Tag: westhaven
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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, Hunter, (7th grade): Today was the first of 2 relaxation/reflective days. A time to enjoy the “vacation” part of our “vacation with a purpose.” I…
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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 the hotel, there was a combination of smiles and tears amidst our team. We arrived this morning and immediately split up to go after our…
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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 spent a week with my daughter Lexi and others from Trinity on a mission trip to Jamaica” I am sure there will be some blank…
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Mission Jamaica Monday – Day 3
There was excitement this morning as the Mission Jamaica teams boarded the buses to head to our work site. After breakfast, and a pause to read today’s scripture verse and to pray, we began the one-hour journey up the mountain to Westhaven. We arrived, and Jeff gave us our tasks and turned us loose. Many…
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Mission Jamaica Sunday – Day 2
It was a great day in Jamaica! This morning, the full group split up with 12 Lord of Life folks heading to the community of Darliston, and the Trinity group along with the balance of the Lord of Life group heading up to Westhaven Children’s Home and Faith Chapel. To walk in to Westhaven for the first…
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Mission Jamaica: Day 7
Today we ate breakfast, loaded the van and headed back up the mountain for our final day at Westhaven. We arrived and assisted in dressing and preparing some of the children at Westhaven for worship. It was awesome to see the kids dressed in suits and dresses. At 10:30am, the caravan walked out of the…
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Mission Jamaica: Day 4
The team’s scripture verse for the day: “My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill[b] the law of Christ.” –…