My trip to Malawi years ago was an answered prayer. To serve and meet such beautiful people was a dream come true.
This Mission Trip Was a Dream Come True
I have gone on mission trips before with different organizations but none were so well thought out and intentional in meeting every need of each person like this trip. I love how Reaching The Hungry gave the villagers a water well to meet their physical needs, and also the way our team dedicated an entire day to building friendships and encouraging them with God's truth. Reaching The Hungry does not stop there. They have an ongoing impact on the lives of those they serve here by continuing to pour into them week after week through their local staff team, long after the team has gone — building a church in every village. It is a truly beautiful thing to see and be a part of!
I went not really knowing what I could offer as a mother. Little did I know what they crave and have a lack of are mothers due to sickness. They desperately want someone who shows them affection and tenderly cares for them. On one particular evening, we were at the water well ceremony. I dipped my finger in and splashed a few kids. They screamed with delight then one little girl ran up, and gave me a hug. I held her little face and kissed her forehead. She screamed with joy and soon there were 15 little faces all lined up to be kissed. And they continued to line up, like the 'Minions', to be kissed over and over — each time screaming with sheer joy. At that moment, I realized what a privilege it was to be God's literal hands and feet to these precious children. I came with nothing significant to give but the love of Jesus, and that was enough! His love truly changes everything! Lord willing, I will be heading with my son to The Philippines next. I absolutely love Reaching The Hungry and all that it represents! This mission trip was a dream come true.
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