Before we left on Tuesday morning, we were challenged by Pastor Jackson on Monday night at a place called Fort Charlotte. From this point in St. Vincent, you can view the entire capital city of Kingstown. It feels as if you are standing on top of a mountain! Pastor Jackson takes the men of his church up there to pray, so he wanted to take us there for our last team devotional time. He shared his testimony with us and his burden for the people of St. Vincent. He also challenged us to be salt and light in our community when we return to Lynchburg. After singing some praise songs, we began to share the lessons that we will be taking away from this mission trip. It was so encouraging to hear the each teen express from their heart the profound impact that God has had in their lives over the last two weeks! It was a great way to end the trip. On Tuesday morning, we got up bright and early to take our showers, get ready, and board the plane! Even though we were sad to leave, we are taking back the memories of seeing God work in our lives and in the lives of the people of St. Vincent!
As we return, let's remember to focus on what God did in us and through us. Let's remember to encourage one another in our spiritual walk and not let Satan or self get in the way. We all know how much Satan was working to discourage us before our trip even started. Now that our trip is over, he will attempt to destroy the unity and progress we have made as a youth group. He will stop at nothing to divide us and keep us from serving and and loving one another. By the grace of God and the power of the Spirit, we cannot allow this to happen! We must be in prayer for one another and be focused on continuing the unity and love that should identify us as brothers and sisters in Christ!
For His Name,
Pastor Stephen
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