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By tbuegler Posted on April 7, 2019

The Unexpected Jesus

When was the last time that you were really surprised?  When was the last time that you were caught by the unexpected?  Was it an unannounced guest, or a visitor?  … Continue reading The Unexpected Jesus

Categories: PsalmsTags: control, culture, feature, hair, home blessing, jabode, lazarus, luverne, martha, mary, Mission Jamaica, oil, perfume, plans, psalm 84, surprise, unexpected, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

Mission Jamaica Day 6 – Thursday

Normally, Thursday and Friday are both “vacation days” on Mission Jamaica.  These are really important days.  It gives the team a chance to rest and recover from their week of … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 6 – Thursday

Categories: Mission Jamaica, The ChurchTags: devotions, feature, glistening waters, jabode, luminescent lagoon, luverne, Mission Jamaica, rain, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 26, 2019

Mission Jamaica Day 4 – Tuesday

It was a beautiful day in Jamaica!  (spoiler alert: it usually is) We were up for breakfast at 7am and after hearing our scripture for the day, we were on … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 4 – Tuesday

Categories: Mission Jamaica, The ChurchTags: devotions, dig, dinner, donations, feature, habitat for humanity, Hope, jabode, Mission Jamaica, septic system, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 25, 2019March 29, 2019

Mission Jamaica Day 3 – Monday

Today, I’m excited to introduce two of our team members who will “guest blog” for us.  Abbigail (grade 10) and Anni (Grade 8) Moran.  Thanks to them for sharing! Today, … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 3 – Monday

Categories: Mission Jamaica, The ChurchTags: abbigail, anni, feeding, jabode, Mission Jamaica, prayers, rain, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 24, 2019March 28, 2019

Mission Jamaica Day 2 – Sunday

Today was an exciting day for Trinity’s Mission Jamaica team. As we gathered in the entryway to load the vans to make our first trip up to Westhaven, our group … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 2 – Sunday

Categories: Mission Jamaica, The ChurchTags: faith chapel, Heimlich, Mission Jamaica, seizure, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 23, 2019March 27, 2019

Mission Jamaica Day 1 – Saturday

Trinity’s Mission Jamaica team had a good day. It was a ridiculously early day…and a long day…but a very good day. We met around 4:15am at church to load up … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Day 1 – Saturday

Categories: Mission JamaicaTags: holiday inn, Lord of Life, Mission Jamaica, Montego bay, msp, sydney sampson, westhaven, where do we see god?
By tbuegler Posted on March 28, 2018April 16, 2018

Don’t Miss the Middle

Once upon a time, I would take families on a spring break mission trip to work at Westhaven Children’s Home in Jamaica.  (I actually still do this.  Look for the … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Middle

Categories: JohnTags: easter, good friday, Holy Saturday, holy week, jamaica, maundy thursday, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on April 2, 2017April 24, 2017

Mission Jamaica Saturday – Day 8 (Headed Home)

There are moments and experiences that you remember, because something special happened.  Mission Jamaica is one of those experiences. When you put blend the children of Westhaven with a team … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Saturday – Day 8 (Headed Home)

Categories: The ChurchTags: day 8, gratitude, home, Mission Jamaica, thankful, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 31, 2017April 16, 2017

Mission Jamaica Friday – Day 7

As I write this, there are somewhere around 20 members of our group hanging out in the lobby.  The lobby is organized into small clusters of chairs and couches.  But … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Friday – Day 7

Categories: The ChurchTags: catamaran, communion, community, day 7, laughter, mission, Mission Jamaica, relationships, service, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 30, 2017April 2, 2017

Mission Jamaica Thursday – Day 6

Today’s blog entry was written by Michelle Mundt, who is on her first Mission Jamaica trip and came with her husband, Aaron, her daughter Hannah (9th grade) and their son, … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Thursday – Day 6

Categories: The ChurchTags: connections, michelle, Mission Jamaica, mundt, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 29, 2017April 2, 2017

Mission Jamaica Wednesday – Day 5

The departure from Westhaven today was bittersweet.  We had amazing experiences today.  And when we loaded up the bus to drive out of the gates on our way back to … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Wednesday – Day 5

Categories: The ChurchTags: day 5, Mission Jamaica, wednesday, westhaven
By tbuegler Posted on March 28, 2017March 31, 2017

Mission Jamaica Tuesday – Day 4

Tonight:  Special guest blogger, Neil Falken: So, next week I am sure I will be asked, “What did you guys do for spring break?” And when I respond with, “I … Continue reading Mission Jamaica Tuesday – Day 4

Categories: The ChurchTags: faith chapel, Mission Jamaica, Neil Falken, westhaven

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