Recently, I attended RecWeek. This retreat consisted of college students from TX, OK, AR and LA areas. It’s just a great place to come and fellowship together and prepare for the upcoming school year in various ways.
I attended training for my upcoming missions trip during RecWeek. Part of my training at RecWeek I had to practice some behaviors that differ from my own, that centered around general dimensions of wellness and influence. I studied different cultures and practices and studied God’s word--all the way from Genesis to Revelations--as it concerns missional acts, practices and behaviors. I see myself as a more open minded individual, willing to embrace the uncomfortable in order to step out of my bubble. Even though, it was still difficult to stay positive about my experience at RecWeek, thankfully I was given some practical tools and mnemonics for remaining unbiased during training. I learned so much and enjoyed …show more content…
Unfortunately, halfway through my time the second week of RecWeek, I had to go home. I left came the third night with nothing but what I brought to camp the week before. I had to take care of logistics for my trip, but everything worked out in the end. Before I left, I had wonderful times of prayer and words of encouragement, even after I returned home.
This past Sunday, sitting in the congregation looking at the recent 2018 graduates, it really put things in perspective for me--I’m going on a missions trip! I’m excited for what this trip will do for me and after my experience at RecWeek and being home, my heart has been uplifted.
Thank you guys, everyone who has supported me thus far, and for your consideration. Below is a link to a Google Form so I can know who, in what capacity, I am receiving support from (or not). I’ve also provided room for those who’d like for me to follow-up with them and in what way after I return from my
I attended training for my upcoming missions trip during RecWeek. Part of my training at RecWeek I had to practice some behaviors that differ from my own, that centered around general dimensions of wellness and influence. I studied different cultures and practices and studied God’s word--all the way from Genesis to Revelations--as it concerns missional acts, practices and behaviors. I see myself as a more open minded individual, willing to embrace the uncomfortable in order to step out of my bubble. Even though, it was still difficult to stay positive about my experience at RecWeek, thankfully I was given some practical tools and mnemonics for remaining unbiased during training. I learned so much and enjoyed …show more content…
Unfortunately, halfway through my time the second week of RecWeek, I had to go home. I left came the third night with nothing but what I brought to camp the week before. I had to take care of logistics for my trip, but everything worked out in the end. Before I left, I had wonderful times of prayer and words of encouragement, even after I returned home.
This past Sunday, sitting in the congregation looking at the recent 2018 graduates, it really put things in perspective for me--I’m going on a missions trip! I’m excited for what this trip will do for me and after my experience at RecWeek and being home, my heart has been uplifted.
Thank you guys, everyone who has supported me thus far, and for your consideration. Below is a link to a Google Form so I can know who, in what capacity, I am receiving support from (or not). I’ve also provided room for those who’d like for me to follow-up with them and in what way after I return from my