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I stepped away from full time youth ministry about six years ago. Since then, though I’ve helped at our church and worked with Group Workcamps to organize mission trips, I don’t regularly spend time with high school kids anymore. Last night I had an amazing time hanging out with the youth at St. Paul’s UCC in Evansville, Indiana.
This group has been going on mission trips for years. Once we got started reminiscing about all the fun they’ve had it was hard to stop. Robert, the youth leader, finally had to remind everyone about getting home for homework…he’s student teaching right now so I know he had homework. Anyway, the most amazing part of the evening was hearing about how the inspiration from going on mission trips set off a chain of events that turned into a very special project right in their own hometown.
I was once again reminded about the power of missions and how the impact of a mission trip can return home to make a difference that lasts for years. I’ll be telling more about my visit with St. Paul’s youth in my next couple of posts this week. I’d write more now, but it would get really long. Plus, I’m hoping to dig up some links to that local project I mentioned to go along with some details I’m excited to share.
Anyway, welcome to Youth Missions Insider. We’re really glad you’re here.
