Posts with the category “mission-trips”

Every smile, every prayer, and every moment of service was a living testimony of God’s love and grace. These experiences remind us that missions are not only about “going out,” but about “living out” ...  Read More

When we were about to leave, those inmates crossed the yellow line that separated us from them to come shake our hands. After that experience, I realized that sharing our testimony is not just about t...  Read More

What I learned is that our role isn’t to convert hearts; that’s God’s job. Our job is to show up, to love, and to share the gospel boldly and faithfully. And in that, I learned to trust God more deepl...  Read More

I am older than most of the people who go on these trips, and I have seen poverty in many areas of the world. I was amazed at how all members of the team came together to work in Christ for those less...  Read More

I experienced the truth of His promise: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”...  Read More

“My identity is found in Him and who He says I am.” Read the testimony of Kamryn-- a story of the God who works miracles for our good and for His glory. ...  Read More

John 15:5 really stuck with me: “I am the vine; you are the branches... apart from me, you can do nothing.” It taught me how crucial it is to stay connected to God, especially when serving. ...  Read More

Each evening, we gathered to reflect and pray. These moments drew me closer to God. I realized that true obedience to God’s Word doesn’t just mean worshiping in my own church—it means going out to ser...  Read More

Serving under God’s will and making a true impact on people who need it most was the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. ...  Read More

This experience showed me just how powerful God's love truly is....  Read More

Experiencing the Lord’s protection, answered prayer, and joy in fellowship during the mission trip....  Read More

I thank the Lord for using this mission trip to remind me that I am a new creation—the old has gone, the new has come. In this new life, I want to continually live out a new set of values, a new persp...  Read More

We came to share love, and in the end, love returned to us in double. It is more blessed to give than to receive—I truly experienced that....  Read More

I knew that leaving out a week or two for myself and for God would ease my burden. So, that’s why I joined the 2025 Honduras Mission Trip. ...  Read More

The 2025 May 5-12 Honduras Mission Team came back with their hearts full. Many testify to the work they have witnessed God doing in their lives through cross-cultural missions and local church partner...  Read More

It has been two years since I left Kenya. During the days I was away, I often thought of the children at the Mbooni Children's Center and the brothers and sisters at the Yongguang Church. How is Siste...  Read More

God is omniscient and perfect, so He has every right to judge us. Yet, He chooses to treat us with love and grace. This is the deeper understanding and love I gained for God through this journey....  Read More

Our brief visit passed by quickly, and before leaving, we joined the local pastor in prayer for Ukraine and the church. We asked the Lord to grant mercy and strengthen each believer’s faith. Whether t...  Read More

We are so grateful to God that this year’s 2024 “Retire Refire Mission” trip spanned several continents and countries. With God’s constant companionship and co-working, we truly experienced what the B...  Read More

Step out of your comfort zone, even the comfort zone of serving, to experience the living and real work of God in your life. Only then can you truly understand what Ephesians 1:8-9 says: "...God's gr...  Read More

This was my first time going to Honduras, and it was also my first-ever mission trip. But from the moment we arrived at the base, it was clear that God was at work....  Read More

When I got there, I could already tell this is not going to be easy and this is not going to be anything I've ever experienced. Honduras forced me to not only look at myself but also at the work God w...  Read More

If I had to describe this trip in one word, it would be a blessing. Nothing in Honduras could have happened if it wasn’t for God’s blessings. Being able to go on this trip in the first place is also s...  Read More

It was then that I realized, this is not the trip I saw through the photos nor the one someone described to me, but one that must be experienced firsthand to fully understand the privileged life we ta...  Read More

In April 2024, an STM team consisting of mostly young adults went to Honduras during their spring break. Here are some of testimonies of how their lives were touched....  Read More

Keywords: Gratefulness, God's Provision, Serving and Spreading the Gospel, Transformations ...  Read More

" He is the potter, and we are his clay. If we can surrender our lives to Him and let Him transform and renew us, we will feel true joy and love that we long for. HE created each one of us with a purp...  Read More

今年夏天對於我們很多人來講是一個不尋常的夏天，從未曾參與宣教的一走出就到了一個「危險的」國家-洪都拉斯。在那裡的一周給大家帶來有驚喜，有挑戰，有爭執，有哭有笑。我們也從曾未謀面到彼此牽掛。尤其對於我來講，在洪都拉斯呆九周，未曾想過，也不是自己要出風頭。說實在，在加拿大生活二十多年，夏天是加拿大最美的季節，況且能和家人在一起過夏何嘗不是一件愜意的事。但神要帶我去，豈有不去的道理。今年也是我第三次去洪...  Read More

美國長大的Josh，在參加洪都拉斯短宣時，用中文寫了這首七言詩，《洪都長愛歌》，紀錄短宣的經歷與感動。同短宣隊的裘峻弟兄也有感而發，寫下了一首詩回應Josh。...  Read More

一名短宣隊員，在他即將第三次前往洪都拉斯，於邁阿密機場寫下的詩。...  Read More

Tolupan印第安部落坐落在洪都拉斯北部的花山，遠離鬧市，從首都來這裡要五小時路程，其中山路就有兩個多小時。 這裡外表上看，也算得上風景秀麗，然而土地貧瘠，又遠離市區，非常地閉塞和貧困。 路也不像路，但汽車還是能開上去的。...  Read More

2023年七月四號，Living Hope 短宣隊來到Choluteca監獄，給三百多犯人分享福音。 這已經不是短宣隊第一次來，是每年都會來，一年來不止一次，每次來都碩果累累。 監獄事工，在Living Hope 與洪都拉斯當地教會的合作下，近幾年迎來一波高潮。...  Read More

For Christians, retirement means withdrawing into God, earnestly seeking Him with all your heart, discerning what God wants them to do, and living the rest of life according to His will. ...  Read More

Pastor Chen is a pastor in Toronto, Canada. This summer, he led 31 of his church members (17 are teenagers) to participate in a short mission trip to Honduras, and he journaled down God’s works during...  Read More

Mr. Liang is a seeker of faith who, driven by a longing for "the way of the Truth" and a desire for "deep and genuine experiences within it," accompanied his Christian family on a short-term mission t...  Read More

过去几年，多次参加短宣，短宣期间，或是与本教会弟兄姐妹，或是与其教会的弟兄姐妹们一起服事，结下了珍贵的友谊。 其实，既便是在同一个教会呆了十几二十年，很少有兄弟姐妹朝夕相处超过一周，然而在短宣队却是平常事。...  Read More

洪都短宣，人生几何 譬如朝露，去日苦多 逡巡囹圄，得救重生，何以解救？唯有基督。 ...  Read More

Living Hope's Missionary Pastor Shen Paul shares his recent trip to Peru and a vision of "Retire? REFIRE!" inviting all retired pastors who share the same burden to never retire from laboring for the ...  Read More

Even though 2022 was his retirement year, Pastor Shen has the determination of "Retire without rest" to serve the Lord all the rest of his life. He kept his word and decided to join the missionary tea...  Read More

This trip has allowed me to experience God in a way I could never fathom or imagine possible. I realized that living like Christ is constantly being in pursuit of Him and keeping my eyes focused on H...  Read More