Whom then shall go for Us?

Many of you know that I have had the privileged to work in the MIA (Missions in Action) for Olivet. It has always been one of my strongest desires for every Christian to go on a cultural experience; to see the world from a different perspective. And here is why:

These are the results from pre and post trip surveys that we have student's fill out before leaving on their 1 week experience in a new culture. See any differences? 

Not everyone is called to go, but we are called to "be [God's] witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). 

These students walk into the room and many of them act as if all the knowledge during training is just common knowledge, and yes much of it is basic information, but after returning many of them start to realize the impact that the trip had on them. Its not while you're in the presence of a new experience that you see how God is shaping your life, but after the experience has passed and God allows that change to come through. 

There have been many blogs about saving money for your trip and using it to help your community. I honestly believe that there is a place for that. But I also believe that people are sent, not just to help the community that they are going to, but to bring back a new insight into the lives of Christians from around the world. How can we say we love our brothers and sisters without knowing them? 

Having read many of the pre/post trip forms for myself, I saw the students who left change their hearts from "Never serving in short or long-term missions" to being completely open to the Spirit of the Lord. Often, these promptings need to be in a place where God is allowed to open our eyes to what He is trying to do in our lives. 

This isn't to say that everyone called to long-term missions in a foreign country, but we often get so complacent in our own culture that is hard to see God moving until we can take a step back. 

My goals for Jordan are simple. I want Him to move me as He feels lead. I also feel He is leading me to be a voice for His people there. Lack of understanding is our biggest undoing. Closed dialogue has made it nearly impossible for us to know how to handle or view Middle East. So continue to pray for M.E. as we continue on this journey. God is doing some awesome things.

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For cash or check please send charitable donations to Global Treasury Services. Expenses should be made payable to General Treasurer Church of the Nazarene at: 

Church of the Nazarene

 P.O. Box 843116

 Kansas City, MO 64184 

and should include the following information: 1. Amman, Jordan 2. Rebekah Musselman. 3. Mission Corps.

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