Esther's Mission Trip Reflection

By Esther Zhou ('26)

For my trip, I had many good memories. The one of the highlights from my trip was working with my group. We built the wall, that was big work. But the lucky thing is we had many good leaders and capable people. I learned many new skills when I worked, such as drill using, wood framing, bulb repair. I know it was a big task, but we also completed it well. Because we helped each other and encouraged each other. God showed me, we could not lose anyone, teamwork needs cooperation. That’s why we did a really good job on this trip. Another one is the show which name is Noah. That was a really amazing show that I never saw before. They used their voices and actions to show us the story of Noah in the Bible. I think that also is a good way to spread God, I think most of the people like the different and more interesting way to know God.

I really want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to hear Alycia’s speech. I was touched and encouraged by her. She is an apologist that answers our questions. She answered the questions that I didn't know completely or I could not explain it completely before. The encouragement of her is that I saw the shine on her when she spoke. I got the passion and desire of God from her, I really desire to know the answer after she speaks. I think somethings I can take away from her is the enthusiastic of God.

I am thankful for the leader who led our group. I had a good work time with him. He planned the work, and showed us the way we need to do. He also was encouragement, gave us encouragement.

I need to continue obedient in my life, I learned it through this trip. Sometimes, there were somethings that I wanted to do, but be a member in the team, I need to obey the rules. That was big challenge for me, but I also practiced it on my trip. 

I need to continue serve God and pray for His people. I saw many people in this world who really need help. As a Christian, to help and pray them are the basic things that I can do. To show them love, because God love me first.