backyard mission

Starting tomorrow (Sunday) evening I am going to Hamilton for a week long mission trip with around 20 other Redeemer students, working with several different agencies in the area. I'm really excited about this opportunity to get more involved with the city and become more aware of the opportunities to serve. I think it is one of the best mission trips around because it doesn't involve going to really far away places and spending huge amounts of money on plane tickets etc. It's where I live, and I get to serve right here. Who knows, it may open the door for more long terms service in the future.
It's going to be really challenging and exciting. I'd appreciate your prayers for me, for our group, and for the people that we come into contact with. I'm leading a small group of 5 people which means I'm in charge of getting us to the job site each day and motivating and encouraging them, so please pray that I will be able to lead them in strength and in truth and that I will be organized and energized enough to build strong relationships with them.

By the way, if you are wondering why we are going on a mission trip to Hamilton, you should probably spend more time hanging out downtown. You'll figure it out real quick.