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Craigville colloquy
Craigville colloquy




craigville colloquy

Our big learning happened at lunch, when we would eat with some of the clients at picnic tables behind the men’s shelter. We then went to bed, hopefully ready for what the next day would bring. We stayed up until the rest of the team arrived, because the mission trip doesn’t really start until we’re all there. We cooked dinner, ate together, and cleaned up. We swam in the Bush River, paddled kayaks, and took a ride on a speedboat. We had planned some group building games, but the group began building itself. Three more youth and two more adults were to arrive later that evening.

craigville colloquy

Five youth and three adults arrived at the Brasels' river house last Sunday around mid-afternoon.

craigville colloquy

Interestingly enough our mission trip began with play.

  • If you open your heart and your mind, you will be changed for good.
  • Take time to play, especially while you’re working.
  • Good food and good music can restore the soul at any time.
  • Eventually you and your energy, your attitude will hit a wall and you will need help.
  • It’s humbling when we spend our privilege on those who have been pushed to the margins.
  • Ask what is needed rather than fix what you notice.
  • It’s as much, if not more, about being in community as it is about helping others or getting the job done.
  • Make plans but don’t expect things to always go according to those plans.
  • Even though this was a mini-mission trip-Sunday through Wednesday rather than Sunday through Saturday and geographically closer to home-the same spiritual principles were there.

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    I consider mission trips to be one of the best spiritual teachers for how to live life.






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