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The Highlights of My Missions Trip
By Ben Deeming, age 13
On my mission trip to Ukraine, a lot
of things changed my life in how I live now. I planned to help
the kids, but did not expect them to change me.
One way they changed me is by realizing how good we have it
here. Normally we have at least six to twelve outfits to wear.
In the orphanage, they have one or two. We have running, clean
water 24-7. They have water every other day and not even all
day long. We have things we have to do, but have the option of
how and when ñ as long as we get them done. They have a very
strict schedule they must follow. There is not an option.
There is one way to do everything, and one time to do it. The
part that changed me isÖthey are
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Seeing the kids in the orphanage was hard for me, and it
tears at my heart. However, they are fun to play with
and not much different from us |
Sharing Godís wonderful gospel with the kids. Many came
to Christ |
This is one room we saw. They have to share with many
kids. There is not much private space or time to be
alone |
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