A Family Vacation with a Purpose
I have had a fair number of mission trip experiences within the United States, but recently my family and I had the opportunity to venture to the Dominican Republic for the Edify Family Experience trip. Edify partners with those who are providing low-fee Christ-centered private education to children in underserved countries. “Edupreneurs” currently offer robust […]
An Adventure of a Lifetime
The Voke team, part of the Jesus Film Project, is on a global search to find one married couple to go on the adventure of a lifetime as ambassadors for the #GoVokeTour. For three months, July 7th through October 4th, 2019, they will travel to locations in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon and […]
Going the Extra Mile
A young man came to Bread of Life Rescue Mission seeking shelter. Sadly, we were unable to help him with that, but we gave him a blanket and a warm jacket and invited him to come back that evening for a warm meal. He took us up on that offer. After dinner, Jim, one of […]
My Boot Camp Experience in the Streets of New York City
I first came to Metro World Child a few years ago to attend the weeklong Boot Camp program. I was 17 years old at the time and working towards high school graduation, while faithfully attending my local youth group. I grew up in a small town in Canada and to be honest, my knowledge of […]
The Global Learning Crisis: Attending School and Learning are not Synonymous
With the school season in full swing, it is easy to get caught in the whirlwind of school supply lists, making lunches and drop-off lines. Even if you are not in this season of life yourself, it is a recurring norm in American culture. For those of us in the United States, education is a […]
Impacting a Little Life…One Look, One Touch, One Hug, One Day at a Time…
I had always thought every once in a while about volunteering abroad, but it wasn’t until my sister and brother in-law told me about their short yet memorable time spent volunteering with Firm Foundations Romania (FFR) that I knew it was something I had to do. Thanks to the dedicated and caring people behind FFR, […]
Kobwin – Light Meets the Darkness
Each trip to Uganda has been so different for me. I do have to say though that this one may have topped all the others. We had a large team, yet there was such unity and servant-hearts across the whole group. The “God-moments” were numerous and the blessings beyond count. So writes Carly, one of […]
Mission Trips Provide Much More Than Spiritual Growth
God makes many amazing things happen on mission trips. There are so many teachable moments and lifelong lessons students and adults can take away from a mission trip. So, first, let’s be honest. Everyone wants their students and adult leaders to grow spiritually and to attain a greater strength and knowledge in their walk with Jesus. For […]