we participate in. The more funds we have, the mores supplies we buy, the more effective the mission team will be on the ground!