we were able to dissuade her from going to Mexico with some friends but we'd like to send her somewhere meaningful that would enhance her journey with Christ.
thanks in advance. She's a senior in HS
thanks in advance. She's a senior in HS
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anyone have recs for a spring break mission trip for my daughter(18)?
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Oh! That makes total sense then. Not a good idea for 18 year og lignende!
Does you church/denomination have a program for short term mission?
If not, research some of the cross-denominational ones
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from Biblegateway . com :
Matthew 10:5-8The Message (MSG)
5-8 Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge:
“Don’t begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don’t try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously.
Matthew 10:5-8The Message (MSG)
5-8 Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge:
“Don’t begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don’t try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously.
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Unfortunate that The Message not only tries to interpret Scripture, but includes man's wisdom as well, which isn't even what is wise in this case.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (Matthew 28:19, 1984 NIV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (Matthew 28:19, 1984 NIV)
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Suggestions....
Send her to the hospital. Get her in touch with a hospital chaplain where they pray for the sick.
Or try YWAM. They have a DTS (disicpleship training school) in Hawaii I heard. If she likes to be on a boat? They go round the pacific islands.
Theres also Uganda. I dont know if you can afford, but try amazima ministries. Especially if she loves children. Theres also Mercy Ships.
Send her to the hospital. Get her in touch with a hospital chaplain where they pray for the sick.
Or try YWAM. They have a DTS (disicpleship training school) in Hawaii I heard. If she likes to be on a boat? They go round the pacific islands.
Theres also Uganda. I dont know if you can afford, but try amazima ministries. Especially if she loves children. Theres also Mercy Ships.
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Sorry dont know if all these coincide with a spring break but ask around. I understand that in america the youth are notorious for partying once they they leave school.
Although there are mission trips to mexico. I know a church member who went on one, and also to Bolivia.
Although there are mission trips to mexico. I know a church member who went on one, and also to Bolivia.
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Check out the Navigators Castle outside of Denver, CO or contact Youth for Christ to see if they have anything going on.
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Far too often mission trips are simply excuses for people to take vacations in exotic locations.
If your daughter can't find a paying job helping people in one way or another, she could certainly find volunteer opportunities in her own back yard. Nursing homes are notoriously short staffed, and there is very little time to sit and just talk with the residents or help out with activities. Volunteers are usually welcomed with open arms.
There are probably food pantries, shelters, day care facilities, and other similar organizations serving the poor close by. She might be surprised at the benefit such volunteer activities would bring both to her neighbors and to herself.
Why Most Mission Trips Are A Waste Of Time - CSM
Why Christian Mission Trips Don’t Actually Help
True Mission or a "Poverty Vacation:" Are Mission Trips a Waste of Money?
If your daughter can't find a paying job helping people in one way or another, she could certainly find volunteer opportunities in her own back yard. Nursing homes are notoriously short staffed, and there is very little time to sit and just talk with the residents or help out with activities. Volunteers are usually welcomed with open arms.
There are probably food pantries, shelters, day care facilities, and other similar organizations serving the poor close by. She might be surprised at the benefit such volunteer activities would bring both to her neighbors and to herself.
Why Most Mission Trips Are A Waste Of Time - CSM
Why Christian Mission Trips Don’t Actually Help
True Mission or a "Poverty Vacation:" Are Mission Trips a Waste of Money?
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