I feel like I should go on one, but I am not that handy with tools, etc. And I am afraid I would just be in the way. Is that all they do on mission trips, build stuff, or do they do other stuff that I could help with?
Talk to your pastor and ask about what types of short-term missions trips are available from your area. Some do involve building, while others do not.
I recall visiting one church where a missions trip was planned. They were going to help refurbish an orphanage in a 3rd World country. They needed folks with all sorts of skills-sets. One 84-year-old lady told me she was going. I asked her what she was going to be doing and she gave me a surprised look and said "Oh, me? I’m going along to play with all the babies!" and gave me a huge grin.
Check with your pastor or missions-coordinator and see what’s available. You may well be surprised.
#1 by jim C on February 23, 2010 - 5:13 pm
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assess your skills and apply for a trip where you can be useful, I know a young German guy who goes to the Philippines for a month each year and teaches kid to play guitar
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#2 by thejanith on February 23, 2010 - 5:55 pm
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Talk to your pastor and ask about what types of short-term missions trips are available from your area. Some do involve building, while others do not.
I recall visiting one church where a missions trip was planned. They were going to help refurbish an orphanage in a 3rd World country. They needed folks with all sorts of skills-sets. One 84-year-old lady told me she was going. I asked her what she was going to be doing and she gave me a surprised look and said "Oh, me? I’m going along to play with all the babies!" and gave me a huge grin.
Check with your pastor or missions-coordinator and see what’s available. You may well be surprised.
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