Thoughts from Hector on his trip

First Mission Trip
Location: Kenya, Africa
Purpose: To Glorify God

First of all, I want to thank God for giving us the gift of the Holy Spirit.
I strongly believe that the Holy Sprit guided me through making the decision between a short mission trip to Kenya Africa or a romantic vacation with my wife in Italy.

I am joyful because the decision was an easy one for me with His help. I had been given so many wonderful days vacations in my 27 years of life and I knew it was time to give some of my precious vacation days to praise the name of Jesus and share my life with my brothers and sisters in Kenya.

When we finally arrived Nairobi the joy of the Kenyans and everything about the trip surpassed every expectation I had. We shared 2 weeks playing, worshiping, sharing, and loving with incredible children of God. I am not just talking about the little ones but the big children too. Yes, I am referring to the Kenyan adult staff who helped us and encouraged us so much with their goals, spiritual ethics, and dedication to work for God. From the little children I learned be humble and worship with faith that is pure and innocent.

The team from the US had an amalgamation of talents that helped to touch many lives in Kenya. The main purpose of the trip was to glorify God and that is what the team did. I am keeping all the joy from this trip deep in my heart and am joyful to pass along the great commission that Jesus gave us as His brothers. I exhort all of you to fulfill this commission and become a member of God’s Team.

Then Jesus came to them and said "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."(Matthew 28: 18-21)

One of the most important aspects I learned from the trip is that the mission begins now. The great mission is our daily life at work with family, but especially around our communities. There are needs all around us and Jesus wants us to focus on those needs and love, keep loving, an keep loving!!!

My dear brothers and sisters, may Jesus illuminate the path of your lives to God, and may the Holy Spirit give you the gifts that are necessary to become a missionary for Christ all around the world.

Sincerely,

Hector J. Castellanos