North Edmonton Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
August 14, 2009
“[Highlights I experienced were] Meeting Pastor Tomas and understanding God’s vision for him as well as [God’s] providence for this ministry and how it has been impacting so many people in various ways and meeting the people that this ministry has impacted.”
“My spiritual life has been challenged to a whole new level. I have learnt and experienced what it means and how it is to give your life to God.”
“My scope on ministry and giving have been expanded. Pastor Tomas, Brenda and Sherri’s passion and devotion for God and His work is not only inspiring and encouraging, but also contagious.”
“God is faithful and is always present. We really ought to try harder to acknowledge Him. We often underestimate His power and compassion.”
“[One thing I will do differently is] be more observant of everything around me and try to find God, even in the little things.”
“It [this trip] has made me want to connect with God on an even deeper level than before.”
“God has changed my view on how He is working through the Church; before this trip I had a somewhat cynical view of how God was working through the Church. I came into this trip expecting to give of myself to the people and the ministry, but I came out getting much more from God.”
“[I have] a renewed sense of God’s grace in what Jesus did on the cross.”
“[One thing I will do differently is] try to seek out God in those moments that are seemingly mundane.”
“One highlight of my trip was being able to communicate with the locals even though there was a language barrier.”
“It’s [this trip] really moved me in how God’s love works through myself and the people around me.”
“God’s allowed me to realize that we serve him out of love but not only to simply give love but recognize the love that comes from His people.”
“God’s once again reinforced the idea that no matter whether life is complicated or simple, the one thing that ties us all together is the need from Him.”
“[One thing I will do differently is] I’m going to look for God in the moments of my life and regain that desire to faithfully listen and follow His desire for me.”
“[One highlight I experienced was] fellowship with each other even if it was completely silent.”
“It [this trip] has made me become more thankful …”
“He [God] has reinforced the fact that God is always there and has always blessed me with many things that I have taken for granted or [have] forgotten.”
“[One thing I will do differently is] be more thankful and look at things as a whole and see what God has to say / show.”
“[One highlight I experienced was] hearing locals share their experiences and how God has worked in their lives.”
“[This trip has] reminded me that God can work through anyone no matter what type of background we’re from.”
“[I have learned to] appreciate what is given to me and take advantage of opportunities given to me.”
“It [this trip] has opened my eyes to the efforts of others who are dedicating their lives to God.”
“I am more eager to hear the stories of others.”
“This trip has really reinforced the lesson that language is no barrier when it comes to God.”
“[One thing I will do differently is] … step out of my comfort zone more often.”
“[One highlight I experienced was] the sharing by Pastor Tomas about the start of his ministry.”
“[I have] seen how fortunate we are as Canadians.”
“[I have] seen how people are so kind and generous and happy even when they are less fortunate.”
“[I learned that] I need to be more relaxed and patient when things aren’t going as planned.”
“[One thing I will do differently is] learn to be as kind as some of the people on this trip.”
“God is amazing. He is everywhere; if [we] take the time to slow down, we’ll see Him.”
View North Edmonton Alliance Church, Mexico, Rio Chico, August 1 - 9, 2009 trip page .